Richard Mercier

Richard graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University Laval in Quebec City in 1989.  He followed this up with a Masters in Medical Sciences at Sherbrooke University in 2001. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Prior to joining Lifemark as the Clinic Director at the Lifemark Meadowvale clinic, Richard was an owner of several physiotherapy clinics in Quebec for over 20 years.  He has been a consultant in Primary Prevention for musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.  Some of his clients included IBM, Albany International, and Federal Penitentiary amongst others.  He has also been involved in the care and treatment of international level athletes in tennis and has provided sports physiotherapy for golf, hockey, volley-ball and running.     

Richard has been practicing physiotherapy for almost 30 years.  Richard aims to integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based research, he is a strong believer in exercise programs to help patients become more independent and increase the success of their rehabilitation.  His physiotherapy practice utilizes manual therapy, acupuncture, Cyriax techniques, Mckenzie approach, patient education, modalities and Chinese or modern cupping.        

Richard is fluent in English, French and Sign Language.  In his spare time Richard loves travelling and watching movies.