Mikayla Townend
Physiotherapy Resident
BPHE, M.PT
Mikayla graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Physical and Health Education at Nipissing University in 2019. She then moved to Sydney, Australia to continue her studies at the University of Sydney and completed her Master’s of Physiotherapy in 2022. During her time in Australia, Mikayla had the opportunity to work with the Rugby Union Women’s NSW Waratahs team, an Australian Rules Football (AFL) team located in Sydney. She also spent two years working with diverse populations such as patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
In 2023, Mikayla worked as a physiotherapist in Melbourne, Australia before moving back home to Ottawa in early 2024. Mikayla incorporates a mixture of manual therapy and exercise therapy to individualize her treatments and prioritize patient goals. Mikayla has a passion for helping others and seeing people get back to their activities.
Growing up, Mikayla played a wide range of sports including competitive hockey, soccer and dance. She enjoys going on hikes, the outdoors, and trying new forms of exercise.