Acamedmic Advisor & Editor Barbara Olmsted
Barbara Olmsted was the Associate Dean of Education from Nipissing University. Her post-graduate education is extensive beginning with her undergraduate degree in Physical and Health Education (BA-BPHE) and her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Queen's University. Barbara continued her educational pursuits with a Master's Degree (MA) from Western University.
She began her career in teaching in North Bay at Widdifield Secondary School for 10 years before accepting a position at Nipissing University in the Faculty of Education. Barbara pursued her Doctorate Degree (EdD) from the University of West Virginia.
In addition to her long career in academia, Barbara was a two-time Olympic athlete and competed in the 1984 and 1988 summer Games in the sport of canoeing. She achieved a bronze medal for Canada in the K-4 event in the 1984 summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA.
Barbara recently retired from Nipissing University and provides consulting services to Nipissing University. She is currently the academic advisor and editor for OLM Physiotherapy.
We are pleased to have her on our team.
Clients love us
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a year ago
Nancy Olmsted provides amazing one-on-one care and treatment. I have recently had two knee replacements and with Nancy’s help, I have quickly returned to full function. She’s an empathetic and caring Physio who listens to your needs and concerns. I would highly recommend Nancy for anyone seeking excellent Physiotherapy treatment. -
a year ago
Nancy is an expert in her field. She is knowledgeable, kind, caring, and amazing at helping you heal from almost any injury you might have.
Nancy has helped me rehab from sports related injuries for more than 9 years.
She truly is the best!!! -
a year ago
Nancy gives her full attention to your needs, and injuries. Her hands on approach to treatment is excellent. She stays up to date with trends and practices. Personally, the best physio I’ve ever been to for treatment. -
2 years ago
Nancy is so wonderful. She is very attentive and in-tune with her clients needs, and provides quality treatment! I have been having lower back, shoulder and neck pain for years and Nancy has helped me to alleviate much of this pain. Nancy treats all her patients with the utmost level of care - to Nancy you are not a client, you are family. -
2 years ago
Nancy is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about helping people through their recovery. I love that she has such an extensive sports background to understand prevention, performance, and recovery related to sports.
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Nancy Olmsted provides amazing one-on-one care and treatment. I have recently had two knee replacements and with Nancy’s help, I have quickly returned to full function. She’s an empathetic and caring Physio who listens to your needs and concerns. I would highly recommend Nancy for anyone seeking excellent Physiotherapy treatment.
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Nancy is an expert in her field. She is knowledgeable, kind, caring, and amazing at helping you heal from almost any injury you might have.
Nancy has helped me rehab from sports related injuries for more than 9 years.
She truly is the best!!!
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a year ago
Nancy gives her full attention to your needs, and injuries. Her hands on approach to treatment is excellent. She stays up to date with trends and practices. Personally, the best physio I’ve ever been to for treatment.
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2 years ago
Nancy is so wonderful. She is very attentive and in-tune with her clients needs, and provides quality treatment! I have been having lower back, shoulder and neck pain for years and Nancy has helped me to alleviate much of this pain. Nancy treats all her patients with the utmost level of care - to Nancy you are not a client, you are family.
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2 years ago
Nancy is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about helping people through their recovery. I love that she has such an extensive sports background to understand prevention, performance, and recovery related to sports.
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