Meet Emily, a dedicated massage therapist who has called the Okanagan home since 1997. Emily’s journey into the world of wellness began through her passion for competitive gymnastics, where she learned firsthand the significance of musculoskeletal health. This early interest blossomed into a career when she graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy with a 3000-hour diploma in 2011.

Driven by a commitment to continuous learning, Emily also furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Psychology. Throughout her career, Emily has contributed her expertise to various multidisciplinary clinics, mentored aspiring Massage Therapy students, and engaged in research endeavors.

Emily’s diverse background has equipped her with the skills to deliver client-centered care tailored to individual needs, blending personalized attention with a systematic approach. Drawing from a repertoire of techniques including Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and joint mobilizations, Emily aspires for each treatment session to be comprehensive and effective.

To complement these hands-on techniques, Emily is committed to empowering her clients on their wellness journey by providing education and personalized homecare strategies. With Emily, you can expect a warm welcome and professional guidance as you embark on your path to optimal health and vitality.

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Dr. Sarah Creasor is a chiropractor from Parry Sound, Ontario. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Guelph, and then attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic.

Sarah’s love for movement and the human body began at a young age through her participation in a variety of sports. She excelled in Nordic skiing and horseback riding which led her to compete in both sports at the varsity level. Sarah’s experience as an athlete gave her firsthand exposure to injury management, rehabilitation, and improving athletic performance. As an athlete, Sarah sought chiropractic care to help her deal with injuries and return to competition. This positive experience helped shape her career as a chiropractor.

Through training and clinical experience, Sarah has developed a well-rounded approach to treating both chronic and acute injuries. She employs a combination of hands-on therapy, such as manipulation, mobilization, and soft tissue therapy, along with exercise and lifestyle advice to help her patients. She works with each person to tailor a specific plan to help them achieve their fitness or lifestyle goals and get back to doing what they love.

Sarah has a deep love of the outdoors, and when not in clinic you can find her exploring local areas by foot, water, bike, or skis.

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Dr. Madeleine Hamilton’s fascination with the human body began at a young age when she was a competitive dancer. She was intrigued with the movement of the body and how all different structures were interrelated and interconnected. She was curious of the benefits of movement, exercise and physical activity while she was also aware of the negative consequences of injuries, which could be caused by certain movements. These interests led her to the University of British Columbia where she studied for her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. After her third year at UBC, she was accepted to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she was immersed in courses such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, orthopaedics, clinical diagnosis and radiology. Dr. Madeleine received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, graduating Cum Laude, from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2018.

Dr. Madeleine is dedicated to the health and well-being of her patients. She uses evidence based chiropractic care to help patients minimize pain, maximize function and prevent injury. If you are suffering from an injury, increased pain or any difficulty in moving, Dr. Madeleine is here to assist you. With experience in both acute and chronic conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches, sprains and strains, postural imbalances and limited ranges of motion, Dr. Madeleine will work with you to find the cause of your problem and will be sure to deliver professional, caring and effective treatment to ease your concerns.

Outside of the clinic you can find Dr. Madeleine practicing yoga, nose deep in her book of the week, hiking with her golden retriever Rory and enjoying all of the beauty that the Okanagan has to offer.

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Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology and Anatomy from the University of Western Ontario. She has also been a Strength and Conditioning coach since 2011, working with a large variety of athletes ranging from no prior experience to highly competitive levels.

Sara loves making movement a centerpiece in her life. She spends a lot of her time playing various sports, doing functional movement and mobility practices, and loves any and every hike she can set foot on!

She has an in-depth understanding of the complex and integrated systems of the human body, functional movement and human kinetics, and injury rehabilitation. Sara believes the majority of physical restrictions can be improved and corrected with a combination of hands-on treatment and movement re-patterning.

Sara uses a tailored approached for each patients’ unique lifestyle, and enjoys focusing her RMT practice on injury rehabilitation, pain science and patient education about functional movement and the human body.

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Being involved in competitive sports since a young age, Sean was exposed to the benefits of manual therapy and functional strength training and how they could not only improve performance, but also work to prevent injury in his athletic endeavours by keeping his body balanced and mobile.

