About
×´Physiotherapy is a pathway to enhancing meaningful participation in all aspects of life. While meaning is ascribed differently by each individual, it is often anchored in purpose, belonging and connection. Together, we can explore what meaningful participation looks like for you and establish a plan to achieve your vision.×´
Meet Megan
Megan Towns is a dedicated physiotherapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, neurological and complex conditions for almost 20 years. She specializes in connected and compassionate care that is centred on the needs, preferences, and goals of the individual and their family.
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Megan offers a multi-faceted and comprehensive approach to care, and uses a variety of treatment techniques to help people achieve their personal goals. She believes in evidence-informed practice. While working clinically as a physiotherapist, she also completed a PhD in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto. She stays up-to-date on the latest research findings and implements these into her practice.
Megan has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient, school-based rehabilitation, and community-based rehabilitation. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to work within programs at both Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Grandview Kids, and collaborate with specialty teams from SickKids.
Additionally, Megan is an authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) and is able to prescribe wheelchairs, modular and custom seating, walkers, and standers.
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Credentials
MScPT
I hold a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have acquired valuable skills and knowledge to support individuals in their journey to meaningful participation.
PhD
I hold a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Toronto. My research examined participation of children and teens with cerebral palsy in physical activity and the influence of balance confidence on their participation
Expertise
Through specialized training and ongoing professional development, I stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. I have worked within many specialty clinics and various settings within pediatric, neurological, and developmental rehabilitation. Over the past 15+ years, I have had the opportunity to work and learn with many top specialists from a number of prominent healthcare organizations in Ontario.
Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer
As an authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program in Ontario, I am able to prescribe mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, modular and custom seating, scooters, walkers, standers, and prosthetic devices. This includes completing applications to ADP for equipment funding. Additionally, I have established great working relationships with many equipment vendors throughout Durham Region and have extensive experience with complex equipment needs.