Ms Karine Truflandier 

Karine Truflandier is a physiotherapist specializing in respiratory health, practicing at the Centre Médical de Pédiatrie in Meyrin, Geneva. Of French-Canadian background, she has developed expertise in intensive care and respiratory rehabilitation, drawing from her international experience across Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. With a degree in Physiotherapy from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Montreal, she implements a multidisciplinary approach tailored to young patients with respiratory disorders.

With ten years of clinical experience at Clinique 1851 in Montreal and pediatric respiratory responsibilities at Hôpital de La Tour in Geneva, Ms. Truflandier has designed and established innovative care programs for young patients with respiratory and pulmonary dysfunctions related to obesity. Her work is rooted in prevention and education, involving families directly in the care journey through therapeutic education, including bronchial hygiene techniques for infants.

Key Competencies:

• Bronchial clearance and pulmonary infection management
• Family therapeutic education (bronchial hygiene)
• Asthma and dysfunctional breathing management
• Cardio-pulmonary program for children with obesity

Education and Affiliations:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physiotherapy – Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences – University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Clinical Research Training in Pediatrics – Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Training Program, CHU Ste-Justine, Montreal

Karine Truflandier is also actively engaged in respiratory health research and collaborates with several international scientific journals, contributing to advancements in her field. For online appointments, visit OneDoc.