
Robin Valadares
Robin Valadares
While completing his undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in Kinesiology, Robin was the varsity Basketball trainer, helping athletes with their off and on the court training and rehabilitation. He continued his education by obtaining his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University.
He has a special interest in manual therapy obtaining his Level 3 certification from the Orthopedic division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He is credentialed through the Titleist Performance Institute as a Medical Level 3 practitioner for golf specific rehabilitation. Robin continues to progress the profession of physiotherapy in his role as an Associate Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University.
His therapy is founded on manual therapy, home exercises, education and acupuncture.
Outside the clinic, Robin is an avid golfer and a general sports enthusiast. Golfers and golf related injuries have become his main interest and has geared his practice towards that sector of athletes.
"you do not need the prettiest swing, you need the most efficient swing for your body type"
He resides in Stoney Creek and spends his free time with his wife touring around the Niagara peninsula enjoying the local food and drink.