B Sc Physiotherapy, BA Psych,
Gunn IMS (CGIMS), Acupuncture (CAFCI), Pre and post Natal fitness (PPFS), Manual therapy (FCAMPT)
Suzanne is a graduate of the University of British Columbia (BAPsych) and the University of Western Ontario (BScPT). She began her physiotherapy career at a sports medicine clinic in Calgary, AB where she completed her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Levels. Suzanne also completed an Advanced Manual Therapy series of courses which included the craniovertebral and TMJ regions, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine regions as well as the treatment of muscle and neural tension. She completed her acupuncture training (AFCI) before returning to Vancouver in 2005.
In 2006 she completed her Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS) training and has since furthered her acupuncture training. She has taken courses in the prevention of running injuries and in 2010 became a certified Fit-For-Two Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist (PPFS). In 2014, Suzanne completed a series of practical and theoretical examinations in Spinal Manipulative Therapy. She continues to further her knowledge and skills taking courses around the world focusing on back fitness and strength, athletic sustainability, and enhancing performance of the athlete.
Most recently in 2023 she completed Rehab of the Injured Runner. She now uses OnForm technology for running gait assessment and treatment which has been extremely helpful for her running and triathlon clients. She is currently pursuing her UESCA Running and Ultrarunning coaching certifications.
Suzanne is extremely active and enjoys mountain life. She can be found skiing (LEVEL 1 CSIA) and enjoying backcountry activities in the winters and loves to run, hike, and mountain bike in the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges during the summers.
She is actively involved with Trail Whisperer Running Clinics and continues to race in Canada, the US and Mexico including ultrarunning distances. She knows the training and discipline it takes to become an athlete. She helps athletes preparing for race day, keeping injuries at bay and enjoying the many benefits of running. Her areas of special interests include the prevention of running injuries, designing core stability, strength and endurance programs for multisport athletes, pre and post natal fitness, spinal rehabilitation, and TMJ dysfunction.
Suzanne uses a broad range of physiotherapy techniques. They include running gait assessment and treatment, manual therapy including myofascial release, as well as core stability education and designing active exercise and rehabilitation programs. She frequently uses needling techniques—IMS and acupuncture—for the treatment of sport and running related injuries, chronic pain, MVA and occupational rehabilitation.
