Originally from Victoria, Lisette graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from UBC in 2015, building on her Kinesiology degree from UVic. She has since developed a special interest in upper body conditions and obtained her Certified Hand Therapy designation in 2019. Lisette provides care for a variety of upper and lower extremity injuries including acute orthopaedic trauma, post-operative and acquired conditions (osteo- and inflammatory arthritis). Lisette primarily works out of Vancouver General Hospital, where the outpatients team treats patients who have sustained orthopaedic or hand trauma. Her hand therapy skills include wound care, fabrication of custom thermoplastic splinting, manual therapy and exercise prescription. She believes patients should be an active participant throughout their rehabilitation and recovery.

Outside of work, Lisette enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, weight training and improving her pottery skills.

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I was born in the beautiful south Okanagan and raised in a close-knit community. At an early age, I developed a deep connection to the outdoors, my community, and the key role of physical health.

While completing my bachelor degree in Kinesiology, I made the decision continue my education and pursue a career in health care. I completed my Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in Prince George as part of the UBC-North cohort.

I now live and practice in the active community of Vernon and I have gained valuable experience working with a wide range of clients - from athletes, post-op care, fall-prevention, weekend warriors, and everything in between! My focus as a physiotherapist is to establish attainable goals from your first appointment and develop a personalized treatment plan that will help you attain them.

Whether you are living in a remote location, unable to physically attend appointments, or you live a busy life in the city and want the ease of online appointments, a virtual physiotherapist can help you! Virtual physiotherapists provide a detailed assessment, education, prescribe tailored home exercise programs, and provide timely follow up appointments and many more services from the comfort of your home.

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Chris completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC after a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. He has several years of experience working as personal trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This passion for helping his clients achieve greater health and reach their goals was the driving force that led Chris to pursue a career in physiotherapy. His knowledge and experience allow him to provide progressive and complete rehabilitation to his clients.

Chris has a particular interest in healthy aging and has gained extensive experience in the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis. Chris has also undergone advanced training in the assessment and treatment of lower back and shoulder conditions. His practice is guided by current research, clinical experiences, and patient preference. He views exercise prescription and education as essential components of all treatment plans. Chris believes that people experiencing pain and decreased function should not just be rehabilitated back to their baseline but that their journey should continue to progress to greater health and performance.

Since moving to BC from Nova Scotia in 2006, Chris has embraced everything the Coast Mountains have to offer including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. He has completed several ultramarathons and believes that a strong, healthy body allows for optimal engagement in sport and life.

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Shannon earned a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2016, following a Master of Science exploring the neural control of posture and movement. Their early research focused on how fear of falling, anxiety, and autonomic arousal influence the vestibular system—marking the beginning of a long-standing fascination with how the brain shapes movement. While practicing as a physiotherapist, Shannon completed a PhD in Neurorehabilitation, examining brain activation during walking after stroke. Their research showed that regardless of the severity of walking impairment, the stroke-affected hemisphere consistently works harder than the non-affected side, particularly in the prefrontal cortex (critical for cognition) and the posterior parietal cortex (essential for sensory integration).

Now living vicariously through students, Shannon is a Clinical Skills Assistant for the Adult Neurology stream in the UBC Physical Therapy Program. In this role, they guide students in hands-on assessment and treatment skills for individuals with neurological diagnoses while staying current with the latest research. Shannon believes rehabilitation should be fun, meaningful, and empowering—for everyone, not just those with a diagnosis. They encourage clients to stay active by doing what they love.

Outside the clinic, Shannon is happiest outdoors—climbing up, skiing down, or running trails. When not in motion, they enjoy gardening, eating noodles, and snuggling their cat, Ellaphant. Drop in to say hi and check out Shannon’s latest hairstyle—it rarely stays the same for long.

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Melina is a physiotherapist from Vancouver and living in Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. She attended the University of British Columbia for both her Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master’s of Physical therapy degrees.

Melina has worked in a variety of settings over the last few years, including the hospital with elderly and post-operative patients, on the rugby pitch with a men’s premier rugby team, and in private practice. She also has extensive experience teaching clinical pilates in a rehab setting.

With the high number of pregnant and post-partum women coming in for clinical pilates, Melina was prompted to seek a greater understanding of topics specific to women’s health, such as pregnancy, pelvic floor dysfunction (including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful intercourse), and returning to exercise post-partum. She has found working in the world of pelvic health to be extremely rewarding, as it has such an important impact on quality of life, and is eager to use a virtual health platform to improve access to care for as many women as possible.

