Profile
Krystie has obtained a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (UBC). She is a distinguished academic having published articles in the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. She also gives presentations for organizations such as the Arthritis Society of BC.
Krystie places a strong emphasis on post-graduate education. She is certified to perform acupuncture, and has completed FITforeGOLF – a program which trains therapists to recognize and treat golf-related injuries. Krystie is currently working towards her certificate in Sport Physiotherapy and becoming a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), both of which she will obtain in the near future.
Krystie’s broad range of clinical experience includes sports injuries, orthopaedics, arthritis, osteoporosis, pre/post surgical rehabilitation, work-related injuries, and injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Her sport involvement includes 6 years with UBC Women’s Basketball, during which time the team won three National Championships. Krystie has also worked on medical teams at various events including the World Police and Fire Games, the Women’s National U18 Hockey Championships, and the Canadian Track and Field Championships. Currently, Krystie is the physiotherapist for the Surrey Eagles hockey team, and volunteers with the athletic departments at Earl Marriott and Southridge Secondary schools in South Surrey.
When not in the clinic, Krystie enjoys staying active by working out in the gym, snowboarding, hiking, and golfing.