We are so lucky to have Keltouma Nouah join us at Ladner Village Physio for both orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapy! This multitalented, multilingual woman recently moved with her family from Ottawa to the West Coast. Learn more about Keltouma and how you definitely want her on your side in a fistfight.
What is something totally random that people won’t know about you?
I speak 5 languages and hope to learn 2 more!
When did you decide you wanted to be a physio?
I decided to become a physiotherapist during my last year of my undergraduate studies. My dad had a severe low back injury and needed a driver to his physio session (that was me!). I took him to every session and learned so much about physiotherapy. I fell in love with the holistic approach to health.
Which sports are you into?
I love martial arts! I played competitive Tae-Kwon Do growing up, and now do kickboxing twice a week.
Where did you grow up?
This is a complicated question. I was born in Quebec City, and lived there for 5 years, then moved to Montreal and lived there for another 5 years. I then moved to Ottawa with my family and spent 20 years there. In 2020, I moved to my current home in Richmond, BC.
What is your favourite orthopaedic condition to treat?
Neck pain ! It's so common and such a pain to have!
What makes you happiest?
Spending quality time with my family and friends!
LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!!
Cats or dogs? Cats
Favourite food? Chicken skewers
Favourite dessert? bingsoo or cheesecake
Favourite Junk food? fuzzy peach
Beach or mountains? beach
Favourite colour? blue
Favourite music? anything latin
Favorite day of the week? Friday
Nickname? too many to list
Would you rather be able to speak every language in the world or be able to talk to animals? Speak every language
Favorite holiday? Eid
How long does it take you to get ready? 5 minutes
Invisibility or super strength? super strength
Is it wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers? nope
Dawn or dusk? dawn
Do you snore? never
Place you most want to travel? Morocco
Last Halloween costume? cleopatra
Favorite number? don't have one
Have you ever worn socks with sandals? yes! What else do you wear at a cottage?
Would you rather cuddle with a baby panda or a baby penguin? baby panda
Would you want to live forever? no
What's for dinner tonight? lasagna