SIERRA
she/her/hers
School of Nursing UBC Year 1
Sierra completed her Kinesiology degree with honours at the University of Victoria. Through her time at UVic, she developed various new passions under the health care realm, including forensic osteology, neuroscience, human anatomy, psychology and pharmacology. She danced competitively for 15 years and played on a gold-level soccer team which contributed to her passion for human movement and sports-related injury prevention. In her spare time, Sierra enjoys volunteering, being active and learning new activities.
Sierra has been working at Active Balance since July 2021. She has enjoyed seeing lecture content come to life in the clinic, and is eager to learn more. In addition to learning about the anatomical / biomechanical side of physio, Sierra has spent time learning about the marketing and business side as well!
Favourite Quote
"Carpe Diem"
Training
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Kinesiology, University of Victoria, 2022
- Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Double Dogwood Diploma (Stelly’s Secondary School)
Personality
Sierra started dancing at the young age of 5 and continued doing so competitively for 15 years. She partook in a plethora of styles including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, modern, lyrical, and musical theatre. In addition to the 10+ hours of dance each week, Sierra also played on a gold-level soccer team. In each of her sport disciplines, Sierra performed at a provincial level – going so far as to achieve an Honourable Mention for her performance in tap at the BC Provincials in 2015. What developed from her experience in these activities was not only a life-long love for the sports, but also a passion for human movement and sports-related injury prevention.
Sierra completed her Kinesiology degree at the University of Victoria, where she graduated with honours. Through her time at UVic, she has developed various new passions under the health care realm, including forensic osteology, neuroscience, human anatomy, psychology and pharmacology. In her spare time, Sierra enjoys volunteering, being active and learning new activities.
Favourite Book
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Music
Alternative, Classic Rock, R&B/Soul, Pop, Classical
Movies She Loves
Dead Poets Society, Inception, Toy Story, It’s A Wonderful Life
Often heard saying
“Active Balance Physiotherapy, Sierra speaking!”
Favourite Activities
Spending time with friends, reading, baking, skateboarding, HIIT exercise, running, hiking, dancing, playing tennis, surfing, and bowling!
Super Human Trait
Quick on (and with) her feet
Community Connection
Sierra has devoted much of her time to working with non-profit organizations including Global Vision International and Global Brigades. She has traveled to Kochi, India (2017) for a primary school refurbishment project and to Tegucigalpa, Honduras (2020) to help provide medical services for the community.
Sierra has also spent time volunteering locally with Backpack Buddies, Our Place, The Mustard Seed and Soap for Hope. Sierra also completed her Honours project with UVic’s Theoretical and Applied Neuroscience Laboratory, using EEG to monitor Mild Cognitive Impairment. When she’s not at school, Sierra serves her community both here at Active Balance Physiotherapy Studio and at her pharmacy assistant job.