About this episode

Kelsey Lacombe discusses her journey blending her careers as a musical theatre performer and physiotherapist.

In this conversation, Kelsey Lacombe shares her journey from being a musical theater performer to physiotherapist and now blending the two! She discusses her experiences at Stratford, the challenges and joys of balancing her dual careers, and the personal sacrifices involved in the performing arts. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of not limiting oneself, pursuing passions, and the value of reaching out to others for guidance and support. Her story is one of perseverance, passion, and the fulfillment of long-held dreams. Takeaways Don't limit yourself; pursue what you want. Challenge conventional wisdom about career paths. Embrace opportunities that come your way. Resilience is key to overcoming challenges. Motivation comes from within; find your drive. Bio Kelsey Lacombe is a Physiotherapist and professional musical theatre performer with a passion for helping people recover from injury, build strength, and return to the activities they love with confidence. She holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance from Sheridan College. Her clinical experience includes seeing a range of musculoskeletal injuries…

People in this episode

Host: Janet McMordie

Guest: Kelsey Lacombe

Topics covered

• musical theatre
• physiotherapy
• career transition
• personal growth
• resilience

Keywords

• musical theatre
• physiotherapy
• career paths
• resilience
• personal sacrifices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McMaster University, Sheridan College

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