Worked alongside Certified Athletic Therapists both within sports medicine clinic and on field
Worked with Prep Basketball & Hockey athletes, as well as Ridley College students ranged from lower school to upper school (12+)
Traveled alongside teams as sole therapist for tournaments
Utilized multiple in-clinic modalities for injuries in various stages of healing
Efficiently & effectively documented utilizing institution software as well as hand-and-paper
Enhanced injury prevention strategies through continuous assessment and monitoring of athletes'' physical condition
Student Intern – Sports Medicine Team
Brock University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Worked alongside certified Athletic therapists, Physiotherapists, and Massage Therapists with Men’s Varsity Rugby Team and Men’s Varsity Basketball Team
Oversaw and mentored kinesiology student interns in clinic, field and game settings
Assumed patient load 25+ roster teams for lead therapist over short and long term absences in both clinic and field settings
Assessed, provided rehabilitative plans and two-part referrals for varsity athletes during and post-season
Served as advocate for athlete health and well-being by emphasizing importance of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and mental health support
Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during internship experience.
Worked within unfamiliar sporting environment utilizing adaptive skillset to provide athletes with comprehensive care
Worked within weekly changeover environment adapting to differing demographics in both colleagues and patients building overall stronger communicative report
Applied theoretical knowledge gained from coursework to real-world situations within internship setting for improved understanding of professional practices
Student Intern – Team Therapist
Fort Erie International Academy
01.2022 - 06.2023
Assessed and treated variety of acute and chronic conditions such as sprains, strains, muscle imbalances, tendonitis, and more in elite Men’s and Women’s OSBA Basketball team
SCAT5 Concussion assessment and education of athletes
Collaboratively designed and carried out rehabilitative procedures alongside Certified Athletic Therapists and Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Conducted Return to Sport protocol ranging from minor to post-surgical injuries under Certified Athletic Therapist’s guidance
Documented assessments in both Clinical Assessment sheet and SOAP formatting
Acted as First Responder at home and away games
Provided protective taping for variety of injuries for practice and game days
Provided home education for athletes with acute and chronic injury management.
Student Intern – Sports Medicine Team
Brock University
08.2019 - 03.2020
Worked alongside certified Athletic therapists, Physiotherapists, and Massage Therapists with varsity rowing team
Traveled alongside team to Victoria BC for Canadian University Rowing Championships as primary therapist
Established positive rapport with athletes
Acted as First Responder for acute injury management
Taped athletes as protective measure for existing injuries
Treated soft tissue under guidance of certified Athletic Therapists and Massage Therapists.
Education
Honours Bachelor in Health Sciences - Athletic Therapy -
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
05.2024
Bachelor of Kinesiology -
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
05.2020
Skills
Taping through use of multiple materials for various protective measures and acute injury care
Management and Rehabilitation of both acute and chronic injuries
Trained in efficient documentation of both emergent and clinical treatment variety through use of SOAP, and clinical assessment sheets, and various online platforms
Set up and application of TENS, NMES, IFC, Ultrasound and various thermotherapy modalities
Motivated and reliable with 200 hours clinical and field practicum experience and 4 years working internship and employment level with various teams and clinical environments
Adaptive and productive in fast paced, high stress environments
Ability to communicate effectively in professional manner to articulate concerns to coaches, professionals, and by standers
Organized in workload prioritization, functionality, and effective application of skillsets
Ability to work collaboratively with professionals in the field such as Physiotherapists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Massage Therapists, and Coaches to apply comprehensive care to athletes
Patient-goal oriented approach to injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation
Proficient in concussion and assessment through use of SCAT6 and Return to Play Protocols
Certifications And Memberships
Certification Candidate - Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (2022)
Certified First Responder - Canadian Red Cross (2022)
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