Kristen Huber
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Athletic Therapist specializing in geriatric rehabilitation and functional movement screening, skilled in developing tailored programs that combine creativity with clinical expertise. Continued client success through integration of individualized exercise plans that enhance patient mobility and significantly reduce fall risks. Strong focus on innovative rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving overall patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Therapist
Active Innovation Mobile Therapy
Calgary, Alberta
08.2022 - Current
Pain and injury assessment and treatment. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans for older adults in community living.
Athletic Therapist/Owner
The Gentle Athletic Therapist
Calgary, Alberta
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, as well as exercise prescription, following assessment, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
- Oversees financials, invoicing, chart notes, and website management.
Physiotherapy Aide
employed by family
Calgary, Alberta
05.2020 - Current
- Administered basic therapeutic exercises and activities as directed by the lead physical therapist.
- Developing a relationship with the client, encouraging exploration of new skills, social settings, and volunteering experiences within her abilities.
Athletic Therapist: Field Coverage
local sporting organizations
Calgary, Alberta
05.2019 - Current
- Pre-game taping and treatment, injury assessment, sideline injury management, injury reporting, liaising with coaching staff, and developing return-to-play plans.
- Calgary Irish Senior C Lacrosse: 2019–present.
- Olds Grizzlies U18 AA Hockey: 2019–2021
- NWCAA Jr. B Bruins Hockey: 2021–present.
- Strathmore Venom Jr. B Lacrosse: 2022–present.
- Cochrane Lions Bantam Football: 2023–present.
- National Bank Challenger Professional Tennis: 2023/2024.
- Team Alberta U17 Women's Box Lacrosse: 2024 Nationals.
- Team Manitoba U19 Field Lacrosse: 2024 First Nations Cup.
Support Worker
employed by family
Calgary, Alberta
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Facilitated completion of daily tasks and chores, promoted healthy lifestyle and planned outings for client with Down Syndrome.
Athletic Therapist
Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds
Olds, Alberta
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Clinical assessment, treatment, and exercise planning for varsity athletes, as well as general population patients.
- Injury tracking, communication with coaches, and collaboration with doctors.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Athletic Therapy
Mount Royal University
Calgary05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Alberta, Augustana
Camrose, AB05-2017
Skills
- Rehabilitation planning
- Gait analysis
- Functional movement screening
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Fall prevention strategies
- Clinical decision making
- Taping and bracing
- Strength and conditioning
VOLUNTEERING
Fall Prevention Presentations multiple dates November 2024
Preparing and presenting relevant fall statistics for older adults in community dwellings, how to minimize risk of falls, running risk assessment testing and providing beginner level exercises to improve balance and reduce fall risk.
Pan American Games: Field Hockey March 2024
Worked with doping control as a doping chaperone. Supervision of randomly chosen athlete until they were able to provide a sample to doping control officers.
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games February 2024
Sideline skills, taping, treating and assessing of injuries. Working collaboratively with other practitioners, coaches and team medical staff.
Alberta Summer Games July 2023
Performing sideline skills, taping, treating and assessing injuries of athletes from a variety of sports. Working collaboratively with other practitioners at the polyclinic.
Seniors Group Fitness Instructor November 2022 - December 2022
Programming and running dynamic balance and fitness classes with older adult residents at the Fish Creek Manor Village.
Alberta Winter Games February 2020
Performing sideline skills, taping, treating and assessing injuries of badminton athletes.
Elite Canada Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition
February 2019
Volunteering as a student athletic therapist, taping,
assessing and providing treatment for injuries under
supervision of a certified athletic therapist.
International Olympic Committee Physician Training
April 2019
Volunteering as a model and teaching first responder
and MSK assessment skills to medical doctors.
Walking with Our Sisters May 2018
Since healthcare workers in uniform can often create
triggering experiences for members of indigenous
communities, this position required working as a plain-
clothes first responder in case of emergency.
Certification
- Certified Athletic Therapist 2019-present
- Certified First Responder
- Basic Life Support
- Craniosacral Therapy Lvl 1
- Reconditioning Specialist
- Geriatric Rehabilitation and Healthy Aging Micro Course
- IASTM certification
- Lower Body and Pelvis MET
Accomplishments
- CATA Student Leadership Award 2019
- Onesimus Award, U of A Augustana 2017
Timeline
Athletic Therapist
Active Innovation Mobile Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Athletic Therapist/Owner
The Gentle Athletic Therapist
10.2021 - Current
Physiotherapy Aide
employed by family
05.2020 - Current
Support Worker
employed by family
04.2020 - 10.2023
Athletic Therapist
Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds
08.2019 - 08.2021
Athletic Therapist: Field Coverage
local sporting organizations
05.2019 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Athletic Therapy
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Alberta, Augustana
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