Physiotherapist BKin, MPT

Had a fantastic first session. One of the better/best physio sessions I’ve experienced.Dave Hord Head Downhill Coach for Cycling BC

As a native of Calgary, Alberta, Pat spent his formative years immersed in the playground of the majestic Rocky Mountains. An early love of alpine sports led to an assortment of backcountry adventures in his teenage years, and culminated in a decision to pursue a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.

After graduating with a BKIN with distinction in 2000, Pat immediately relocated to the idyllic mountain corridor between Canmore and Revelstoke. He spent the next five years living and working in remote backcountry lodges, filling his days with healthy doses of mountaineering and heli-skiing, while having all of his meals prepared by professional chefs. Somewhere along the way he also managed to produce a feature length documentary film about professional ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ enthusiasts. True story.

Despite living a highly satisfying Rocky Mountain existence, Pat began yearning for a fresh challenge, and in 2005 he decided to move to Vancouver to undertake studies in the Masters of Physical Therapy program at UBC. Two years and many long hours of studying later, Pat graduated and began searching for a place to begin his new career as a physiotherapist. Though he had thoroughly enjoyed his time living the Kitsilano dream, he began to yearn for a return to small town mountain culture. As luck would have it, he received a job offer from Local Motion Therapy in the mountain haven of Pemberton. Pat immediately accepted the position, and, following a tearful farewell to all of the neighbourhood show dogs and yoga fashion outlets, he finished his final soy caramel macchiato, and made the move north up Highway 99, where he’s been thoroughly enjoying himself ever since.

In the summer of 2009, Pat began to hear rumours of a fabulous new clinic in Squamish called Reach Physio. Curious to find out more about this new physiotherapy hot spot, Pat drove down to get a guided tour from Sue and was immediately awestruck by the incredible clinical environment that she had created. When Sue mentioned that she was looking for someone to work a couple of shifts a week, Pat just couldn’t resist the opportunity, and he began splitting his time between Pemberton and Squamish.

Patrick listened when I was speaking. He was patient and asked me questions so I could further explain my work and leisure activities. He heard that staying active is important to me and suggested activities that would be suitable during my recovery.
Stephanie Gemmell

When he’s not working tirelessly to heal the residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor, Pat enjoys a wide variety of activities, including climbing, surfing, mountain biking, and backcountry snowboarding. He has undertaken post-graduate coursework in Active Release Techniques (ART) and shoulder rehabilitation, and has completed his Level 3 Manual Therapy Certification through the Canadian Orthopaedic Division.

To view Pat’s schedule online, use this link.