TANYA DEI TIGLI

Certified Athletic Therapist

BSc, CAT(C)

Tanya Dei Tigli graduated from Concordia University in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Specialization Athletic Therapy).  She then went on to pass her national certification exam in December 2001.  She is a Certified Athletic Therapist and member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association.

 Since graduation, Tanya has continued her strong interest in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.  She has worked with recreational to international level athletes through the years.  From 2006 to 2008, she was the Certified Athletic Therapist for the Montreal Impact professional soccer team.  Previously, she was Head Athletic Therapist for the St. Leonard Cougars Junior Football team – members of the Canadian Junior Football League who have reached the Canadian Bowl several times (2002-2005).  She has participated as a medical team member for the 2010 Four Continents of Figure Skating, the 2009  Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships, the 2008  ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, the 2002 & 2005 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Pan American Games for the Deaf Youth (2004) and the Canadian Figure Skating Championships (2002 to present).

 Tanya has continued to develop her knowledge in various areas of athletic therapy.  She has taken a Soft Tissue Release course and has completed her studies in Osteopathy in spring 2009.  She is now working to complete her osteopathic thesis.

 Having been a member of the Canadian National Synchronized Skating Team from 1998 to 2005 where her team won two Canadian Championships and placed third at the World Championships, Tanya brings a technical eye to her treatment of skaters of all levels.  She maintains an active lifestyle outside the clinic by participating in various activities like running, rollerblading, skating, weight training and yoga. She also enjoys cooking and music.