Byron Bahniuk

Byron is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Physical Education (1998).  He became a Certified Athletic Therapist in December, 2000, then attended the Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy Inc. (2002), and completed the Basic Remedial Massage Program. Byron was the first person in Manitoba to hold certification in Athletic Therapy and Massage Therapy.  To complement these certifications, Byron has also obtained additional education and skills in Muscle Energy Techniques, Soft Tissue Release, Neuro-proprioceptive taping as well as Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and treatment.

Byron has specialized training in the assessment and medical management of acute and chronic injury.  He has utilized his unique perspective to assess and rehabilitate musculoskeletal pain and injury as a result of sport, motor vehicle collisions, and work related injuries.

Byron has worked in a variety of amateur and professional sport environments as an Athletic Therapist and Massage Therapist. His most memorable include:

Club:
Predator Lacrosse, Kisen Volleyball

Provincial:
Team Manitoba U-16 Field Lacrosse, Team Manitoba T&F, Manitoba Major Junior Hockey, Manitoba Summer Games…

National:
Field Lacrosse Nationals (Alumni Cup), Western Canada Summer games, Can-West CIS T&F championships, CIS T&F championships, CIS Volleyball Championships, Canadian National T&F championships, Junior Football – Canada Cup, Can-West Football final…

International:
Women’s World Hockey Championships, Polish Tour and Pan-American Cup (Team Canada Men’s volleyball), Manitoba Marathon…

Currently Byron is a clinical Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist at the Bison Athletic Therapy Centre and the head Certified Athletic Therapist for the Women’s Hockey Program as well as overseeing the Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs.  In addition to the teams he works with, Byron also teaches the Athletic Therapy Skills course in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba.