Fatima Juma

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Senior Physical Therapist

Fatima Juma is a Canadian-trained Physical Therapist with over 23 years of clinical experience and more than 13 years in leadership, managerial, and consulting roles. Her career spans private practice, multidisciplinary rehabilitation centers, international clinical consulting, and executive leadership within well-established healthcare organizations.

Education & Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada (2002)

Advanced Education & Postgraduate Training

  • Certificate in Medical Acupuncture
    University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • Residency – Traditional Chinese Medicine
    The International Training and Exchange Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
    Certification in Intensive Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion
  • Internship in Medical Acupuncture – Beijing, China
    Clinical exposure in:
  1. Orthopedics
  2. Palliative Care
  3. Oncology (Cancer Ward)
  4. OB/GYN
  5. Mental Health
  • Certifications in Manual and Manipulative Therapy
    Orthopedic Divisions – Canada

 

Professional Experience & Career Journey

  • Canada (2002 – 2009)

  • Full-time clinician at Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy
    (One of the largest multidisciplinary clinics in Western Canada)

  • Kuwait – Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (2009 – 2018)
  1. Physiotherapist
  2. Director of Physiotherapy
  3. Clinical Lead
  4. Completed 9 years of significant professional and organizational growth
  • Diversified Integrated Sports Clinic – Kuwait (2018 – 2020)
  1. Operations Manager
  2. Medical Director
  3. Led the establishment and launch of a new clinic branch in Kuwait
  • International Consulting (2020 – 2022)
  1. Consultant for international physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics
  2. Provided services online and in person across:
  • Kuwait
  • Bermuda
  • Germany
  • Spain

Current Role

Director of Rehabilitation Services, Fawzia Sultan Health Network (FSHN)

Clinical Expertise & Areas of Focus

  • Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
  • Integrative and holistic rehabilitation approaches
  • Functional medicine applications in rehabilitation
  • Mental health wellness support through adjunct therapies
  • Complex orthopedic and multidisciplinary care

Specialty Interests

  • Medical Acupuncture
  • Dry Needling
  • Manual Therapy
  • Manipulative Therapy

Leadership, Teaching & Organizational Development

  • Over 13 years of leadership, management, and consulting experience
  • Passionate about staff education and community engagement
  • Strong focus on:
  1. Integrating multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches
  2. Developing and refining organizational policies
  3. Supporting individual and team roles
  4. Enhancing patient and staff experience across services

Professional Memberships & Licensure

  • Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
  • Licensed Physical Therapist – Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Licensed Physical Therapist – Bermuda