Cheri graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Trinity Western University in 2012. While working as a nurse Cheri saw the importance of physiotherapy on the rehabilitation ward to help patients regain their independence. She had personal experience working with a physiotherapist to rehab after her own workplace and sporting injuries as well. As a result of these positive experiences she decided to go back to school to become a physiotherapist so she could have a more direct role in rehabilitation and help others regain their independence. Cheri graduated in 2018 with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in Australia.
Cheri has experience working in the hospital, residential care settings and private practice. She has worked with a variety of clients ranging from workplace injuries, post hip and knee surgery, neurological conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s. She also had the privilege of working with athletes with acute sporting injuries while working sport side with an Aussie rules football team. She has a special interest in treating pelvic conditions: including incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy related pelvic floor issues and pelvic organ prolapse. Her interest in this area stemmed from her time as a nurse seeing how debilitating continence issues can be on people’s quality of life and wanting to help. Through evidence-informed practice Cheri endeavors to empower every client to take an active part in their rehab and achieve their goals.
Cheri is a lifelong learner and is pursuing continued education. She completed post-graduate training in orthopedics (Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Program Level 1 & Level 2). She has also received her Level 1 and 2 certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling from Acupuncture Canada and Pelvic Floor Training through Pelvic Health Solutions.
Through evidence-informed practice Cheri endeavours to empower every client to take an active part in their rehab and achieve their goals. She is excited to join the team at Diane Lee & Associates and continue to help people through the Integrated Systems Model (ISM).
When not working, Cheri enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, spending time with family, walking her dog, playing softball and the violin.
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Related Services
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.
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.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic health physiotherapy is an umbrella term for physiotherapy that addresses aspects of anatomy and physiology related to or contained in the pelvis. This includes pelvic floor physiotherapy (the pelvic floor is the area between your legs, including your genitals, muscles, connective tissue and pelvic organs), which is an area of physiotherapy requiring specialized training.
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?
Pelvic Surgery
Training the pelvic floor is not a one size fits all exercise. A surgery specific treatment plan based on assessment findings can be helpful for a successful outcomes long term.
