Physiotherapists

owner

Kai Rasmussen

Kai Rasmussen earned her degree in physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1983 and has worked full time in out-patient orthopaedics. She is a FCAMPT member (federation of the Canadian academy of manipulative physiotherapists), a graduate of the MacMaster Contemporary Acupuncture Program, and is a registered mat and reformer pilates instructor trainer with Stott Merrithew, in Toronto.

 Her experience as a clinic owner and operator and full time clinician helps her deliver and direct client centered care with empathy and a full commitment to life- long learning and a compassion to development of skills and success in the treatment of orthopaedic injury.

She was a member of the Canadian Women’s Volleyball Team 1974-1980 and also served as a volunteer at the Henley Rowing regattas and with the Canadian Rowing Team overseas at the World Championships and University Games. She has been a competitive athlete in track, swimming, volleyball, squash, tennis and rowing. She has studied dance for 14 years in her youth and currently plays and studies the harp.

 Kai is dedicated to her career, tries to teach and empower people in self care, promotes wellness and participates in direct client treatment, education and home programming.

Education

ATLANTIC LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 1997

IVY UNIVERSITY
B.A., Film & Music, 1994

Activities & Affiliations

• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• IP Law for Creatives Association, Member-at-Large
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary

Bar Admissions

• New York, Tennessee, California

Physiotherapist

Karen Tausendfreund

Karen Tausendfreund graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto. With well over 30-years of experience she brings a comprehensive and compassionate view to her practice. Having experience throughout the spectrum of care (acute, long term care, home care and private out-patient practice), she understands the complexity of health care system and the challenges clients face in their various stages of their recovery process.

 As Certified Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor, she incorporates associated principles into her rehab programing to enhance motor control re-learning to prevent and to better recover from injury. 

 Expertise in Advanced Manual Therapy, Pelvic Health Rehabilitation, McKenzie training and Acupuncture means more strategies are available to assist the client in pain management and restoration of function.

 Karen strives to provide the highest level of care. Treatment is goal orientated and based on the current research findings so that clients can get back to their active lifestyles as quickly as possible.    

 Special interests includes othopaedics, spinal rehabilitation, osteoporosis, balance and falls prevention.  Karen added pelvic health to her repertoire of skills, in 2009.  Although internal assessments are not provided at this clinic at this time, she is able to incorporate this knowledge to better treat lumbopelvic dysfunction.  These skills are also helpful for treating pelvic pain during and after pregnancy as well as improve a rectus diastasis post-partum.

 Karen is a lifelong learner and believes that educating clients on the nature of their condition removes the fear of the unknown and allows for more active participation in the recovery process. She believes in the resilience of the human body and spirit and in staying not only mentally keen but physically strong in order to extract every bit of fun out of life.

Education

PIERCE SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1999

WORLD UNIVERSITY
B.A., Economics, 1995

Activities & Affiliations

• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• Constitutional Conservation, Member

Bar Admissions

• New York, Illinois, California

physiotherapist

Kasia Krol

Kasia Krol has earned a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy Faculty at Academy of Physical Education in Crakow, Poland in 2006.

IN 2004 Kasia completed a 10 week long physiotherapy placement in Canada.

The diversity and beauty of the country, excitement from a challenge and most importantly opportunity of vigorous growth in professional field led to a decision of moving to Canada after nearly two years of practice in orthopaedic clinic in Poland.

Her passion to the profession leads her to continues education in many areas, advancing her knowledge in clinical reasoning, problem solving and orthopaedic skills. Kasia has completed 5 levels of Manual and Manipulative therapy courses awaiting her Advance Exams this year.

She also completed courses focused on treating neck, back and peripheral joints issues through the McKenzie Institute and Mulligan as well as vestibular therapy to treat vertigo.

Her experience includes but is not limited to working with various musculoskeletal disorders, motor vehicle accidents, sport injuries, work related stresses and neurological defects, geriatric population with complex physical and mental health needs, vestibular therapy.

On a personal level fitness and activity have been priorities in her lifestyle. Hiking beloved Tatra Mountains and climbing Alps were significant part of high school and university years. Her background in competitive ballroom and Latino dancing, running, swimming and long-distance trial biking reflects in clinical approach towards optimizing patient’s recovery.

Education

EMPIRE LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 2002

NAMELESS UNIVERSITY
B.A., Art History, 1999

Activities & Affiliations

• ABCD Bar Association, Member

Bar Admissions

• New York, California