Emily McNeil-Smith
Physiotherapist, MScPT
Emily has a background in competitive dance, completing her pre-professional levels in both Ballet and Modern dance. She graduated as a certified vocational ballet teacher through the Royal Academy of Dance. She has experience directing a Junior Ballet Program at an Academy in Victoria, B.C. and has been a guest teacher leading technical workshops at a number of studios.
Emily began her career in rehab as a Registered Massage Therapist prior to completing a Bachelor of Health Science through Thompson Rivers University. She graduated from Western University with a Masters of Physical Therapy, and subsequently completed a Fellowship in Sports Physiotherapy at Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic.
Emily has worked with several varsity teams, including the Western Mustangs’ basketball, soccer, and volleyball teams, as well as the Vikes Track and Field team.
Emily’s style of treatment is primarily exercise based, using program planning, motivational interviewing and manual therapy to help patients achieve their goals. She has a keen interest in exercise science and strives to foster independence in her patient through individualized treatment plans.
Outside of work Emily loves spending time outdoors, either skiing, hiking or camping, and is determined to improve at mountain biking.