Physiotherapy


Kinesiology

Human movement specialist


Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapy - RMT's are NOT accepting new clients at this time.

Annick has been a physiotherapist for a long time; graduating from Dalhousie’s School of Physiotherapy in 1987. She worked at the NS Rehabilitation Centre for 10 years before spending 2 years in Kuwait mentoring Kuwaiti physiotherapists there. In 1999 Annick and her husband chose Kelowna, where she worked at Pinnacle Physiotherapy’s Westbank clinic. She subsequently became a co-owner of the three Kelowna Pinnacle clinics which were sold in 2012. Following the sale she continued to work as the clinic director until December 2018. Annick has experience in treating sprains, strains, fractures, arthritis, pre and post-surgery, work injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, and most everything in between! Annick also has a special interest and training in Vestibular Rehabilitation, the assessment and treatment of dizziness and vertigo. She holds a Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Emory University in Atlanta, and uses an infrared goggle system to do a thorough assessment of patients who are experiencing dizziness or vertigo. A former competitive runner, and an ardent believer that movement keeps us young, Annick runs, bikes, skis, swims, kayaks, hikes, and does yoga. And to keep her brain tuned up, she plays clarinet in the Kelowna City band.

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Jackie is a graduate of Vancouver College of Massage Therapy 2013.

Her family history and roots stem back to the Okanagan and it feels very much full circle to be back here! The interior mountains and sage brush have always captivated her. She enjoys a life of adventure and can be found in the mountains snowboarding and hiking, swimming in the ocean and now lake, walking her dog or chasing after her two young boys.

Jackie spent 10+ years working in heath and wellness which included teaching Indoor cycling, Fitness, Nutrition and supplements, and skincare. Her passion was always to become a Registered Massage Therapist. After 7 years as an RMT, she wanted to follow her 2nd passion which is Pilates. In 2020, she completed her Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Training allowing her to integrate the movement and whole body strengthening benefits of Pilates into her treatment approach where applicable.

Some of the common treatments she has worked with include overuse injuries, sports injuries, MVA’s, headaches, pregnancy related pain, office work related postural pain, chronic and acute low back pain, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, TMJ, and stress/relaxation.

By educating her clients on the importance of regular maintenance treatments to prevent injuries, muscle imbalances and reduce stress it enables her clients to take control of their health and well-being and is the best way to be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle on an ongoing basis.

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Kristin has been an Rmt since 2002. Prior to moving to Kelowna in 2007 (because the weather is awesome), she worked with Chiropractors and Physiotherapists in a multi-disciplinary environment in Thunder Bay, Ontario (not so awesome weather). During this time Kristin witnessed the benefits of an integrated approach to patient care. She believes that treatment diversification is key to maximizing recovery and achieving optimal health.

Over the past 18 years as a Registered Massage Therapist Kristin has gained extensive clinical massage therapy experience with musculoskeletal pathologies, sports injuries, surgical rehabilitation and, stress reduction. Kristin has a thorough understanding of numerous sports which has enhanced her ability to understand biomechanics of injury and rehabilitation as a health care professional. She continues to educate herself on complimentary modalities to massage therapy in order to design a treatment plan that is best suited for each patient. She believes that teaching patients home care to prevent re-injury is an important part of the patients wellness program.

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Jenn graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with her Master of Science in Physical Therapy.

While in Toronto, she participated in a variety of sports leagues and was the treasurer for the Physical Therapy Graduate Student’s Association.
 Before Toronto, Jenn spent four years at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

At St. FX, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, while playing four seasons of varsity volleyball with the X-Women Volleyball team. A middle blocker, she also served as the team’s captain during her final two seasons.

Jenn has continued to play volleyball in Kelowna as often as she can, including women’s league, co-ed, grass volleyball and beach. She also enjoys downhill skiing and hiking. Jenn is certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada’s certification process and also does Vestibular Rehabilitation.

She sits on the College of Physical Therapists of BC Inquiry Committee.

