Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy emphasizes the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability. Therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education promote an expedited return to health. At Continuum Health Centre, we know how frustrating it can be to find a... Read More

Physiotherapy emphasizes the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability. Therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education promote an expedited return to health.

At Continuum Health Centre, we know how frustrating it can be to find a facility that understands a client's sport or passion and the rehabilitation required to return to fitness. At Continuum, our physiotherapy services are designed by active individuals for active individuals. Our rehab professionals are motivated to help clients get back to doing what they love to do, more resilient than ever. Our main role is to provide optimal healthcare services and to coach or guide each client in their recovery process. The practitioners at Continuum will make sense of the barriers each client faces and develop an individualized, goal-oriented plan to expedite a full return to health.

An initial client assessment starts by documenting a historical synopsis of the ailment. Specific physical tests and measures accompany the evaluation, emphasizing flexibility and range of motion. These findings help establish a diagnosis, and the client's journey to recovery begins. As a key part of Continuum's integrated support team, the physiotherapist develops a treatment plan based on the client's current abilities and functional needs. Our physiotherapists develop treatment plans in a cooperative and collaborative learning environment, involving their fellow practitioners as required. The individualized strategy incorporates modalities and approaches that best suit the client's goals, emphasizing a return to total health. Supported by the best know-how, techniques, and equipment available, clients can realize full movement without pain or inhibition.

Physiotherapy treatments include the following:
At Continuum, personalized exercise programs are designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function. Initial and ongoing care leverages massage, joint mobilization, and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness. As well, functional activity and tolerance testing/training complement ongoing client care. Additional services include return-to-fitness planning and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive, and protective devices and equipment to provide continuity of care. Our physiotherapists recognize that an emphasis on promoting changes in an individual’s environment positively facilitates removing barriers to function. Our practitioners pride themselves on being healthcare providers as well as coaches and guides in your recovery process.


Chiropractic

At Continuum Health Centre, chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-invasive, and drug-free practice that safely and effectively helps relieve pain and improve the body’s overall function, using various treatments depending on an individual's needs. From manual ‘hands-on’ adjustment techniques to soft tissue therapy, chiropractors at Continuum focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of j... Read More

At Continuum Health Centre, chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-invasive, and drug-free practice that safely and effectively helps relieve pain and improve the body’s overall function, using various treatments depending on an individual's needs. From manual ‘hands-on’ adjustment techniques to soft tissue therapy, chiropractors at Continuum focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of joint, muscle, and bone pain, with a primary focus on the spine and back.

After conducting an initial assessment to ascertain functional ranges of movement and levels of discomfort/pain, the chiropractors at Continuum implement a therapeutic approach based primarily upon the interactions of the spine and nervous system. As such, the primary treatment method requires segmented adjustments of the spinal column. Common disorders, such as back and neck pain that stem from the musculoskeletal system, can be corrected through manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae. This therapy assists in correcting nervous system dysfunction.

The chiropractors at Continuum enable our clients to live the active, pain-free lives they deserve. Our practitioners alleviate the discomfort that creeps into everyday life by treating neck pain, back pain, arthritis, certain types of headaches, injuries, and more. These specialists are the spine, muscle, and nervous system experts. Each Continuum chiropractor specializes in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and developing care plans to keep our clients moving and pain-free and shares their insights with our integrated support team members.


Naturopathic Medicine


Physical Rehabilitation

Part of our Return to Play program, this gives you access to a practitioner in the gym setting as you move from the treatment phase back to performance. Performance may be on-field, at work, or your active lifestyle.


Counselling / Psychology / Mental Health

The Mental Performance Consultants at Continuum work with people of every age and skill level across the performance spectrum to strengthen their inner cutting edge in pursuit of realizing their greatest potential. Our Mental Performance Consultants are professional members in the CSPA who address the psychology of sports performance. Mental performance plays a vital role in the high-perform... Read More

The Mental Performance Consultants at Continuum work with people of every age and skill level across the performance spectrum to strengthen their inner cutting edge in pursuit of realizing their greatest potential.

Our Mental Performance Consultants are professional members in the CSPA who address the psychology of sports performance. Mental performance plays a vital role in the high-performance sport environment for individual athletes, teams, coaches, and support staff. Research has demonstrated that a performer’s mental state strongly impacts performance. Top athletes in all major sports and leagues in the world speak to the importance of mental preparation. Therefore, training the mind for success is essential in preparing an athlete for performance. Training for cognitive performance is as necessary as the physical, technical, and tactical training and practice required to achieve high-performance goals.

