Mark Palmer
The university professor has a new lease on life after her respiratory rehabilitation at West Park Healthcare Centre
Kim Verwaayen says her turnaround has gone so well, it’s almost unbelievable. Almost.
But seeing her today, her demeanor and energy speak volumes about her remarkable physical and emotional state. It’s a far cry from where she was in late 2017.
In November, 2017 Verwaayen was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and with just 54 per cent of her lung function, the Women’s Studies professor at The University of Western Ontario was fatigued and embarrassed from coughing fits, often so severe they induced vomiting. Teaching, even socializing, seemed impossible and caused great amounts of anxiety.
Verwaayen was referred to West Park Healthcare Centre, and her rehabilitation was amazing, but not without hard work.
Read more about Kim's recovery journey here