NICK LI
MSc.PT, BKin.
Registered Physiotherapist & Clinic Manager Etobicoke
Nick Li is passionate about helping his clients find the right motivation to help them reach above and beyond their goals. His approachable personality allows clients to feel comfortable expressing concerns regarding their conditions. He coaches his clients towards self-management by empowering them with knowledge.
Nick has expertise working with diverse neurological and orthopaedic injuries. He also has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and rare neuromuscular diseases.
Education & Training
Nick has experience working with clients with conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, vertigo, and post-concussion syndrome. He is known for his patient and personable nature in order to individualize a treatment program catered for each client.
He completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, and Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. Nick has completed post-graduate courses in soft tissue release, the McKenzie method, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) outcome measure training. He plans to further his training in advanced manual therapy, neurodevelopmental treatment (Bobath), and medical acupuncture.
Passions & Pursuits
As a dancer who recently moved to Toronto, he is excited to integrate himself within the competitive hip hop dance scene and contribute to the diverse community in Toronto as a rehabilitation specialist!
During Nick’s free time, he enjoys exploring local bars and restaurant (psst, he loves taking suggestions), taking a variety of dance and exercise classes, and attending concerts in the city.
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