At Continuum, our counselors work with clients to set short and long-term goals, develop systems to address emotional concerns, and establish mechanisms for coping and effective communication. Our goal is for clients to improve self-concept, promote and realize behavioral changes, and strive for improved mental health.

Counselors at Continuum coordinate with integrated support team members to provide long-term treatment services and devise and implement comprehensive care strategies. Each counselor applies real-life experience and countless hours of professional training to best support the needs of each client.

At Continuum Health Centre, a typical first counseling session consists of an initial assessment, introductions, an informed consent review, establishing rapport, and conducting formal or informal evaluations, as required. Supplemental evaluations may include questionnaires to evaluate symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc.

Our team works in a multitude of ways to assist our clients. By clarifying mental health diagnoses, functioning, and prognosis, our counselors can evaluate client readiness, identify existing barriers and provide recommendations for moving forward. In addition, each counselor works closely with our integrated support team to provide training advice for members who wish to access our high-performance facility.

Dr. MJ Atkins is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been in practice for over 14 years in Victoria, BC. Dr. Atkins believes strongly in identifying and treating the root cause of an issue and not just focusing on the treatment of symptoms. His ultimate goal is to help patients look and feel great, inside and out.

Dr. Atkins lives on the Peninsula with his wife and dogs and is an adoptive parent-in-waiting. He is an avid nature-lover who enjoys all that the Peninsula has to offer whether paddle boarding, playing hockey, gardening, cycling or hiking. When not outdoors, you can find him in the kitchen preparing delicious meals.

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Alex is a Physiotherapist and a Performance & Weightlifting Coach born and raised in Victoria, BC. Alex graduated from Queen’s University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy and from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Alex uses movement and exercise, evidence-based education, and communication strategies to help individuals overcome obstacles that are holding them back from reaching their active goals. Alex combines a robust knowledge of biopsychosocial informed strength and conditioning framework to empower individuals to get back to their meaningful activities.

Alex is a certified ‘Clinical Athlete Provider’ who specializes in the management of athletes, designed to help athletes perform better and stay healthy longer. Alex feels an athlete is any individual who has active-related goals, no matter the age, skills, or abilities. He specializes in barbell athletes including weightlifters, powerlifters, and Crossfit Athletes. Alex blends his knowledge in injury reconditioning & performance training to help lifters reach their health & performance related goals.

He is also a certified Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, NCCP Weightlifting Trained Coach, CCPC Powerlifting Coach, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, and a graduate from the Level Up Initiative Mentorship program, designed to create positive change in the world of healthcare.

Alex has taken numerous courses related to strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, pain science education, biomechanics, injury risk reduction, and on focused areas of the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Alex can typically be found in the gym weightlifting, or playing various sports including golf, hockey and baseball. He is an avid adventurer and enjoys exploring the outdoors and travelling around the world with his wife, while indulging in plant-based dishes and the finest local coffee.

Alex is a Physiotherapist and a Performance & Weightlifting Coach born and raised in Victoria... Read More

Greg has been a physiotherapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist for over 15 years. He completed his Master of Physiotherapy at UBC and a post-graduate certificate in manual therapy at Curtain University in Perth. During this time, Greg served as a research assistant in neurophysiology, motor learning, biomechanics, and knowledge translation. Since graduating, he has also completed multiple courses – receiving certifications and accreditation for Gunn IMS, DNS D, PRI training, and Applied Kinesiology. In addition, Greg is a graduate of the ConnectTherapy Series and the Thoracic Ring Approach.

Greg has a keen interest in human behaviour. He’s worked with a very diverse population with varying activity levels, and among everyone, there remains a common theme. We’re all human. As such, there are similarities in the shortcuts our bodies and brains will take to make life easier in response to injuries, stresses, and emotions. However, these shortcuts are not always great long-term solutions.

Greg is a firm believer that the body is not simply a sum of its parts, and the interactions of this complex system are of the utmost importance. Understanding these patterns plays an integral role in treating his clients while incorporating movement, exercise, education, and manual therapy. Greg’s passion is getting an individual back to full capacity – as it relates to the activities that are important and meaningful to them.

Greg’s other specific interest is in performance physio to mitigate injury and maximize performance. He has worked with national and Olympic level athletes in almost every sport, including snowboarding, skiing, beach volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, track, triathlon, weight lifting, swimming, diving, tennis, soccer, and mountain biking. Greg has also worked with professional dancers, musicians, actors, and athletes from various basketball leagues. He has worked with MLB, NHL, and most extensively, NFL athletes. Greg worked as a team physio for high school basketball, rugby, football, volleyball, and varsity baseball squads and has traveled with Canadian wrestling and rugby teams.

