Positive motivator, combining an excellent work ethic with great time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic professional who enjoys working with others.
Proven versatility in Athletic Therapy with over 21 years of experience.
Covering over 27 different team and individual sports with Professional, amateur, varsity, Provincial, National, International,Olympic, Parasport and Special Olympic Athletes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Massage Therapist
The Wellness Hub
12.2023 - Current
Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Stoney Creek Tigers Senior AAA Hockey Team
11.2023 - Current
Enhanced athlete performance with targeted injury prevention strategies and strength training protocols.
Provided high-quality care to athletes, effectively managing acute injuries and facilitating quick return to play.
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Canada Summer Games
08.2022 - 09.2022
Covered Box Lacrosse and Basketball.
Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, and games.
Athletic Therapist/Coaching Helper
Innisfil Soccer Club
05.2022 - Current
Assisted Coaching Staff as needed.
Emergency First Responder & Athletic Therapist
Event Medical Solutions: EMS Service
05.2022 - Current
Emergency First Responder & Athletic Therapy services for Fort Erie Race Track, Flamboro Downs Harness RaceTrack, & other community events.
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Ontario Games
05.2022 - 06.2022
Covered Women's Hockey and Box Lacrosse.
Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries for doctor and further medical care.
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Ontario Parasport Games
05.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Medical for Sledge Hockey.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive on-site emergency care.
Head Certified Athletic Therapist
Niagara IceDogs OHL Hockey Team
08.2021 - 06.2022
Enhanced athlete performance with targeted injury prevention.
Improved patient recovery times by designing and implementing individualized therapeutic exercise programs.
Provided high-quality care to athletes, effectively managing acute injuries and facilitating quick return to play.
Utilized manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain and improve range of motion in injured athletes.
Maintained accurate medical records for all patients, ensuring proper documentation of treatments and progress.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Canadian Olympic Wrestling Trials
12.2019 - 01.2020
Worked with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care of the athletes, optimizing on-site emergency care and injury management.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Halifax Thunderbirds NLL Lacrosse Team
11.2019 - 01.2020
Utilized manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain and improve range of motion in injured athletes.
Served as a resource for coaches, trainers, and team staff on injury management best practices, contributing to overall team success.
Evaluated effectiveness of treatment interventions by regularly monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Special Olympics Ontario; 2019 Invitational Youth
05.2019 - 06.2019
Covered Floor Hockey.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Six Nations Arrows Jr. A Lacrosse Team
03.2018 - 03.2020
Supervised one student athletic therapy student.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Special Olympic 2017 Summer Provincial Summer Game
06.2017 - 07.2017
Covered Soccer.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Niagara Rugby Club
04.2017 - 09.2017
Medical Director oversaw the medical coverage of 3 Men's NRU Teams, 2 Women's OWL Teams & 3 Junior Teams.
Supervised 1 Student Therapist.
Covered the Men's & the Junior Teams.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Hamilton Steelhawks Senior AAA Hockey Team
10.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Equipment Manager & Team Seamstress to former Professional Hockey Players from the NHL, AHL, ECHL, European Leagues.
Certified Athletic Therapist
EPC Elite Performance Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Covered Stoney Creek Men's Rugby Marshall Premiership League & Burlington OPDL Youth Soccer.
Creator & designer of 2 courses.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Stoney Creek Generals Senior AAA Hockey Team
09.2015 - 04.2017
2017 & 2016 Robertson Cup Champions & Allan Cup Finalists.
Team Seamstress.
Certified Athletic Therapist
Athletic Therapy Services Independent Contractor
07.2013 - Current
Providing Emergency First Responder/Athletic Therapy Services.
Head Football Athletic Trainer
South Carolina State University
11.2004 - 06.2013
Supervised 13 Student Trainers & Graduate Assistants in the field & clinic setting.
Department Seamstress, brace maintenance & repair.
Created, designed & taught Introduction to Athletic Training; & Life Fitness Concepts courses.
