Lawrence Yu

Physiotherapist (leaside)

Lawrence is a practicing Physiotherapist, with a career spanning 20+ years in the fitness and rehab industry.

Lawrence uses a continually-evolving Cyriax Orthopaedic Medicine approach along with his experience in strength training to provide his patients the optimal rehabilitative treatment.

He is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Queen's University with a passion in developing the upcoming generation of Physiotherapists into the industry and an acting Advocate for expanding the physiotherapy scope of practice.  He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Lawrence has worked at the NHL and OHL level and with Tennis Canada as a strength and conditioning coach. He was also an assistant strength coach for Women’s Volleyball and Hockey and Men’s Hockey and Football during his time at York University.

Lawrence instructs for the University of Toronto/ North York General Hospital Emergency Medicine program teaching Orthopaedic Medicine to the 1st and 2nd year Emergency Residents.  He holds a teaching assistant position in the Faculty of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy at Queen's University and in the Anatomy department at UofT. Lawrence is also actively involved in the Clinical labs in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto.

Lawrence is a frequent traveler who prefers the simple outdoor lifestyle. He has three wonderful children and an exceptional wife who grounds him.

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology, York University

  • Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, McMaster University

  • Doctoral Candidate, Queen’s University

Post Graduate Credentials

  • Contemporary Medical Acupuncture

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Spinal Manipulations (Cyriax Orthopaedic Medicine)

  • Maitland Certified Physiotherapist

Memberships

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association

  • Ontario Physiotherapy Association

Registration

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

Favourite Quote

  • “A good mentor hopes you will move on. A great mentor helps you move on.” - Adapted from Ted Lasso

Hobbies

  • Lawrence enjoys his time as a hobby artist.  When not in front of an art easel you can find him training in the weight room. 

Pets

  • Orca, a 3 year old Australian Shepherd-Doodle

Contact Info

Leaside Clinic:
2275 Bayview Ave., inside the Glendon Athletic Club
Toronto ON M4N 3M6

(647) 699-1192

info@therehabgrid.com

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