Penticton Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic
102-386 Ellis Street V2A 8C9 Penticton, BC, Canada

Did you know that we are able to complete kinesiology sessions both in your home and at the Penticton Community Centre swimming pool? Our kinesiologists Ashley Larson, Sherrie Pope and Lauren Walker are able to book ahead on your behalf if you require your therapy to be completed in the pool, or come to your home if you find it hard to visit our clinic in person. Be sure to check out our kinesiology page on our website (link below) to learn more about how kinesiology can help you!! #penticton #kinesiology #pentictoncommunitycentre #pentictonphysio #swimming #hydrotherapy https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com/services/kinesiology/

We are happy to announce that we are now able to direct bill Alberta Blue Cross insurance plans on our patients behalf! Save yourself the hassle of having to pay upfront and then submit your claims by letting us do it for you. We are also able to direct bill all major insurance plans, such as Pacific Blue Cross, Sunlife and Canada Life, so give us a call today if you would like to use your benefits plan to help you recover! #pentictonphysio #albertabluecross #directbilling #penticton #physio

Do you or someone you know have elbow pain? Check out our new blog post to discover what you can do to help get rid of it!! https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com//how-to-get-rid-of-elb/

Need to get in to quickly to help recover from an injury or a new pain? Our Registered Physiotherapist Nick has 2 spots for new patients next Tuesday the 15th of September! This is a great chance to get to the root cause of your issues and finally get it addressed. Click the link below to be directed to our online booking page and reserve your spot: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book... We expect these appointments to be booked quickly, so make sure you act fast to reserve your spot!!

We would like to welcome Jessica Slivka, Registered Physiotherapist, to our team!! Originally from Canmore, AB, Jessica graduated from the University of Calgary in 2009 with her Bachelor of Kinesiology in Mind Sciences. Shortly after, she attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton where she graduated with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2011. Jessica started her career as a physiotherapist by working in private practice clinics in Calgary and it did not take... long for her to realize this type of practice was where she was meant to be. Since graduation, she has continued to work in several outpatient private clinics Alberta, Saskatchewan and now BC. She is currently trained in Graston Technique, kinesiotaping, manual therapy and myofascial release techniques, vestibular and visual therapy, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. While in Saskatechewan, Jessica had the privilege of being the team trainer and physiotherapist for the Junior A Estevan Bruins Hockey Club. When she moved to BC in 2015, she continued her work with hockey teams, holding the same role with the Junior B Summerland Steam Hockey Club. This is what prompted her initial interest in concussion care. Since then, Jessica has taken training in vestibular and visual rehabilitation and acute/chronic concussion management, and has become experienced with treating these types of patients. Outside of the clinic, Jessica likes spending time with her family, dog, doing yoga and taking in the Okanagan sunshine. To view Jessicas schedule and book your own appointment with her, follow the link to our online booking page: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book Want to learn more about us? Check out our webpage at www.pentictonphysiotherapy.com

Were happy to announce that we have turned on our online booking service again! You can now book your physiotherapy and kinesiology appointments from the comfort of your own home, 24/7! To do so, check out our online booking page at https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book and see our practitioners available appointments! For other services, such as registered massage therapy, please call our office at 250-493-1152 to arrange your appointment!

Do you want to pay less for your Physiotherapy and Registered Massage Therapy appointments? We are proud to offer direct billing to all major insurance plans, meaning you dont have to submit to them yourselves. Call us today at 778-931-0641 to lean more!... #penticton #pentictonphysio #feelbetter #directbilling #physiotherapy #registeredmassagetherapy

Have you met our physiotherapist Nick? Having graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with his Bachelor of Human Kinetics in 2015, Nick then completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan in 2017, and is now happy to call Penticton his home. Working Monday to Friday in our clinic, Nick uses his strong knowledge of how the human body works and combines this with a plethora of manual and exercise therapy skills to help get you feeli...ng better and getting back to what you love to do. To learn more about Nick and to check his availability for appointments, click the following link: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com/staff/nicholas-kmet/ #penticton #pentictonphysio #feelbetter #physiotherapy

A massive congratulations to our very own Lauren Walker, who won gold in the Registered Massage Therapy section of the 2020 Best Of Penticton awards, as voted for by the people of Penticton! Lauren is deeply honoured to win this year, and we would like to thank our patients for voting for her and their continued support. Congratulations Lauren, youre the best!

