Brett obtained his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto in 2016 before completing his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba. For the last 5 years, Brett has held his National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer designation allowing him to work with recreational to elite athletes in pursuit of their fitness goals. Clinically, Brett has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including clinics, gyms and sideline settings, highlighted with his experience as Team Newfoundland’s Physiotherapist at the 2018 Canadian National Ball Hockey Championships. While at the University of Toronto, Brett was named a CIS Academic All-Canadian 4 years while playing for the Men’s Varsity Hockey team. Brett’s passion for hockey granted him to opportunity to dress 1 game with the Toronto Maple Leafs (2013) and serve as emergency back-up goalie for the Winnipeg Jets (2017-2018).
Brett obtained his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto in 2016 before ...
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Elizabeth graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Exercise Science. She then worked in a rehabilitation setting before returning to school and completing her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia.
Elizabeth is passionate about continuing education, and has completed courses in the Mulligan concept, Kinetic Link Training and specialized courses on working with runners. She has completed the Dry Needling Program certificate through Acupuncture Canada. She also holds her Level 1 and Level 2 Lower Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification, with plans to pursue further training in this area.
Elizabeth utilizes exercise, manual therapy, and education to help patients reach their therapeutic goals. She has experience with athletic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and neurological injuries. Elizabeth has experience as an athletic trainer, volunteering with the UFV varsity sports teams in the athletic clinic and on-field for a variety of different events.
Elizabeth is focused on staying active herself, by running, spin and working out at the gym. She has run a number of half-marathons, and completed the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 2017.
Elizabeth graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degre...
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Logan Joslin is a DHA alumni who decided to come back to the academy for a little bit of a different role. From a strong team leader to a reliable tutor, Logan continues to work hard at keeping others accountable and confident within their work.
His hard work and academic skill payed off as he was honored with the Nick Crosby Top Scholastic Athlete Award, as well as the Governor General Award. Both awards commending him for his exceptional grades across all classes.
Logan’s background with the academy allows him to be understanding of the tiredness that comes with the life of a student athlete. Because of this, he is the most ideal person to teach others, listen to them, and continue to learn new things.
Logan Joslin is a DHA alumni who decided to come back to the academy for a little bit of a differ...
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Alex completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from Saint Francis Xavier University, then flew halfway around the world to Australia pursuing his Doctor of Physiotherapy with High Distinction from Bond University. Growing up Alex was actively involved in a variety of sports eventually becoming a NCCP trained in competitive swimming. Prior to pursuing his physiotherapy degree, he worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Richmond Rapids. In the growing field of sports injuries, his curiosity was drawn to the management of concussions, in which he has experience working in neurorehabilitation. He has completed further education surrounding concussion management which he applies to treatment with each individual athlete. Alex has worked as a therapist with high performance athletes where he had the opportunity to complete an internship at Stanford University. There he was able to work alongside other NCAA medical staff with the Stanford football and rowing teams. This experience drove him towards continuing to work with athletes, engaging with them and assisting them to return to compete. Alex utilizes a client-centred approach, incorporating education, exercise prescription and sport-specific training with his treatments, pushing every athlete to reach their full potential.
Alex completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from Saint Francis Xavier University, th...
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