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.
OUR BLOG
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.
Pain Management: A Holistic Physiotherapy Approach
Historically, physiotherapy and medicine have focused on a narrow cause-and-effect model. Conditions like long-term back pain were viewed as issues requiring specific tissue-based fixes. However, the biopsychosocial (BPS) approach offers a more holistic perspective. BPS recognizes that the human body is a complex ecosystem where factors such as stress, [...]
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment After Spinal Cord Injury
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a significant concern for individuals with spinal cord injuries, affecting their quality of life in multiple ways. The pelvic floor, a group of muscles supporting the pelvic organs, plays a vital role in bowel and bladder control as well as sexual function.When a spinal cord injury [...]
Club Foot Treatment and Prognosis
Club foot is a common birth defect that affects muscles and bones in the feet. The condition does not resolve with growth and can lead to serious problems, including the inability to walk. Club foot treatment is essential to ensuring proper alignment and healthy development of the child. Physiotherapy [...]