Cathy received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia in 2000. As a member of the varsity women’s volleyball team at UBC during those years she was first exposed to physiotherapy and it’s positive impact on her own personal athletic career.
Following graduation from UBC, she went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toronto, graduating in 2003.
Since graduation, Cathy has worked exclusively in private practice. She spent many years working extensively as a senior physiotherapist as part of an interdisciplinary pain management program working to empower patients with complex chronic pain issues to learn to better manage their symptoms and thereby improve their quality of life. Cathy moved on to join the team at Diane Lee & Associates in 2009.
Cathy has had extensive post-graduate training in the areas of chronic pain and orthopaedics. She obtained her certification for Acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in 2005 (CAFCI). Recently, she also successfully completed the intermediate residency examinations of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (Part A). Cathy is also a graduate of The Integrated Systems Model approach (Lee D 2011, The Pelvic Girdle 4th edition), which teaches a framework for whole body assessment and integrated treatment. This integrated approach is practiced extensively at Diane Lee & Associates. Cathy is a senior assistant for Diane Lee on many courses featuring the Integrated Systems Model.
Cathy enjoys treating all types of patients and injuries and is passionate about helping her patients feel and move better for long term health and well being. As a mother of young twins, she also enjoys helping postpartum moms recover their body and regain their physical health. She remains enthusiastic about ongoing post-graduate training and is always looking forward to that next course!
From Cathy: The clinic is like another family where we all learn with each other, learn from each other, and support each other in our professional and personal lives. Along with my colleagues and the ongoing professional learning, the patients keep me enthusiastic about what I do and I consider it a privilege to get to be a part of their journeys.
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Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services include the following: The Integrated Systems Model, Ultrasound Imaging, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Cranial Treatment, Movement Training and Exercise Instruction, Prenatal and Postpartum Screening, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Vestibular Therapy and Clinical Pilates.
The Integrated Systems Model
This model allows clinicians to be more effective and efficient with their assessment and treatment in order to help patients develop better movement strategies and habits to help reduce symptoms and improve function and performance.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging is useful as a biofeedback tool for ‘rewiring the brain’ or re-educating the proper timing of muscle contraction during both individual exercises and meaningful task training.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a term that applies to any technique that involves the therapist’s hands and is often used to restore mobility to a joint, muscle or nerve as well as to relax, or activate, muscles. Many different manual techniques are used, often in combination, to help your body begin to move more efficiently.
Dry Needling
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn to treat chronic pain syndromes that affect the musculoskeletal system. IMS is a dry needling technique (dry in that no drugs are injected) that involves the insertion of acupuncture needles into taut muscle bands.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used as the only form of therapy or it may be combined successfully with other forms of medical or physical therapy. The number of treatments will vary with each individual and the condition being treated.
Cranial Treatment
It is not uncommon to find faulty alignment and biomechanics within the cranium or between the cranium and neck/jaw in conditions such as head and neck pain, jaw and orofacial pain, arm/leg pain and/or low back and pelvic floor pain and impairment.
Movement Training and Exercise Instruction
Recent research has changed the way therapists use exercises for both rehabilitation as well as strength and conditioning. For all areas of the body, the evidence supports correcting problems associated with how you use your muscles in a coordinated manner.
Prenatal and Postpartum Screening
There are many myths around pregnancy. Physiotherapists who specialize in pre/post natal care can help debunk these myths, playing an important role in the management of physical changes that can occur both during and after these nine months.
Virtual Care
Telerehabilitation is a subdiscipline of telehealth and involves any rehabilitation delivered using telehealth technologies such as videoconferencing, sensors, chat / text, educational portals and more. The most recognizable form of telerehabilitation is the reproduction of the one on one physiotherapy via videoconferencing, most commonly known now as “Virutal Care”.
Rehab & Surgery
You’ve had your surgery and your mind tells you it’s time to return to your old routines, and maybe some new ones. But your body says, “Not so fast.” The truth is, before you can get back to these activities, you’ll likely need some rehab to regain your mobility and strength.
Pre & Post Orthopaedic Surgery
Our physiotherapists will complete a full assessment both pre and post-op and develop an individual treatment plan to help expedite your recovery and reduce any secondary problems related to the surgery.
Pre & Post Spinal Surgery
Have you recently had or are planning to undergo Spinal Surgery and wondering if Physiotherapy can help?
