Sabrina Congiusta

Sutherland-Chan graduate with a background in Kinesiology, seeking an opportunity in an injury rehabilitation-focused environment. Brings hands-on experience from student clinic work and a strong foundation in anatomy, movement, and evidence-based treatment

Toronto General Hospital, 03/2025 - 05/2025                                                                                                                                                             

• Provided therapeutic support to pre- and post-surgical patients in the transplant/nephrology inpatient unit, targeting pain, muscle tension, and anxiety to enhance overall well-being.
• Applied relaxation-focused techniques such as gentle effleurage, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage to promote comfort and recovery.
• Helped treat cervical and thoracic spine pain resulting from prolonged bed rest, using targeted techniques such as trigger point therapy to reduce discomfort and support patient mobility.

Seniors Clinic, 03/2025 - 05/2025               

• Completed and 8-week treatment plan to improve knee mobility following knee replacement surgery.
• Addressed post-surgical scar tissue using myofascial release techniques combined with castor oil and paraffin wax applications.
• Achieved significant improvements in scar mobility and tissue pliability, contributing to enhanced overall outcomes.
• Increased knee flexion from 90 degrees to 115 degrees over the course of the treatment period.

Scar Clinic, 05/2025 - 07/2025

• Treated patients with scars in different stages of healing using myofascial release, cupping, castor oil, and paraffin wax to reduce adhesions and improve tissue mobility
• Addressed surrounding musculature affected by scar tissue to restore function, relieve tension, and support overall healing
• Treated a post-breast cancer client with surgical scars, improving restricted shoulder adduction by 15 degrees through reducing scar tissue adhesions.

Pregnancy Clinic, 03/2025 - 05/2025  

• Used side-lying positioning, bolstering, and specific draping techniques to ensure client comfort, safety, and relaxation during treatment
• Applied gentle Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release to promote circulation and reduce swelling.