Kayla Phillips

Kayla Phillips

Weight Room Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Certified Athletic Therapist

  • Education

    • Mount Royal University

      2015 - 2016
      Certification of Athletic Therapy

      Continuing education as a postgraduate to better understand how to improve the quality of life and performance of athletes through stretching, exercises, massage, joint mobilization, electrical modalities, and ultrasound. As an athletic therapist the goal is to assess, manage, treat, and prevent injuries as well as prescribe rehabilitation plans in order to get athletes or everyday patients back to their routines.

    • Queen's University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelors of Science Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Undergraduate education in applied exercise science with laboratory and hands-on learning in disciplines such as biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, and health promotion. An undergraduate degree in kinesiology instills prevention and management of injury and illness to promote functionality and wellbeing.

  • Experience

    • Queen's University

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2014
      Weight Room Supervisor

      At the Queen's University Athletics and Recreation Centre I was responsible for documenting gym and specific machine usage, troubleshooting exercise machines, ensuring proper and safe utilization of equipment, and demonstrating exercises for guests.

    • Whitby Civic Physiotherapy

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      Kinesiologist

      At Whitby Civic Physiotherapy my role included duties such as creating exercise rehabilitation and fall prevention programs for clients, instructing hydrotherapy programs for patients, and the application of therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, IFC, and TENs.

    • Ainsworth Professional Service

      May 2016 - Aug 2019
      Student Athletic Therapist

      At Ainsworth professional services I work under Nicole Ainsworth in covering club level rugby matches in the Calgary area. Coverage includes pre game taping and treatment, managing injuries throughout the duration of the game, and post game injury assessment and treatment.

    • Spa Lady

      Jun 2016 - Oct 2019
      Athletic Therapist & Personal Trainer

      At spa lady I have the opportunity to build my own business by seeking clients out who desire personal one-on-one and group fitness training. With my educational background, my aim is to ensure that my clients are able to live an active, pain free lifestyle. I achieve this goal by tailoring my training programs to past or current injuries that continue to aggravate my clients and strengthen areas of weakness while stretching or lengthening areas of tightness.

    • Calgary Northstars Hockey Association

      Sept 2016 - Oct 2019
      Athletic Therapist CAT(C)

      As a certified athletic therapist, I am working with the Calgary Northstars hockey team to keep them in the game by doing pre game treatment, taping/wraping, managing injuries throughout the duration of the game, and following up with athletes post game with treatment.

    • Queens Sports Medicine

      Oct 2019 - Jan 2024
      Certified Athletic Therapist

      Working primarily with the vast population of varsity athletes at Queens University to prevent, and rehabilitate injuries. We follow the teams to their sporting events and USPORT championships for on field emergency coverage. We also see staff and general population within the clinic setting.

    • Government of Canada

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Surveyor

      Surveying local residential and vacation homes for Census CanadaDocumenting and filing reports for residents to be submitted to Stats Canada

    • Limestone District School Board

      Jan 2024 - now
      Employee Health and Wellness Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C)

      Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
      Nov 2016
    • First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
    • CPR Level HCP

      Canadian Red Cross
      Dec 2020
    • Emergency Medical Responder

      Alberta Health Services
      Sept 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kayla Phillips
      Presidents Honour Roll - Dec 2016 Awarded to students who maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher throughout a full time course load over a year of studies.
    • Awarded to Kayla Phillips
      Deans Honours List - Jun 2016 Awarded to students who achieve 3.50 or greater while enrolled in a full time course load.
    • Awarded to Kayla Phillips
      Student Athletic Therapist of the Year - Apr 2016 Awarded annually to a student athletic therapist demonstrating exceptional service and dedication to enhancing the athletic therapy experience for student athletes.
    • Awarded to Kayla Phillips
      Academic All Canadian - May 2013 Awarded annually to varsity athletes achieving 3.50 or greater while enrolled in a full time course load and competing at in a varsity sport.
    • Awarded to Kayla Phillips
      Deans Honors List - Awarded to students who achieve 3.50 or greater while enrolled in a full time course load. Two time award winner in the 2012-2013, and 2013-2014 academic years.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Fortius Rehabilitation Systems on May 2016
      Fortius Rehabilitation SystemsAssociated with Kayla Phillips
    • Student Athletic Therapist

      Issued by Optimal Therapies on Sept 2015
      Optimal TherapiesAssociated with Kayla Phillips
    • Student Athletic Therapist

      Issued by Mount Royal University on Sept 2015
      Mount Royal UniversityAssociated with Kayla Phillips
    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Kingston Athletic Therapy Centre on Sept 2012
      Kingston Athletic Therapy CentreAssociated with Kayla Phillips
    • Exercise Facilitator

      Issued by Revved Up Gymnasium on Sept 2012
      Revved Up GymnasiumAssociated with Kayla Phillips