Leslie Farrar

Leslie
Farrar

About me

Leslie is a very energetic and positive individual, who has a lifetime passion for working with children and their families. Leslie established Leap! Physiotherapy for Kids after gaining years of experience as a physiotherapist at the Hospital for Sick Children and at Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario.

Leap Physiotherapy for Kids offers comprehensive physiotherapy services for infants and children, with a wide range of abilities and diagnoses.

Leslie has numerous post-graduate courses in pediatric physical therapy, including Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME)- Level Two, Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)-Intermediate, as well as specialized courses in pediatric gait and developmental orthopedics.  Leslie has worked extensively in neonatal and infant development, as well as in pediatric oncology and is experienced with complex medical care cases. Leslie has an optimism and energy that is contagious. She engages children in their therapy, which builds their enjoyment and self-confidence in their movement and abilities.

Member type
Practising B
CPA Number
1500046
Home visits
Yes
Phone
778-991-5327
Public email
Education/Credentials
B.Sc., B.H.Sc.(PT)
Special areas of practice
Paediatrics (children)

Inspirations

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Leslie Farrar

Physiotherapy makes a profound impact in the lives of so many children. As therapists, we are often focused on the improvements in physical measures. But so often the greatest benefit comes from somewhere else. In walks: a teenage boy with hemiplegia. Face drawn, eyes downward glancing, shoulders slumped. It's been a tough day at school. Slowly he eases into therapy. Within 5 or so minutes, after a couple of light jokes and success with a simple gross motor game, a smile emerges. 30 minutes soon passes: with words like "This rocks", "I can do that" and finally "Give me the challenging one"