CAMPT Member Profile
HBScKIN, MScPT, MClSc Manip
Melanie has completed a variety of other complementary post-graduate Physiotherapy courses relating to the diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes, mobilizations of joints with movement as well as mobilization of the nervous and fascial systems. She has a completed a number of population specific courses related to specific activities such as running and golf, and others that address specific conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. To complement the skills she learned in these programs, Melanie has completed a certification in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI), as well as dry needling from the Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN), programs. Integrating this knowledge and skill, Melanie creates individualized exercise programs, to help her patients move better, with less pain, and get back to enjoying the activities that they want to do. Melanie has a passion for teaching, and is deeply invested in teaching and mentoring at the University entry-level Physiotherapy program and at the post graduate level. She holds an academic appointment at the University of Toronto where she is the Co-coordinator and Lecturer for the Advanced Musculoskeletal Unit in the Masters of Science, Physical Therapy program, MScPT, in the Department of Physical Therapy. She also teaches and mentors within both the Orthopedic Divisions’ Advanced Integrated Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy program and Western University’s post-graduate Masters in Clinical Science Manipulative Therapy program.