Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and healthcare teams. With a patient-centered approach, physiotherapists use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions. The goal of physi... Read More

Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and healthcare teams. With a patient-centered approach, physiotherapists use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions. The goal of physiotherapy is to empower, promote independence and improve one's quality of life.
Physiotherapists are university trained practitioners who specialize in assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries. Kelowna Manual Therapy physiotherapists use a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy, IMS dry needling, traction, specific therapeutic exercise, education, ultra sound and other physiotherapy modalities.
Manual Physical Therapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy delivered with the hands and is used in conjunction with conventional physiotherapy. Manual Therapists use their hands to mobilize and manipulate the joints and soft tissue. University trained physiotherapists who have taken an extensive series of post graduate courses provide manual therapy.

Bill is a 1983 graduate from the University of Alberta. After graduation he worked in a number of public settings in Edmonton until 1990 when he and his family immigrated to Australia to study for his masters certificate in Perth, Australia. During this time he worked with a wide variety of patients ranging from world champion athletes to professional ballet dancers and everything in between. After moving back to Canada in 1994 he settled in Kelowna and founded with his business partner a multidisciplinary clinic employing some 39 people which eventually became a Lifemark clinic. During this time he also became a certified Canadian Orthopaedic clinical instructor/lecturer. As time progressed he has continued to add certifications and expertises in things like ims, medical exercise, etc The end result is a unique treatment approach that has allowed resolution of problems that may have failed with other therapies. Bill received his graduate diploma of Manual and Manipulative therapy in 1995 which is now designated as a fellow in canadian academy manipulative physiotherapy (Fcampt). Over the years Bill has worked, studied and taught in France, Africa, and most of the Australia states. Bill and his wife Dawn have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. His interests include golf, hockey, skiing, tennis, pickleball, windsurfing, boating, hiking, painting and bible studies.

Bill is a 1983 graduate from the University of Alberta. After graduation he worked in a number of... Read More

Michael was born in Wales and graduated from the West Middlesex Hospital (London) in physiotherapy in 1976 . He emigrated to Canada in 1979 . He worked in the Janeway Children’s hospital in Newfoundland for a year before going back to university to gain his Bachelors degree from Dalhousie University. He moved the west coast shortly after and has worked in North Vancouver thereafter, except for a year spent on exchange to New Zealand. He has studied extensively in the field or orthopaedic sciences and returned to the University of Alberta to gain his certification in medical acupuncture (CME) in 2002. He has worked and studied with some of the best orthopaedic therapists in North America. Michael has owned five separate outpatient orthopaedic practises in his nearly 50 years of being a physiotherapist. He has held positions of vice president of the College of physiotherapy in British Columbia, and was at one time, chief examiner for the College of Physiotherapy. He has been a guest lecturer at UBC as a clinical practitioner, and taught in the orthopaedic division across BC. He has now moved to the Okanagan with his lovely wife, Kimberly to enjoy the interiors, climate and opportunity. Michael has an extensive list of hobbies which include playing music, rugby, soccer, skiing. (Ski patrolling) writing , poetry, travel, gardening, and cooking. In his years of exploration he has restored antique vehicles raced his motorcycle at Mission Raceway, scuba dived, and has a pilot license that he no longer uses…sadly. On his days off, you will sometimes see Michael swearing at his golf clubs on local courses. Michael has completed four marathons but his days of long-distance running are over! His wife may have other plans for him though!

Michael was born in Wales and graduated from the West Middlesex Hospital (London) in physiotherap... Read More

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