PHYSIOTHERAPIST Resident
Kurt Schmidt
Kurt has an individualized treatment philosophy which ensures that each patient receives care that is specific to their needs and goals. This includes a mixture of patient education, exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilizations and active release massages. Kurt is also a firm believer of empowering the patient through helping them understand their injuries and including them in treatment planning in search of the most desirable outcomes.
Kurt is a graduate of Western University with a Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT). Prior to this, he received an undergraduate Kinesiology degree at Western with a strong focus on Orthopaedic injury, rehabilitation sciences and anatomy. While at Western, he served as the athletic trainer for the Varsity Men’s Hockey Team where he learned the extensive assessment, treatment and return-to-play processes that are necessary for high level performance. This opportunity was key in developing hands-on clinical skills and a passion for treating athletes of all levels and ages – including both recreational and professional.
As a lifelong learner, Kurt is always seeking new ways to expand his clinical abilities and has plans to complete various continuing education courses in manual therapy, acupuncture/dry-needling and concussions. In his spare time, Kurt enjoys weight training, playing soccer and watching sports of all kinds.
