Charlen Berry-Expert Osteopath

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Exercise Science, CAT(C), DO (Qc)
• B.Sc. with specialization in Exercise Science and minor in Sports Therapy, Concordia University, Montreal (1980)
• National Certified Athletic Therapist (1985), member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
• Diploma in Osteopathy, Collège d'études ostéopathiques de Montréal (1995), member of Ostéopathie Québec
• Expertise in Swimming (Red Cross and Bronze Cross Instructor for SNS) and Alpine Skiing (Level II from the alliance)
• Various courses and conferences over the years for foot treatment, spinal treatment including neck, cranial quadrant (neck, cranio-cervical junction, cranial, TMJ, and concussions)
• Certified by the Running Clinic

Charlen in a nutshell...

With over 30 years of experience as a therapist and educator, Charlen holds the positions of President, CEO, Certified Athletic Therapist, and Osteopath at STADIUM PhysiOsteo clinics in Parc Olympique and Saint-Lambert. Offering her services to athletes and the active population, her expertise in lower limb mechanics, sports trauma, and cranial and visceral osteopathy have made her a valuable asset to our team of professionals.

Originally from Alma in Lac St-Jean, her experience was gained at Concordia University in Montreal, where she worked for nine years as a lecturer, coordinator of the Sports Medicine Clinic, and head therapist for university teams (FISU). She then worked for 20 years with Olympic athletes and national training centers. Over the past 30 years, she has been involved in starting four private clinics where she worked as a professional and manager.

"I enjoy fixing what's broken, tinkering, and treating patients! I'm curious and I seek solutions, focusing on the solution rather than the problem."

Teaching experiences
As a trainer since her adolescence (in swimming and alpine skiing), she has taught at the university level at Concordia and the University of Montreal since her graduation in 1985. After obtaining her diploma in osteopathy in 1995, she also taught osteopathy for over 20 years. As a bilingual speaker, she has been part of speaker teams at several international conferences. Charlen promotes a comprehensive approach, and the topics taught are diverse, including orthopedics, medical imaging, sports injuries, integrative rehabilitation, TMJ, etc.

Sports event coverage
Charlen has participated in numerous World Cups and international events, including:

• Pan-American Games in Indianapolis in 1987
• Francophonie Games in 1994 as head therapist
• Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 1994
• Sydney Paralympic Games in 2000
• Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002

Research
As a research director, Charlen has been involved in several trial and thesis projects in osteopathy. She appreciates the rigor that the scientific field brings to the art of rehabilitating and readapting the human body.
Merits, award and scholarships
Heavily involved in the development of sports medicine in Quebec, she has received several honorary awards:

• 1994: Distinguished Educator Award: Presented by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association in recognition of the contribution to sports therapy education in Canada.
• 1995: SÉCURITAS from the Régie de la Sécurité dans les Sports du Québec, awarded to PHYSABEK Centre for actions that have contributed to improving safety in recreational and sports activities.
• 2000: Inducted into the Concordia University Sports Therapy Hall of Fame. Recognition by Concordia University for work done from 1982 to 1991 in teaching and promoting the profession of sports therapy.
• 2011: Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, in recognition of her contribution to the development of sports therapy in Canada

Sports practiced
An enthusiast of multiple sports since childhood, Charlen has mainly practiced swimming, alpine skiing, hockey, cycling, and hiking. She enjoys tinkering, woodworking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.