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Pieter graduated in 2013 from the University of British Columbia, receiving a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2008. At UBC, he gained experience in several fields of practice, including pediatrics, geriatrics, neurological rehabilitation, post-op orthopaedics, and post-plastics surgical rehab. For Pieter’s Master’s thesis, he completed a literature review that summarized the best treatments and their outcomes in relation to “tennis elbow”, a common repetitive strain injury. Pieter is dedicated to his patient’s care and strives to promote an understanding of the nature of injuries through client-focused treatments. His preferred treatment plans typically include manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, taping, and exercise prescription specifically tailored to each client. He is passionate about client health care and the importance of incorporating engaging and effective exercise programs into daily life. His main focus while in the clinic is to ensure that each client receives dedicated one-on-one time and quality care. When not in the clinic, Pieter enjoys watching movies, traveling, weight lifting, rock climbing, and exploring the beautiful British Columbia scenery. SERVICES:

Physical Therapy

IMS/Dry Needling

Manual Therapy

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Greg is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2017. Prior to completing his Masters’s degree, he attended Western University and received an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with training in external pelvic floor Physiotherapy and contemporary medical acupuncture. Greg prides himself on taking a client-centred approach to therapy with the intention of listening to and appreciating every individual’s story. This approach enables Greg the opportunity to provide empathetic, personalized treatment for all. He strives to empower patients through education, appropriate exercise prescription, and achievement of desired goals. His treatment approach involves a blend of pain education, graded exercise exposure, manual therapy, stress management techniques, and applicable modalities. The complexities of the science behind pain and the implications for the nervous system are key areas of interest. Outside of physiotherapy, Greg is passionate about living an active lifestyle. He enjoys a variety of sports such as hockey, soccer, softball, and basketball. Moving from Ontario, he is very eager to get out and explore all the beauty that the island has to offer. You will most likely find him out paddleboarding around or hiking trails with his dog!

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Dr. Alex Del Duca grew up in Ontario where he completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. After his undergraduate degree, Dr. Del Duca attended the four year medical program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto where he graduated in 2018.

Dr. Del Duca has a specialized focus and passion for Pain Management and Sports Medicine-based interventional therapies. He is the first Naturopathic Physician in Canada to earn the distinguished RMSK certification, a designation that acknowledges him as an expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided intervention by the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA). In his practice, Dr. Del Duca utilizes his training in ultrasound technologies to assist in diagnostics and in-office procedures.

When working with patients, Dr. Del Duca strives to manage pain while also preserving the function and longevity of joints. He is extensively trained to perform both peripheral and spinal interventions.

In addition to Dr. Del Duca’s private practice he also enjoys sharing his knowledge and often trains Medical Doctors, Surgeons, fellow Naturopathic Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners in the use of diagnostic ultrasound and interventional injections through various agencies across Canada. He is a current member of the Canadian Association of Orthopaedic Medicine and has presented at their annual conference.

Dr.Del Duca enjoys all the hiking trails on Vancouver island, Rock climbing and traveling Europe and South America.

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Derek is a registered acupuncturist in the Cowichan valley. Movement and nature have always been at the forefront of Derek’s life. His passion is to keep the community moving from athletes to our elders. Derek’s training; *Orthopedic/myofascial acupuncture *sports acupuncture *channel based acupuncture *Chinese food therapy

Pain is what stops us from moving and that is one of acupunctures strengths! these techniques can help with; *traveling nerve pain *local sharp pain *Chronic pain/ arthritis

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Alicia graduated from the West Coast Collge of Massage Threapy in 2023, her passion for massage developed early in life as she loved giving massages to friends and family. She always wanted to work supporting people in her community, by create a safe place for healing and connecting. She has recognized the importance of applying client centered care on an indivdual level, maintaining and improving functional movment and making adaptions to treatment as needed. Treatment practice incudes but not limited to Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, stretching, relaxation and deep tissue. Alicia has experience in treating individuals pre and post chest reconstruction/gender affirming surgery, she aims to help people connect their mind and body experience, leading to a more full-filling life. She spending her free time hiking, biking, cold plunging in the ocean, caring for gardens, sculping clay, snuggling her cats and spending time with loved ones.

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Esme is a B.Sc. Physiotherapy graduate from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa (1990). She subsequently worked within South Africa in acute hospital and outpatient settings (Worcester, Cape Town, and Alexander Bay) and southern Namibia. She travelled to Canada in 1995 and worked in Saskatoon, Nipawin and Melfort in private practice as well as in acute hospital and outpatient settings covering all areas of rural physiotherapy (joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, respiratory, orthopaedics). In La Ronge, she established a physiotherapy department in the newly-built hospital and also provided home care, long-term care, and rehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy. Esme has also worked for 2 years in Whangarei Hospital in New Zealand, rotating through neurology and internal medicine wards. In the past 13 years, her focus has been primarily on orthopaedics and sports injuries within private practice, while living on Salt Spring Island and subsequently for the past 8 years in the Cowichan Valley. She believes in an active and healthy lifestyle and participates recreationally in 10 km runs (i.e., Times Colonist), tennis, hiking Vancouver Island, sailing off the BC coast and Gulf islands, as well as enjoying gardening on her family’s hobby farm. SERVICES:

Physical Therapy

Manual Therapy

Hypopressive Exercise

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After completing his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology in 2010, Brendin continued his education at the University of British Columbia, where he completed a Masters of Physical Therapy degree and graduated in 2012. Since graduating from University, Brendin has worked in a private practice setting that has allowed him to help people rehabilitate from sports injuries, post-operative orthopaedic injuries, whiplash associated disorders, vestibular disorders, concussion, and neurological conditions. Brendin’s athletic background revolves around hockey. The sport allowed him to travel and meet many great friends along the way. In the off-season, he stays active golfing, strength training, water sports, and spending time with his with wife Kaitlyn, and two children, Branson and Kinley. A good day for Brendin is anything outdoors or on the water with family and friends. Brendin believes that to recover from an injury, patient education combined with a plan to address recovery at home is crucial to managing any issue. A rehab plan doesn’t have to be complex, it just needs to be executed. SERVICES:

Physical Therapy

IMS/Dry Needling

Manual Therapy

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Bracing

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