Sean believes that a combination of manual therapy and a simple, consistent functional movement practice can allow pretty much anyone to live a healthy, happy, pain-free life, while still pushing and striving to accomplish new physical milestones.

Graduating from the First College Massage Therapy Program in August 2023, Sean is eager and excited to share his knowledge, skills and passion for movement with his patients to give them the best care possible.

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Dr. Brittany Jeffries has practiced as a naturopathic doctor in Kelowna since 2018. Her practice has a focus in hormone health. She has a Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She then studied naturopathic medicine in Tempe, Arizona at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (previously SCNM). She will work to determine the cause of your symptoms and create an individualized treatment approach. She utilizes labs, diet and lifestyle changes, supplements, vitamin and mineral IV therapy, regenerative joint injections, prescriptions and medical aesthetics in her practice. She is continually attending seminars, conferences and webinars to learn the latest research to ensure her patients receive the most effective treatments.

Dr. Brittany holds certificates in prescriptive authority, cosmetic and therapeutic botox, IV therapy, prolotherapy and PRP injections, immunizations, and PRP for aesthetics.

When not in the clinic, Dr. Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors, going to the lake and hiking, traveling and spending time with her family.

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Jodie is a graduate from the Massage Therapy program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario. Before starting down the path to Massage Therapy, Jodie acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Brock University in St. Catharines (2012-2016). She has let her passion for health and wellness guide her in her interests for working with rehabilitative and an injury prevention style of care.

She has always been motivated and driven to live an active lifestyle from jiu-jitsu to competitive volleyball, lifting weights, and yoga. Throughout her practice Jodie has developed a passion for optimal movement patterns, breathing techniques, and functional mobility. Jodie utilizes a diverse range of techniques during her treatments which may include myofascial release, stretching, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and sports massage.

Since beginning her practice as a Massage Therapist, Jodie has since completed her Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hours) and has additional training in Cranial Sacral Therapy (Level 1), Perinatal massage, and Infant massage.

Jodie believes movement is medicine and she strives to get her clients to the healthiest, happiest version of themselves by eliminating pain and inflammation in the body.

When Jodie is not working with clients you’ll often find her hiking, travelling, or practicing handstands in a yoga studio.

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Hi, I’m Natasha! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker (RSW), and I am here to accompany you on your mental wellness journey so that you can live your most fulfilling and authentic life. I am here to provide a safe, comfortable, and confidential space for you to share your story and to explore your mental health goals. I am here to help you see your inner strengths and resiliency, and to help you feel like yourself again.

I am located in Kelowna (Syilx territory) and I offer in-person, online, walk-and-talk, relationship, and family therapy services. I operate from a bio-ecological, trauma-informed, anti-colonial, and strengths-based framework, and my practice employs elements of nature-based therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive based therapy. For the young, and young at heart, I offer play-based and art-based therapy practices, and I am also happy to provide nature-based services outside so that you can enjoy some fresh air and sunshine as you engage in healing. I serve children, youth, adults, families, and couples, and I would be honored to walk the path to mental wellness with you and your loved ones.

  Areas of Expertise: - Anxiety / Depression / ADHD - Trauma - Self-Esteem & Self-Love - Burnout Prevention/Recovery - Grief & Loss - Self-Harm & Suicidality - Disordered Eating & Body Image - Navigating Life Transitions - Youth: Health & Sexual Education - Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Coaching (Children, Youth, people with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)

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Lauren completed her education degree in Alabama while on a sports scholarship. After graduating, she returned to her home in Saskatchewan, where she worked as a high school teacher and guidance counsellor. Lauren worked primarily with female youth in high-trauma situations and worked to incorporate holistic methods of healing that align with an individual’s cultural strengths and supports. After six years of teaching, Lauren went back to school and graduated with her master’s in counselling psychology to better suit the challenges and needs of the individuals she was working with. She now carves traditional Indigenous canoes with youth in the Okanagan region incorporating culture with physical healing.

To help meet the specific needs of each unique person, Lauren works on building a therapeutic approach together with her clients. She listens to understand life challenges to meet clients where they are currently and works to identify strengths and tools in their lives to achieve personal goals. Lauren creates an inviting environment for clients to feel comfortable exploring difficult subjects with a side of warm humour.

