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Tara graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December 2014. Since completion she had added continuing education courses in lumbopelvic stabilization for reducing low back pain, joint mobilizations and IASTM tool training to help with soft tissue dysfunction.

Working in a spa environment after graduation, she practiced many modalities for relaxation and stress relief while incorporating a therapeutic approach as well during the session. Tara uses a variety of techniques in treatment including- but not limited to; trigger point therapy, contractile myofascial release, joint mobilizations, active/passive stretching, swedish massage and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM).

She is eager to further her education and training in the upcoming future to provide more tools and techniques for her patients

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Tina graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy 3000 hour program in 2014.

After having had a couple of car accidents and receiving massage therapy as part of her rehab, Tina thought: “It’s time I am on the other side of the table so I can help others as I’ve been helped.”

Since graduating massage therapy school she has worked in a few different clinics including Coquitlam, Surrey, and here in Kamloops treating various different conditions, injuries and ages.

Growing up on the west coast she was spoiled with all of the outdoor activities like snow shoeing, hiking, kayaking, and running but the weather was getting in her way. She decided to move here in 2020 and has not looked back.

Tina includes general swedish along with myofascial release/contractile myofascial release, trigger point therapy, active/passive stretching into her treatments.

Tina has completed continuing education in indigenous and cultural awareness, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation) for athletic treatment/soft tissue release.

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Sharon has been practicing as an RMT since 2000.

Over the years, she has found she especially enjoys working with women aged 55+, helping them return to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Sharon strives to keep life light through humour as she acknowledges she is a member of this age group herself. She understands how difficult it can be to return to a pain free lifestyle when having sustained multiple overuse injuries resulting in chronic pain. Overuse injuries can compound over time and therefore require longer healing times to achieve full recovery. As women age, hormones play an integral role in tissue health and injury recovery.

Sharon aimes to educate and empower her clients to move in a safe manner by helping them understand that movement doesn’t always mean pain. Her treatments include modifications to painful movements that create the same efficacy in strength and mobility pain free.

She incorporates manual techniques such as Dermoneuromodulation that targets the central nervous system through the skin and retrains the brain to move with ease and comfort throughout the healing process. Sharon focuses on establishing a safe treatment environment through intuitive touch through a holistic approach.

Sharon believes that all movement no matter how small, depends on well-hydrated connective tissue which is very reactive to massage and manual therapies such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, and dermoneuromodulation techniques.

She is extremely passionate about providing an avenue for these women to begin or continue living a pain free active lifestyle, whichever type of activity feels best for them in their bodies.

In her spare time, sharon loves to garden, hot tub, spend time with her family and hike with her dog.

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Located in Kamloops, Jil has experience treating those suffering from conditions due to repetitive strain injuries, concussions and whiplash associated with motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries, orthopedic trauma and pains as well as symptom management for some systemic conditions, pre and post natal care and strains due to postural imbalances.

Jil grew up in Kamloops and completed her training with the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Upon graduation, she lived and worked on the west coast of the island, where she fell in love with surfing and the ocean. She then moved to Sun Peaks, BC to work with ski racers and weekend warriors. After a season of skiing and ski touring, Jil had the opportunity to work in a mentorship program with a renowned RMT at Rebound Health Services in the lower mainland. She then went on to study internationally to become a STECCO Fascial Manipulation practitioner and is one of the only practitioners in Kamloops with this certification. With her mentorship ending and a new set of skills, Jil decided to move back to Kamloops and start her own practice in 2015, Dimensional Registered Massage and Wellness.

She then completed her 200 hour Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher training followed by Prenatal Yoga training to bring a holistic and active element into her massage therapy practice.

Jil currently teaches yoga classes at Yoga Now Kamloops and is the co-founder and co-lead instructor on her joint venture Muva Dynamic Movement Education, creating and teaching courses to fellow RMT’s and other allied manual health practitioners for continuing education credits.

Jil’s post grad courses includes Post Concussion Syndrome Management, Chronic Pain Management, Graston Technique, Stecco Fascial Manipulation levels 1 and 2, Human Kinetics and Exercise Physiology.

