physical therapy

Q&A with Claire Compagna – Physiotherapist

What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding aspect of my role is empowering individuals to optimize their physical function and engage in activities that bring them meaning and joy. It’s truly an honor to be a part of their rehabilitation journeys and help them return to the pursuits that matter […]

Meet our New Students – November 2024

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Deanne is a second-year student in the Master of Physical Therapy program at UBC. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, she relocated to British Columbia to complete her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. During her undergraduate studies, […]

National Physiotherapy Month – 2024

Physiotherapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation centres, hospitals, community health centres, and private clinics in rural and urban areas.

Meet our New Students – April 2024

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below:

Move UBC – February 2024

Move UBC is a university-wide initiative every February to increase physical activity and reduce the time students, faculty, staff, and the UBC community spend inactive.

A look back on 2023 – UBC PTRC

The Physical Therapy & Research Clinic (PTRC) has had its busiest year yet!

We are hiring – Physical Therapist

This hourly, part-time Physical Therapist role for the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic will be responsible for assessing and treating patients and maintaining the full and robust caseload the clinic requires to support student clinical placements. The candidate must demonstrate a strong desire and focus to provide an optimal clinical experience for patients.

Meet our New Students – November 2023

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Beth is in her final year as a physiotherapy student at the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, She graduated from Queen’s University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and raced on the varsity cycling team. Beth believes that physical […]

Meet our New Students – October 2023

Our new student placements have just begun! Learn more about our student physiotherapists below: Kiersten is a second-year Physical Therapy student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to this, she accomplished her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at the University of Winnipeg in 2022. Kiersten’s path to the field of physiotherapy was intricately woven with her […]

Ashley Jestin – Physiotherapist

What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is witnessing people return to meaningful activities that they previously had to withdraw from due to pain or injury. What is a common misconception about your work? A common misconception is that all physiotherapists subscribe to the idea that […]

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