Mike Azzopardi MScPT, BSc (Kin)
Clinical Focus:
Golfers | Sport Performance | Complex Cases | Longevity
The Approach:
Mike’s approach guides you through a clear progression: targeted rehabilitation to resolve pain, progressive performance training to build capacity, and long-term prevention to keep you moving forward. Rather than chasing short-term fixes, sessions are dedicated to uncovering both the what—the specific mechanics or tissues contributing to your pain or dysfunction—and the why—the underlying root cause driving it.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, a background competing as an OUA varsity soccer player at Waterloo, and having navigated major injuries firsthand, Mike understands both the physical demands of high-level performance and the mental grind of rehab. He brings a holistic, positive approach to care, believing that while meaningful rehabilitation requires dedicated work, it should also be engaging and fun. By pairing this supportive environment with objective movement analysis and progressive strength loading, Mike bridges the gap between getting out of pain and elevating athletic performance, helping you build lasting durability and the confidence to play forever.
- Advanced Manual Therapy (CAMPT Levels 1, 2, & 3 Upper & Lower Quadrant)
- Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified — Level 1 & Medical Level 2
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) & FRS Internal Strength Model (FRS-ISM)
- Advanced Dry Needling (On Point Levels 1 & 2)
- BradCliff Breathing Method (Levels 1 & 2)
- Experience at the UofC Sport Med Centre
- Over 700 hours of postgraduate coursework
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys exploring movement, running, golfing, hiking in the mountains, and travelling the world. Mike is a husband to his favourite adventure buddy, Diana, proud father of his two boys, and pawrent of an energetic cockapoo, Vida.
