Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapists have advanced specialized training and experience in the areas of vestibular, concussion, and neurological rehabilitation, as well as orthopedic assessment and treatment. Vestibular rehab: Vestibular-certified Physiotherapists will create an individualized rehabilitation program to improve the nerve pathways between the inner ear, eyes, brain, and spinal cord using tech... Read More

Our Physiotherapists have advanced specialized training and experience in the areas of vestibular, concussion, and neurological rehabilitation, as well as orthopedic assessment and treatment.

Vestibular rehab: Vestibular-certified Physiotherapists will create an individualized rehabilitation program to improve the nerve pathways between the inner ear, eyes, brain, and spinal cord using techniques involving eye and head movements and balance exercises to improve dizziness and balance issues. Our clinic also houses specialized vestibular rehab tools, including the SoloStep overhead track and harness system, infrared video and VNG goggles, and advanced balance equipment.

Concussion rehab: Physiotherapists with training in the area of concussion treatment will design an individualized program to restore balance, relieve nausea, decrease sensitivity to motion, light, noise, and other symptom management techniques to facilitate patient recovery and return to normal activities. Our Concussion Clinic team also provides multidisciplinary assessment services for those with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury, and consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, and neurology services.

Neurological rehab: Physiotherapists with neurological training and experience will work with patients to develop an exercise program designed to improve independence and function with daily activities, promote increased mobility and strength, reduce fall risk, and work towards patient goals in a client-centered approach. Several of our physiotherapists have also completed specialized training to offer MyndMove functional electrical stimulation (FES) for stroke rehab, and LSVT BIG for improving activities of daily living in those with Parkinson's disease.

Orthopedic rehab: Our Physiotherapists have the necessary skills and experience to assess and treat injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic rehab includes assessment of movement and function and the development of a treatment plan to reduce pain, inflammation, joint restriction, and muscle weakness to improve movement and functional abilities. We offer dry needling and ShockWave therapy for pain relief, as well as the GLA:D group exercise program for osteoarthritis.


Telehealth Physiotherapy

Telehealth is a service that delivers rehab therapy via videoconferencing. It is a secure video platform that enables face-to-face assessment, education, exercise prescription, treatment, and professional expertise remotely. It is intended to provide you with the same high quality one-to-one therapy that you would receive in an in-person visit to our clinic. If you have a vestibular disorder, T... Read More

Telehealth is a service that delivers rehab therapy via videoconferencing. It is a secure video platform that enables face-to-face assessment, education, exercise prescription, treatment, and professional expertise remotely. It is intended to provide you with the same high quality one-to-one therapy that you would receive in an in-person visit to our clinic. If you have a vestibular disorder, Telehealth gives you the opportunity to access a certified vestibular physiotherapist remotely. It may also be beneficial for anyone with limited transportation or mobility.

For Telehealth Physiotherapy sessions, we recommend that you choose a well lit, private space to be able to move around, set up you device so you can be hands free, and dress as you would for a regular rehabilitation visit.

Owner and Lead Physiotherapist

Kim earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physiotherapy, and subsequently her Master of Science degree also in physiotherapy, from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. She has now accumulated over 30 years professional experience in public and private sectors of healthcare both in Canada and USA. She is a Clinical Adjunct at the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, and has also held the position of Clinical Coordinator of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Medicine at MUN.

Kim has completed extensive postgraduate training in her specialty fields; earning her Vestibular Competency Certificate from Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. She also has advanced training in Concussion Management, and has used these particular skills to facilitate many athletes, workers, and victims of road traffic accidents to return to their respective sport or occupation after trauma.

Kim also has extensive experience in inter-disciplinary health care and teamwork, student clinical education coordination and non-profit organization development and management. Her career has provided opportunities to work in both public and private, urban, rural and community settings with multiple disciplines, agencies and varied age groups. She is an effective communicator, with excellent skills in leadership, project management and problem solving. She is passionate about her work and providing evidence based client centered care for her patients.

Education

  • 2000 - Masters of Science Degree - Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University Halifax, NS
  • 1988 - Bachelor of Science Degree - Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University Halifax, NS

Continuing Education

  • 2017 - Advanced Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome (R2P)
  • 2017 - Concussion Health Summit (Concussion Health)
  • 2017 - ImPACT Concussion Certified Physical Therapist (ImPACT Applications)
  • 2016 - Concussion Management (Ottawa, ON)
  • 2014 - Dr. Rocabado Cranio-Fascial Pain Management (St. John’s, NL)
  • 2013 - Vestibular Competency Certification (Los Angeles, California)
  • 2012 - Concussion Management (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
  • 2011 - Connecting Inter-professional Education and Practice (St. John’s, NL)
  • 2010 - Advanced Vestibular Rehab (St. John’s, NL)
  • 2009 - Inter-professional Education (Halifax, NS)
  • 2007 - Walk-Aide by Innovative Neurotronics (Waterville, ME)
  • 2005 - C-leg Road Show by Ottobock (Bangor, ME)
  • 2004 - Advanced Amputee Gait (Robert Gailey, Portland, ME)
  • 2003-2007 - Member Mount Merici School Fund Raising Committee
  • 2003 - Amputee Rehab (Robert Gailey, Chicago, IL)
  • 2002-2007 - Founder/President Waterville Amputee Support Group
  • 1998 - Vestibular Rehab (Faye Horak, Halifax, NS)
  • 1997 - Advanced NDT Gait Certification (Halifax, NS)
  • 1995 - NDT Certification (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
  • 1993 - Spinal Cord Injury Management (RIC, Chicago, IL)
  • 1990 - Rheumatology Management (Toronto, ON)
  • 1989 - Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Evaluation (Kelly Gowland, Halifax, NS)
  • 1988-1998 - Physiotherapist & Member St. John’s Parkinson’s Disease Association

Experience

  • 2016-present - Owner and Lead Physiotherapist NL Balance & Dizziness Centre St. John’s, NL
  • 2015-2018 - Adjunct Professor (Clinical) School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University Halifax, NS
  • 2009-2017 - Clinical Education Coordinator Physiotherapy Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL
  • 2008-2016 - Physiotherapist Dynamic Physiotherapy Services St. John’s, NL
  • 2005-2014 - Physical Therapist Camp No Limits, No Limits Limb Loss Foundation Wales, Maine, US
  • 1998-2008 - Physical Therapist Maine General Medical Center Waterville, Maine, US
  • 1991-1998 - Senior Physiotherapist Health Care Corporation of St. John’s St. John’s, NL
  • 1988-1991 - Physiotherapist St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital St. John’s, NL

Achievements

  • Physiotherapist for Camp No Limits, whose purpose is to provide therapy, education and resources to children and their families living with limb loss.

Owner and Lead Physiotherapist Kim earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physiotherapy, and s... Read More

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