Andrea Switzer

Site Director, Physiotherapist, Toronto

Andrea received her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University. Upon graduation, she was presented with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Pediatric Division Award for achievement in pediatrics. Andrea also holds an Honors Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. Her Master’s degree explored the impact of a community based swimming program on children with Cerebral Palsy. Prior to joining the team at blueballoon Health Services, Andrea worked in Calgary, AB serving children with complex neuromotor conditions. Through this position, she treated children in both preschool and home settings, providing direct therapy support as well as assistance in attaining appropriate adaptive equipment and consultation to parents, teachers and teaching assistants. Andrea has also taken post graduate courses in sensory integration and the assessment and treatment of praxis. As well, she has taken courses in kinesiotaping, functional exercise for the neurologically impaired child, sign language and is CME Level l certified. Andrea loves working as part of a multidisciplinary team and incorporating a variety of therapeutic goals to assist a child in reaching his or her potential.