JoAnne received her Physical Therapy Degree in 2017 from the University of Alberta and prior to that graduated from Kinesiology in 2014 from the University of Calgary. Since graduation she has taken numerous continuing education courses to grow as a clinician. The education highlights are NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 3, Shift Concussion Management Level 2, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Dry Needling Level 1, and Mulligan Concept Lower Extremity and Upper Extremity.
JoAnne takes a global approach to assess and treat movement dysfunctions. Rather than chasing pain, she focuses on finding faulty movement patterns to address the source of the problem. A typical session includes muscle testing, soft tissue therapy, joint mobilization, instrumentation assisted release, taping and a personalized home exercise program that will aid progress. Treatment plans are individualized to effectively target client’s recovery goals.
It is her belief that no one should ever have to fully stop participating in sport or activity due to an injury or condition and that with the commitment from herself and the client they can work in tandem to foster a return to sport, activity or occupation to their fullest potential. With a systematic approach to identify the contributing factors she works to identify the root cause of the pain/injury. JoAnne has a diversified experience in musculoskeletal conditions including post-surgical recovery, frozen shoulder, whiplash, MVA, strains and sprains, ACL rehabilitation, and has a special interest in concussion rehabilitation and functional movement therapy.
JoAnne’s passion for Physiotherapy dates back to her teenage years and her experience with injuries sustained during recreational sports. It was through these experiences she developed a passion towards movement and lifestyle improvement. As an avid hiker JoAnne dreamed of hiking the John Muir Trail, a long-distance trail, and she would not have completed it if she did not take her own injury recovery seriously. When she’s not in the clinic, you can often find JoAnne hiking, weightlifting, climbing, wake-surfing, skiing, or reading an adventure novel.