Heather Branscombe

Heather Branscombe, PT, MBA, Clinic Director, Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation

Clinic Director and founder Heather Branscombe is a physiotherapist with almost 20 years experience in both the public and private sector.

As a mom of three (with one child with cerebral palsy), Heather has a unique perspective and passion that drove her to open her first clinic in October of 2007. She could see the need for increased access to high quality and evidenced based rehabilitation services delivered within the context of a private sector team.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Heather’s professional passion continues to be the integration of rehabilitation technology into practice. She has consulted as a clinical specialist to a rehabilitation technology company and has taught therapists, orthotists and physicians across Canada. Not afraid to be an innovator and pioneer, she has brought many emerging technologies and therapy practices to Canada through Abilities.

Post Graduate Education/Affiliations

Past Chair of Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

University of British Columbia FEATHER's (Functional Engagement in Assisted Therapy through Exercise Robotics) Research Project