Joan Cleveland, PT

Physiotherapist

Parksville, BC

Joan graduated from the School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, with a BPT in 1980.

Since then, she has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings including acute care: neuro, respiratory, burns, rheumatic diseases, orthopaedics, rehab and community orthopaedics, musculoskeletal injury care, geriatrics and extended care.

Joan keeps active with personal interest in cross-country skiing, bicycling, kayaking, standup paddling, outrigger paddling, rowing, hiking, and swimming.

Education

Bachelor of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan

1980
Falls Prevention Course, University of Victoria

2010
Stuart McGill: Building a Better Back

2011
Osteoporosis Care: Building Better Bones

2012
Advanced Manual Physical Therapy Course: Foot and Ankle, SI Joint, Shoulder Complex, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis

2012
Certificate in Manual Therapy: Curtin University; Perth, Australia

2012
Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach

2013
Lyn Watson: Level I Shoulder

2013

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