Marita Deschiffart
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, BKin
Marita completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology at Trinity Western University in 2019 and worked as a Kinesiologist for 1 year before continuing her education in Physiotherapy in Australia. After graduating with her Master’s of Physiotherapy Studies from the University of Queensland in 2022, she moved back to Vancouver Island to build her career in health rehabilitation and enjoy the island’s natural beauty.
Marita grew up running track and competed internationally in 2012 at the World Youth Track and Field Games in Donetsk, Ukraine. After battling sporting injuries for several years, she chose to end her professional career in sport and now enjoys multiple recreational activities such as mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, and hiking. As a former professional athlete, Marita is very passionate about sport rehabilitation and understands the impact that injuries can have on everyday life. She welcomes any opportunity to help support patients to overcome adversities and get them back to the activities that are important to them.
Marita provides an individualized approach to healing and believes in evidence-based treatment. Her goal is to keep others healthy by providing them with the skills needed to help manage themselves.
Education
- MCGILL UNIVERSITY:
Masters of Physical Therapy – Class of 2015 - CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with specialization in Athletic Therapy – Deans List – Class of 2011 - KINE-CONCEPT:
Massage Therapy Certification – 2010
Certifications & Training
- Shockwave Therapy Workshop (BTL) – November 2019
- The Shoulder: Complex doesn’t have to be Complicated with Adam Meakins – March 2019
- Dr. Jill Cook Tendon Symposium Master-Class Level 2 (UBC) – August 2017
- Dr. Jill Cook Tendon Symposium Master-Class Level 1 (UBC) – August 2017
- Management of Upper Extremity Disorders, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – March-April 2017
- Management of Cervico-Thoracic Disorders, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – January-February 2017
- Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Radiography, Evidence in Motion Health Institute –January-February 2017
- Essentials of Pharmacology and Clinical Lab Tests, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – November-December 2016
- Essentials of Medical Screening, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – September-October 2016
- IASTM Masters Certification, M2T Blade – October 2016
- Management of Lower Extremity Disorders, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – September-October 2016
- Lumbopelvic Management, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – July-August 2016
- Evidence-Based Practice, Evidence in Motion Health Institute – July 2016
- M2T Blade, Foundations of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) – May 2016
- New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries, The Running Clinic – May 2016
- Lyn Watson Level I Shoulder Physiotherapy Course – April 2016
- Lyn Watson Level II Shoulder Physiotherapy Course – April 2016
- The Lumbar Spine Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy ®, McKenzie Institute Canada – February 2016
- K-Taping Pro Certification, K-Taping International Academy – February 2016
- Certified Practitioner Gunn IMS: LearnIMS – October 2015
- Orthotic Group: Custom Orthotic Fitting – Vancouver BC – October 2015
- Orthotic Group: Gait Analysis – Vancouver BC – October 2015
- Level 1 Certification Upper and Lower Quadrant: Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association – March 2015
- Concussion Specialist: Complete Concussion Management – August 2014
Professional Affiliations
- Advanced Health & Sports Clinic: Physiotherapist
- British Columbia College of Physical Therapists: Professional Member
- British Columbia Association of Physical Therapy: Professional Member
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association: Professional Member
- Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association: Professional Member
- Complete Concussion Management: Nanaimo Practitioner
- Vancouver Island Seals – AAA Female Hockey: Team Physiotherapist (2015-present)
- Action Sport Physio Clinic: Physiotherapy Assistant (2013)
- McGill Sports Medicine Clinic: Athletic Therapy Assistant (2012)
- Scandinavian Spa in Old Port of Montreal: Certified Massage Therapist (2011-2014)
- McGill University Marlets Female Hockey Team: Assistant Physiotherapist (2012-2013)
- Trevor Williams Basketball Academy: Student Athletic Therapist (2011)
- Club Sportive MAA: Student Athletic Therapist Assistant (2010)
- Dawson College Blues Female Hockey Team: Student Athletic Therapist (2009-2010)