Evan Knapp-Fisher is an Athletic Therapist, Massage Therapist and Conditioning Coach. He is currently taking his MSc. Anatomical Sciences and Pedagogy here at Queen’s University. He graduated with a BA. Honours Physical and Health Education from Queen’s University, and a BSc. Honours Health Science (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College.
His main area of focus and experience lies in a multidisciplinary approach to health, fitness and the body. Through the incorporation of education, manual therapy and strength coaching, Evan aims to improve the quality of his patient’s performance in life and in sport. Evan believes that people must have a solid base of movement control and strength prior returning from injury to properly train and strengthen their bodies. His coordination and holistic approach of the varying health fields allows him to communicate and help bridge the gap between the acute injury stage and the patients full return to their normal lives. His strong working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics also allows him to help educate his clients, reduce their pain and improve their overall health and wellness.
Evan has worked with many athletes throughout his experience, mainly in the areas of football and ice hockey. He has worked with CFL, NHL, OHL, AHL, and ECHL players in their rehab and strength training for the past 5 years. He also worked as the Director of Rehab and Performance and Exercise Sport Movement Clinics in Toronto. He has also aided in the FISU Canadian Men’s Ice Hockey development camp and has experience in strength and conditioning from minor to professional levels in many different sports. He wont be hard to find with his loud voice and active rehab style.
