| Joelle Karam B.H.Sc., M.Sc.P.T., Registered Physical Therapist
Joelle Karam recently graduated with a Master's of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. She also holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours Degree from McMaster University. Clinical placements during her Master's have broadened her knowledge and skills in the treatment of clients with a variety of orthopaedic, neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
Joelle's passion lies in helping individuals regain function and pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. She believes that this can be achieved by working with each client towards their individual goals and combining education, manual therapy, active rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities to meet these goals.
Joelle plans to pursue many continuing education opportunities so she can offer her patients a variety of therapeutic techniques and to ensure her practice is up to date and evidence based. Upcoming opportunities include a certification in Acupuncture with the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program this Winter/Spring 2010, and the Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. Her interests in sports, as a person who greatly enjoys participating in and volunteering at various sporting events, have also motivated her to pursue a Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy in the future.
Michelle Lee B.Sc.H, M.Sc.P.T., Registered Physical Therapist
Michelle Lee recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master's of Science in Physical Therapy. She also attended Queen's University where she received a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree with a subject of specialization in Life Sciences. During her clinical internships with the University of Toronto she has worked with a variety of populations in numerous settings, which have broadened her scope of practice. These include pediatric neurological rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, homecare, and orthopaedic private practice.
As a recent graduate, Michelle will provide a fresh approach to the practice of physiotherapy and new knowledge based on recent literature. She will continue to broaden her education through a variety of courses, including the Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and the McMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program.
Michelle's plan as a physiotherapist is to continue to refine her critical reasoning skills and manual therapy techniques in order to provide productive, evidenced-based therapy for her patients. She believes in combining a variety of techniques including manual therapy, exercise, therapeutic modalities and education, in order to help her patients regain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Andrew Conroy Grad. Dip. Phys., Registered Physiotherapist
Andrew graduated in the U.K. in 1987 and has since had over twenty years experience in the
rehabilitation of Orthopaedic and Sports injuries. Close collaboration with Orthopaedic Surgeons over a
number of years has given Andrew a broad knowledge of the latest surgical approaches of both upper
and lower extremities and their post-operative rehabilitation. He also has extensive experience in the
treatment of a wide spectrum of non-surgical Orthopaedic conditions.
A passionate teacher, Andrew has instructed numerous community health care worker groups as well
as PT students and is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor with the American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA). He uses this skill in the clinical setting to ensure patients clearly understand their condition and
the approach to treatment required.
Andrew enjoys the constant pursuit of knowledge and has completed numerous post-graduate courses
allowing delivery of precise targeted treatment to achieve successful outcomes for patients. It is this
individually tailored treatment approach, combining care with clinical experience, in a comfortable,
professional manner that Andrew enjoys in his work as a Physiotherapist.
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