About FIRSTAR Therapy

FIRSTAR Therapy is a philosophy and approach to sport performance, training and rehabilitation that places emphasis on education and empowerment of the athlete.

Elevate your state

of well-being.

FIRSTAR Therapy is more than just a name, or a business – it’s an athlete-centric circle-of-care that is passion-fuelled and focused on creating experience-driven impact.

Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, dedicated services to YOU – including the prevention, immediate care, and ongoing rehabilitation of injuries.

OUR APPROACH

Our approach is unique, as our personalized athlete-centric circle-of-care focuses on your whole well-being, which includes:

Educate – helping you understand the root cause of your injuries and how to support your whole being in injury prevention
Empower – through education and on-going hands on support, you will be empowered to own your recovery
Impact – whether it is through education or working together, you will continue to grow in ways that will help you, team members or colleagues reach their highest potential

Utilizing a unique set of skills and thought processes, FIRSTAR will empower you to take control of your wellness and increase your performance on the field, no matter where that is.

“As an athlete, I understand and that is why I have designed our athlete-centric circle-of-care approach to care, on getting to know you and what makes you unique.” – James

All programming and care services are individualized and tailored to maximize wellness, understanding and put the power in your hands.

LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES

FIRSTAR Values

How does FIRSTAR make a difference?

Easy, by being Functional & Integrative in every aspect of your life.

Going outside of the standard clinical model and taking the time to know what it is you do and where you want to go with goals and your journey. You are at the centre of our circle-of-care and that means you are our priority.

Offering: Rehabilitation / Robustness

From sports injury to development as a practitioner, to lifestyle and wellness coaching, FIRSTAR services will make a significant, positive impact on your life.

Sport-Specific Training

Whether you play at an elite level as a pro or your elite level is playing with your kids, you will benefit from this system and approach as it is tailored to match individual needs and enhance your life.

How do we know it works?

The approach is based soundly in years of experience – on sidelines, in dugouts, working in clinics and with people from all walks of life. Relying on evidence-informed practices, your life is enhanced through Adaptation and Re-education.

About James

Recently having moved back to Canada after living in the Bahamas over the last two years, James is set on making an impact with the intent to educate and empower.

“I am passionate about the integration of human motion and capabilities into the wellness platform and I’m dedicated to continuing to grow as a certified professional on a daily basis.”

A Certified Athletic Therapist via the CATA and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist via the NSCA, James also holds the designation of Yoga Teacher through the International Vedanta Centres in Sivananda Hatha yoga.

James has led presentations at the OATA symposium on the Hip and at the CATA conference on the shoulder and throwing athletes, the University of the Bahamas on injury deterrence and sports training and again at the CATA conference on torso integration in rehab and training settings.

To see James’ extensive resume and qualifications, please visit his LinkedIn profile.