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


Counselling

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 t... Read More

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.


Massage Therapy

At Continuum Health Centre, massage therapy is a primary treatment involving hands-on manipulation of soft tissues. Our massage therapists center on our clients' muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints to provide relief. Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body. It optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous, and circulatory sys... Read More

At Continuum Health Centre, massage therapy is a primary treatment involving hands-on manipulation of soft tissues. Our massage therapists center on our clients' muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and joints to provide relief.

Massage therapy treatment has a therapeutic effect on the body. It optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. As a result, the physical function can be developed, maintained, and improved. In addition, physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through massage therapy.

Before your first treatment, your Massage Therapist will propose a personalized treatment plan based on an initial assessment and health history. The initial evaluation leverages the results of various tests to determine muscles and joints' condition and inform the integrated support team of the subsequent courses of action.


Mental Performance

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.

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.

Dr. MJ Atkins is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and has been in practice for over 14 years in Vic... Read More

Alex is a Physiotherapist, Performance Coach & 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.

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

Rebecca Gaetz - Physiotherapist, Athletic and Exercise Therapist, MPT, BAET, CPT, Functional Gait Specialist, and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation

Rebecca grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon, and has spent most of her life enjoying the outdoors.

She graduated with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from University of Dublin in 2022, as well as a Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy from Camosun College in Victoria, BC in 2019.

Throughout her career, Rebecca has been fortunate to work alongside the lead physiotherapist for Hockey Canada’s National Para Hockey team and gained experience with concussion and injury rehab. She has worked with the Canadian Armed Forces and various sports teams including the National Rugby team, Camosun Chargers Basketball and Volleyball and provided pitch side care for the National University 7’s Rugby Tournament. Rebecca works with all injuries but has recently specialized in neurological rehab including concussion and vestibular rehabilitation as well as gait biomechanics and lower limb injuries.

Rebecca’s treatment philosophy is focused on using evidence based practice to create a treatment plan based on patient goals. She believes that patient education, hands on manual therapy, and graded loading of injured tissue are important components of the rehabilitation process.

Outside of work you will find Rebecca at the gym lifting weights, ocean swimming, cycling and hiking.

Rebecca Gaetz - Physiotherapist, Athletic and Exercise Therapist, MPT, BAET, CPT, Functional Gait... 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

Rachel Knowles is a registered massage therapist with over four years of clinical experience in therapeutic massage and in treating a variety of conditions including nerve pain, scar tissue restrictions, headaches, sports injuries, chronic pain, and more. She graduated from Algonquin College in Ottawa with an advanced diploma of massage therapy and has worked in various treatment settings since, including clinics and mobile services in business, home, and gym locations. Her favourite experience was working with her local gym’s Muay Thai athletes for post-training muscle recovery and increased mobility.

Rachel takes an objective approach to care and will work with you to achieve your goals. Her treatments focus on discovering and addressing the root cause of a client’s pain through interview, assessment, and hands on treatment. Her preferred treatment style is deep tissue; using slow pace and specific techniques to engage with the deep muscle layers to achieve the desired outcome: decreased trigger point activity, increased range of motion, decreased pain, etc.

She focuses her practice on partnering with clients who are seeking relief from soft tissue orthopedic conditions affecting their active lifestyle. As an athlete herself, Rachel is motivated to support her clients in their recreational and competitive pursuits using her technical skills and experience. She is thrilled to bring her practice to Victoria and is looking forward to exploring the natural beauty of the Island.

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As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), through the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), Cait helps athletes develop psychological skills that enable them to perform under pressure and manage the unpredictable demands of the sporting environment. Cait specializes in injury and concussion recovery - helping athletes align their brain and body to optimize recovery and return to play with confidence. Her goal is not merely to achieve full physical recovery, but to foster growth and transformation through the experience.

As a Clinical Counsellor Intern, Cait’s approach is collaborative and judgment-free, ensuring that every client feels safe and supported throughout their healing and personal development process. She tailors her techniques from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to best meet the unique needs of each individual she works with.

When not working with athletes and individuals on their mental health and performance, Cait can be found adventuring in the mountains, playing hockey or getting lost in a great book.

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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.

Trevor graduated from the University of Western States with his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a M... Read More

Dr Jaritt Ptolemy has been in clinical practice for over 15 years as a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) for over 17 years. Prior to that, he received an Honours Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. Dr. Jaritt has also received a certification as a Medical Acupuncture provider from McMaster University in 2009. Other note-worth certifications are Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS); Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) through the Prague School of Rehabilitation; Specific Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA); Active Release Technique (ART); Advanced Instructor through the Oxygen Advantage; Blood Flow Restriction (BFR).

Dr. Jaritt’s approach is to optimize the recovery of each patient. This starts with a thorough assessment in order to achieve an accurate diagnosis, followed by a treatment plan based on patient needs. Dr. Jaritt’s extensive skillset allows for the most appropriate intervention for each patient. He believes patient education is imperative and treatment should be a collaborative effort between patient and practitioner in order to maximize recovery. The most effective treatment plans are when both practitioner and patient work with the bodies needs, which often includes patient homework and behavioral modifications, in addition to treatment.

Dr. Jaritt strongly believes that the body wants to find equilibrium in a healthy and pain-free state. Treatment and rehabilitation is often over-complicated and recovery lengthened because basic core tenants of human movement are overlooked. In Dr. Jaritt’s experience, most people have dysfunctional breathing patterns, and just by restoring basic breathing patterns patients often experience significant improvement in symptoms and recovery. For example, functional breathing is imperative for functional movement and signals to the nervous system whether the body is receptive to recovery. Dr. Jaritt is always looking for the low-hanging fruits that will have the greatest impact on patient recovery.

Dr. Jaritt has always blurred the lines between treatment, rehabilitation exercise and training. Some patients may require a more passive approach to treatment - such as soft tissue treatment of muscles and fascia, joint mobilization and or spinal manipulation. Other patients may require a more active approach concentrating more on restoring functional movement quality and range of motion progressing to functional capacity training with loads. Dr. Jaritt primarily works with an active general population, and has also worked as a therapist to two national level teams.

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