Meryl Wheeler is a Certified Athletic Therapist (Retired) and Non-Physician Expert (NPE) in Acute Knee Injuries.  She is the Clinical Coordinator Lead of the Specialty Clinics at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre, which include the Acute Knee Injury Clinic, Acute Sport Injury Clinic, Acute Sport Concussion Clinic, and the Shoulder Clinic.  Additionally, she was a lecturer at Mount Royal University (MRU) for 20 years.   

After certifying as an Athletic Therapist Meryl pursued her passion for educating others by seeking out positions and opportunities where she imparts her knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching on a variety of injury, wellness, and fitness topics.  In the spring of 2000 she embarked on a 20 year career in teaching as a part-time lecturer with MRU. Meryl taught extensively at MRU in both the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma Program within the Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension, and in the Health and Education programs within the Faculty of Health, Community, and Education. Her love of teaching led her to pursue an MEd in Education specializing in adult, community, and higher education.

Like most AT’s, Meryl started her career working as both an on-site field therapist and clinician.  In 2008, Meryl advanced her expertise as a clinician starting at the UofC Sport Medicine Centre as an NPE in acute knee injuries.  She is a founding member of the Acute Knee Injury Clinic and helped develop its successful launch.

Over the past 16 years Meryl has evaluated over 14,500 knees and has been directly involved in the training and mentoring of NPE’s, sport medicine fellowship candidates, and other allied health professionals in the evaluation and management of acute knee injuries.

With MSK Masterclass, Meryl merges her passion for teaching and her expertise in knee injuries. The continuing education courses offered through MSK Masterclass are designed to equip allied health professionals with the skills and confidence needed to accurately and confidently assess and diagnose acute knee injuries.

Meryl resides in Calgary with her husband enjoying fitness, golf, wine, and travel. 

Education

• Master of Education (MEd) – Adult, Community, and Higher Education
• Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) 
• Physical Education Diploma – Major in Athletic Therapy

Certifications

• Certified Athletic Therapist – CAT(Ret.)
  
• Canadian Red Cross BLS
• Certified Macro Nutrition Coach
• Certified Nutrition Consultant