Candice graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While at the University of Western Ontario, Candice was the captain of the varsity lightweight women’s rowing team winning several championship medals at both theProvincial and National levels. In her final year, Candice had the opportunity to work as the student athletic therapist for the varsity wrestling team where she assessed, treated and rehabilitated injuries sustained by the athletes. In 2008, Candice earned her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Toronto. During her years in the Physical Therapy program, Candice trained for, and raced in,several half marathons as a way to stay fit. She also volunteered as a student physiotherapist inthe medical tent of the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon. Since graduating from the University of Toronto, Candice has been working as a physiotherapist in several private practices throughout the Niagara Region. During her time in practice, Candice has had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations and injuries. These include acute and chronic injuries, repetitive strain disorders, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents and WSIB claims. In an effort to stay up to date with current assessment and treatment practices,Candice has attended post-graduate courses dealing with the shoulder, cervical spine and lumbar spine through the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI). She has also taken courses on soft tissue release techniques, manual therapy for the fascia system, core stabilization and anatomical acupuncture. Candice has always been an avid athlete. She has competed in many sports, including, jui-jitsu,volleyball, field hockey, wrestling, rowing, running, triathlon and most recently, cycling. For eleven years, Candice was a member of the St. Catharines Rowing Club during which time she won 7 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta Gold Medals.

Kinesiology