Brendan Smith
Originally from Gander, Brendan attended St. Francis Xavier University and graduated with an Honours degree in Kinesiology in 2008. He then attended Dalhousie University and graduated in 2011 with his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. After 13 years in Alberta working in the private practice sector he has recently moved home to join the team at Villanova.
He has always lead an active and healthy lifestyle as a former competitive swimmer and university level lacrosse player. Over the years he has competed in numerous triathlons and running events and is on track to run the Cape to Cabot in October. His other interests include cooking, reading, travelling, walking his dog and watching hockey.
Brendan believes leading an active lifestyle is the best long term solution for everyone and part of his treatment is education and advice on home exercise so his clients are empowered to help themselves and reach their goals. His in-clinic treatment focuses primarily on manual therapy and needling techniques (both acupuncture and dry needling) for pain control and functional restoration. His advanced training includes areas of manual therapy, needling, McKenzie Techniques, The Mulligan Concept and concussion management.