Veronique St-Georges
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Alberta Neurologic Centre
08.2022 - Current
- Perform vestibular assessments through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Develop patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Crystal Clear Vestibular Physiotherapy Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Perform vestibular assessments through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Develop patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Deliver home visits to patients unable to drive due to the severity of their symptoms.
Vestibular Physiotherapist, Neurovestibular Clinic
South Health Campus
04.2012 - 08.2018
- Provide physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Perform vestibular assessments through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Develop patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjusted treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Develop strong relationships with referring Neurologists, ENTs and Neurotologist, ensuring seamless communication and coordination for mutual clients'' needs.
- Assist patient in obtaining appropriate assistive devices.
- Mentor new physiotherapists, fostering professional growth within the clinic staff.
- Lead workshops for fellow healthcare professionals on specialized topics within physiotherapy, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Contractor Physiotherapist
Orion Health
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided coverage in Occupational Rehabilitation and Chronic Pain Program
- Performed physical assessments to determine clinical appropriateness for participation in different WorkSafe BC programs.
- Coordinate appropriate medial intervention and communication in order to rule out medical contraindications to activity.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and return to work recommendations.
- Perform comprehensive written reports reflecting strengths, progress in response to intervention, return to work barriers, and recommendations for intervention.
Casual Physiotherapist
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Multiple site coverage in different programs/units: Burns, Plastic and Trauma, Sub-Acute Medicine, Orthopedic Reconstructive, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke as well as Adolescent and Young Adult Trauma program.
- Performs assessment on client's physical status, functional abilities, needs and goals.
- Establish a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis.
- Develop and implement an intervention strategy, and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention.
- Communicate with the client/family and health care team members.
Contractor Physiotherapist
CBI Eldercare
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Perform intake assessments of new residents
- Perform safety/transfer/mobility assessments when requested by the residences' staff.
- Provide appropriate physiotherapy treatment techniques for all scheduled patients based on assessment and reassessment findings.
- Oversee the progression of the patient's treatment program and works with the treatment team.
- Coordinate and communicate directly with the referring physician and treatment team members.
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Back In Motion Inc.
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Perform vestibular/physical/neurological assessments to determine clinical appropriateness for participation in different WorkSafeBC programs, ie. Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Services.
- Coordinate appropriate medical intervention and communication in order to rule our medical contraindications to activity.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and return to work recommendations.
- Teach education on topics of sleep hygiene, headache management, balance and dizziness including vestibular anatomy, and brain injury education.
- Produce comprehensive written reports highlighting strength, progress in response to intervention, return to work barriers, and recommendations for intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh11.2007
Affiliations
- College of Physiotherapist of Alberta
Certification
- Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation 2010 - Emory University
Publications
Tan C-W, Christie L, St-Georges V, Telford N. Discrimination of real and sham acupuncture needles using the Park sham device: a preliminary study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009; 90: 2141-5.
Professional Development
FEBRUARY 2009
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A practical Approach
Royal Columbian Hospital, Vancouver, BC.
APRIL 2009
Cervicogenic Headaches: A pain in the neck
GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver, BC.
MAY 2009
Basic Awareness Training Workshop
Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver, BC.
JANUARY 2010
Level I Manual Therapist
Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Orthopaedic Division.
Kinesio Taping I and II
Hilton Hotel, Richmond, BC
APRIL 2010
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
NOVEMBER 2010
Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Evidence-Based Competency Course
St. Jude Center for Rehab and Wellness, Brea, CA
APRIL 2015
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
NOVEMBER 2019
McKenzie Part 1A
Edmonton, AB
MARCH 2022
Pediatric Vestibular Therapy: Young Children through Adolescents
Online through ERI
MARCH 2023
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Advanced
Online through ERI
Timeline
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Alberta Neurologic Centre
08.2022 - Current
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Crystal Clear Vestibular Physiotherapy Inc.
08.2018 - 08.2022
Vestibular Physiotherapist, Neurovestibular Clinic
South Health Campus
04.2012 - 08.2018
Contractor Physiotherapist
Orion Health
10.2011 - 04.2012
Casual Physiotherapist
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
05.2011 - 04.2012
Contractor Physiotherapist
CBI Eldercare
01.2011 - 07.2011
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Back In Motion Inc.
02.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University
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