Who We Are

Margie and Candace

The clinic is overseen by Margaret McNeely, PhD, associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine/associate professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (Oncology)

About Dr. McNeely

Dr. Margaret (Margie) McNeely is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. She also holds a joint appointment in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Oncology (Division of Radiation Oncology) and performs clinical research in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the Cross Cancer Institute.

Dr. McNeely's research program focuses on physical activity and cancer:

  • Impairment-based cancer rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise
  • Shoulder function in survivors of cancer
  • Cancer-related peripheral nerve injury
  • Cancer-related symptoms of pain, fatigue and lymphedema

Get Involved

The Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic is always seeking motivated students/trainees to join our team.

  • Practicum and placement opportunities are available for Kinesiology students in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, as well as MSc Physical Therapy students in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Volunteer positions are also available for interested undergraduate and graduate students.
  • The clinic is currently not accepting graduate student applications for this upcoming year. Check back often for openings!

Interested students can email Dr. McNeely at mmcneely@ualberta.ca for more information.