Riga Gyaltsan

Degrees

• McMaster University – Bachelor of Science Honours Kinesiology
• University of Toronto – Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Volunteer Work

• Varsity student strength and conditioning coach for men’s football and women’s basketball at McMaster

Languages

• English, Tibetan

Registration

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

Riga is driven by passion for his profession and a genuine curiosity about his patients. He believes that to be a really excellent Physiotherapist requires creativity, empathy and outstanding communication skills. He embraces the role of Physiotherapist as a rehab coach and draws on his experience as an athlete and coach to ensure that his patients are informed, motivated and cared for.

Riga’s family immigrated from Tibet to Canada Via India. He was born in Toronto and grew up in the Beaches. He has been a competitive swimmer and still enjoys a variety of sports recreationally. He plays the guitar in a band and recently played a show at the Horseshoe Tavern! Ask Riga about the summer he spent in a Tibetan monastery!

Favorite Quote

“If you know the way broadly, you will see it in all things” – Miyamoto Musashi

Binge Watches

• The Sopranos, The Wire, Breaking Bad

Playlist

• The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beach Boys, Bjork, LCD Soundsystem