DINAH HAMPSON

Registered Physiotherapist

BA, BSc(PT), FCAMT, Dip Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy, Dip Sport Physiotherapy

Dinah completed her BA in Health Studies at Queen’s University in 1991 and BSc in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 1995.

In 1995, Dinah became an active member of the Sport Physio division of  the CPA. She joined the Ontario provincial executive, which she  chaired for 4 years, and has since been a member of the National Sport  Physio executive. Her role was concerned primarily with the National,  post graduate education system within the Sport Physio division. Dinah  earned her Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy in 2007, giving her the title of Sport Physiotherapist. She completed her Certificate of Manual therapy in 2001 and her Diploma of Manual & Manipulative therapy in 2005, giving her the title of Orthopaedic Physiotherapist.

Dinah is committed to education; she is status faculty at the University of Toronto faculty of Medicine and has taught in the Dance  department at George Brown College. She has been honoured with teaching and mentorship awards from many students. She is a clinical teacher for both Canadian and International Physical Therapy students and Medical Doctor residents and fellows.  Currently Dinah is enrolled in a research masters degree at McMaster University.

Dinah has worked with recreational to international level athletes through the years. She has traveled around the world to international Figure and Synchronized Skating events, and Ultimate Frisbee challenge cups. She has been a medical team member for Winter and Summer Canada Games, Special Olympics, and Paralympic games. She has been selected as one of two therapists for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games 2010 in Singapore.  Years of ballet training brings a technical eye to her treatment of dancers and performing artists from professional and recreational programs.

Dinah is a co-owner of Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics.