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Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault

BA, MScPT

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Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault
  • Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault
  • Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault
  • Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault
  • Marie-Josee Dupuis-Arsenault

movement is caring – MJ brings both to the tableau

training

  • Physiotherapist
  • Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Queen’s University – 2012
  • McKenzie Method Level A
  • Graston Technique Certification – 2015
  • NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 3 Certification – 2019
  • Acupuncture Canada Level 1 Certification – 2019
  • Fluent in French and Dance

personality

Marie-Josee grew up in Edmonton where she trained in ballet and contemporary dance (her first dream was to be a ballerina). Unfortunately, an injury made her re-examine her career choices. She briefly considered becoming an archeologist but realized this would involve a lot of dirt. Instead she was inspired by her passion of working with bodies in movement and taught various forms of dance before eventually pursuing a career in physiotherapy. She loves chocolate and shoes and spending time with her family… but she also loves teaching movement and looks forward to help her clients achieve their own movement and rehabilitation goals.

  • Favorite book –
  • Favorite sport – um… dance. Ballet to be specific.
  • Favorite movie – she couldn’t possibly choose just one.  She has a keen & diverse love of the arts which explains her choices for favorite movies: Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter (all of them) and anything featuring Audrey Hepburn or Fred Astaire
  • Favorite Hobby –
  • Clinical Pet Peeve –
  • Something you may not know about her – when she was growing up she wanted to be an equestrian, a ballerina, an archaeologist and a race car driver… in that order.
  • Staff say – “her smile can light up a room. Keep her out of the sun though.”
  • Superhuman Talent – she can raise one eyebrow and flare her nostrils like a bunny… pretty sure these would only come in handy in a movie with the Rock.

edge

MJ did her undergraduate degree in Anthropology. A love for dance and movement as well as an aversion to dirt, lead her to complete her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at  Queen’s University in 2012. Following her graduation she embarked on post graduate training. This included courses in McKenzie Method (for the diagnosis and treatment of lumbar spinal conditions) and Graston Technique (for the management of soft tissue injuries). In 2019 she embarked on an ambitious journey to complete her Level 1 Acupuncture Canada certification and Level 3 certification in NeuroKinetic Therapy. MJ brings her advanced treatment skills, knowledge of dance, fluency in French and her caring demeanor to every patient interaction.

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  • Physiotherapy

    At Leading Edge individualized treatment plans involving many techniques are developed with you, the client, and are then implemented, including hands-on treatment options, self-management strategies, and appropriate home exercises. We treat all parts of the body at all stages of the injury and healing process and it’s all called physiotherapy to us. Leading Edge Physiotherapy in Edmonton and St. Albert works, just let us show you how well.

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  • Graston Technique

    Graston Technique is a soft tissue mobilization technique utilizing specially designed tools to assist athletes and individuals with their injuries. Just as a crumpled paper doesn’t appear smooth as a normal one does, neither does muscle after injury. This technique ensures that the paper, oops, muscle, regains its normal appearance and function after an acute or chronic injury.

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  • Fracture & Surgery Recovery

    Patients are often surprised to find out that following the immobilization period after a surgery or broken bone that their body part is nowhere near “normal.” For several reasons removing the cast, sling or stitches is not an instant fix, there are many steps in between that need to be followed to ensure an optimal and complete recovery.

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  • Whiplash Response Regimen

    Return to activity is key to your recovery and we have several tools that will assist with this. In addition to physical therapy interventions, we combine on-site acupuncture, IMS, Graston Technique, mobilization, patient/condition specific exercise and our own in-house whiplash protocols to guide you in your recovery. Just as you want and expect an exceptional repair of your vehicle by experienced auto body experts with the latest technology, you should expect the same and more for the people you trust with your body.

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  • Traction / Spinal Decompression

    We utilize the latest advanced equipment in every aspect of the care we provide. In providing spinal traction we utilize the Chatanooga Triton dts Spinal Decompression System. Spinal Decompression Therapy involves a specially designed table attached to an advanced computer module. The distractive (traction) forces performed by the table and unit create decompression (unloading) of the spine improving blood flow and delivering focused treatment to the neck or lower back.

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  • Exercise Therapy

    At Leading Edge Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists have extensive training in medically indicated exercise. In fact, many of our therapists have Bachelor Degrees in Kinesiology (the science of human movement) prior to receiving their Masters training in physical therapy. Exercise has been medically proven to benefit in a multitude of areas and we know that in conjunction with our experience, skills and technology, it can keep you from coming back with the same problem. (This is a good thing.)

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