Kara Duchesnay
I am a Certified Athletic Therapist, I graduated with honours from Sheridan College with a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences degree in Athletic Therapy, and I also have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. My treatment style combines manual treatment (massage, active release, joint mobilizations) and therapeutic exercise. My goal is to get you pain-free and back to doing what you love, regardless of sport, occupation, or activity. The rehabilitation programs I create are 100% dependent on my client’s specific goals and needs. I have helped rehabilitate acute injuries, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and post-surgical recoveries. I also focus on injury prevention, using strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises to ensure optimal performance. You will usually find me on the sidelines of a football field. I have worked with the Burlington Stampeders for many seasons, with ages ranging from 8 to 18 years old. I was the lead Athletic Therapist for the Hamilton Hurricanes of the CJFL. I also have spent some time with the Toronto Argonauts and University of Guelph football team. I have been Nelson High School’s Athletic Therapist for several seasons, working with their football, hockey, and rugby teams. I have also worked with lacrosse athletes (box and field) and am currently working for the Haudenosaunee Men’s U20 team and will be going to the World Lacrosse Championship in South Korea with them in August 2025. I grew up competitive figure skating and golfing. I fell in love with weight lifting when I was in high school which led to becoming a personal trainer after completing my first degree. This is where my love for helping people reach their goals, become more mobile, and complete activities of daily living with ease came from. Shortly after, I applied to the Athletic Therapy program at Sheridan College. My current hobbies include weight lifting, hiking, and golfing. Otherwise, I’ll be at home relaxing with my cat and a good book.
