Meaghan MacKie

Meaghan MacKie is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Redeemer University, where she has taught since 2016. As a registered physiotherapist, she specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and integrates clinical expertise with faith-based education to prepare students for future roles in healthcare.

• M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2010), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
• B.Sc. in Biology and Mathematics (2006), University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Her work focuses on the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological conditions across their lifespan. She addresses gaps in community-based care by partnering with Lemonade Physiotherapy in New Hamburg to provide accessible, specialized services for spinal cord injury patients. Teaching courses in biomechanics, ergonomics, and clinical exercise prescription, she emphasizes practical applications of academic content.

Meaghan currently practices in outpatient rehabilitation at Hamilton Health Sciences, where she identifies systemic challenges in long-term care for neurological conditions. Her collaboration with Lemonade Physiotherapy aims to improve healthcare accessibility and sustainability through innovative service models.