Manage Pain & Improve Function
Physiotherapy
What makes us different from other physiotherapy clinics? We seek to better understand your story through effective listening and questioning skills. We prioritize exercise, movement education and load management. We have a fully equipped strength and conditioning gym where our physiotherapists work one on one with you to assess and develop your customized exercise program. We aim to provide the highest standard of patient centred care.
Our Physiotherapists
Our Physiotherapists are skilled practitioners who critically evaluate each treatment to ensure clinical effectiveness and readily adapt the plan to meet the patients’ needs. Guided by an evidence-based approach our clinicians will use manual therapy techniques, exercise, and emphasise the importance of appropriate advice and education to help you attain the lifestyle you seek.
Types of Physiotherapy Services We Practice
Vestibular and Concussion Care
A specialized area of physiotherapy that assesses and treats dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders, as well as concussion management.
Manual Manipulation
Hands-on techniques, such as joint mobilization and manipulation, used to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and restore function.
Active Exercise Rehabilitation Sessions
Supervised exercise sessions with a physiotherapist, designed to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Tailored Digital Exercise Programs
Online appointment with a physiotherapist who will provide an assessment and treatment, which involves advice and education, solely focussed on load management and a personalized exercise program.
Virtual Physiotherapy Appointments
Online or Telehealth appointment with a physiotherapist who will provide assessment and treatment, which involves advice and education, solely focused on movement based medicine and pain management.
Focused Shockwave and Traction Therapy Treatments
Specialized treatments overseen by a physiotherapist that use shockwave or traction therapy to alleviate pain and promote healing.
Pre & Post Operative Care
Preparing you physically and mentally for upcoming surgical procedures to optimize your recovery and improve post-surgery outcomes.
Sports Medicine
Treatment that deals with physical fitness and prevention of injuries related to your specific sport or exercise.
What to expect at a Physiotherapy Session
Assessment
Your physiotherapist will conduct an examination, which includes gathering medical history, special tests, and muscle testing to highlight strength deficits.
Treatment
We will create a personalized plan that is designed to reach your goals, and will include exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities tailored to your specific condition and needs.
Follow-up & Education
Regular check-ins with your physiotherapist will help monitor the progress of the treatment and allow your therapist to adjust the treatment plan as needed, and provide ongoing support.
Our physiotherapists can support you with:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Acute Strains and sprains Low Back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Sciatica
- Vertigo
- Concussion
- Whiplash
- Neck pain
- Radicular pain
- Headaches/Migraines
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Wrist pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee pain
- Heel pain
- Foot pain
- Chronic pain management
- Bursitis
- Tendinopathy
- Workplace Injuries (WSBC)
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (ICBC)
What our Clients Have Said
What a great office!! Staff is so friendly and helpful. They really do care about the clients/patients well being. The yoga & acupunture workshop was wonderful.
“Great Chiropractor! Thanks for the real help with my health and being someone that truly listens when I have hit a wall with other medical professionals.”
“Very professional and personable felt comfortable with Riley excellent in explaining what our need to do to correct our problems .My wife and me are very pleased”
“Dr. Piper continues to impress me with his treatments. I highly recommend seeing him for your chiropractic needs. Two thumbs up!”
“First time back in awhile. Love the new location, warm, friendly environment and as always an awesome experience!”
I am always impressed by both the professional and support staff at Vernon. Active Health. They are really a team who work at providing a good experience from making an appointment to getting services. I have gone to Cory for years for chiropractic work. I have just started doing the facial cupping with Debbie Jonasson and have had very good results with acupuncture and in particular Deb’s scar work with acupuncture. Thanks to Cory and his staff for a total package care centre.
This place is great! Staff is extremely friendly and they all make you feel so welcome, and more importantly they take such great care of you.
“Riley was great. Super friendly and knowledgeable!
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“Today I had an initial acupuncture appointment with Debra. She was great. Debra also did cupping on my back and this wasn’t cupping I’ve been accustomed to. Typically, I had it where the cup is placed on an area for a period of time then pulled off, however, Debra was moving the cup all over my back and then left a bunch on while she worked the other side. I haven’t felt this loose and good for a long time. I’ll be scheduling another acupuncture and cupping session in the future fur sure. If you have Instagram, check out their page and watch the video that says, “Spring Cleaning” on it. Their page is vernon_active_health . 🙂 Highly recommend and the staff are great!
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“First experience with RMT. It was great. Mykha explained what she would do and communicated well on what to expect and do. Thank you!”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the service because it has been great and professional with every appointment and I have also referred many people due to this amazing service. Thank you Mykha Wetjen 💐💐”
“I’m so happy I found Riley! His excitement to share his extensive knowledge of the human body and care/attention to his patients is comforting and reassuring. He is attentive to all of my questions and concerns. Thanks Riley!”
When Should you see a PHYSIOTHERAPIST
If you aspire to be active or you’re an athlete
Physiotherapy can optimize performance, prevent injuries, and aid in sports-related recovery for active individuals and athletes.
People with back, neck or joint pain
Physiotherapy can help alleviate pain, improve spinal health and function for those experiencing back, neck or joint discomfort.
Car Or Workplace Accident
Physiotherapy can help people who have been in vehicle or workplace accidents by addressing pain, injuries, and promoting healing to restore their well-being and mobility.
Frequently Asked Physiotherapy Questions
The benefits of physiotherapy are to decrease pain, improve function and to help educate the patient by answering all questions they have regarding the injury – Diagnosis, severity of injury and recovery timeline
Initial assessments are 45 minutes in length. Subsequent visits are 30 minutes, and exercise rehabilitation sessions are up to an hour in length. Plan to be there for at least 15-20 minutes longer than your scheduled time. This includes showing up early to provide all information to reception – information surrounding the injury, claim numbers (ICBC and Work safe BC), and private benefit numbers.
Depends on the severity of the injury, the diagnose. The physiotherapist will educate the patient on timeline and expectations.
Yes, physiotherapy is generally covered under private insurance and for those who qualify for MSP are covered for a partial amount.