Heather King

Heather King serves as an Assistant Professor in the PT Programs Campus of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences, specializing in orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports medicine with global clinical and leadership experience.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, Andrews University (2016)
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
• Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences, Queen's University

Dr. King's research integrates clinical innovation with patient-centered care, focusing on telehealth accessibility, women's health across menopausal transitions, and culturally responsive rehabilitation protocols for total knee arthroplasty patients. Her work addresses critical gaps in equitable physical therapy delivery through tailored intervention design.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Physical Therapists

She combines clinical excellence—evidenced by Olympic medical team service at Vancouver 2010 and London 2012—with pedagogical expertise from her teaching diploma in adult and hybrid education, shaping future physical therapy professionals through evidence-based instruction.