ABOUT PT
PASSIONATE ABOUT THE JOURNEY
Portia is a Registered Physiotherapist trained in Clinical Pilates.
She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy, and earned a Honours Degree in Kinesiology (minor in Dance Studies) from Western University. As a competitive dancer, she learned the importance of physical health through her own experiences with training, recovery, and performance optimization.
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During her time in Australia, she gained experience in sports injuries through on/off-field work with the Victorian Amateur Football Association, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, and the management of acute and chronic pain. Along the way, she also discovered her first love—Clinical Pilates!
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She incorporates her Clinical Pilates training from the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) into her physiotherapy practice Her treatment techniques also include Manual therapy, Dry needling, Acupuncture, and Craniosacral Therapy.
Through a restorative and preventative approach, she believes in combining individualized treatment plans, movement retraining, and empowering patients to take control of their health through education.
Certifications & Courses
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APPI Clinical Pilates - Reformer, Matwork, Pre/Postnatal
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GLA:D™ Canada
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GEMt & APTEI Dry Needling
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Craniosacral Therapy - CS1, CS2
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Acupuncture Canada
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Pelvic Health Solutions - Level 1
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​Royal Academy of Dance: Advanced II Certification
Skills and Interests
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​Trained in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics, and Traditional Chinese Dance
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Attempting to Boulder
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Fluent in Cantonese​