Lynn HIgginson
Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BScK, CYT
Lynn obtained her Masters of Physical Therapy from UBC, after completing her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. She has also completed her 500 hr Yoga Instructor Certification in India in 2010, and enjoys incorporating elements of yoga into her physiotherapy practice. Coming from an athletic background, Lynn has always been fascinated with the human body and the physical and psychological benefits of movement.
Lynn enjoys working with a variety of populations, however most of her career has been spent working in neurological rehabilitation, which has always been a special interest. She has her NDT/Bobath certification, along with further training in vestibular conditions, concussion management, persistent pain conditions and orthopaedics. Her physiotherapy practice involves a holistic, individualized treatment approach of education, therapeutic exercise, functional movement, needling and manual therapy, with an emphasis on active rehabilitation to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
education
- Masters of Physical Therapy at University of British Columbia
- Bachelors of Science Honours in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University
Certifications
- 500 hr Certified Yoga Instructor
- Functional Dry Needling Level 2 Certification
- Anatomical Acupuncture Certification
- NDT/Bobath Certification Course for Stroke and Brain Injury
- Certified Myndmove Instructor
- Certified Love Your Brain Yoga Instructor
- APTEI Advanced Persistent Pain Certification
Post-graduate education
- Advanced NDT (Neurodevelopmental Technique) Courses
- Manual Therapy for the Neurological Population
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
- Advanced Vestibular Training (Bernard Tonks)
- Shannon McGuire's Concussion Management Level 1 and 2
- Neil Pearson's Pain Care Yoga Courses
- Canadian Orthopaedic Division Level 2 Lower Quadrant
- Orthopaedic Division Short Courses for Thoracic & Lumbar Spine
- Mulligan Approach to Manual Therapy
Professional affiliations
Outside of work, Lynn enjoys staying active in the outdoors. She enjoys hiking, swimming, biking and skiing and exploring our beautiful Vancouver island. She is passionate about helping others get back to the activities that they love and enjoy.