Alison Bonnyman will receive the Award “Excellence in Aquatic Physical Therapy”, issued by the Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy-APTA, USA, during the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Houston, February 13-15, 2025. The second PT from outside the USA to receive this award and also the second IATF member at the same time
Alison has been a PT in Canada for over 35 years. In 2011, she founded Canadian Aquatic Rehab to support the growth of aquatic therapy in Canada. Her Master’s research, at McMaster University 2011, focussed on aquatic exercise and osteoporotic fractures; this was presented at ICEBAT 2013. Alison has completed the 2012 Comprehensive Modular course in Valens as well as other international courses. Her prior work included 10 years as Program Manager of the PT Bridging Program at University of Toronto. Presently, she is teaching aquatic therapy across Canada, and has an active, community-based practice near Toronto.
