Jessica Chiang

What is your background & training?

I’m a lifelong learner with many interests and passions. I’m also a Registered Physiotherapist trained in Clinical Pilates and have worked in both Vancouver and Toronto. I completed my Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and minor in psychology from UBC and had the opportunity to go on exchange at University College London. I graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto (UofT). Outside of the clinic, but in the realm of rehab sciences, I have an interest in research and have published papers surrounding disability and physiotherapy education and spinal cord injuries and sport. In 2026, I graduated with a Master of Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at UofT. I hope to bridge physio and public health in my future endeavours.

What inspired you to choose this career path?

I have a background in dance and my first exposure to physio was during my pre-professional dancing days. Through my experiences as a patient, I learned the importance of listening and working closely with the person to achieve their goals. Additionally, I realized the value in treating the whole person vs. the injuries or conditions someone may have and that injuries can impact people in many ways. I like to really emphasize the power that one has in their own rehab journey. I treat using a variety of techniques including clinical pilates and exercise, education and manual therapy. I treat everyone but have a special interest in dancers/performing artists and oncology patients. I hope to share my knowledge with others while supporting their individual goals.

Why do you choose to work at Treloar?

I previously worked at Treloar before I moved to Toronto. I am grateful for the opportunity to work within a diverse team, learn from others and grow as an individual and clinician.

What are you personally passionate about?

When I’m not in the clinic I still love to dance. I grew up training solely in ballet then moved on to contemporary, hip hop and more—to me it’s a perfect combination of physical activity, creativity and musicality. Dancing is one of the only ways I’ve found so far that consistently allows me to solely focus on the present. I have also had the opportunity to choreograph and teach dance. Besides dance, I like to travel (had the opportunity to travel for 4 months in New Zealand/Australia), hike, try new food and spend time with family and friends.