Josh Downer is a Registered Kinesiologist (pending) and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the Movement and Performance team at Cleveland Clinic Canada. Mr. Downer is dedicated to bridging clinical rehabilitation with high-performance athletic training. His approach combines movement assessment, exercise physiology, and individualized programming to help patients improve movement, build strength, and achieve their performance goals.
Mr. Downer obtained his Honours Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from Humber College before completing his Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph-Humber. He later earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, where his research focused on predicting outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. Mr. Downer is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Eleiko Strength Coach, with additional training in nutrition and postural restoration.
With a background spanning clinical rehabilitation, sports performance, strength, and conditioning, Mr. Downer has worked with high-performance athletes, varsity teams, and individuals from the general population. His experience includes developing individualized rehabilitation and performance programs, movement mechanics coaching, exercise physiology testing, and collaborating within integrated healthcare teams. He has also taught exercise physiology, motor control, and motor learning at the University of Toronto.
When he’s not seeing patients, Mr. Downer enjoys competing in Strongman sport, playing board games, and reading.
Masters of Kinesiology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Kinesiology
University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, ON
Honours Diploma Fitness & Health Promotion
Humber College
Toronto, ON