Tori Etheridge, has experience spanning public healthcare, private practice, research, and healthcare leadership. As a clinical leader, she mentors multidisciplinary teams and emphasizes patient-centered care, trauma-informed practices, and cultural sensitivity. Past executive with the Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, she facilitated knowledge translation initiatives and mentorship programs across Canada. She had a dual role in research as both editor and clinician, helping to bridge the gap between research and practice.
Tori’s leadership roles have seen successful integration of research, clinical practice, and operational policies, building clinics from the ground up through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, researchers, physicians, stakeholders, academics, and professional organizations. Currently, Tori serves as the Provincial Clinical Lead of Initiatives and Innovation for Pain Care BC, where she leads the development of practice and policy to enhance patient care. She actively implements best practices, advises regional health authorities, and contributes to the program’s strategic planning.