Our Team

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Kirsten became an Athletic Therapist because it joined two of her passions in life – injury rehabilitation and sports. She graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2005. She went on to Mount Royal College for an Advanced Certification in Athletic Therapy, completed in 2006. She took the National Certification Exam, graduating in 2007 as a Certified Athletic Therapist. 
She has been active all her life, involved with sports from all aspects: as a viewer, athlete, coach and provider of medical coverage. She takes a full body approach to her Athletic Therapy (AT) treatments, which include a combination of Biomechanical Assessments, Soft Tissue Release, Myofasical Release, Manual Techniques, and Conditioning Programs to provide her clients with a safe and speedy recovery. She is always looking to further her knowledge and takes many continuing education course, one of her most recent being Functional Range Release - Spine. 
She has had the honour of working with many teams, which include: 

2019 - Head Athletic Therapist World U24 Ultimate Championships

2018 - Head Athletic Therapist World U20 Ultimate Championships

2015-20 Athletic Therapist for UOttawa Men’s Rugby Team 

2015-19 Athletic Therapist with Ultimate Canada Various Championships
2014-17Athletic Therapist for Bytown Blues U18 & U16 Boys Rugby teams 
2010-14 Assistant Athletic Therapist for UOttawa Varsity Athletes 
2013 Head Athletic Therapist for Canadian Gymnastics Championships 
2012 Head Athletic Therapist for ITF Taekwondo World Championship 
2007-10 Head Athletic Therapist, Okotoks Oilers Junior A Hockey Club 
2009 AT with U20 National Judo Championship 
2008 AT for World Junior A Hockey Challenge