Philippe Raymond
in a nutshell
"Pain is subjective, but it is not imaginary."
Whether it’s for “minor” or “major” injuries, my approach to physical therapy is rooted in compassion, but also in hope. I sincerely believe that there is always something that can be done to get better and return to the activities we cherish.
Having lived with chronic pain since childhood, I’ve seen my fair share of healthcare professionals. I’ve been through it all… I remember those who helped me, those who were less helpful, but I remember most clearly those who made me feel heard and understood.
You'll get along well with me if:
- It's important for you to understand what's going on in your body
- Do you like it when logic and intuition can coexist?
- Do you like analogies and philosophizing about the little things in life?
I have a particular interest in:
- Sports injuries in running, swimming, dance, yoga, cross-country skiing, weight training, and volleyball—because these are the sports I love and practice.
- People with hypermobility/hEDS and others who fall outside the norm
- The interactions between chronic pain and neurodiversity, gender diversity, social factors, and other chronic conditions.
Since I’ve always been pretty athletic and have had several injuries, I knew at a fairly young age that I wanted to work in healthcare. Several physical therapists have had a huge impact on my life, and that has inspired me greatly. Looking back, it was thanks to physical therapy—both as a patient and as a student in the program—that I was finally able to understand (and listen to) my body.
In short, I became a physical therapist so I could help people the way I was helped.
- Everything You Need to Know About the Lower Limb - Physiolab - 2025
- The Neuromeningeal System in Musculoskeletal Disorders - Physiolab - 2025
- Managing Psychosocial Challenges in Physical Therapy - Physiolab - 2025
- Headache and Orofacial Pain - Physiolab - 2026
Being a source of support, being able to reassure people and help them regain confidence in their bodies. There’s something infinitely rewarding about that.
Making a real difference, right here and now, in people's lives—I find that pretty magical, too.
As physical therapists, we have a great privilege: being able to celebrate our successes together.
Body aches are like human jigsaw puzzles that two people put together, even when they don’t have all the pieces. It really makes you think, and it’s so, so much fun when you manage to finish it together.
It varies depending on the season and what I'm focusing on at the moment: running, swimming, dancing, yoga, cross-country skiing, weight training, and volleyball.
I have practiced in the past or currently practice part-time: bouldering, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, MMA, etc.
Yeah, and pretty much everywhere, haha. From tendonitis to dizziness, herniated discs, sciatica, subluxations, and so on. I’ve had my share of aches and pains.
On the other hand, there was one incident that really left an impression on me when I was 19. I had a sudden pain in my back and numbness in my leg—I didn’t understand why it hurt more than usual. I went to the emergency room and had an X-ray. I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and a 10-degree progression of my scoliosis.
"A fracture? Your spine is slipping? Your spine is crooked? A herniated disc? But don't worry—sometimes it hurts, sometimes it doesn't."
Those were the words echoing in my head after my 10-minute meeting with the sports doctor. My back was shot, and there was nothing I could do about it; I just had to accept it and take things slowly. Except now I was scared… of moving, of the sensations in my back, and so on.
I realized just how important the choice of words by healthcare professionals is.
I realized that the emotions I felt in response to the pain and my injury had a major impact on my recovery.
I've come to understand that you have to listen to pain, without letting it take the driver's seat.
After all, just because it's been around for a long time doesn't mean we can't get better (sometimes faster than we think).
I took a gap year during my physical therapy program and went to live in Japan for 6 months! (I love Studio Ghibli.)
I love animals; I have a hairless cat, and I'm vegan :)
Now that I've finished school, I'm planning to learn how to sew using my grandmother's sewing machine.
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