Adriana completed an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa in Canada where she developed a strong foundation in human movement, rehabilitation, and exercise science. Following her studies, she spent six years working in a private musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic in Ottawa as a Registered Kinesiologist and Office Manager, overseeing the daily operations of two busy clinics while providing patient-focused care. This experience allowed her to build extensive practical knowledge in MSK rehabilitation while developing strong leadership and clinical management skills.

Seeking to further expand her clinical expertise, Adriana moved to Aberdeen to complete a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University. During her postgraduate training, Adriana gained valuable experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including palliative neurological care, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, elective orthopaedics, frailty care, and outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy. This diverse exposure helped shape a holistic and patient-centred approach to rehabilitation.

In addition to her physiotherapy training, Adriana has been a certified yoga instructor since 2021. Adriana has taught yoga to a wide variety of individuals across all fitness levels, delivering everything from large group classes to private one-to-one sessions. Her teaching experience includes working with individuals living with chronic pain, visually impaired students, and palliative neurological patients, allowing them to adapt movement practices to suit a broad range of physical abilities and needs.

Adriana has a particular clinical interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, with a focus on low back pain, strength development, and chronic pain management. Adriana is passionate about helping individuals regain confidence in movement and improving long-term function through evidence-based rehabilitation, strength training, and mindful movement practices such as yoga.