Iris Loots

Iris graduated with her Masters of Physiotherapy from Queens
University after completing an Honours Bachelor of Science in
Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. Between Victoria, Ottawa
and Calgary, she has worked as a physiotherapist in various settings
including sports, orthopaedics and neuro-rehabilitation.

As a lifelong learner, Iris is continuously pursuing post-graduate
training. She has completed courses in dry needling, vestibular
rehabilitation and extensive ongoing training through the manual and
manipulative physiotherapy program of the Orthopaedic Division of the
Canadian Physiotherapy Association. In addition, Iris has taken a
variety of courses targeting orthopaedic and neurological conditions,
and has a special interest in shoulder rehabilitation and
running-related injuries.

Iris has been participating in triathlon for over 20 years and has
competed at the World Championships at an amateur level. Besides
regular swim and run fitness, she is an avid cyclist (in all weather) for
both transportation and exercise. She also loves spending time in her
vegetable garden or camping with her family.