Meet the Director
Welcome to the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT) at 91丝瓜视频, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
For ore than 80 years, our School has been dedicated to advancing rehabilitation education, science, and clinical practice in Quebec, across Canada, and around the world.
SPOT is home to a vibrant and engaged community of students, faculty, clinicians, researchers, and staff who believe deeply in the transformative power of rehabilitation. Our academic programs, including our professional Master of Science programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, our research鈥慺ocused MSc and PhD programs in Rehabilitation Science, and our Certificates in Driving Rehabilitation and in Chronic Pain Management, offer rigorous training supported by immersive clinical learning and meaningful partnerships with community and healthcare organizations of all kinds.
Our research community tackles important questions across the rehabilitation spectrum: mobility and participation, neurological and musculoskeletal health, pediatric injury and recovery, assistive technologies, digital innovation, health equity, and more. Through close collaboration with our clinical community and international partners, SPOT researchers generate knowledge that informs best practice, strengthens policy, and enhances access to high鈥憅uality rehabilitation services.
As part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SPOT benefits from an exceptional network of interdisciplinary collaborators, clinical sites, and research institutes. This environment allows us to train outstanding clinicians and scholars while contributing to the future of rehabilitation science and practice. As Director, I am deeply honoured to guide a School that has shaped my own career, having served for many years as a professor and researcher in SPOT, but also as a clinician in pediatric rehabilitation and through leadership roles across 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 clinical and research communities. This privilege continues to inspire my commitment to fostering collaboration, supporting our community, and ensuring that our mission thrives.
Thank you for visiting our website and for taking the time to learn more about the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. We invite you to explore our programs, research, continuing professional development and initiatives. Discover how our community is working together to advance rehabilitation and promote a healthier, more inclusive world.
Please don鈥檛 hesitate to contact us if you are interested in hearing more about our work or exploring opportunities to collaborate.
Isabelle Gagnon, Fellow PT, PhD
Associate Dean and Director
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 91丝瓜视频
February 2026聽