Greg has been a physiotherapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist for over 15 ye... Read More

M.Sc, MPC Cait received a Masters in Psychology with a focus on sport and performance applications. As a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) with the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), Cait works across a wide range of sports, competitive levels, and ages to help athletes enhance their mental skills.

Cait works with athletes to develop confidence, mindset, emotional regulation, focus, teamwork, and many other critical skills to performance. Cait has conducted research and specializes in helping athletes through the psychological aspects of injury recovery, specifically concussions. Cait is passionate about working alongside athletes to help them thrive in the sporting environment and in their personal lives.

M.Sc, MPC Cait received a Masters in Psychology with a focus on sport and performance application... Read More

Ciara (she/her) brings a wealth of experience as a high-performance athlete turned research-practitioner. In her research, Ciara looks at the identity challenges that athletes face at the conclusion of their varsity careers. Over the 14 months, Ciara has been engaged in research around the mental health experiences of Canadian University Athletes through COVID-19 and has presented her research internationally. As a practitioner, Ciara uses an integrated and culturally sensitive approach to meet the needs of each unique client. She understands the importance of a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship for meaningful growth and change to take place and centres her work on creating a secure environment in which you can feel seen, heard, and valued. Ciara brings her natural warmth, compassion and curiosity into each session.

She believes in the healing power of laughter and enjoys connecting with her clients over life’s big and small victories as well as its hardships. Ciara believes in the importance of tuning into the moment and turning toward your emotions, and frequently works with clients to learn to slow down and find their own inner guide, whether they’re stuck, struggling with interpersonal issues, or having trouble coping. She uses a strength-based approach to help people accept and embrace diverse aspects of themselves as well as develop new skills that can be used in everyday life. Ciara has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC) and Provisional Mental Performance Consultant (MPC, Prov.).

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Trevor graduated from the University of Western States with his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Masters of Science in Sports Medicine. He grew up in Surrey, BC, but after completing his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at UVIC he always knew he would settle on the island. Trevor grew up playing a number of sports and believes in the importance of overall athleticism as well as developing a positive experience with health and exercise. Throughout his years playing competitive rugby with the Bayside Sharks on the mainland, he had the help of many great health professionals to rehab his injuries but it was chiropractic that had the greatest pull.

Not only does he specialize in treating musculoskeletal conditions of the spine, Trevor also has great interest and skill in treating injuries and conditions involving the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and other extremities. Trevor has his DNS Strength Training 1 certification and is always pursuing continuing education to better help his patients. In practice, he utilizes a variety of treatments, including: • Adjustments and mobilizations • Soft tissue therapy • Instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) • Cupping • Functional movement assessment and exercise correction • Shockwave therapy

Trevor’s main goal with treatment is to work with his patients towards a common goal, whether that means returning to sport after an injury, treating those nagging aches and pains, being able to work more functionally and with less pain, or simply to learn how to move better and live a more active lifestyle. As a lifelong athlete with a history in strength and conditioning, he believes in the power of exercise as a rehab tool and that the ultimate goal of treatment is to give each patient the tools and knowledge they need to stay healthy.

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Mikayla is from Vancouver, BC where she completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology in Health Sciences and her Master of Physical Therapy at UBC. While at UBC, she was a five-year member and two-year Assistant Captain with the UBC Women’s Hockey team. While completing her Master of Physical Therapy, Mikayla also competed for and Co-Captained the UBC Cycling team. She made the move to Vancouver Island following graduation, having falled in love with the city of Victoria while on clinical placement during her Physical Therapy degree.

Mikayla is passionate about helping people move better, feel strong, and thrive. She is eager to collaborate with her clients to develop treatment plans that help them achieve their functional and performance goals. Mikayla has a special interest in working with athletes. She knows what it takes to keep one’s body in peak shape while competing as an elite athlete and draws from her experiences to personalize each athlete’s treatment, whether your goal is recovering from injury or optimizing performance. Mikayla has completed her Orthopaedic Manual Therapy level 1 & Level 2 (lower extremity) certifications and utilizes techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, taping, and education in her treatment sessions with clients.

Mikayla is also Physiosports Physio Bikefit certified and offers bike fits at Continuum Health Centre.

In her spare time, Mikayla can be found enjoying the Island scenery on her bike, playing on her local hockey team, or exploring the wonders of the Island on hikes and walks.

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