Our clinic is proud to announce that both Chris & Lauren, one of our physiotherapists and registered massage therapists respectively, have both been nominated this year in the Best of Penticton 2020 awards! This is a massive honor for us to be nominated, and we are truly thankful for those who put our names in the hat. Its been a tough few months for our clinic due to the lock-down and most of our therapists not being able to work with their patients, so these nominations h...ave even more meaning at this time. If you would like to support Chris and Lauren, please follow the link below to cast your votes (you have to scroll down to the Health, Beauty and Style section first) and then under the Physiotherapist section click the Chris Stokes button, and/or for Lauren scroll a little further down till you see the Registered Massage Therapy section and click Lauren Walker RMT - Penticton Physiotherapy. Thanks very much for your support, and we will see you in the clinic soon!! https://bestof.pentictonnow.com/votes/

Dear friends, As you may be aware, last week BC Premier Horgan announced the BC Restart plan, which is the plan the BC government has to re-open businesses in BC. We were very excited to see that both physiotherapy and registered massage therapy are included in phase 2, and we are planning to offer these services again from Tuesday the 19th of May 2020 (subject to confirmation from the Provincial Health Officer and our provincial physio and registered massage therapy colleges...). We have also heard today that kinesiology and athletic therapy will be in phase 3 of the Restart plan, and it looks like we will be able to offer these services again in mid-June. While we are excited to be able to provide in-person visits again, sessions will look a little different and we will not be operating at full capacity. While we will release a full list of the new policies the clinic is going to be undertaking shortly, pre-screening for coronavirus symptoms prior to each appointment will be compulsory, we will be requiring all therapists and patients to wear a facemask while on our premises at all times, and plexiglass screens have been installed on the front desk. Extra time has been allotted at the end of each appointment to sanitize all equipment with Health Canada approved cleaning products, and we will be asking all patients to wait outside our clinic or in their car until we call them to come in for their appointment. We take the health and safety of our patients and staff very seriously, and we thank you for your patience with these minor inconveniences at this time. We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to offer physiotherapy and registered massage therapy appointments in our clinic again next week. Stay tuned on our social media channels to keep up to date, and dont hesitate to contact our clinic at 250-493-1152 or email [email protected] for more information. Looking forwards to seeing you all again in person soon, Chris Stokes, Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist #penticton #pentictonphysio

Looking to get the foam roller out of the cupboard? Check out our Athletic Therapist, Lauren Walker, walking through some techniques you can use to help loosen up. Check it out!!

Were going live!! Starting on March 24th 2020, we are proud to announce our latest therapeutic service - telerehabilitation! Telerehabilitation is where our therapists connect with you via secure and safe video-chat over your computer, tablet or phone, instead of in-person, to complete your appointment. This service lets you keep your social distance while completing therapy, and allows you to receive expert assessment and treatment advice from our pros from the comfort of y...our own home! This service is a great choice for those suffering with low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, knee injuries or following a surgery. If you have any of these issues but are concerned about going into your doctors office right now, telerehab is a great way to get checked over and figure out what you can do to help fix your problem. Currently, we are proud to offer the following services online: - Physiotherapy - Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy - Registered Holistic Nutrition The coronavirus is really impacting everyones ability to attend appointments and stay on track, but this is a great way to make sure youre moving in the right direction. If youre interested, please call 250-493-1152 to book an appointment, or visit https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com//online-physiotherapy-/ to learn more!

Our Athletic Therapist Lauren over at LEW Therapeutics posted a message to all of her patients this morning, very well said and we are in absolute agreement with her.... We join Lauren in sending a huge THANK YOU to all the doctors, nurses and other front-line hospital staff who are away from their families and working their tails off keeping us safe and looking after our seniors. Having spent 6.5 years working in the hospital system myself in both England and Canada, I can... not imagine how challenging it must be right now to work during this pandemic. Thank you all for keeping us safe and looking after those suffering during this time - Chris, Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist

Dear friends, As you will be aware, we are in the middle of a public health emergency due to the ongoing coronavirus/ COVID-19 pandemic. Following strong recommendations from both the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in the last 24 hours, we have made the difficult decision to close our clinic until March 31st 2020. We believe that this is the ethically and socially responsible action to help flatten the curve of ...the virus. We are trying to do our part to help take the pressure off the already overloaded Penticton Regional Hospital by preventing further spread. Please note, we have NOT had any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our clinic. We understand that this may be an inconvenience, but we hope you can understand our decision in this unprecedented time. We will be working behind the scenes while our clinic is closed to make sure that all of your ICBC, WorkSafe BC and private claims are all being processed, and liaising with ICBC and WorkSafe as needed to extend treatment blocks which may end during our down time. Prior to our closure, we had implemented several procedures to help maintain a high level of hygiene in our clinic to help keep patients, staff and the public safe. We will continue to do so when we reopen, and these measures are as follows: 1) Calling and screening all patients before their appointment to make sure they do not have any signs of COVID-19 (such as a fever, cough, temperature or flu-symptoms), have not been in contact with any confirmed COVID-19 patients, or have had recent travel abroad. If any of our patients have these issues, we will be rescheduling their appointments. 2) All staff with be extra-diligent with hand washing, and we will be requesting all patients clean their hands with hand sanitizer or soap and water upon arrival in our clinic. These supplies will be provided to you by the clinic. 3) Extra cleaning and ongoing sanitization throughout the clinic were going to have the cleanest exercise equipment and debit card machine in the Okanagan! 4) We have set up coronavirus safety warnings on our email notification and online booking pages, just as a reminder to stay home if you feel unwell. We are currently in the process of calling our patients to reschedule appointments, so dont worry if you havent heard from us yet we havent forgotten about you! Again, we thank you for your understanding in this challenging time. We will keep you updated on the status of our clinic as the days and weeks unfold, and urge everyone to practice social distancing and keep updated on the current health advice from the Canadian government and health departments. Looking forwards to seeing you all again on March 31st. Best regards, Chris Stokes, Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist

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With the world-wide spread of the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), we as a clinic place the heath and safety of our patients, staff and loved ones as our number one priority during this pandemic. To help keep us all healthy and safe over the coming months, we will be implementing a number of safety precautions in our clinic. We have been reviewing resources from the World Health Organization, Health Canada and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association regarding the co...ronavirus, and have decided upon the following procedures as ways we can keep us all safe at this time: 1) If you are showing any signs of the coronavirus (which can include any of the following: fever, a sore throat, coughing or flu-like symptoms), have been diagnosed with coronavirus yourself or have been in contact with anyone else diagnosed with coronavirus, please call our office at 250-493-1152 to cancel your therapy session. There will be no late cancellation fee for any of our patients who cancel because they are showing symptoms of coronavirus. Any patient who attends our clinic with obvious signs of illness will not be treated in our clinic. 2) As per the advice of the BC Minister of Health and BCs provincial health officer, from March 12th 2020, any patient who has returned from travel abroad (including the United States) will not be able to attend our clinic for two weeks following their return home date. For more information on this announcement, please visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0077-000484 3) We will be asking all clients who attend our clinic to clean their hands with hand sanitizer before commencing their therapy session. Washing with soap and water is available for those who are allergic to hand sanitizer. Cleaning provisions will be provided to you by the clinic. We thank you for your understanding in this matter as we all prepare for the coronavirus pandemic. This is a time where we all have to work together to help limit the spread of this virus. For further information about the coronavirus, we recommend the following resources: https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-coronaviru/symptoms.html https://ipac-canada.org/coronavirus-resources.php https://www.who.int/emergen/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Thank you for your patience and heres to staying healthy in 2020. Chris Stokes, Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist

Do you have a WorkSafe BC or ICBC claim in Penticton and need some rehabilitation? Were here to help! Our dedicated team can help you recover from your injury, and we can bill WorkSafe BC and ICBC directly from our office. We provide physiotherapy, registered massage therapy and kinesiology for ICBC claims, and physiotherapy services for WorkSafe BC claims. With appointments available as soon as tomorrow, why wait? Call our clinic today at 250-493-1152, or click the link be...low to be directed to the ICBC rehab page on our website, which has all the information you need to learn about how the rehabilitation part of your claim works, what you are eligible for and how to begin receiving therapy (you can also easily navigate to our WorkSafe BC page by clicking on the services tab and scrolling down!!). https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com/services/icbc-claims/

Looking to start your week right? Our physiotherapist Jasmine has two openings for new patients tomorrow, Monday the 20th of January, at 11am and 4pm!! Simply email us at [email protected], or call us at 250-493-1152 to book your spot (if calling tonight, please leave a voicemail and we will confirm with you in the morning ). New patient appointments are also available throughout the week for physiotherapy, registered massage therapy and kinesiology, check out all of our therapists availability via our online booking portal: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book

We want to know whats bothering you Penticton! Vote in our poll to let us know whats grinding your gears this week, and if youre feeling just great, leave us a comment below instead!!

Saturday January 25th Obi will be offering FREE personal training assessments! With over 20 years of experience, Obi would love to help you reach your fitness goals. Call us today to book you spot. Very limited availability! 250-493-1152

Were excited to announce that we will be open for both physiotherapy and registered massage therapy appointments on Saturdays! This is perfect for if you find it hard to come in for appointments on weekdays. Our physio Nick and RMT Kayla will be available for appointments on the weekend. Check out our online booking at the following link, or give us a call at 250-493-1152 to find out more!! https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book

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Looking to start 2020 right? Be sure to get off to the right start for the new decade by booking an appointment to see our two new physiotherapists, Nick and Jasmine! Both are eligible for direct billing of your insurance company, and can be booked online at our super easy online booking portal ( https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book ). Theyre both looking forwards to helping you and others in Penticton ease that neck, low back, shoulder or knee pain, and we look forwards to working with you in our clinic! Further information about our team, and how they can help you, can be found at the following link: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com/staff/

Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful patients from everyone at the Penticton Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic! May your stockings be full and your plate full of turkey!

