Lisa Swallow

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC THERAPIST & PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Originally from Windthorst, Saskatchewan, Lisa is dual credentialed as a certified Athletic Therapist and a licensed Physical Therapist.  Additionally she is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and is the first female in club history to hold a full time therapist position within Football Operations.

Her role with the Elks involves managing the rehabilitation programs of the long term injured players.  Lisa joined the team in 2021 following many years of volunteering her professional skills to Football Saskatchewan’s elite programs and the Regina Thunder of the CJFL.  Lisa won a national championship with the Thunder in 2013 and has over 20 years of therapy experience which also includes working in private practice as both a clinician and a business owner.

FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE:

• • 2022- Present: Edmonton Elks | Assistant Athletic Therapist/Physical Therapist
  • 2021: Edmonton Elks | Seasonal Athletic Therapist
  • 2001-2013: Regina Thunder | Head Athletic Therapist
  • 2001-2016: Athletic Therapist Consultant Football Saskatchewan- 2016 Football Canada Cup Silver Medalist

NEED TO KNOW:

• Dual credentialed Athletic Therapist/Physical Therapist.
• Post graduate training in Manual/Manipulative Therapy and Dry Needling.
• Currently working on learning the words to the Edmonton Elks fight song.