Registered Physiotherapist
Leslie Farrar
Specialities
- Stroke & Neurological Rehabilitation
- Pediatric
- Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic
- Infant Development
- Torticollis
- Developmental Orthopedics and Disabilities
Qualifications
Leslie is an experienced therapist who graduated with her Physiotherapy degree from McMaster University in 2001. Leslie holds numerous post-graduate courses in movement retraining (Shirley Sahrmann, Cuveas MEDEK Exercises- Level Two), Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Level One), and Neurodevelopmental Therapy- Intermediate. Leslie was a Professional Associate of the McMaster University School of Health Sciences and has been involved in research projects at various major rehabilitation facilities.
Areas of Expertise/Approach
With a wealth of clinical experience that spans across neurological, pediatric and musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice settings, Leslie brings a very functional and personalized approach to help each client optimize their health and performance. The implications of alignment and motor control lie at the heart of her assessment and treatment planning in order for clients to achieve their functional goals. Leslie offers additional experience in infant development, torticollis, developmental orthopedics and disabilities, as well as stroke and neurological rehabilitation. Leslie has a special interest in supporting women and older adults to optimize their health and fitness.
About
Leslie moved to BC from Ontario 10 years ago, with her husband and young family of three boys at the time. She has been very involved volunteering within her sons’ school (who are now all in high school) and within the North Shore community. Her clinical practice has spanned a wide range of environments (private practice, community rehabilitation, and acute care) and she is truly excited to now practice within her local West Vancouver community to support individuals of all abilities to optimize their health!
When not in the clinic, you will find Leslie out and about on the North Shore, on a rugby or soccer field, or running our gorgeous BC trails with her lab and Great Dane. Having been born and raised in Ontario, Leslie finds the beauty of the west coast to be a renewing source of energy that is enjoyed every day!
Why she became a Physiotherapist
Leslie has always been an energetic, athletic and optimistic individual. She knew from a young age that she wanted to help individuals of all abilities to optimize their health and abilities. Physiotherapy allowed Leslie to combine her love for working with a wide variety of people, including athletes, children with special needs, and older adults, with a focused skill set to maximize health and activity. Leslie thrives on the connection built with clients in helping them to achieve personal success and enjoy the process!
Athletics
Throughout her youth, Leslie competed as a gymnast and as a field hockey player at the provincial, national and varsity levels. As an adult, Leslie has been an avid runner, completing numerous marathons, half marathons and has adventured into the 5 Peaks Mountain Running Trail Races. As a mom to three active teenage sons, Leslie has also learned to ropes of rugby, football and freestyle skiing. She has also been a volunteer coach with West Vancouver Soccer throughout the past eight years.
Something you should know about Leslie
Leslie loves to learn about others’ backgrounds and adventures! Leslie lived in Japan for a year (and loves to practice the few Japanese words she can still muster), speaks conversational French and travels for experience every chance she can.