CATHERINE
she/her/hers
Patient Experience Coordinator /
Physiotherapy Assistant
Catherine grew up in the Lower Mainland and moved to Victoria in 2021 to start her kinesiology degree at the University of Victoria. Her education has given her a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, strength and conditioning and exercise prescription.
She has played the violin since she was 3 years old and stayed active by playing volleyball and doing gymnastics and swimming. Catherine began running 2 years ago and has just completed her second half marathon, with goals of completing a sub 2 hour half next.
Catherine is passionate about connecting with people, exercise and education and is excited to incorporate these principles as she finishes up her degree and begins working as a kinesiologist.
Favourite Quote
"What you give your attention to is the person you become" - John Mark Comer
Training
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Victoria, in progress
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Double Dogwood Diploma, Burnsview Secondary, 2020
Favorite Book
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Music
Role Model, Lizzy Mcalpine, Noah Kahan, Olivia Dean, Peach Pit, Fleetwood Mac
Movies She Loves
Little Women, the Lego Batman Movie, Knives Out, Past Lives
Often heard saying
“So true” or “Any plans for the rest of your day?”
Favorite Activities
Running, weightlifting, swimming in the lake, polar dips, crocheting, cooking
Super Human Trait
Can cartwheel 10 times in a row without getting dizzy
Something quirky or Interesting about her personality
Loves a Wikipedia rabbit hole
Community Connection
Since moving to the island, Catherine has become involved in her community by volunteering with Younglife at Claremont Secondary where she mentors teenage girls. She helps to facilitate Neuromotion Physiotherapy’s weekly balance class and volunteers as a teaching assistant in the first year anatomy lab at UVic, drawing on her love for learning, exercise and anatomy