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Tesia is not currently accepting ICBC patients at this time. Tesia graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She helps a wide range of clients; whether you’re recovering from a car accident or simply looking to get some stress relief. Tesia has a special interest in womans health and scar tissue rehabilitation. Chronic hip, back, shoulder and neck pain are some of the most common reasons clients come to see her. Tesia also enjoys treating postural imbalances, degenerative disc disease, TMJ dysfunction, headaches and whiplash.

When shes not working you will find her out hiking, backcountry camping or paddleboarding in the Okanagan.

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Michelle was lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Okanagan and is proud to call this community home. She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UBC Okanagan.

Michelle believes in the combined use of manual therapy, education and exercise to help patients recover from injuries, as well as provide them with the tools necessary for long term success. She has pursued post-graduate certifications in manual therapy, mobilizations with movement and pelvic health. She treats an array of different conditions in the pelvic health realm, including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy-related pain and other pelvic pain conditions.

In her spare time, Michelle loves staying active and enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle through hiking and being in the outdoors. You can also find her in the many local coffee shops that Kelowna has to offer with family and friends.

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Amy grew up Prince George, BC where she completed a diploma with honours in Kinesiology (2017) before pursuing her Physiotherapy degree at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England (2022). Prior to her career in Physiotherapy, Amy worked as a personal trainer which kickstarted her love of exercise prescription and promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst the general population. As a new Physiotherapy graduate, she has an array of experience treating children with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as experience working in private practice orthopedics and with varsity athletes. She has a strong belief for evidence-based practice and patient-centred care consisting of manual therapy, exercise prescription, meaningful goal setting and education. Outside of the clinic, Amy lives a healthy active lifestyle through strength training, outdoor recreational pursuits and exploring her new home in West Kelowna. When she’s not being active, you can find her watching webinars on the Physio network and spending time with her friends and family.

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Ryan grew up living in Alberta and was quite involved in many sports, especially competitive swimming and competitive soccer. Having sustained many injuries throughout his athletic endeavours, Ryan was quickly exposed to physiotherapy at a young age and was fascinated at how the human body works.

As physiotherapy combined two of his main interests - sports and human anatomy - Ryan decided to pursue that as a career. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Quickly after that he moved across the world to complete his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University in sunny Gold Coast, Australia. While he was “down unda”, Ryan was presented the opportunity to complete an internship at Stanford University, so he set off for California to work alongside their NCAA athletes.

Upon graduating from his DPT, Ryan headed back to Canada and settled in the beautiful Okanagan, expanding his knowledge and skills within the ever-growing field of physio. Ryan utilizes a patient-centred approach, incorporating education and exercise prescription with his treatments, pushing every client to reach their full potential.

Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys exploring the beautiful hiking trails of BC, golfing, soccer, tennis, and his new-found interest of volleyball.

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Marie was born and raised in the beautiful small town Breim in Norway, and decided to pursue a carrier in Physiotherapy after graduating High School. She started her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. Being bit by the travel bug, she took a little break from her studies to do some travelling though Asia, Australia and Europe before finishing her degree in Sweden in 2005. She then made the big move to Canada and the beautiful Okanagan, and has enjoyed working in private practice in West Kelowna ever since.

Since graduating, Marie has become certified in Acupuncture, Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation) and completed multiple Manual Therapy courses. During the course of her carrier Marie has worked as a clinical instructor for UBC School of Rehabilitation, team Physiotherapist for the Westside Warriors BCHL Hockey team, and volunteered in multiple sports events and for teams in the valley, including the Okanagan Sun Football team, the Center of Gravity Pro-Beach Volleyball tournament, BC Summer Games and Volleyball Provincials.

Marie enjoys treating a multitude of injuries and conditions and has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation. From her early teens she has had a passion for sports participating and competing on a high level in track and field and volleyball in Europe (and paying many visits to her local physiotherapist!). When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through outdoors and indoors sports and recreation.

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