Bella Starr

PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, BSC

Bella started off her career in health sciences after completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria. During university, Bella was a competitive cheerleader with the world champion team, Vikes Cheer. After graduation she started her training as a primary care paramedic, and worked for a couple of years along Vancouver Island. After completing her Emergency Medical Dispatch training, Bella decided to move to Ireland to pursue her Master’s in Physiotherapy, where she developed special interests in neurological rehabilitation, geriatric care and work related injuries in first responders. Bella is passionate about helping her clients safely achieve independence and function through patient-centered, evidence-based physiotherapy.

In her spare time, Bella enjoys hiking, ocean swimming and camping with her four-legged partner-in-crime, Zeke.”

Education

  • University of Limerick – Masters of Physiotherapy- First Class Honours- Class of 2022
  • Justice Institute of British Columbia – Primary Care Paramedic – Class of 2017
  • University of Victoria – Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Certifcations

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Introductory and Advanced Levels – Bernard Tonks, 2024

Professional Affiliations

  • Advanced Health & Sports Clinic – Physiotherapist
  • College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association
  • British Columbia Emergency Health Services
  • Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia
  • AMC Medical