Kate studied a BSc.in Kinesiology at the U of Victoria, then went onto attend the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy graduating as an RMT in 1997. After working for 8 years in a physiotherapy clinic, she trained in Stott Pilates and subsequently opened a Pilates and Massage Therapy Center. Kate also graduated as an Integral Master Coach™ and collaborated with psychotherapists and councilors in Vancouver. The different tangents and life experiences in the health and wellness field have been rewarding and have enabled her to bring an integrative approach to her patients over the last 25+ years of being an RMT. Some of Kate’s passions are working with postural/biomechanical imbalances, especially related to the workplace and sports. Her practice overseas for the last couple of years involved mobile massage therapy to a private golf course for tournaments, golf specific pre/post sports massage and exercise prescription. Kate has plentiful experience and interest in addressing myofascial pain syndrome, cervical spine dysfunctions such as whiplash and tension headaches, TMJ disorder, sports injuries, and post op rehab. She refers to evidence-based reviews to guide relevant treatment and incorporates aspects of Trigger Point therapy, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myo-fascial release, and exercise prescription. A love of nature, culture, art, music, cycling, golf, and travel have taken Kate and her husband in many directions around the globe. Kate is delighted to be here in the South Okanagan and looking forward to being part of the community and an integral part of your health team.

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Experience:

   Julia has been working in exercise rehabilitation for close to 12 years. She holds a Bachelors in Kinesiology and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.

   Her experience ranges from treating elite athletes to working with neurological disorders, such as MS, post stroke and Parkinson’s disease. She also has postgraduate education and experience in rehabilitation of patients during and post pregnancy.

Practise:

   Julia’s long-held passion has been to improve function and give hope to those who feel like they have tried everything without success. Her unrelenting need to further understand the human body and continually update her education while keeping abreast on the latest research is what allows her to successfully meet the needs of her clients.

   Her main goal is to improve the health of others through a holistic, individualized and hands on approach. Her assessments are thorough in order to find the root of the problem and treatments are creative and specific. Her approach to treatment is to not only assess the mechanics and vectors of your entire body but to also consider social and emotional demands, such as work, kids, hobbies and goals.

Outside of the clinic:

   Julia enjoys shining her competitive light in a variety of team sports and spending as much time as possible being active in nature during every season. She also loves to dance or do anything that is creative!

Experience:    Julia has been working in exercise rehabilitation for close to 12 years. She hold... Read More

Sinjan Potgieter was born in South Africa and immigrated to Canada with his family when he was five years old. Growing up he always had a passion for sports and the outdoors and wanted to have a career where he could be active and help other people be active. This led him to study Kinesiology at UBCO, where he got his Bachelors Degree in Human Kinetics, and later became a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer. Through his studies he became even more interested in exercise and the many benefits of physical activity. He believes exercise should be part of everyone’s daily routine, especially if you want to live a long, high quality life.

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Originally from Canmore, AB, Jessica graduated from the University of Calgary in 2009 with her Bachelor of Kinesiology in Mind Sciences. Shortly after, she attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton where she graduated with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2011. Jessica started her career as a physiotherapist by working in private practice clinics in Calgary and it did not take long for her to realize this type of practice was where she was meant to be.

Since graduation, she has continued to work in several outpatient private clinics Alberta, Saskatchewan and now BC. She is currently trained in Graston Technique, kinesiotaping, manual therapy and myofascial release techniques, vestibular and visual therapy, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. While in Saskatechewan, Jessica had the privilege of being the team trainer and physiotherapist for the Junior ‘A’ Estevan Bruins Hockey Club. When she moved to BC in 2015, she continued her work with hockey teams, holding the same role with the Junior ‘B’ Summerland Steam Hockey Club. This is what prompted her initial interest in concussion care. Since then, Jessica has taken training in vestibular and visual rehabilitation and acute/chronic concussion management, and has become experienced with treating these types of patients.

Outside of the clinic, Jessica likes spending time with her family and dog, doing yoga, casual running and taking in the Okanagan sunshine.

Originally from Canmore, AB, Jessica graduated from the University of Calgary in 2009 with her Ba... Read More