rural vibe, small community life leads to friendly neighbourhood care
training
- Physiotherapist
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan – 2013
- Master of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan – 2015
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique – 2016
- Swodeam Institute – The MVA Patient – 2016
- Swodeam Institute – Running Injuries of the Foot – 2017
- Recent Advances in the Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder – 2018
- Acupuncture Canada Certification Level I – 2019
- Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (Kinetacore) – 2019
- Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (Evidence in Motion) – 2021
- Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science – 2022
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified Level 1 – 2023
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Level 2 – 2024
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Certified – 2024
personality
Nolan grew up in rural Saskatchewan, playing every sport that he could, including hockey, football, baseball, and basketball. Along with being a jock, he was also a bit of a nerd, excelling in math and science. Looking to combine his love of sports, and aptitude for biology and physics, he thought that physiotherapy would be a great fit! Now, he loves spending time at the golf course, travelling, watching football, and hanging out with his wife and dog. In the clinic, Nolan strives to bring his smarts and good humour to create a positive healing environment for his patients as they work toward meeting their goals.
- Favorite books – A Song of Ice and Fire series (Game of Thrones), anything by Dan Brown
- Favorite Music – pretty much anything but country – I love a steady rotation of indie/folk, hip hop, and jazz
- Movies he/she loves – Nine Days, Inception, Shutter Island
- Favorite sports/activities – Golf, football
- Favorite Food – Tacos
- Physio nickname – Pointy Elbows
- What his physio assistants say about him – cool socks
- Clinical Pet Peeve – Nothing phases this guy
- Something you may not know about him – If he could meet one person it would be Paul Rudd
- Superhuman Talent – You don’t want to know how many tacos this guy could take down in one sitting
- Community connections – Run deep in the Okotoks community. Living and working with neighbours brings out the best in our health care providers.
edge
Nolan received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2013, spending time volunteering as a student trainer with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men’s volleyball and football teams during his undergrad. He then continued on at the U of S to complete his Master of Physical Therapy in 2015. Nolan has continued learning ever since, completing further training in acupuncture, dry needling, and becoming certified through the Titleist Performance Institute to better assess and treat fellow golfers. Nolan combines his knowledge and experience to get you back to doing what you love, and make it fun while doing so!
What did the physio say to the taco? “Let’s work on your flexion before you fold.”
