Penticton Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic

Chris graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University (in England) in 2007 with his degree in physiotherapy, and spent the first two years of his career working in the hospital setting. Upon moving to Canada in 2010, Chris began work at the BC Childrens Hospital in Vancouver, where he worked for 4 years before moving Penticton in 2014. Since moving to Penticton, Chris has founded the Penticton Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic, and focused his practise on the use of manual therapy, IMS/ dry needling and exercise prescription for his patients.

Chelsea’s undergraduate degree was largely focused on marine biology and environmental science at the University of Victoria. After realizing that she enjoyed working with muscles more than molluscs, she applied to physiotherapy school. She attended UBC and graduated in 2013 with her Masters of Physical Therapy. She has worked in several area of practice since graduating including the clinic setting, hospital and pediatrics. Chelsea enjoys working with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and her main goal is to make sure you get back to doing the things you love.

Tracey graduated in 2002 with her degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta, following her BScKin from the University of Victoria. Two years, were spent working in Edmonton, AB working in the areas of private practice, university/high level athletics and functional capacity testing for WorkSafe. Missing B.C., she moved to Penticton in 2005 with the lure of endurance sports and sunshine. Since moving to Penticton she has been involved in private practice and worked towards achieving her Pelvic Health Certification. Tracey enjoys working with individuals of all ages with the goal of keeping everyone active.

Catherine grew up in Vancouver and graduated from UBC in 2001 with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She immediately moved to Whitehorse, Yukon for a two month position in outpatient orthopaedics and ended living there and working in private practice for 19 years. She moved to Penticton in 2020, in search of a longer and hotter summer and to be closer to family. Catherine enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels. She uses a combination of manual therapy, IMS and exercise prescription to keep you moving and at your best. With two kids in hockey, and seeing the high rate of concussion in that sport, she started to do more training in the treatment of concussions, vestibular rehabilitation and the cervical spine.

Trevor holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. Prior to completing his master’s, Trevor worked as an Athletic Trainer for varsity athletes where he gained invaluable experience treating various musculoskeletal injuries. Trevor takes an evidence-based and biopsychosocial approach to rehab, focusing on how the interactions between an individual’s biology and psychosocial components impact their recovery. Throughout his experiences, he has developed a passion for manual therapy, exercise and educating clients. He was part of a research team that helped review and revise the UBC Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit. Trevor has continued his education and taken courses in IMS/dry needling, temporal mandibular disorders (TMD) and lumbo-sarcal disorders.

Sofy completed both her Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She started her career working in private clinics in Vancouver, where she focused on specializing in hand therapy and other musculoskeletal injuries. Since then, she has developed a special interest in pelvic floor physiotherapy and has taken many courses to advance her education. Sofy also enjoys working with the pediatric population. She spent some time working in both the inpatient surgical unit and outpatient clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. Since moving to Penticton in 2023, she has been working at the Penticton Regional Hospital and the urgent primary care centre. Her treatment philosophy includes listening to each person’s specific needs and providing an empathetic approach to physiotherapy. She ensures her clients have the most up-to-date practice through education, movement, and manual therapy.

Alex completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. During her time in Saskatoon, Alex also wrestled for the varsity team. Being exposed to sport injuries, Alex developed an interest for the human body and learning how to keep it healthy. Alex has worked in a variety of settings including rehab, hospital, and private practice. Her goal is to get her client’s back to doing what is important to them, whether that be pain free gardening or getting out for their next adventure.

Originally from Ontario, Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College in 2013 and in her fourth year of school received the Dr. Bob Jackson Award for her research paper on Plantar Fasciitis. Shortly afterwards, she attained her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Ontario College of Health and Technology. Lauren moved to the Okanagan and made Penticton her home in 2014, working with the Okanagan Hockey Academy, providing both on-ice and clinic care. In 2016, she volunteered with the Penticton Challenge and the 2016 Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships in Kamloops, BC. Lauren has a passion for a healthy active lifestyle, and understands the demands of sports and every day activities on the body. It is her goal with every patient to find the cause of their problems and get them back to their optimal performance through manual therapy, muscle re-education and exercise. She is trained in soft-tissue release, trigger-point release, myofascial release, mobilizations, body imbalance correction, muscle re-education, PNF stretching, muscle energy, exercise prescription and modalities along with other musculoskeletal techniques. She has recently undergone additional training in TMJ/jaw injuries and management, and foam rolling.

At the age of eighteen I moved to New Westminster to study at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. I have been working as a Registered Massage Therapist in private practice for more than seventeen years. I had the honor of returning to West Coast College of Massage Therapy to teach as a practical instructor for five years. I take a clinical approach to providing rehabilitative care for unexpected and overuse injuries acquired during activities of daily living. I make it my goal to help prevent and delay age-related changes to tissue with mobility and strengthening exercises.