My Story – Jennifer Harvey (Toronto Physiotherapist)
My path to become a physiotherapist was not the most typical. I completed a degree from McMaster University after high school, but in my early 20’s I did not have any interest in working as a healthcare professional; I was tired and burnt out of school. Instead, I worked in outdoor education, I back packed through Australia and New Zealand, and taught English as a second language in Brazil for almost 3 years.
All of this was exciting and challenging, but I found that although I was working with people, there was something missing from each of my jobs. In addition, as I spent more time away from school, I felt the draw to return to learning grow stronger and stronger.
After much thought and deliberation, I decided to go back to school to become a physiotherapist. I completed a Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and could not be happier with this decision. Becoming a physiotherapist has allowed me to connect with people, learn about the human body and human movement, and to help others to recover from injury, illness, or pain. In my opinion, it is a privilege to be a part of someone’s rehab journey, and I love to see how someone can grow confidence in the body’s ability to move. I am thrilled when I see someone return to the activities that are meaningful to them.
– Jennifer Harvey, PT
