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About NISHANTH KUMAR
Nishanth has been a registered physiotherapist since 2007. He is a graduate of McGill University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSc. PT) and was awarded the Clinical Prize of Excellence upon graduation. He later completed a Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Manipulative Therapy from Western University and achieved full certification in manual therapy, earning the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists (FCAMPT).
In addition to his manual therapy credentials, Nishanth has completed the full series of Active Release Techniques (ART) courses, achieving Full Body Certification. He has also completed the Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Jumpstart series, as well as Levels A, B, and C of the McKenzie Method. His continued pursuit of professional development includes training in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), neural mobility, and various exercise prescription courses. Ongoing education remains a core priority in his practice.
With a background as a competitive soccer and basketball player, Nishanth brings athletic insight to his work. He has served as a therapist for the U-18 Lakers and the Senior Lakers AAA soccer teams in Montreal. At McGill, he was actively involved with McGill Athletics, notably serving as a therapist for the McGill Redmen soccer team and coordinating therapy support for basketball and volleyball events.
Since 2007, Nishanth has worked in private orthopedic clinics, starting in Montreal and continuing in Ottawa since 2015. From 2008 to 2015, he was part of a specialized clinic in Montreal where he treated both the general public and elite athletes, including NHL and CFL players, professional boxers, and MMA/UFC fighters.
Passionate about advancing the field of physical therapy, Nishanth has contributed as a clinical instructor in the orthopaedic curriculum of the Physical Therapy program at McGill University. He has also developed and taught his own continuing education courses and currently serves as a head instructor in the Advanced Integrative Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program, delivered through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Recognized for his progressive and open-minded approach to rehabilitation, Nishanth is eager to contribute as part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
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