Alex attended the University of Alberta and graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. He is also a graduate of the University of Windsor, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Biological Sciences and Economics.
Alex is a physiotherapist with years of experience as a clinician and researcher in both the public and private sectors, treating a wide range of conditions. His experience and training includes outpatient orthopaedics, cancer and palliative care, acupuncture, IMS dry needling, lymphedema and chronic edema management, TMJ dysfunction, and an interest in foot and running injuries.
Alex has served as a clinical lead, Oncology, for Alberta Health Services for many years, following his passion to develop and advance rehabilitation programs for people with cancer and survivors. He’s led grant-funded research, peer-reviewed publications, and presented on several topics related to cancer physiotherapy. He also served as a content matter expert on Cancer Care Alberta working groups and a collaborator for cancer rehabilitation research in Ontario and Quebec. He has worked with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for the last several years and is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Oncology Division. He enjoys new challenges that allow him to leverage a broad experience in clinical practice, advocacy, and education.
