Karen Lee

Degrees

Post-Graduate Certifications

• Introduction to Health Professions Education Certificate Program by Queen’s University Continuing Professional Development.
• 2-Day NDT Introductory Workshop: In the Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury and Other Neurological Disorders
• An Intro to NDT: The Lower Functioning Individual by Back Works
• Bone Fit Osteoporosis Exercise Training (Clinical)
• Medical Diagnostic Imaging by Key Clinical Skills
•  Level 1 Manual Therapy, Canadian Physiotherapy Association – Orthopaedic Division
• Soft Tissue Release

Memberships

• Member of Rehabilitation Science Research Network for COVID
• Adjunct Lecturer (Status-Only Appointment) for the UofT Physical Therapy Program
•  Clinical Instructor for the UofT Physical Therapy Program 

Volunteer Work

• Ontario Health and Cancer Care Ontario – advocate for improved access for oncology rehabilitation services in Ontario

Languages

• English, Cantonese

Registration

• Karen is Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Click HERE to see her up to date registration status

Karen’s patients benefit from her ability to make a meaningful connection with a wide variety of people. This connection serves as the foundation upon which she can understand the challenges they are facing and what is most important to them as individuals. In this way, she ensures that her approach to each patient is customized to their preferences and needs, increasing their chances of success. Karen has extensive experience assisting individuals facing chronic disease. She is familiar with the physical and psychological challenges patients encounter when a health crisis changes their lives. Her creativity and expertise combine to enrich her patients lives.

Karen’s family immigrated from Hong Kong but she was born and raised in Thornhill Ontario. She enjoys an active lifestyle of hiking, running and racquet sports. She has hiked the entire Bruce trail end-to-end (900 Km total!). She is a gardener, film buff and was once voted “Best Person to be Stranded With on a Desert Island”

Pets

• A pet turtle (red-eared slider breed) named Trevor 

Favourite Quote

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney

Binge Watches

• Loves Documentaries

Playlist

• Simon and Garfunkel, Dire Straits and Rush. I am a big fan of classic rock and folk rock music