
Yvonne Keats
(Physiotherapist, MScPT, BScKin, CAFCI, FDN)
Yvonne completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. She has worked in a private practice setting since 2010 and has completed numerous post graduate courses. She enjoys working with all age groups and conditions with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, return to sport and physical activity, and post-operative rehabilitation. She values the importance of educating her clients on their diagnosis and injury prevention, and uses techniques in manual therapy combined with acupuncture, dry needling, K-taping, BFR and active exercise to achieve optimal function and a speedy recovery. Yvonne joined Global Physiotherapy Sherwood Park Inc. in October 2017. She works four days a week.
Yvonne’s qualifications include:
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with distinction), University of Alberta, 2007
- The Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute: Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture, 2012
- Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling: Level 1 – Applications for Pain Management & Sports Injuries, 2015
- Blood Flow Restriction Level 1 certification, 2020
- Advanced K taping certification, 2021
- FMS: Functional Movement Screening Level 1 certified, 2021
Professional affiliations:
- Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
Continuing Education Courses include:
- Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy: Levels 1, 2 & 3 – Upper and Lower Quadrants
- Jim Meadows Peripheral Joint Manipulation
- Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Symposium 2014
- Active Shoulder Clinical Seminar: Level 1 – Mastering the Shoulder, 2016
- Smart Tools BFR course and exam, 2020
- Kinesiotaping Advanced course and exam, 2021
- Functional Movement Screening Level 1 course and exam, 2021
- Functional Movement Screening Level 2 certification 2022
- Gunn IMS course in progress 2022
Yvonne’s Sports and Interests
- running
- weight training
- biking
- camping
- skating
- snowboarding
- cross-country skiing
- busy parent to three children
Yvonne’s Get to Know Me Interview

