Dr. Markus Besemann is a physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist)renowned for advancing resilience and rehabilitation under the most extreme conditions. He retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as a Lieutenant-Colonel in 2023 where he led the Canadian Forces Physical Rehabilitation Program, supporting the recovery of injured soldiers. He currently is co-owner and medical director of Beechwood Physical Medicine, a multi-disciplinary veterans focused clinic. His expertise extends beyond traditional clinical settings, focusing on mind-body medicine and the roles of psychological trauma and moral injury in the journey towards healing. As an expedition physician with the True Patriot Love foundation, he has participated in a number of demanding expeditions, including journeys to the Himalayas, Antarctica, and the Magnetic North Pole. Through these and other nature-based experiences he aims to inspire and empower veterans to rebuild strength and thrive beyond adversity, ideally achieving post-traumatic growth.
Markus Besemann, MD
