Mary Jane Steele, BScPT

Physiotherapist

Mary Jane Steele is the physiotherapist for adults and children followed by the Bleeding Disorders Program. She received her bachelor of science degree in physiotherapy at the University of Western Ontario. She is employed by Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) and is contracted by London Health Sciences Centre one day per week to provide physiotherapy care to the bleeding disorders community. This dedicated time allows Mary Jane to attend weekly clinics, participate in workshops and conferences, consult with patients and colleagues outside of regular clinic times, participate in Pinecrest Adventure camp, engage in research activities, provide educational opportunities for patients and their families and for medical colleagues, participate in ongoing learning activities, and participate in the national Physiotherapists in Hemophilia Care group.

In her role as clinic physiotherapist, she provides musculoskeletal assessment to patients at their regularly scheduled clinic appointments, as well as developmental assessments to our pediatric patients. She is also available for consultation around traumatic bleeding episodes; and frequently provides ongoing follow up and treatment advice to patients in the acute phase of a bleed.