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Elora, ON
Kristin Bignell
CONNECTION. EMPOWERMENT. FREEDOM.
Supporting lifelong athleticism through physical therapy and education.
Education.
Master of Science (Physical Therapy)
University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
2013 – Sept 2015
Awards: CIHR Health Professional Student Research Award (2015), H.J. Watson Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2015), Margeurite Harland Smith Student Scholarship (2014)
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Post-Degree Studies (Organic Chemistry)
Wilfred Laurier University – Waterloo, ON
Sept 2012 – Aug 2014
Bachelor of Science summa cum Laude (Exercise Science)
State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, NY
Aug 2007 – May 2011
Awards: 1A-FAR Academic Excellence Award (2012), Taurus Aureus Award (2011), ESPN Academic All-District First Team (2010), Department of Exercise and Nutritional Science Outstanding Senior (2010), Academic All-MAC Team (2008, 2010), Mid-American Conference Honor Roll (2009-2011), Scholar-Athlete (all years)
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Work
Experience.
Registered Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner
East Mill Physio – Elora, ON​
Instructor in Training
McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program – Hamilton, ON​
Consulting Physiotherapist
Guelph Storm 2019 Championship Team- Guelph, ON
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Registered Physiotherapist and Practice Team Leader
Instil Physio – Guelph, ON
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Registered Physiotherapist
South City Physiotherapy – Guelph, ON​
Kinesiologist
AIM Rehabilitation, MSK Centre – Kitchener, ON
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Jun 2020-Present
Jan 2019-Present
Sept 2018-Mar 2019
Jan 2017- Mar 2020
Oct 2015-Jan 2017
Aug 2011-Aug 2013
Publications.
Improving access in rheumatology: Evaluating the validity of a paper triage process involving an advanced practice physiotherapist through a retrospective chart review. (Jun 20, 2018) Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.
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Professional
Development.
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Sport Physiotherapy Canada Certificate Candidate (present)
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Sport Physiotherapy First Responder (current)
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Functional Sports Medicine (2021)
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Health Pros for Healthy Teens (2020)
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Treating and Training the Female Runner (2020)
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NCCP Trained Development Coach (2020)
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Advanced Needling and Soft Tissue Techniques for the Elite Athlete (2019)
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Harvard Business School Online CORe (2018-19)
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SHIFT Concussion Management Level 1 (2018)
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McMaster Advanced Neurofunctional Sports Performance Practitioner Program (2018)
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The Female Athlete – Bulletproof Your Core and Pelvic Floor (2018)
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Advanced Motor Control Training for the Spine and Pelvis- Paul Hodges (2017)
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Julie Wiebe Piston Science Part 1 (2016)
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Julie Wiebe Piston Science Part 2 (2017)
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McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program (2016)
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Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Orthopaedic Division Level 2 Upper (2016)
Volunteer
Experience.
Girls U11/12 Assistant Coach, KW Predators Volleyball Club
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Girls U15 Head Coach, Guelph Junior Gryphons Volleyball Club
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Physiotherapist, KW Predators Beach Volleyball Program
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Physiotherapist. Ontario Volleyball Association
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Co-Chair, U of T International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation
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Assistant Coach, KW Predators Volleyball Club
Oct 2020-Present​
Dec 2019-Mar 2020
Jun-Aug 2018
Sept 2017-Mar 2018
Sept 2013-Aug 2015
Sept 2012-May 2013