Susan Deslippe

Physiotherapist, B.Sc.(P.T.) Certified practitioner of Gunn IMS, Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (PBFR) Certification Course Instructor

Susan’s physiotherapy practice incorporates manual therapy, posture and movement analysis, and specific exercise prescription. She is also a certified practitioner of Intra-Muscular Stimulation (or dry needling), an effective treatment for chronic pain. While well versed in addressing all kinds of injuries, there are a few areas that are of particular focus in her practice: Pelvic and lower back instability and re-alignment by retraining specific core muscles. Post-mastectomy rehabilitative care to patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Susan assists patients throughout the various stages of treatment and breast reconstruction surgeries to restore good posture, shoulder movement, strength and function, alleviate pain and reduce fibrotic adhesions or cording to help prevent lymphedema and a return to normal activity. Women’s health issues related to pregnancy, injury, menopause or hormonal changes including pre and postpartum urinary incontinence. Personalized blood flow restriction rehabilitation (PBFR). Susan is a PBFR course instructor providing certification training to rehabilitation professionals across Canada, the USA and in Europe. This role has led her to provide PBFR training to rehab teams working with the Canadian Military, professional sports teams as well as those working in clinics and rehabilitation centres. Learn more about this new therapy. In her free time, Susan enjoys family time and trying to keep up with her two sons (no easy task!). She loves hiking the north shore trails, running the seawall, skiing, dancing and music.