Kristen Hoffman - Physiotherapist
B.Sc. (Kinesiology) , MPT (Master of Physical Therapy), AFCI certificate (Acupuncture)
Kristen is a graduate from the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia. She obtained a Kinesiology degree from SFU in 2006. Her areas of interest and expertise include sports and orthopaedic injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation and pregnancy/post-natal care. Kristen is achieving advanced manual therapy skills; she has completed the Mulligan Upper Quadrant course and the Orthopaedic Division 2 Upper and Lower courses. Kristen has also achieved her full acupuncture certification through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
Kristen is returning for her 8th year with the Burnaby Lakers Lacrosse Club as head trainer/Physiotherapist. Kristen has volunteered for many other teams and sporting events, including the World Police and Fire Games, the SFU women's volleyball team and men's field lacrosse team, Beach Soccer Blast and the BC High-School Wrestling Championships.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (Cooperative Education), SFU, 2006
- Certificate in Health and Fitness, SFU, 2006
- Master of Physical Therapy, UBC, 2008
Experience:
- Sports rehabilitation, orthopedics and post-orthopedic surgery
- Treated athletes from a wide range of sports (such as lacrosse, soccer, basketball and running)
- Personal training, including pre-and post-natal fitness
Roles:
- Head Trainer, Burnaby Lakers Senior Men's Lacrosse Team, Western Lacrosse Association
- Head Trainer, ICSF Inter Premier Soccer Team, Vancouver Metro Soccer Association
- Medical team, 2009 World Police and Fire Games
Favorite pastimes:
- Ballet, running and cooking
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