Jessica graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (psychology and speech science) and a Masters in Physical Therapy. Since completing the masters program Jessica has been working in the Vancouver area, focusing on orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy, as well as teaching clinical Pilates. She has completed advanced training in manual therapy (level III manual therapy certificates), GunnIMS (Dry Needling) and has taken matwork and reformer courses in the rehabilitation stream of STOTT Pilates. Jessica is a former member of the Canadian National Swim Team (1995-2003) and competed at the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic Games. She enjoys running, cycling, skiing, swimming, and yoga.

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Patrick graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Physiotherapy, and a Bachelors of Human Kinetics. Patrick worked in Vancouver, at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre since 2007 and moved to Kelowna in 2015. He has worked with golf on the Mackenzie Tour and CN Women’s Tour events, was selected as a designated physiotherapist at the 2010 Olympic Games, and was a team physiotherapist with the Vancouver Whitecaps, and the Ravens rugby team. Patrick is certified in Functional Dry Needling, Titleist Performance Institute, Functional Movement Screen and Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Patrick believes that the goal of rehabilitation is to improve the quality of movement and allow more efficient performance of activities. He uses specific exercises coupled with various hands on techniques including needling and manual therapy, to ensure that your body is moving optimally. He has played rugby for Young Canada, Canada West, UBC and the Ravens Rugby club. More recently he has shifted his focus to skiing, golf, biking, hiking and running. During the summer of 2013 he completed his first Olympic distance Triathlon as well as a half Marathon.

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Tara graduated from the University of British Columbia in both Vancouver and Kelowna. After graduating with her Masters in Physiotherapy and returning to her hometown of Kelowna, Tara has completed her certification in Dry Needling and Medical Acupuncture. Tara has a special interest in orthopaedic and sports injury prevention. She believes in a more hands on approach to therapy, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue techniques, while also incorporating specific exercise programs to promote recovery and movement quality. Tara has a great passion for the outdoors and spends her spare time playing semi-competitive volleyball, hiking, camping, running, snowboarding, and dirt biking. She enjoys volunteering her time at the Bear Creek Motocross track and at Arenacross events around the interior of BC.

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Joel Leathem completed both his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. He has completed post-graduate training in Manual and Manipulative Therapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and currently holds his level 3 certifications. He has additional specific training in the assessment and management of low back pain through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health. Joel is also certified in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) through the University of British Columbia. Joel has been practicing since 2009 and has experience treating all types of sports injuries as well as leading complex rehabilitation programs for work-related injuries and motor vehicle collisions. His education in kinesiology gives him a strong exercise background that contributes to his active and exercise based approach to rehabilitation. Joel is passionate about sport and has a particular interest in hockey, golf, squash, functional based exercise and prevention of running injuries. He believes it is important to set goals and will develop a program to help you achieve your rehabilitation and training aspirations.

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Martha is a graduate of Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She has over 20 years of experience working with an orthopaedic and sport’s injury population. Martha has completed extensive post-graduate training in orthopedics and exercise rehabilitation. She has a Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy and is also certified to practice Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation. Martha has been an avid runner all her life. At Queens University she competed at the varsity level for Track and Field and X-Country running. Since university, she has completed over twenty half marathons and 11 marathons, which have included Honolulu, Las Vegas and Boston and Chicago.

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Danielle is a dedicated professional in the field of physiotherapy. With a degree from the University of Manitoba and certification as an exercise physiologist from the Canadian Society of Exercise, she combines academic excellence with practical expertise. Her passion for lifelong fitness is evident in her commitment to helping patients regain full function and embrace active living. With a focus on personalized care and evidence-based practices, she strives to empower individuals on their journey to optimal health and wellness.

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Andrew obtained his Masters of Physiotherapy (MPT) at the University of British Columbia after undergraduate studies in Queensland, Australia. He has additional manual therapy training including his Level 1 Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic and Manipulative Therapy, Part 2 Advanced Lumbo-Pelvic Complex Certification, Mackenzie’s Lumbar Spine Part A and Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement. He is certified in AN-IMS (Dry Needling). He has a special interest in designing exercise programming to promote movement quality in the activities that are important to you.

Andrew previously worked with a diverse sports and orthopaedic population at a private practice in Vancouver. He has clinical experience at Vancouver General Hospital’s Joint Replacement and Orthopaedic Trauma units, and volunteer experience with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Sports Medicine team and Australian national wheelchair basketball program.

Growing up between Australia and Canada, Andrew competed at a provincial level in soccer and basketball. He has completed sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons, an Everesting ultra-endurance road cycling challenge, and Ironman Canada. He is currently training for the TranSelkirks ultra-endurance trail run.

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Eric is a physiotherapy graduate from the University of Alberta, and has received a diploma in electro-neurophysiology from BCIT. Eric has over 20 years experience with a special interest in sports injury rehabilitation, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and headaches originating from the area of the neck/ shoulders, he understands the value of being able to return to sport/competition, work, or play. In addition to having extensive post-graduate manual therapy education and a strong therapeutic exercise foundation and approach, he is certified in both Medical Acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Eric is considered the top tennis physiotherapist in British Columbia and currently works with many of Canada’s top players.

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