Master of Science - Complementary Alternative Medicine
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Portland, OR
08.2015
Athletic Trainer Certified, ATC -
Board of Certification (BOC)
Omaha, NE
08.2004
Certified Athletic Therapists, CAT(C) -
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
Calgary, AB
06.2002
Diploma - Sports Injury Management
Sheridan College
Oakville
04.2002
Bachelor Degree With Distinction - Physical Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
04.1999
volunteer experience
CATA National Certification Examiner, Toronto, ON, 2003, 2009, 2015-2017
Marshville Heritage Festival & Society; Wainfleet Fall Fair, Wainfleet, ON, 1998-2004, 2013-present
Habitat for Humanity, Orangeburg County, SC, 02/2012-2013
University Tutor: Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology; Guest Lecturer: Orangeburg District High School Sports Medicine Classes, Orangeburg, SC, 11/2004-2013
Skills and Requirements
Masters in the field of Athletic Therapy from an accredited institution
Maintained status in the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and First Responder certificate
Secondary certification in health care an asset (Registered Massage Therapist)
Experience in a U Sports institution and USA as an Athletic Trainer
Experience with contact sports (hockey, rugby, football)
Experience mentoring and teaching
Current in clinical modalities, equipment, therapeutic techniques related to athletic therapy
Ability to communicate with all members of the Sports Medicine team, various coaches and athletes, and other medical staff in a professional manner
Time management skills
Maintain a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
references
Available upon request
professional associations & development
Sports First Responder/ Canadian Red Cross, CPR/AED/BLS-Current
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO), 11/2023-present
Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society (PHATS), 9/2021-present
BOSU Balance Trainer, 06/2008
PhiPilates Mat Level I & II, Instructor, 06/2008
British Sports Therapy: Soft Tissue Release, 04/2004
Board of Certification (BOC) & National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), 04/2004-present
Canadian Athletic Therapist Association (CATA), 10/1999-present
Accomplishments
2005 South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association College & University Staff of the Year
2004 Golden Horseshoe All-Star Team Athletic Therapist
Timeline
Registered Massage Therapist
The Wellness Hub
12.2023 - Current
Certified Athletic Therapist
Stoney Creek Tigers Senior AAA Hockey Team
11.2023 - Current
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Canada Summer Games
08.2022 - 09.2022
Athletic Therapist/Coaching Helper
Innisfil Soccer Club
05.2022 - Current
Emergency First Responder & Athletic Therapist
Event Medical Solutions: EMS Service
05.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Ontario Games
05.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Athletic Therapist
2022 Ontario Parasport Games
05.2022 - 06.2022
Head Certified Athletic Therapist
Niagara IceDogs OHL Hockey Team
08.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Athletic Therapist
Canadian Olympic Wrestling Trials
12.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Athletic Therapist
Halifax Thunderbirds NLL Lacrosse Team
11.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Athletic Therapist
Special Olympics Ontario; 2019 Invitational Youth
05.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Athletic Therapist
Six Nations Arrows Jr. A Lacrosse Team
03.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Athletic Therapist
Hamilton Steelhawks Senior AAA Hockey Team
10.2017 - 03.2020
Certified Athletic Therapist
Special Olympic 2017 Summer Provincial Summer Game
06.2017 - 07.2017
Certified Athletic Therapist
Niagara Rugby Club
04.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Athletic Therapist
EPC Elite Performance Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Certified Athletic Therapist
Stoney Creek Generals Senior AAA Hockey Team
09.2015 - 04.2017
Certified Athletic Therapist
Athletic Therapy Services Independent Contractor
07.2013 - Current
Head Football Athletic Trainer
South Carolina State University
11.2004 - 06.2013
Certified Athletic Therapist
2003 Canada Winter Games
02.2003 - 03.2003
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Ontario College of Health & Technology
Registered Massage Therapist, RMT -
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Master of Science - Complementary Alternative Medicine
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Athletic Trainer Certified, ATC -
Board of Certification (BOC)
Certified Athletic Therapists, CAT(C) -
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
Diploma - Sports Injury Management
Sheridan College
Bachelor Degree With Distinction - Physical Education
Program and Administrative Assistant/Intake Worker at Home Base Housing - One Roof Youth Wellness HubProgram and Administrative Assistant/Intake Worker at Home Base Housing - One Roof Youth Wellness Hub