Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 1983
MARILYN HOLMES
Line 26 # 4260 RR 2
St. Pauls, Ontario, N0K 1V0
519-393-5593 (H), 519- 272-0122 (W)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 1983
CERTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy, FCAMPT), 2001
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute Certification (CAFCI), 1994
Intermediate Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 1989
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Physiotherapy Associates of Stratford; 1992- present; Owner/Director of private physiotherapy practice offering orthopaedic and sports injury rehabilitation. From 2004 –2008 developed and operated a multi-disciplinary practice incorporated as Integrative Healthcare Centre
- Ability Works; 2004-present; London, ON; consultant
- Stratford General Hospital, 1990-1992; Experience in outpatient orthopaedics, orthopaedic clinic with surgeon and respirology
- Bristol Royal Infirmary, 1988-1990; Bristol, UK; Outpatient orthopaedics at the Senior II grade; did extensive clinical education for co-workers and students
- Saanich Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, 1986- 88; Victoria, B.C.; experience with elite and recreational athletes, acute and chronic pain patients, M.V.A. and work injuries
- Gorge Road Hospital, 1985-1986; Victoria B.C., Inpatient and outpatient orthopaedics
- Northtown Physiotherapy, 1984-1985; Edmonton Alberta
- Medical Arts Physiotherapy, 1983; Edmonton, Alberta
POST-GRADUATE COURSES:
Every year since graduation in 1983, I have attended an average of ten days of professional continuing education and at least one conference. Course topics have included manual and manipulative therapy, acupuncture, sport medicine, exercise therapies, pain physiology and management, ergonomics, women’s health and evidence-based practice. A full listing of courses taken is available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute: membership since 1993;
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (C.P.A) and special interest groups within, Orthopaedics, Research and Sports since 1983,Women’s Health, Private Practice and Gerontology since 1990, and Pain Sciences since 2008.
LICENSURE:
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario since 1990
PROFESSIONIAL INVOLVEMENT:
Job Shadow Day with MedQUEST Health Career Exploration Camp, sponsored by UWO Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2007
Preceptor and Mentor for students preparing for Intermediate and Advanced Manual Therapy examinations since 2002
Co-op student placement supervisor for High School and Conestoga College students
Volunteer Instructor for 1st year P.T. students at McMaster University, 2001 to present
Member of Stratford Business Club from 1996- 2004
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT:
Trainer for Under-15 Stratford Girl’s Premier soccer team 2007
Mentor for Stratford Girl Power Success Event 2005- 2007
Board of Directors for Playmakers! Theatre School 2001-2004
Stratford Economic Opportunities Commission (SEOC) 2003-2006
Coach for children’s soccer 1997- 2003
OTHER INTERESTS:
Sports, travel, reading, music, theatre