Karen Nichol graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy.  She is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association as well as the Physiotherapy Association of B.C. 

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Karen has always worked extensively with sports teams at various levels including; Premier Rugby, Jr A Football, Canadian Field Hockey, as well as extensive involvement with lacrosse.  She served as head therapist for Coquitlam Adanacs Sr A's for 12 years and as chief physiotherapist for Team Canada's lacrosse team during both the 2007, 2011 & 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.  She served as a head physiotherapist for several years with The On-Field Clinic, specializing in sports-specific rehab of pro and amateur athletes.  Karen has served as a consultant in Injury Prevention for the Police Academy at JIBC since 2004.

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Karen enjoys staying active in her free time with running, hiking, biking, swimming and yoga.