Taryn was born in Wainwright, AB and grew up most of her life in Kamloops, BC.
She completed her BSc in Biology and BA in Psychology at TRU in Kamloops before moving to Saskatoon to pursue her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan; which she completed in 2020.
Sports has been a big influence throughout Taryn’s life. She has been actively involved as both an athlete and coach with basketball and rugby over the years, and she has worked as a trainer since she was 19 with Jr B hockey, lacrosse, and the CJFL.
In addition to sports, Taryn describes herself as having an odd assortment of hobbies and enjoys trying new things. She loves crocheting, reading, and baking as well as spending time outdoors in nature. She is looking forward to exploring Southwest Saskatchewan with her dog, Loki, and is particularly excited to be closer to the Cypress Hills.
Professionally, Taryn hopes to pursue her Sports Physio designation, hone her manual therapy skills, and achieve her needling and acupuncture certifications.
Like all STRIDE team members, Taryn participated in our infamous “STRIDE Interview” in order for all of us to get to know her better…
Q. If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, living or dead, who would they be?
A. My Grandma, Ryan Gosling, and Luke Combs
Q. What is your most bizarre talent?
A. Being able to understand people while their mouths are full
Q. Name 3 albums or books that really resonate with you?
A. The Giver, Lost Girls, and Pride and Prejudice
Q. Everyone has a guilty pleasure. What’s yours?
A. Ice cream
Q. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A. Ireland
Q. Tell us one thing that very few people know about you.
A. That I love and miss woodworking and that I would love to get back to it
Q. What inspires you?
A. The ability to make a difference and sheer stubbornness
Q. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?
A. Teleportation. I would love to be able to see as much as possible
Q. Describe yourself in 3 words.
A. Curious. Loyal. Empathetic.
This or That Lightning Round:
- Sky dive or bungee jump: Sky dive
- Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
- Cats or dogs: Dogs
- Summer or winter: Summer
- Rain or snow: Rain
- Tea or coffee: Tea
- Batman or Superman: Batman
- TV or movies: TV
- Mullet or mutton chops: Mullet
- Sweet or sour: Sour
- Early bird or night owl: Night owl
- Cake or pie: Pie
- Silver or gold: Gold
- Comedy or horror: Comedy
Taryn’s schedule is officially up and running. To book a physical therapy appointment with her, call 306.778.7770 or visit our online scheduler here.