Joanne Carswell

Joanne Carswell began her education at the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Physical Education, following that she completed her Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy. In 2001 Joanne completed her Advanced Orthopaedic Exam through the National Orthopaedic Division. In 2011 she completed a Masters of Clinical Science through Western University in London Ontario.

Joanne is the owner and manager of Vista Place Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre in Winnnipeg, MB. She is accredited to do acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and has taken Golkavi Transverse Technique Dry Needling for myofascial pain.

Joanne is an instructor and an examiner for the National Orthopaedic Division for postgraduate physiotherapy courses and an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba School of Medical Rehabilitation. She has a strong interest in injury prevention and works with teams to screen for injury risks and provide individual programs.

Joanne believes in an active approach with her clients and uses a combination of manipulation, myofascial release, exercise and education to give them the knowledge to prevent further injuries and learn self care.

Joanne has taken Concussion Rehabilitation Acute Management of Sport-Related Concussion, Concussion Rehabilitation, Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome and Advanced Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome. Joanne has also taken Vestibular Rehabilitation, A Comprehensive Approach.

In 2016 Joanne attended the Emory Institute for Vestibular Rehabilitation Training. Considered the gold standard of vestibular rehabilitation the course was an intensive full week with sessions covering all aspects of vestibular assessment and treatment with practical and written exams. This knowledge combined with her knowledge of the cervical spine and how it contributes to dizziness allows for a thorough examination of all factors that may be contributing to a clients vertigo/dizziness.