Former Head Athletic Therapist, Nadine Smith is the newly appointed Assistant Manager of Athletic Therapy at Carleton University. After many years as Carleton's Head Athletic Therapist, Nadine Smith has recently begun a new chapter in her career as the Assistant Manager of Athletic Therapy. Since joining the Ravens in 1999, Smith has worked with both men's and women's varsity teams at Carleton. Over the years, Smith has been a prominent and strong leader in the Athletic Therapy field not only on campus, but also on the world stage.
Smith represented Team Canada at both the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and the 2024 Paris Paralympic games this past summer. Bringing her international experiences back to her work at Carleton, Smith is able to provide care to Carleton student-athletes, while being a mentor for other women in sport.
Nadine Smith is now reflecting on how the field of athletic therapy is evolving, and the importance supporting the next generation of women athletic therapists. Learn more about Smith's 25 year career at Carleton, and how she is growing future women leaders from within her clinic.