Christian Francis (Physiotherapy)

Practice style (Philosophy)

Christian has over 10 years of experience helping clients stay active and happy, from weekend-warriors to busy parents. Christian utilizes a multi-faceted approach tailored to each individual, identifying the sources of dysfunction and creating a treatment plan to overcome their injuries. Christian integrates multiple treatment modalities including manual therapy, dry needling, and exercise to facilitate recovery. Christian believes that education is the most effective tool for clients, empowering them to a quicker and sustained recovery.

Christian focuses on providing quality care, and has dedicated his career to improving his examinations and treatment. Most recently he earned a Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Christian is continuing to use his training to better serve his

Unique Facts

Christian loves a good project, and continuously looks for new opportunities to “tinker” around the house. When he is not putting something together or taking it apart, he can be seen around the west end of Toronto, biking or in parks. He and his young daughter spend most of the weekends outside trying desperately to tire her out.

Credentials

MSc.PT, Bsc. Kin (Hons. Spec.), Dip. Manip. PT., FCAMPT, Cert. IDN

Specializations

  • Shoulder pain and dysfunction
  • Mid and lower back pain
  • Acute and persistent pain

Experience

Registered Physiotherapist

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Western University

Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Toronto

Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Division of the CPA

Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)

Certified in Integrated Dry Needling (IDN)

McMaster Acupuncture, Evidence based

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