Lauren brings her success as a player and coach at the national level to help her clients with mental performance goals and training. No stranger to injury, she works with athletes working through rehab to come back stronger mentally while they heal physically.

Through teaching and coaching, Lauren brings over 10 years of experience helping youth and adolescents navigate life’s unique challenges. By walking beside clients in their mental health journey, Lauren incorporates a holistic mind and body approach to healing and well-being. As an elite-level coach and athlete and coach, Lauren works from a strength-based solution-focused approach tailored to individual clients’ needs. Bringing all these life skills together as a counsellor, Lauren works hard to help clients’ voices feel heard and supported when navigating life’s challenges.

Areas of Expertise:

• Counselling for youth, teens, adolescents, and adults

• BOPOC and LGBTQIA2S+

• Anxiety, stress, and depression

• Self-harm and suicide

• Athletes and coaches

• Mental performance

• Individuals with ADHD and Autism

• Trauma-based mindful healing

• Strengths-based, Goal-setting

• Solution-focused Therapy

• Walk and talk Therapy

• EMDR

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Monica’s journey into understanding the intricacies of the human body began early, fueled by her passion for sports. Whether she was stretching in gymnastics or sprinting across the basketball court, her fascination with movement and mechanics was cemented at a young age. This early exposure laid the foundation for her eventual career as a Registered Massage Therapist (R.M.T.), where she channels her love for athletics into helping others achieve pain-free living.

Drawing from her own experiences as an athlete, Monica appreciates the importance of healthy body mechanics in maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Her treatments, characterized by a gentle yet highly effective approach, target myofascial patterns that impede movement, aiming to restore balance and flexibility.

Beyond her professional practice, Monica is driven by a profound desire to empower others in overcoming their physical limitations. She finds immense fulfillment in guiding her clients through their healing journeys and imparting knowledge on how to unlock their body’s full potential.

Outside the realm of massage therapy, Monica remains dedicated to self-improvement and exploration. Whether engrossed in a book or training at the gym, her commitment to this is unwavering.

With Monica, you’ll find a compassionate practitioner who blends expertise with empathy, committed to helping you achieve your wellness goals and embrace a life of vitality.

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Dr. Nimchuk has practiced as a Chiropractor since 2008 in Kelowna, BC. Dr. Nimchuk’s commitment to his work is fueled by his passion for helping patients resolve pain and resume their normal lives. He is committed to continuously improving his clinical skills and frequently attends various seminars focused on rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy. He has worked with athletes ranging from weekend warriors to Olympic champions and brings the same philosophy and treatment approach to every patient. Dr. Nimchuk has pursued extensive education and certification throughout his healthcare career to enhance patient care.

He has certification/education in the following:

•Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) – Soft Tissue – Full Body certified

•Mckenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) – Lumbar + Cervical/Thoracic

•Selected Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

•Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

•Motion Palpation Institute – Full Body Certified

•Temporal Mandibular (TMJ) Disorders & Treatment

•CSEP – Certified Exercise Physiologist

•Radial Shockwave Therapist

•Kinesiotaping Techniques

•Athletic Taping and Bracing

Prior to chiropractic school, he attended the University of Alberta for both his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and well as his Master’s in Health Promotion.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Nimchuk enjoys running, cycling, tennis, cross country skiing, curling, hockey and supporting his kids through their sporting journey.

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Emily graduated in May of 2021 from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, specializing in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Through playing sports and growing up close to the mountains, Emily gained an appreciation for movement and the many different ways it can be beneficial both physically and mentally. Ringette, Field hockey, Running, Hiking, Biking, and Skiing were just a few of the avenues through which she found her appreciation for the human body and how it moves, heals, and performs. She is a firm believer that “movement is medicine” and that finding the right movement prescription for every individual has countless benefits and greatly improves overall wellbeing. Her practice as a Kinesiologist focuses largely on the individual, tailoring sessions to fit your needs to help reduce pain, improve movement patterns, as well as build confidence in the way you feel and move.

She works with a variety of ages and abilities in many different types of care. Injury prevention, injury rehab, MVA/ICBC claims, movement coaching, surgery prep and rehab, exercise planning/programming, and more.

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