Therapist spotlight: Andrea Schnarr

Physiotherapist: Lifemark Physiotherapy Nature Park Way (Winnipeg)

Andrea's love for the physiotherapy profession started at a very young age. Growing up with parents as health care professionals, she encountered many inspiring dinner conversations pertaining to health and medical related topics. Her keen interest to help others, and firsthand positive experiences as a patient recovering from sports-related injuries, reinforced her decision to pursue Physiotherapy. 

After receiving a Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Kinetics from Ottawa University (2005), she completed a Master's of Science degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University (2007). She has since obtained post-graduate training in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA), Vestibular Therapy, Neck and Back Dysfunctions (Canadian Back Institute) and Upper Extremity/Hand Therapy. 

Andrea is presently continuing her education in the study of acupuncture. She enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions ranging from acute to chronic mechanical dysfunctions. 

Andrea’s treatment philosophy involves taking quality time to thoroughly assess and treat an individual’s ailment, as well as addressing faulty movement patterns to avoid further re-injury and/or prevent new ones. She is a firm believer in ongoing client-centered communication and education to achieve a quick recovery and informed understanding of self-management skills.