The Global Physio Podcast was created to bring global health topics to life for physiotherapists.
Vision
Physiotherapists advancing health for all
Mission
This podcast
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- emphasizes social justice and health equity as values central to global health;
- shares the perspectives of physiotherapists engaged in global health work, and;
- proposes that all physiotherapy practice is global health practice.
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Creator
Krysta Norwick (née Wark) created and was the previous host of the Global Physio Podcast, which launched in 2017. Krysta previously was working as a physiotherapist, but is now travelling the world in a self-converted camper van and creating content relating to her thru hikes.
Hosts
Derek Lai / 黎偉澔 (he/him) is a Hong Kong-born Canadian physiotherapist, currently based out of Vancouver on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. He completed his Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in Australia and a Master of Public Health in Global Health at Thammasat University in Thailand. Clinically, he works as a physiotherapist in the community setting as part of an interdisciplinary team. He also works in health promotion within public health on topic areas such as active living, mental wellness and social connection. Through collective impact, this work aims to address the upstream determinants of health through intersectoral partnerships. Outside of work, Derek enjoys running, international treks, reading, board games and exploring the beautiful lands of the Pacific Northwest.
Zeina Abu-Jurji (she/her) is a Canadian physiotherapist of Palestinian descent, living and working on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit. She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Western University and a Masters of Physiotherapy from McMaster University. Rooted in justice-oriented and anti-oppressive principles, Zeina’s work spans both clinical and academic spaces, with a strong focus on promoting equitable health care, improving access to health care services, and increasing representation within physiotherapy. Her clinical interests include pelvic health and neurological rehabilitation, practiced through a lens of patient-centered and culturally responsive care. Outside of her work, Zeina loves to travel, hike, and try cuisines from around the world.
Sponsorship
The official sponsor of the podcast is the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
