JOYCE CLARK PT, BSc. PT, MCPA,PgCPain, CCTT, Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 1983 - University of Alberta

  • Certificate in Pain Management 2013 - University of Alberta

  • Licensed in Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapy, 2015

  • Gunn Dry Needling Certified 2015

  • Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics 2017

Professional Associations

  • Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association           

  • Member of the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta Member of the College of Physical Therapists of BC

  • Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics

  • Affiliate Member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain

  • Past member, in good standing, of Physical Therapy Associations in Oklahoma and Kansas

 
 
 

Postgraduate Professional Education

Orthopedic Courses

  • Evaluation, Treatment and Management of TMD, Craniofacial Pain and Orofacial Pain ( M. Karegeannes)

  • TMJ Assessment and Treatment of Pain and Dysfunction ( S. Kraus)

  • One day courses at AAOP conferences, head ,neck and TMJ focus 2016-2024

  • Independent self-study TMJ anatomy U of C , 1995

  • TMJ anatomy one day review 2016 AAOP

  • Rocobado TMJ course 1984

  • Fascial Release techniques Upper Quadrant, Lower Quadrant , Advanced Techniques ( November 2024)

  • Dizziness and balance assessment and treatment (Vestibular)

  • Gunn Dry Needling

  • Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapy Practice , 1 semester, University of Alberta

  • S3 Head and Neck Assessment and Treatment (S.Paris)

  • Sacroiliac and pelvis biomechanics and treatment

  • Patellofemoral biomechanics and taping

  • Shoulder diagnosis and treatment

  • Foot and ankle biomechanics and treatment

  • Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance (Janda)

  • Gait analysis

  • Kinesiotaping Level One

  • Core stability and lumbar biomechanics

  • Lymph Drainage Level One

  • Upper Quadrant Course ( Pettman)

  • Extremity and Vertebral Assessment and Treatment of the Spine, Manual Therapy - Level 1, 2, and exam completion

Nervous System Courses

  • 'Pain Management Certificate' 3 semesters, U of A , 2012-2013

  • 'Mobilization of the Nervous System' Neuro orthopedic institute (NOI)

  • 'The Sensitive Nervous System' (pain research and plasticity) NOI

  • Pain Masterclass ( NOI Lorimer Mosely , Amsterdam 2023)

Patient Well-Being Courses

  • Somato-Emotional courses, 2 levels

  • 'Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction Course for Medical Professionals' (7 day, Jon Kabat Zinn)

  • 'Compassion and Mindfulness for Medical Professionals' ( Joan Halifax)

  • CranialSacral Therapy, 3 levels (including advanced)

  • Cranial review 2022

Additional Courses

  • Research Critical Appraisal workshop U of A

  • Physiology course (masters level) full year 2001-2002

  • 'Better Physiology Breathing' course/Capnograph training

  • Pain Catastrophizing 1 day course -Sullivan

  • Meditation courses from 1 day up to 10 day retreats, approximately 20.

 

Conferences

  • American Academy of Orofacial Pain Conferences 2016, 2017, 2019 ,2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

  • Canadian Physiotherapy Congresses; most recent November 2018

  • International Federation of Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT) Conference, Scotland 2016

  • Alberta Sports Med Conference - October 2014, 2016, 2018

  • Neuro Orthopedic Institute Pain Conference, England 2010

  • Calgary Pain Conference 2013

  • Various other conferences including : Wound Healing, Upper Quadrant Conference, Orthopedic Congresses

  • Mind and Life Conference 2005 'Investigating the Physical and Mental Effects of Meditation'

 

Instructing Experience

  • TMD Assessment and Treatment: the Art and Science, Ontario, 2 day course November 2023

  • TMD Assessment and Treatment: the Art and Science, Ontario, 2 day course November 2021

  • TMD assessment and treatment: the Art and Science , Ontario, 2 day course, October 2020

  • Lectures to dental professionals, dental hygienists.

  • Organization and management of Physiotherapy TMJ Interest Group ( 2022 to present )

  • Taught anatomy, biomechanics, amputee management, and wound care in Bhutan 2011. TMJ inservices to medical staff

  • Student supervision/ PT mentoring , past and present

  • Numerous in-services, including chronic pain, meditation, TMJ assessment and treatment, running injuries, patient transfers, wound healing, self treatment techniques

  • Assisted in anatomy lab, University of Oklahoma, Physical Therapy Dept

  • Guest lecturer - "Joint Mobilizations", University of Oklahoma, Physical Therapy Dept

  • Co-taught and created TMJ Anatomy and Treatment course with Dr. Richard Hannah, University of Calgary, Continuing education dept