About Me
Experience
I have been a practicing kinesiologist and business owner for over 30 years. My favourite clients are people over 65 with multiple co-morbidities and chronic autoimmune conditions. In fact, the more complex my clients’ histories and rehabilitation journeys the better! I now combine movement with nutrition to help my clients live their best life.
I was so intrigued by how we were able to do a somersault - that I became a kinesiologist! As a final assignment for my physical education and health class in my last year of high school, I had to record and analyze all the steps involved in doing a somersault.
University applications were due in days. I was sweating. What was I going to study in university? Luckily this assignment created so much curiosity that I found my calling! My teacher told me that movement analysis was called biomechanics and that I should study at the University of Waterloo. So I did !!
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
1989-1995
Applied Nutrition Diploma
2016-2018
Certifications
College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
2016-2018
National Strength and Conditioning Association
2016-2018
Certified Professional Trainers Network
2016-2018
Certified Nutritional Practitioner Council of Canada
2016-2018
Continuing Education
Dr. Demetry Assimakopoulos
May 2021
Profile updated on: March 19, 2024
Professions
- Kinesiologist
Clinics
Area of Focus
- Womens Health
Referral Sources
Regulatory Bodies / Professional Associations
- Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA)
- College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (View my license)
- Ontario Kinesiology Association
Languages
- English
Client / Patient Age Range
- Seniors (65+)
Services
- Assessment (Gait)
- Assessment (Musculoskeletal)
- Balance & Falls Prevention
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Education
- Exercise Training
- Flexibility Training
- Geriatrics Care
- Group Training
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Joint Replacement Rehab
- Kinesiology Mentor
- Pain Management Techniques
- Peer Supervision/Consultation
- Soft Tissue Therapy
- Stress Management (e.g., Job Related, Family, Exams Pressure)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Yoga Therapy
Type of Injuries
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Breathing/Heart
- Depression
- Dizziness and Balance
- Immune System
- Muscular
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Sprain/Strain
- Stress (Acute, Chronic, Operational, Work)