Olivia Messina

Olivia graduated from The University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2015. Upon completion of the program, she received the Canadian
Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Award. Olivia completed her undergraduate degree in Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University in 2013. During her time at Nipissing University, she worked alongside both athletic therapists and physical therapists as the head trainer for the Men’s and Women’s Varsity soccer teams for 3
seasons. Here, Olivia developed a keen interest in orthopaedic and sports-related injuries.

Olivia is very active and has participated in a variety of sports including tennis, swimming, dance and gymnastics. She competed as a provincially ranked gymnast for many years and afterwards pursued competitive cheerleading at the University & international level. Due to these experiences, Olivia values the importance of rehabilitative therapy in the sports setting as well as the impact an injury can have on an individual’s quality of life.

Olivia completed an additional Master’s at the University of Western Ontario in Clinical Science and Advance Health Care Practice in 2020 where she received her FCAMPT designation. She has also completed additional courses in Functional dry needling and Mulligan concept mobilizations.

Throughout her education & time in practice, Olivia has developed a deep appreciation for high-quality, individualized care. She continues to learn and pursue further endeavours very day to help her patients succeed.