Jeri Williams
(Physiotherapist, BPE, MScPT, CAFCI)
Jeri graduated from the University of Alberta with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2010. She also has a Bachelors of Physical Education from the University of Alberta. Jeri has worked in private practice since 2010; she enjoys helping people achieve their goals and return to the activities that drive them. Jeri is continuing to pursue post graduate education to advance her knowledge as a physical therapist and continue to stay up to date with current research. She uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture, laser and Regenerative Photonic Therapy to assist in her client’s recovery.
Jeri has specific training in treating women who are experiencing incontinence or bladder leakage. Jeri takes a global approach to the management of treating pelvic floor dysfunction in a wide range of the female population whether they are athletes, new moms or seniors. She incorporates her orthopaedic skills with her pelvic floor training to treat the client as a whole.
Jeri joined Global Physiotherapy in the fall of 2016. She currently works three evenings per week.
Jeri’s qualifications include:
- University of Alberta, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy 2010
- University of Alberta, Bachelors of Physical Education 2008
- Red Deer College, Kinesiology Adapted Physical Education Diploma 2006
- Authorized with the Alberta Physiotherapy College to perform Pelvic Health Internal Examinations
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Level 1 certified
- Level 3 upper quadrant course completed and exam passed
- Level 2 lower quadrant course completed and exam passed
Professional affiliations:
- Registered with Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association
- Member Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic and Women’s Health divisions
Continuing Education courses include:
- Reframe Pelvic Girdle Pain: A 21st Century Approach
- Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and the Implications for low back and Pelvic Health – What’s the Solution?
- Assessment and Treatment during Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
- Prenatal Physiotherapy; Building Maternal Capacity through the Trimesters.
- Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Levels 2 and 3
- Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute Level 1
- Treating Urinary Incontinence: Pelvic Floor Muscle Re-Education and Behavioural Techniques
- Training in Laser and Regenerative Photonic Therapy, updated annually since 2017
- Smart Tools level 1 BFR course and exam passed
Jeri’s Sports and Interests
- Jeri is a busy parent to three young children so they are her current activity focus
- Water skiing
- Snowboarding
- Gardening
- Walking with her dog and children
Jeri’s Get to Know Me Interview