dog songs, dry needling, and Disney classics—he brings heart to every recovery
training
- Physiotherapist
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Alberta – 2014
- Masters in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta – 2018
- Bernard Tonk Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehab – 2018
- Kineticore Functional Dry Needling Level I – 2019
- McKenzie Institute of Canada, Part A: The Lumbar Spine – 2019
- The Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program Level III – 2021
- Functional Dry Needling (On-Point) – 2022
personality
Growing up in Edmonton, Nolan was always passionate about sports, especially hockey, which he played from the age of five through to his mid twenties. Along the way, he faced a number of injuries that required frequent visits to physiotherapy. These experiences not only helped him stay on the ice, but also left a lasting impression—he was inspired by the physiotherapists’ depth of knowledge and their ability to keep athletes moving and performing.
Nolan’s interest in physiotherapy grew from those early experiences and from his lifelong drive to help others, whether through sharing knowledge, offering support, or finding practical ways to improve people’s lives. He values the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s health and wellbeing, and his journey has led him to pursue physiotherapy as a career where he can combine his passion for movement, resilience, and care with his commitment to supporting others.
- Favorite books – Recently, a few books by Blake Crouch. Nolan also likes to grind through non-fiction books of all kinds.
- Favorite Music – Anything 90’s or 2000’s is a safe bet. He’s also been known to jam to blues and 70’s rock from time to time.
- Movies he loves – Disney classics, comedies like Old School, and most science fiction
- Favorite sports/activities – Hockey, Volleyball, Bike riding around the river valley
- Physio nickname – N Dawg, Noly Cannoli
- What his physio assistants say about him – “his printing is illegible, but he tries”
- Clinical Pet Peeve – Stools and chairs that don’t lift high enough, Bed’s with one button that doesn’t work
- Something you may not know about him – He dabbles in the acoustic and electric guitar and frequently writes songs about his dog
- Superhuman Talent – He’s the one-trip king. Will load every appendage to avoid a second trip
- What is your biggest guilty pleasure? Eating a family-sized bag of chips in one sitting
edge
Nolan completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 2014. During his studies, and for a short time afterward, he worked in a physiotherapy clinic as an exercise therapist and kinesiologist. He later returned to the University of Alberta to pursue his Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Since completing his degree, Nolan has continued to advance his clinical expertise through additional training in advanced vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedic manual therapy, functional dry needling, and McKenzie lumbar spine assessment and treatment. In 2024, Nolan was excited to join the Leading Edge team, where he brings his knowledge and experience to support the health and recovery of the community. Dedicated to lifelong learning, he remains enthusiastic about expanding his skillset and staying current with the latest evidence and techniques in physiotherapy.
