Introducing two pioneers in the industry of physiotherapists from the east to west: Raj and Kaitlin

We talk about where the future is heading in the landscape of physiotherapy, what an effective warm up should look and feel like based on very recent studies, and how conversation should be led in a consultation from the professional to the potential client, and much more!

Learn more about our guests:

Raj is a physiotherapist and co-owner at Pivotal. He's passionate about rehabilitative medicine, and has been a full-time clinician for over 15 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta and completed post-graduate training in spinal manipulation, musculo-skeletal acupuncture and Gunn IMS.

"Physiotherapy is an extremely rewarding career for me. I'm really interested in motor vehicle injuries, athletic injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and complex clinical cases. I also have a role with the University of Alberta as a Clinical Instructor and a Curriculum Committee Member. I cherish the chance to help train the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.

I absolutely love the challenge of diagnosing musculoskeletal dysfunction. My treatment style is a combination of hands-on manual therapy, IMS, and condition-specific exercise prescription. My work is an opportunity to become engaged in people's lives and work with them not only to ensure optimal rehabilitation, but also to get them back to the things that are important to them."

Kaitlin graduated from Cumberland University near Nashville, Tennessee in 2015 with a degree in Exercise Science while playing varsity soccer. She went on to complete her Master of Physical Therapy degree at Western University in London, ON.

"I decided to pursue this career path due to the abundance of injuries I witnessed and experienced throughout my years of playing competitive soccer for several clubs in Edmonton and then throughout my varsity career in Tennessee. Experiencing and seeing these injuries first hand showed me the importance of both rehabilitation and prevention of future injuries. I have been practicing as a physiotherapist for over 3 years now in Toronto, working with a wide range of patients - from elite athletes to general population.

I love working with all ages and seeing a multitude of different injuries. I have a particular interest in sport medicine and athletic performance/return to sport. My treatment style is tailored specifically to each individual and will typically consist of a combination of manual therapy and/or IMS, as well as exercise prescription and movement optimization."