Jim Millard PT – Mulligan Instructor
DPT, MClSc, FCAMPT, MCTA
Jim has been a practicing physiotherapist for more than 33 years. During that time Jim has been one of the true leaders in our profession, bringing clinical expertise, communication and an in-depth awareness of how to successfully navigate the therapeutic alliance.
Having originally graduated from Western in 1991, Jim has gone on to complete an MClSc (MT) at UWO in 2010, a Post Professional Doctorate in MSK Management from EIM in 2013, and a wealth of other continuing education curriculums. Jim has also been an accredited Mulligan Concept instructor since 2007, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT).
A few other professional facts about Jim are that he is currently the national director of clinical training and development for rehabilitation with CBI Health and is a lecturer at Western University in the MClScPT program. Jim is also the past vice chair of the Leadership Division of the CPA. Jim has been a repeated presenter for symposia both provincially and nationally and, until its recent sale, was an 18-year owner/partner at one of London Ontario’s most respected orthopaedic private practices: Body Mechanics Physiotherapy. Jim released his first book of poetry in 2022 called Cuoreosity: The heArt of Being. He’s looking to release his second book of poetry/prose in 2025.
jim@mulligancanada.com
Jack Miller PT – Mulligan Instructor
BSc(PT), DipMT(NZ), MClSc, DPT, FCAMPT
Jack is one of the original Mulligan Concept instructors – not just in Canada, but in the world! After graduating with a BSc in physiotherapy from Toronto University, Jack took a holiday to New Zealand only, what was suppose to be short stay tuned into a 6 year adventure. After arriving in New Zealand, Jack completed a Post-Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy and is in fact the first non-New Zealander to do so. It was also during this time that he had the unique opportunity to be mentored by both Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. Jack returned to Canada in 1986 and was tasked with the responsibility of sharing Brian’s teaching to Canadian’s across the country. Nearly 40 years later Jack is still as passionate and engaging as ever!
Academically, Jack never slowed down following his return to Canada. In additional to countless education collaborations with some of the worlds most prominent teachers, Jack has completed a Master of Clinical Science from UWO in 2008 and a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine, USA, in 2011.
Jack has also been an executive member of the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA, is a past-president for the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy (CAMPT), is a member of the CPA Specialization accreditation committee and has been the conference chair for IFOMPT in 2012. Moreover, during Jack’s career he has presented at multiple conferences internationally, has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, has published multiple textbook chapters and has taught high level, evidence-based manual therapy courses internationally.
Jack Miller PT – Mulligan Instructor
BSc(PT), DipMT(NZ), MClSc, DPT, FCAMPT
Jack is one of the original Mulligan Concept instructors – not just in Canada, but in the world! After graduating with a BSc in physiotherapy from Toronto University, Jack took a holiday to New Zealand only, what was suppose to be short stay tuned into a 6 year adventure. After arriving in New Zealand, Jack completed a Post-Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy and is in fact the first non-New Zealander to do so. It was also during this time that he had the unique opportunity to be mentored by both Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. Jack returned to Canada in 1986 and was tasked with the responsibility of sharing Brian’s teaching to Canadian’s across the country. Nearly 40 years later Jack is still as passionate and engaging as ever!
Academically, Jack never slowed down following his return to Canada. In additional to countless education collaborations with some of the worlds most prominent teachers, Jack has completed a Master of Clinical Science from UWO in 2008 and a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of St. Augustine, USA, in 2011.
Jack has also been an executive member of the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA, is a past-president for the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy (CAMPT), is a member of the CPA Specialization accreditation committee and has been the conference chair for IFOMPT in 2012. Moreover, during Jack’s career he has presented at multiple conferences internationally, has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals, has published multiple textbook chapters and has taught high level, evidence-based manual therapy courses internationally.
Erik Schmidt PT – Mulligan Instructor
HONS. BA(Kin), MScPT, MClSc, CMP, FCAMPT, MCTA
Erik Schmidt is a uniquely dynamic teacher/physiotherapist who has been practicing for nearly 20 years. After graduating from Queen’s University with an MScPT in 2006, Erik split his professional time between sports medicine with some of Canada’s National athletes, lecturing medical students at the North School of Medicine (NOSM), and working weekends at long-term care facilities. It’s unusual for a physiotherapist to work in so many different corners of the profession at the same time, but Erik says the work gave him an appreciation for how to adapt his skills to suit a very wide range of people and needs.
Academically, Erik has completed a second advance practice Masters of Clinical Science (MClSc) from Western University, he is a Fellow of CAMPT and he became a certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2017. As an educator, in addition to his passion for the Mulligan Concept, Erik has taught at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), for multiple MPT and MClSc programs at Western University, and at multiple levels with the Orthopaedic Division AIM program.
Professionally, Erik is the owner/partner of Pro Function, which has grown to become London Ontario’s most esteemed multidisciplinary clinics. Erik also a contracted consultant for GM Canada and Ingredion Canada , while having done the same earlier in his career for Cardon Rehab, 3M Canada, and the Institute for Clinical Excellence (USA). Erik is always very open to sharing his experience and has mentored numerous physiotherapy, chiropractic and medical residents, as well as assisted in the development and success of multiple private practices and their owners. Also worth mentioning is the fact that Erik has sat on the national executive board for the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA and as the longest standing president for CAMPT.