Jil likes to practices yoga, x country ski, downhill and backcountry ski, hike, run, swim, lift weights, hang with family and friends and all the dogs!

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Janice brings a wealth and diversity of experience to the clinic. She pursued a career in physiotherapy after having many first hand experiences with physiotherapy from the patient perspective dealing with her numerous personal sports injuries. Janice graduated from UBC in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and has since completed many specialty qualifications including her Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), musculoskeletal–based acupuncture and kinesiotaping. The combination of Janice’s extensive professional education, varied work experience, athletic background and love of sport allow her to understand the complexities of rehabilitating and preventing sports injuries. Janice is also excited to offer Running Assessments to runners of all levels. She also is trained as a professional bike fitter, and provides bike fitting services to all levels and types of bikes from triathlon, mountain, road and gravel bikes.

Janice has personally participated in many sports including basketball, volleyball, rugby, football, golfing, cycle touring, triathlons and marathon running. She has also coached volleyball and basketball, instructed alpine skiing and coached mountain bike skills camps.

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Contact Lucki directly at Lucki@muvaphysio.com

Lucki Khurana joined Kamloops Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre in 2014 after five years working in private practice in Saskatoon. Lucki completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan in 2009. Lucki is devoted to her profession and is motivated to continue post graduate work. She has completed certification in acupuncture, dry needling and earned a Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMPT) in 2014. Most recently Lucki has combined her love of yoga with her passion and skills in rehabilitation and has completed two intensive courses to become a Certified Yoga Therapist. Lucki is excited to offer this holistic approach that incorporates the biopsychosocial model, healthy balanced living, self-management, posture and strengthening applied to yoga and activities of daily living.

Lucki graduated with distinction from the College of Kinesiology prior to obtaining her Masters of Physical Therapy. She then completed courses in manual therapy from the Orthopedic Division of Canadian Physiotherapy Association in their Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy system. Lucki has also completed post graduate studies in Portugal run by Australia’s Curtin University, earning her Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMPT). Other advanced training completed include Certification with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute and Gokavi Transverse Technique Dry Needling.

Lucki’s interest in athletics led her to play a significant sports medicine role with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women’s Volleyball team and the Huskies Men’s Soccer team. She is enthusiastic about health promotion and demonstrates an active interest by sharing her knowledge through strength and conditioning classes, education sessions, running, weight training and yoga therapy. If Lucki is not at the office you can find her hiking with her dogs, traveling, running, practicing yoga and constantly challenging herself to learn new skills.

~ If we don’t change we don’t grow. If we don’t grow we aren’t really living ~

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Emily Monkman is a registered massage therapist originally from Kamloops, BC. She grew up spending much of her time outdoors. Winters were spent skiing at Sun Peaks, and in the summer she hiked and camped throughout BC. Emily moved to Kelowna to pursue her education in the Vancouver Career College Massage Therapy Program and graduated in 2018. Since then she has been working in a multidisciplinary clinic in Kelowna, gaining valuable experience, mentorship, and community volunteering opportunities.

During treatment, Emily focuses her patient-centred care by tailoring each treatment to suit the individual. She uses a variety of techniques including trigger point release, myofascial release, active and passive stretching, and joint mobilization to help her patients return to their personal best.

Emily has experience treating a number of conditions including: Back pain, disc injuries, sprains and strains, whiplash and Motor Vehicle Accidents, headaches, postural imbalances, sports injuries, and has a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum care.

Emily is also education-focused, with future plans to complete her Bachelor of Health Science Degree; and to continue taking upper level courses in prenatal and postnatal care.

Emily is not accepting ICBC patients at this time.

