Nabeel Chaumun

I love being able to help people get back to the activities they love doing most.

Career questions with Nabeel

What do you love most about your work, and what inspired you to pursue this career in the first place? 

I’ve always had a passion for sports and human performance, and I knew I wanted to work in the health field, but I wasn’t sure how I’d combine the two.

In my senior year of high school, I suffered an injury and went through physical rehabilitation, which sparked my interest in how the body can heal through exercise rather than relying on medication and rest. While exploring different career options, I found out about Athletic Therapy at Concordia and realized it aligned perfectly with my goals. I love being able to help people get back to the activities they love doing most.

Looking back, what skills have been the biggest gamechangers in your career? 

I come across a lot of different situations that require clear and confident communication. Whether it’s managing an on-field medical emergency and delegating tasks or discussing ideas with coaches or athletes in the clinic or weight room, strong communication has helped me build trust and ensure the best care for the people I work with.

How did Concordia prepare you for your career?

Many of our courses included lab components alongside lectures, which allowed us to practice our clinical and emergency-care skills until we were confident using them in real-life situations. Additionally, I completed multiple internships where I worked with varsity sports teams and in clinical settings. These internships helped improve my practical skills as well as allowed me to see how sports teams and clinics operate, helping me transition more smoothly into my career.

What is a standout memory from your time at Concordia? 

In 2021, I was working at the Student Success Centre as a Welcome Crew Mentor. I was interviewed for an article that focused on our services at the Welcome Crew before the start of the school year. A few weeks after the article was posted, I was contacted by the CBC asking to be interviewed at the Daybreak Montreal Show with Sean Henry to further highlight our role at Concordia. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be featured on the CBC.

If you could give your younger self one powerful piece of advice, what would it be? 

No matter what life throws at you, keep moving forward. You’re only one win away from achieving big things, and you owe it to yourself to see your hard work pay off.

What’s the most exciting shift happening in your industry right now? 

Athletic therapy has been gaining a lot of recognition and is becoming more accessible to the public. More people understand the role that Athletic Therapists play as healthcare professionals and the gap we fill in the healthcare system.

In my own clinical practice, I currently work alongside a family doctor and use a specialized medical device to help treat patients with various spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. Currently, I’m one of only a handful of people in the province of Quebec licensed to use this device.

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