Rachel Puccia
Registered Physiotherapist

Rachel graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2013. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry through Queen’s University. Throughout her education, she had a keen interest in human anatomy, which led to receiving the U of T award for highest standing in this subject.

As a physiotherapist, her goals are to empower the client to take their health and fitness into their own hands by giving them the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources. She spent the first 10 years of her career working with the Canadian Armed Forces, which allowed her to build a practice that is strong in orthopaedic assessment, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and acupuncture. She is very excited to be bringing this experience and knowledge back into the private practice world.

Rachel has pursued advanced manual therapy and manipulation training since graduating, and in 2023 successfully completed her Diploma of Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Dip.AIM) through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Since this time, she has been a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT), which is an internationally recognized credential earned by physiotherapists who have completed extensive training in manual therapy, joint manipulation, and complex orthopaedic assessment.

In addition to manual therapy, Rachel has completed advanced needling courses, including Integrated Dry Needling (IDN) and acupuncture training through Acupuncture Canada. Rachel has additionally pursued training in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) through the Robin McKenzie Institute, and advanced shoulder courses from Australian shoulder specialist Dr. Lyn Watson. Though she treats all musculoskeletal conditions, her special interests include treating shoulder dysfunctions, ankle dysfunctions, and foot dysfunctions, including orthotic assessment and prescription.

When she isn’t in the clinic, you can find her in one of two places. She might be in the gym, as she is an avid CrossFit enthusiast, but more than likely, you will find her somewhere with her horse. Rachel has been an equestrian for as long as she has been on this earth, and lives for training and travelling with her equine friend