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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Propel Physiotherapy’s integrated healthcare team shares insights and tips on the most current evidence-based therapies, exercises, activities and health products, as well as the latest news on what we are doing in the clinic and community.
New Year Reflections and Goals
It’s hard to believe we are approaching ten years since the doors of Propel Physiotherapy’s first location opened in Etobicoke. Back in 2016, we were a small team of approximately 10 therapists, a couple of us fairly new to the profession but expertly guided by our founder Kyle Whaley. The [...]
The Role of Occupational Therapy in FND Rehabilitation
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a complex neurological condition with multifactorial symptoms that can be debilitating, including seizures, paralysis, hearing loss, double vision, memory problems, chronic pain and fatigue. The most effective way to adequately address the needs of people with FND is through a multidisciplinary therapy strategy that includes [...]
Interprofessional Care in Rehabilitation
Whether you’ve come to us for physiotherapy (PT), occupational Therapy (OT), massage therapy (RMT), exercise programming or mindfulness training, you might not realize how much our team’s full collaboration can elevate your recovery. Interprofessional care has been proven to provide better patient outcomes by combining the expertise of different professionals [...]