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Jim has been a practicing physiotherapist for more than 34 years. During that time Jim has been one of the true leaders in our profession, bringing clinical expertise, communication and an in-depth awareness of how to successfully navigate the therapeutic alliance.

Having originally graduated from Western in 1991, Jim has gone on to complete an MClSc (MT) at UWO in 2010, a Post Professional Doctorate in MSK Management from EIM in 2013, and a wealth of other continuing education curriculums. Jim has also been an accredited Mulligan Concept instructor since 2007, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) since 2000.

Jim was an owner in a group of clinics, Body Mechanics, in London, ON for 18 years. He was recently the National Director of Training and Development at CBI Health where he still assists in a coaching/mentorship role. Jim is currently practicing physiotherapy at Pro Function in London, ON as well as teaching manual therapy and communication/connection courses and workshops .Jim is a lecturer at Western University in the MClScPT program. Jim is a past vice chair of the Leadership Division of the CPA. Jim has been a repeated presenter for symposia both provincially and nationally. Jim was a Canadian Physiotherapy Association Medal of Distinction award winner in 2021 being recognized as an individual who had a significant and meaningful impact on the physiotherapy profession in Canada.

As a lifelong learner Jim enjoys weaving a hermeneutic tapestry of biology, science, arts, humanities, psychology, sociology, mythology and spirituality into reflective creative writing in a style that entwines poetry, with inquiry and essay. Jim released his first book of poetry in 2022 called Cuoreosity: The heArt of Being. He’s looking to release a second book of poetic essay as well as a book for clinicians on communication in 2026.