Natasha Papachristoforou
Registered Physiotherapist

CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor of Science Honours Specialization in Psychology and Medical Sciences, BSc, University of Western Ontario
• Master of Science in Physiotherapy, MScPT, Dalhousie University
• 500 hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500)
• Level III Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Certification
• Certified Running Specialist with The Running Clinic
• Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Specialist (CGIMS)

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Natasha provides an active, evidence-based approach to assist her clients across the movement spectrum. Her clinical focus is in injury prevention (especially runners), sports injuries and performance, and chronic pain management. She uses a combination of education, exercise, manual therapy, and IMS dry needling to create an appropriate treatment plan for each individual, based on a thorough assessment. Tash is also our resident experienced yoga teacher, and loves adapting yoga to every body. She will probably try to sneak in a few yoga poses in your treatment program :) 

PERSONAL INTERESTS
At home under the open sky, Tash loves anything self-powered. She mountain bikes, runs ultramarathons, rock climbs, and snowboards/splitboards in the winter. She has an appetite for adventure, and loves to travel and absorb different cultures and cuisines. And when she's not doing any of those things, she's probably making pottery. 

EXPERIENCE

• Physiotherapist Cedar River Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, 2014-Present
• Physiotherapist Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic, Nelson BC 2012-2014
• Assistant Trainer Dalhousie University Football Team 2011-2012
• Medical Staff, SWATCH Jr. Beach Volleyball Championships, Halifax, NS 2012
• Medical Volunteer placement in Tacloban City, Philippines 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
  • Orthopaedic Division CPA
  • Sport Division CPA
  • Pain Science Division CPA
• Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC)

"Life is like riding a bicycle - to keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein