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.
Edema Treatment
Edema treatment focuses on correcting the cause of the fluid accumulation. Edema is a symptom of an underlying health condition; therefore, it is important to seek medical advice on the cause first. Various factors can contribute to the development of swelling in the legs and arms. When it occurs, [...]
Choosing the Right Walking Aid: Canes, Crutches, Walkers and More
Walking aids can assist people experiencing injury, weakness or imbalance in standing and walking. There are many different types of walking aids that fall into several categories. A physiotherapist or other healthcare provider can help choose the right walking aid for you based on your individual needs. In addition, [...]
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Management: An Integrated Healthcare Approach
At Propel, we use an integrated approach to multiple sclerosis symptoms management that includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Evidence has shown that rehabilitation is still the only way to improve functional outcomes in individuals with multiple sclerosis.[i] Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, [...]