Rebecca Wheaton-Sparkes
Kingston,ON
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with an array of health care professionals to assess and treat an array of complex medical conditions. Extensive knowledge of a wide range physical therapy techniques and procedures focused on active treatments approaches.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Canadian Armed Forces CISM Running Trainer
Department Of National Defence
10.2023 - Current
- Attended the first Military Half Marathon World Championship in Lucerne, Switzerland in 2023 as the Canadian CISM Running Team Trainer.
Physiotherapist
Elite Sports Injury
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Attended the first 3x3 World Military Basketball Championship in Warendorf, Germany in 2022 as the Canadian CISM Men and Woman's Team Trainer.
Physiotherapy Officer In-Charge (IC)
Canadian Forces Base Petawawa
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced team performance through consistent coaching/mentorship and management of the rehabilitation team.
- Attended the World Military Games in Wuhan, China in 2019 as the Canadian CISM Woman's Basketball Team Trainer.
Physiotherapy Officer-Sole Charge Therapist
Canadian Forces Base Comox-19 Wing
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Supported several Solider On adaptive sporting events including adaptive triathlon, skiing/snowboarding, and the Ottawa Army Run as the team physio.
- Canada West Regional Head Trainer supporting several Canadian Armed Forces regional and national sporting events.
Physiotherapy Officer
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Deployed as a Physiotherapy Officer with the HMS Comfort in 2010 providing humanitarian aid throughout Indonesia and Malaysia.
- Deployed as a Physicaltherapy Officer on Operation Attention in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2013.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation Physicaltherapy -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10.2009
Skills
- McKenzie Therapy Level A-C
- Manual Therapy Level I-II
- KinetaCore Dry Needling Level 1-2
- Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Level 1-2
- Mulligan Lower
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
- Concussion and Vestibular Training
- Semi-Custom Orthotic prescription
- Sports First Responder
- CPR
Timeline
Canadian Armed Forces CISM Running Trainer
Department Of National Defence
10.2023 - Current
Physiotherapist
Elite Sports Injury
09.2020 - 08.2022
Physiotherapy Officer In-Charge (IC)
Canadian Forces Base Petawawa
08.2018 - 06.2020
Physiotherapy Officer-Sole Charge Therapist
Canadian Forces Base Comox-19 Wing
07.2014 - 07.2018
Physiotherapy Officer
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
10.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation Physicaltherapy -
University of Manitoba
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