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.
CTE: Preventing Concussions in Youth Hockey
After years of research and publicity around high-profile case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), we are learning more about the impacts of repeated head injuries, especially as it relates to contact sports. Athletes with a history of concussions are more likely to sustain additional concussions, which can result in [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Therapy Sessions
Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals take the same approach to caring for our clients whether you have experienced a stroke or brain injury; hurt yourself in a workplace accident; sustained a sports injury; or you are recovering from childbirth, an illness, or a simple sprain. First, we conduct [...]
Shockwave Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder area, which can make it difficult to move. Shockwave therapy for frozen shoulder is one treatment option that a registered physiotherapist might suggest, along with other strategies, to help you return to a more normal and [...]