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A little about me...

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My Healing Journey

I grew up as a hypermobile dancer and martial artist performing on stages and demo teams.  I had to learn to build resiliency and create a care plan for my body in order to avoid training injuries. After developing upper cervical instability, post-concussion syndrome and chronic pain due to a motor vehicle accident, I was propelled towards an education in kinesiology and health sciences so I could learn how to heal myself and help educate others to move with freedom. 

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My Credentials

  • MSc. Performing Arts Medicine - University College London

  • BSc. Kinesiology and Health Sciences- York University

  • CATA Certified Athletic Therapist (2-4756)

  • BCAK Registered Kinesiologist (2021501) 

  • Athletic Therapist for Vancouver Pheonix Gymnastics, Climbing Escalade Canada and Hive Vancouver's SWARM team

  • Head Athletic Therapist for the National Centre for Circus Arts and the London Youth Circus

  • Anatomy Teacher for the English National Ballet School

  • International workshop presenter and lecturer 

For those wanting a little more

I fell in love with dance and circus at a young age, performing as much as my body would allow within the limits of my hypermobility. Without a clear understanding of how to manage my body’s needs, I navigated injuries and setbacks, always searching for better ways to train and perform without pain.
 
Determined to bridge this gap, I pursued a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy at York University, followed by a Master’s in Performing Arts Medicine in London, England. Shortly after, I was hired as the Head Athletic Therapist for the National Centre for Circus Arts and The London Youth Circus. During this time, I treated professional performers from the West End and international touring productions while also teaching Anatomy & Athletic Injuries at the English National Ballet School, helping students understand their bodies and reduce injury risk.
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In 2018, I became severely ill and developed significant chronic pain, shifting my approach from a high-performance, outcome-driven mindset—where the goal was always to push limits—to a patient-led model that prioritizes sustainable, intentional training. My own recovery journey, from being unable to walk to performing, traveling, and competing internationally, deepened my understanding of holistic, full-body care. I learned firsthand how to blend elite-level sports performance techniques with energetic and holistic practices, creating an approach that considers the entire person, not just the injury.
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This evolution in my practice led me to found Performing Arts Medicine in 2021, a Vancouver-based company dedicated to fostering high-performance training and athletic pre-screenings for individuals and institutions. My mission is to ensure that performers receive the same level of care and injury prevention strategies as high-performance athletes, giving them the tools to train smarter, not harder, and sustain long-term careers.
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I can speak from firsthand experience: a fulfilling, active life—where you can work with your body, challenge yourself physically and creatively, and actually enjoy the process—is possible. My passion is not just helping performers heal but supporting them in unlocking their full potential.

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