Emily graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Masters of Physical Therapy degree, and has completed her Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification. Emily grew up on Vancouver Island and her love for sports such as running, skiing, and golf steered her towards a career in physiotherapy. She loves working with active people who want to improve their sport performance or help rehab an injury/pain during their activity.
Prior to her Physical Therapy degree, Emily completed a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UBCO, where she played on the varsity golf team. She is passionate about working with golfers and improving their swing biomechanics to advance their golf game to the next level.
Emily has also taken her level 1 Pelvic Health course and offers women’s health/pelvic health assessments and treatments for pre and post-natal women. Emily has recently taken an interest in pediatric physio and loves working with babies and toddlers with developmental milestones. She also enjoys working with pre-teens and teenagers wanting to excel in their sport or help them work through an injury. She is very passionate about making physio fun for the peds population.
With her background in Kinesiology, Emily creates individualized exercise plans that fit her clients’ lifestyles. Encouraging movement, managing pain, and preventing injuries is what Emily is most passionate about as a physiotherapist. She enjoys watching clients meet their goals and reach their full potential.
Outside of the clinic, Emily lives in Squamish where she enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, golfing, and being outdoors with friends.
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Allison is an avid outdoor enthusiast, mother to two young children and a skilled physiotherapist with a passion for holistic care. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes empowering clients through evidence based client centered care. She offers many treatment options including pelvic/women’s health, IMS/Dry needling, Clinical Pilates, manual therapy, personalized home exercise programs, real-time ultrasound and loads of education. Her passion lies in helping people return to the activities that bring them joy and supporting individuals through their rehab journeys.
Allison graduated valedictorian from the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program in 2014, following the completion of her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia (2009). During her time in Australia, Allison began her training in Clinical Pilates, completed her certification in IMS/Dry needling while also gaining diverse experience working with various clientele, from weekend warriors to elite athletes.
Upon her return to Vancouver in 2016, Allison furthered her education in Clinical Pilates with STOTT, completed specialized training in Pelvic Floor/Women’s Health Physiotherapy (PHS Level 1, 2, 3, Pregnancy - 2021) and honed her manual therapy skills through coursework with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopedic Division and Lynn Watson Shoulder coursework. Allison continues to challenge and support her ongoing learning in Pelvic Health through mentorship and membership with the Full Circle Physiotherapy Collective and Canadian Physiotherapy Association/PABC.
Beyond her professional life, Allison enjoys getting moving in the mountains through rock climbing, hiking, camping, and skiing, all while spending quality time with her young family.
Allison is an avid outdoor enthusiast, mother to two young children and a skilled physiotherapist...
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Kristen graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2015. Kristen’s desire to become a physical therapist stemmed from her fascination with the human body through her studies in dance and yoga. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Dance from the University of Calgary in 2008, and her Registered Yoga Teacher Certification from Moksana Yoga Center in Victoria in 2009.
Kristen has extensive post graduate training in manual therapy and has completed Level 5 with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Kristen has a special interest in dance rehabilitation medicine and trained with world renowned dance physiotherapist Lisa Howel in New York city. Kristen is certified in acupuncture and earned her ACC designation (Acupuncture Canada Certification). She is also certified in IMS/Dry needling through LearnIMS with Dr.Goodman. Kristen has additional training in concussion management through Concussion Rehab Works.
Kristen brings joy and enthusiasm to her physiotherapy practice. She is results driven and loves seeing her patients get back to doing what they love. She is passionate about providing patients with high quality care and developing meaningful therapeutic relationships. She believes in the importance of thorough assessments and treatments, as well as, extensive education. She ensures patients have individualized treatment plans to match their unique goals and empowers them to use self-management strategies.
Outside the clinic, Kristen enjoys dancing, playing basketball, weight lifting, cycling, travelling, hiking, learning Spanish, boxing and practicing yoga.
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Jessi graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy after completing her B.Sc. in Biology/Microbiology from the University of Victoria. Growing up on the North Shore, Jessi has always believed in having a healthy and active lifestyle and looks forward to sharing this passion with her clients.
Jessi believes in a holistic approach to treatment enabling people to get back to the activities they enjoy by using a combination of manual techniques, Acupuncture, Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Clinical Pilates, education and exercise. She has experience treating individuals from all backgrounds and activity levels including clients with orthopaedic and sports injuries, neurological conditions, and those ranging in age from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Jessi is committed to pursuing post-graduate education and she has completed courses in the following: Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture (CAFCI), Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Real Time Ultrasound (for evaluating core and pelvic floor muscles) and Clinical Pilates.
In her free time, Jessi loves practicing Pilates as well as being outdoors hiking the North Shore Mountains with her husband and their dog Baden.
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