Liese Dagenais

Liese was first drawn to the physiotherapy profession after being a patient herself of physiotherapy following two different sports injuries in her younger years. Liese saw first hand the positive benefits that physiotherapy had on her recovery process and she knows first hand what it is like to recover post surgically from an injury. Liese believes the body has the ability to heal and is honoured to help others achieve their recovery.

Liese’s undergraduate degree from The University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Human Kinetics provided her with a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, sports medicine, sports training and exercise prescription. In 2007 Liese completed her second degree at UBC, Master of Physical Therapy. Additionally, Liese has completed post-graduate work in manual therapy, acupuncture, soft tissue techniques, myofascial release, movement pattern re-training, Pilates, sports-specific training, aquatic rehabilitation, postural biomechanics, core stability and balance enhancement training.

Liese has experience in treating acute and chronic pain, tension, injury related to: motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries, sports injuries, pre/post operative rehabilitation, repetitive strain injuries, sprain injuries, meniscal damage, muscle imbalances, muscles tightness, muscle weakness, arthritis, sciatica, neural tension, impingement, alignment and postural issues.

All treatment sessions with Liese will be in a positive and caring environment following a client centred approach while providing an individualized therapeutic session for each client. Additionally, all treatment session will be one on one for the entire treatment session.

• University of British Columbia – Bachelors of Human Kinetics
• University of British Columbia – Masters of Physical Therapy
• Liese is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia.
• BC Orthopaedic Division – Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Level 1
• American College of Sport Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer –
• BCRPA – Certified Aquatic Fitness Leader, Certified Weight Trainer Leader, Certified Group Footness Leader
• Shoulder Impingement, Pain & Injury Rehabilitation Seminar
• Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute – Acupuncture Certification
• BCRPA – Pilates Training
• Stretching to Relieve Back Pain Seminar
• Breathing & Myofascial Release Workshop
• Insights into Functional Training & Corrective Movements Workshop
• Workplace Ergonomics & Low Back Pain Seminar
• Core Strengthening & Balance Training Workshop
• Knee Conditions & Injuries Workshop
• Mobility & Injury Recovery Workshop

• Active Rehabilitation/ Exercise Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Soft Tissue Release Techniques/ Myofascial Release
• Manual/ Manipulative Therapy
• Sport Specific Training
• Pre/Post Surgical/ Post Injury Rehab (Shoulder, Elbow, Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle)
• Musculoskeletal Problems: Back/ Neck Pain & Injury; Pelvis, Hip, Knee & Ankle Injuries; Acute & Chronic Pain Conditions, Arthritis
• Postural Biomechanics
• Core Stability & Balance Enhancement Training
• Movement Pattern Re-Training
• Individualized Therapeutic Exercise program
• Elderly Care: Falls Prevention/Injury Rehabilitation
• Aquatic Rehabilitation