Vince Francisco

Degrees

• Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), University of Manitoba
• Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy Major (B.Kin-AT), University of Manitoba.

Post Graduate Certifications

• Certified Athletic Therapist
• Sport First Responder
• Mulligan Concept: Upper Quadrant
• Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy: Level 1 and 2
• Contemporary Acupuncture
• Fundamentals of Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Integrated Dry Needling
• Temporomandibular Dysfunction: Evaluation & Treatment
• McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
• Sport Emergency Medical Responder – Canadian Red Cross
• Phlebology Certified Fitter

Awards and Achievements

• Sport Physiotherapy Canada Membership Award – MB Section
• Joan K. Edwards (Early Professional Contribution) Award
• Gisele Pereira Communications Prize in Physiotherapy
• Recreation Services Award of Recognition
• Sport Physiotherapy Canada Convocation Award
• MPI Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Tuition Scholarship
• Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba Graduate Scholarship
• University of MB Graduate of the Year Award (Athletic Therapy Program)
• CATA Student Leadership Award
• Award of Recognition – University of MB Bisons Football Team
• Class Valedictorian – Athletic Therapy Program
• University of MB Gord Mackie Athletic Therapy Scholarship

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work as a Physiotherapist:

• Marketing & Communications Coordinator for Sport Physiotherapy Canada (MB Section);
• Clinical & Site Supervisor for MPT Students & Examination Candidates at the University of Manitoba;
• Program Liaison for the Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology (MITT)
• Program Advisor for the Seven Oaks MET School Program

Volunteer Therapist for the following major events:

• PGA Tour Canada (McKenzie & Fortinet Tours)
• World Police & Fire Games,
• International Tennis Federation (Juniors Tournament),
• World Masters Ultimate Club Championships,
• 2017 Canada Summer Games (Medical Function Committee),
• Team Canada vs. Costa Rica Women’s Soccer Game,
• Manitoba Marathon (Medical Transport Team)

Memberships

• Sport Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
• Canadian Red Cross

Languages

• English, Tagalog

Registration

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

Vince is an accomplished and skilled physiotherapist who is deeply dedicated to helping his patients transform their lives through their rehab. He started his career in Rehab as an athletic therapist where he excelled. He benefited from many great opportunities and even completed an internship with the New York Rangers. Vince’s patients benefit from his warm nature, genuine empathy and motivating approach. He pairs these characteristics with a high degree of clinical skill and experience.

Vince was born in the Mountains of Baguio City, Philippines. He moved to Winnipeg Canada in 2002, and has recently made the journey to Ontario. He is father to a beautiful daughter named Ayla. Vince remains active with current interests in resistance training, Ultimate, Hiking and snowboarding. Vince is a renaissance man. Just as comfortable mixing you an old fashion as he is french braiding your hair. Ask Vince about the time he went to the gym and saved a life!

Favorite Quote

“It is nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” – John Templeton

Pets

• A 15 year-old Bichon Yorkie named Mikka! She still looks and moves like a young pup!

In Heavy Rotation on his Playlist

• Khalid, Usher, John Legend

Binge Watches

• The Office, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us