CAMPT Member Profile
BSc.P.T.
Thomas is a manual physiotherapist with years of postgraduate experience in orthopaedics, sports medicine and manipulative therapy. After graduating from Queen's University in 1995 he has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. He completed a full-time post-graduate program in 1998-99 and received his first diploma from the Canadian Academy in 2000 and he continues as Instructor for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in postgraduate manual and manipulative therapy education. Thomas also has a keen interest in osteopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, IMS and acupuncture. At the request of physicians in the Thornhill area who were not getting the results with their patients, Thomas opened Physioactive in 1999 with a goal of opening a clinic second to none. Thomas continues to have a thirst for knowledge and he works as a mentor and teacher to other physiotherapists. He continues taking post graduate studies on a part-time basis. Completing the five year Osteopathy Program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 2009 has furthered increased Thomas™ knowledge base. It has allowed Thomas to improve results incorporating craniosacral, visceral and other osteopathic techniques into his physiotherapy practice. He has had great success combining a variety of techniques to achieve maximal results with even the most difficult or complex clientele. He incorporates a wide range of techniques including spinal manipulation, myofascial release, spinal stabilization exercises, neural tissue mobilization and needling (IMS & acupuncture). Thomas has also completed his training for intramuscular stimulation (IMS). Having many "tools in his toolbox" allows Thomas to enjoy success treating a variety of ages and conditions. With a growing interest in paediatrics and pre and post natal care Thomas has found great reward in successfully treating children for a variety of conditions.