Darryl Novotny, a graduate of the University of Toronto Physiotherapy program (2002), takes great care in assisting patients back to their optimal level of performance. With a combination of manual therapy, active conditioning and patient education of injuries, Darryl is confident that clients can achieve their health and wellness goals. As a former personal trainer (1997 – 2010) and graduate of the UWO Kinesiology program (1998), he also strongly believes that fitness and nutrition play a valuable role in recovery from injuries. This is consistent with recent evidence that “exercise is medicine” – Darryl’s vision includes the development of a gym devoted entirely to developing programs for individuals for the sole purpose of improving the state of their health and mitigating the effects of aging.
Reference: Time Magazine (Sept. 12/2016) “The Exercise Cure”: Doctors, researchers, scientists – even ancient philosophers – have long claimed exercise works like a miracle drug. Now they have proof.
Education
- Registered Physiotherapist with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (2002 – present)
- Graduate of University of Toronto Physiotherapy Program (BScPT – 2002)
- Graduate of University of Western Ontario Kinesiology Program (BScKin – 1998)
Courses & Experience
- McKenzie Spinal Assessments – A (2005)
- McKenzie Spinal Assessments – B (2006)
- McKenzie Spinal Assessments – C (2007)
- Mulligan Mobilizations with Movement
- Kinesio-Taping
- Manual Therapy (2002) (Level 1)
- Advanced Spinal Assessment and Myofascial Treatments (2010) (Laurie McLaughlin)
- Cervical and Lumbar Myofascial Release Techniques (2006) (Jenings)
- Advanced Sport First Responder (2002) (Level 1)
- Athletic Taping (2000)
- ACE Personal Trainer (1997 – 2005)
- AFCI Acupuncture (Level 1)
- Athletic Trainer – UWO Mustangs Football Team (1997, 1998)
- Athletic Trainer – UWO Women’s Rugby Team practice squad
- Athletic Trainer – New Zealand Rugby League (2004) – Warkworth Raiders