Meet our team: Kristy Wiltshire

Kristy Wiltshire, RMT, SMT(C), BA Kin
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Role:  Registered Massage Therapist

Although Kristy is passionate about sport massage, her talents go much deeper than that.  She can get you back to your active lifestyle.    Her full bio can be found here:    http://physiosportmed.ca/practitioners.html

​Education, certification and courses:

• BA Kinesiology and PE
• Sports massage (Certified Sports Massage)
• Pregnancy massage
• Kinesio Taping (Levels 1 and 2)
• Myofascial Techniques
• Pre- and Post-Surgical massage

1.   What is your favourite part of your job?
I became an RMT because I wanted to help people both in everyday activities and in a sport environment.  My passion is sports and working at events on the sideline.  The best part of this is being part of the athletes support system and seeing the athletes achieve a personal best or medal. Pre-event and post-event massage is exciting and fast paced which is different than clinic work

2.    What is your favourite part of the body to treat?
As horrible as it may sound, I like treating the most tender body parts such as the IT band, hip, and plantar fascitis. But hear me out.  These are the body parts that provide the most release and really help relieve my patients’ pain and discomfort, getting them back to their activities of daily living or sports.  

3.   What is your favourite sport to do/play?
In 2003, I moved to BC and hit the ski slopes.  Nothing can compare to the scenery on BC Mountains, but life has changed and now I get to experience this sport all over again from the beginning through my husband and my 2-year-old son, Max. It’s a great way to spend quality family time as they learn to ski. 
 
Running in recent years has become a way to deal with stress and bond with the girls.   I would have never thought a High school field hockey goalie would eventually run a half Marathon while pregnant.
 
4.   If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?
As my sister would say, get your ear plugs. I cannot sing.
 
5.    If you were a crayon in a Crayola box, what colour would you be and why?
Orange because it is a bright and fun colour that most people smile at when they see it.

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6.   Would you rather fight 1 horse sized duck, or 100 duck sized horses?
Neither by myself.  I would call in a team of people to help me.  You have to know when you need to ask for help!!!
 
7.   What cartoon character best represents you?
​Mulan.   Why you ask?  Because she is an independent, bold and courageous woman who will do anything for her family and will risk her own life for them. Her determination and courage in the end is what helps her achieve her goal.  I have always been able to set a goal, see it through and determine a plan to make the steps towards achieving that dream or goal.