Our new and improves spinal traction table is here! If you have a stiff or sore lower back or neck, consider trying spinal traction to gain some relief. By gently applying a stretch to the vertebrae in your spine, tension is removed from your spinal joints, discs, nerves and muscles. Safe and effective, spinal traction is a great option to relieve tightness and pain. For more information about how we can help you in our clinic, check out our webpage at www.pentictonphysiotherapy.com

Wed like to extend a big Penticton Physio welcome to the newest member of our team, Registered Physiotherapist Nick Kmet! Having graduated from the British Columbia Okanagan with his Bachelor of Human Kinetics in 2015, Nick then successfully completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan in 2017. Having worked in private clinics in Alberta for 2 years, where he gained experience in working with patients with a variety of different musculoskeletal co...nditions, Nick has decided to make the Okanagan home again, and we are lucky enough to have him join our team in January 2020! Nick is proficient with manual therapy and lower limb IMS/ dry needling, and has a clinical interest in the shoulder area. He is waiting to be added to the dry needling roster in BC so he can perform IMS treatments. Nick is starting with us on January 7th 2020, and will also be working on Saturdays for those folk who find it hard to get in on a weekday. Check out his online booking page (see below), or call the clinic at 250-493-1152 to schedule your appointment and start 2020 the right way!! https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book

Dont forget, its that time of year where you use it or lose it with your insurance coverage, as they will reset on January 1st! We can now direct bill most insurance companies for our new clinic physiotherapist Jasmine, so make sure you make the most of your benefits before they start over in the new year. Here is a full list of insurance companies we can direct bill Jasmines physiotherapy services for: Green Shield... Pacific Blue Cross Canadian Construction Workers Union Chambers of Commerce CINUP ClaimSecure Cowan Desjardins First Canadian GMS Carrier 49 GMS Carrier 50 Great West LIfe GroupHEALTH GroupSource Industrial Alliance Johnson Inc. Johnston Group Inc. LiUNA Local 183 LiUNA Local 506 Manion Manulife Financial Maximum Benefit Sun Life Financial TELUS Adjudicare Want to use up those benefits? Check out Jasmines schedule with our online booking tool: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book

A big welcome to Jasmine Welgan, who has just joined the Penticton Physio team! Jasmine is a motivated and passionate recent graduate from the University of Manitoba that is beginning her journey as a Physiotherapist right here in Penticton. Jasmines ultimate goal is to provide client-centered care and she aims to further develop her skills by taking advanced orthopedic courses to better assist clients in achieving their fullest potential. ... Outside of working as a Physiotherapist Jasmine enjoys hiking, camping, traveling and reading. Jasmine will be working in our clinic on Monday and Tuesdays, and is accepting new patients. Be sure to book in with her to have your aches and pains treated and get you on the road to recovery! Book Online here: https://pentictonphysiotherapy.janeapp.com//penticto/book

We have openings for tomorrow morning Tuesday, 29 October! If you are a new or current patient wanting some physiotherapy therapy at a moments notice, we may be able to help! Please call the clinic to book your spot. Limited availability. If we are closed, you can leave a message and our office manager would be happy to get back to you in the morning. Hope everyone has a great evening.

A giant thank you to our amazing patient who dropped off this bag of the juciest Okanagan apples today... These will taste great on a blustery Penticton day when baked into a delicious crumble!!

Need help losing weight but dont know where to start? Download our FREE weight loss eBook today, written by our clinics Registered Holistic Nutritionist Laurel Garner, to learn 10 actionable weight loss strategies which you can begin to implement immediately! Whether your goal is to get back to a healthy weight, feel good about yourself or simply to get back into that favorite pair of jeans, this free eBook is a fantastic place to start. Download your copy today by visiti...ng our webpage at the link below, and scrolling about halfway down the page. https://pentictonphysiotherapy.com/services/weight-loss/

Lauren, our Athletic Therapist, going over proper form for lifting the bar to improve low back and hip strength with one of our patients this morning. If you need help with your lower limb strength or proper squat form and technique, be sure to consult with our resident gym-bunny Lauren! #squat #lift #weighttraining #penticton #pentictonphysio

We have a 10:00 am appointment opening for tomorrow Wednesday, 04 September 2019 for a 1/2 hour follow up with our Physiotherapist Chris. If you are interested please call the clinic to book (250) 493-1152. Have a wonderful rest of the day.