Registered Physiotherapist/ Clinic Owner
Don’s involvement in sports while growing up was the catalyst for his career. He studied at Mount Royal College in Calgary, and graduated with a Diploma in Athletic Therapy. After working in a private practice physiotherapy clinic for a couple of years, he was accepted into the Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999.
After graduating, Don took over the practice where he first fell in love with physiotherapy, Bowmont Physical Therapy in Calgary. Not long after, he fell in love again and moved to Wasaga Beach with his new wife Catharine. In 2005 he opened Body ‘n Balance Physio & Wellness and in 2017 opened a second practice in Creemore.
Don’s treatment philosophy is to treat everyone as an individual. He believes it is important for patients to have a good understanding of their injury or impairment and therefore takes the time to explain anatomy, X-ray and MRI reports, & assessment findings. He has a passion and special interest in running and running injury prevention.
Fun facts about Don: His favourite team is the Calgary Flames and he still loves playing hockey as a goalie despite his lack of flexibility.In 2016 he ran the Boston Marathon.