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Vidhi completed her Bachelors in Physiotherapy from Gujarat University in the western part of India in 2012. Along with her Practicum and Internship work, Vidhi completed her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2014. She topped the University and was amongst the first 3 rankers for her graduate as well as post-graduate courses. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Vidhi believes in adopting a client- centered approach and enjoys helping her clients by assessing and treating the body as a whole. She offers a holistic approach combining Exercise Therapy and Rehab principles with a hands -on approach to help improve symmetry and alignment- thereby working on removing the cause for the dysfunction rather than symptoms. Vidhi has completed her certification in Dry Needling, Graston Technique (Instrument assisted Soft-tissue Mobilization), Non- internal Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy, Kinesio-taping and is working on her Manual Therapy Levels through the Orthopedic Division of Canada. Prior to moving to Canada, she worked for a multi-specialty hospital treating a wide variety of Pediatric Neurological cases and conditions ranging from Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Austin Spectrum Disorders, Global Developmental Delay, Myopathies and Congenital Syndromes. Vidhi has focused her practice on treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, rotator cuff injury, ligament injuries, arthritis, nerve pathologies, and pelvic floor pain. She welcomes a wide variety of patients of all ages and concerns. When not working, Vidhi enjoys spending time with her 4 year old son and her husband. She loves Yoga, travel and go on long walks and hikes with her family and friends.

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Stephanie grew up in Pitt Meadows BC with a background in competitive sport, fuelling her passion for health and wellness. She has always been fascinated by the human body, the mind and movement. After years of practising as a student, she completed her Yoga teacher training in 2017, which has heavily added to her knowledge as an RMT. She completed her program at the Vancouver college of massage therapy, and has practised in Vancouver since. Recently, she has made the move to Kamloops to further support her love for the sun, the outdoors and exploring new areas.

Stephanie delivers patient centred care. Her treatments are goal orientated, and she works intuitively, listening to her patients and their body. She incorporates a variety of techniques with therapeutic deep pressure, adding some relaxation to each treatment so her clients leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Techniques and training includes:

Swedish massage Deep tissue Myofascial release Trigger point therapy Active and passive stretching Strengthening plans Breath work Joint mobilizations Pregnancy massage

She will always welcome you with a smile and a relaxed, supportive space to work in.

In her spare time, Stephanie loves to disconnect in nature through hiking and camping in the beautiful backyard of BC. She loves to spend time in the community at local markets, fitness classes and coffee shops.

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Dr. Michelle Poirier comes to Kamloops after studying and practicing Chiropractic Medicine in Oregon since 2019. As a former Registered Dietitian and competitive athlete she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her background to her patients.

Her focus is to help you restore and maximize your mobility, reduce pain and get you back to enjoying the activities you love most.

Her treatments incorporate a variety of techniques with focus on muscle, ligament and tendon applications, various physical therapy modalities, strengthening, and chiropractic manipulation.

In her spare time, you will often find Michelle on trail runs, hiking, camping, gardening and enjoying the outdoors with her two pups.

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Amy is a former Wildland Firefighter, mom of two toddlers, and Founder of MORE with Amy.

Amy is a Holistic Nutrition Clinical Practitioner and a Certified Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant with many years of personal experience in movement mechanics and nutritional study. A free spirit heart at her core, Amy has lived in Mexico and Africa for extended periods of time, paid her way through university by wildland firefighting in northern Alberta and took every opportunity she could find to further her education in the science of whole foods, by graduating with a diploma in Applied Nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.

Amy uses the latest food science to pave the way to freedom of your mind, body and emotional authenticity.

Using her lived experience through an eating disorder, Amy specializes in informed care in food relationship attached to nutrient deficiencies and mindful nutrition.

Her educated and experienced knowledge will be an asset for your own health journey no matter where you are today.

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Danielle is certified in Stott Pilates and Stott Total Barre. She has completed workshops in Core Training for Pregnancy, Pregnancy Posture and Exercise, and Training for Delivery. Danielle has a love for movement and is constantly being reminded of the positive impact Pilates has on her daily life. Danielle was first introduced to Pilates as a competitive dancer in her teen years. She used Pilates as a form of conditioning to increase strength and reduce the risk of injury. She was blown away by the effectiveness from it and it soon became a staple in her life. Danielle believes in moving with integrity and developing a strong mind-body connection to reach your goals. She is passionate about helping people heal, encouraging your mind-body connection and bringing more positivity and smiles into your day!

If you have been assessed and being following by a physiotherapist at Muva Physiotherapy, and they recommend Pilates as part of your rehab plan, Pilate services will be covered under your extended health.

Book online, or call the clinic to book in with Danielle today.

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