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Natasha graduated with a Master’s of Physiotherapy Studies from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia in 2016, after receiving a Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Tash has been active in sports throughout her life and values a strong, healthy body and lifestyle to maintain her outdoor activities.

She enjoys helping clients maintain or return to the activities that they enjoy. She has experience working in orthopaedic private practice treating musculoskeletal injuries, work and accident related injuries, pre and postoperative rehabilitation and sports conditioning. She has also worked extensively in acute wards in a hospital settings. She specifically has experience in cardiorespiratory conditions such as COPD.

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Trent is an occupational therapist living and working in Vancouver. He graduated from Queen’s University with his Master of Occupational Therapy in 2024 after completing his BA from the University of British Columbia in 2016. Away from InReach, Trent also works with Vancouver Coastal Health’s home health program, focussed on keeping people safe and healthy in their own homes.

Trent has a strong interest in mental health, and seeks to incorporate it into all his work with clients. He believes that helping clients reconnect with activities that are meaningful and valued is the most important service that occupational therapy can provide. He has taken additional education courses on mental health, sleep, concussion management, and nature-based therapy.

Outside of work, Trent enjoys sea kayaking, camping, hiking, and board games with good company.

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Growing up Karolina participated in every sport under the sun and has scars to prove it! A passion for living an active lifestyle and a thirst for knowledge drove her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. She successfully completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University followed by a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.

Since then she has taken various post-graduate courses which highlight the importance of education and exercise in the rehabilitation process. Karolina believes in an evidence-based holistic treatment approach. She recognizes each client is unique and tailors her assessment and treatment approach to each individual. Her goal is to optimize function and empower her clients to make a successful return to what matters most to them, whether it is a sport, hobby, career, or family!

Outside of the clinic, you can find Karolina exploring the outdoors as much as possible through hiking, paddle boarding or most recently attempting to stay on top of a surfboard.

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I love to engineer/incorporate appropriate exercises and recovery plans based on the person’s sport, work, and family lifestyle. I find deep gratification in solving challenging issues for advanced athletes and have been fortunate enough to work with National Team Athletes, competing in the International sports arena, for nearly a decade.

Over the years I’ve worked with various teams in Australia, England, and most recently Northern Ireland. The professional athletes and teams that I’ve worked with include the Irish National Swim team, the Irish National Men’s Field Hockey team, and the Irish National Rowing Team, all posing strong performance results with treatment.

While my career has lead me to explore some pretty incredible parts of the world, I’m grateful to be returning home to my native BC to reunite my family, and to raise my 3 kids near their grandparents.

While working in Squamish, BC I have worked with a variety of patients and assisted them to return to their activities and meet their goals. If you are seeking treatment, I hope we can partner together on your road to recovery.

Advanced areas of expertise:

Holistic pre-hab injury prevention plans (Advanced Pilates Reformer Training for functional rehabilitation)

Shoulders (Advanced experience treating competitive National Swim Team athletes and working with the Coaching team at the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland)

Hip, Knees & Groin (Extensive experience at the Wimbledon Knee Clinic, a Masters in Sports Medicine and a Dissertation in Hip and Groin related issues)

Education:

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of Queensland, Australia)

Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine (Ulster University, Northern Ireland)

STOTT Advanced Reformer Instructor

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Carley lives, works, and plays on Vancouver Island. Carley went to the University of Victoria and completed two undergraduate degrees before realizing that physiotherapy was the perfect career to marry her goals of connecting with pediatric clients and providing high quality healthcare to families in a fun and impactful way. Since graduating from the University of British Columbia with her Master’s of Physical Therapy degree, Carley has worked at British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver and at Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria.

Carley is passionate about providing therapeutic intervention for children with a variety of different injuries and diagnoses. She has worked with a diverse population of infants, children, and youth under age 18; from babies with delayed gross motor milestones to older children with complex chronic medical conditions. Carley has taken a variety of post-graduate courses all geared towards treating primarily pediatric conditions and optimizing care when working with children, including courses specific to pediatric oncological rehabilitation, play therapy, Brachial Plexus injuries, and many more.

Carley uses her extensive experience working with children to provide engaging physiotherapy sessions for all age groups. Carley believes that the most important part of pediatric physiotherapy is ensuring that it’s fun and functional, and works closely to coach parents and family members to participate physiotherapy sessions.

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