Katherine grew up in Edmonton where she spent her summers on the lake and looked forward to winter trips to the mountains. She graduated with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in a Physiology Honours program.  Since graduation, Katherine has gained experience in Edmonton working with clients of all ages, from children with sports injuries or developmental disabilities to seniors with neurological conditions.  She was also the physiotherapist for the Alberta Men’s Junior Handball Team, and then went on to work at a sports clinic in Kitchener, Ontario.

But, Katherine could not resist the call of the lakes and mountains and finally decided to settle down in Vernon and work with us! She enjoys treating a variety of conditions, but places an emphasis on identifying and treating all of the contributing factors instead of just treating the symptoms. She has a passion for using manual therapy, IMS and corrective biomechanics to facilitate healing and maximize function. In her free time, you’ll find Katherine out on the lake, snowboarding in the mountains, or trying out a new recipe!

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After growing up outside of Toronto, ON, Tiffany headed out west to complete her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria. Then, back to the east to complete her Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, which gave her many opportunities to work within top hospitals driving her interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. This unique experience has given Tiffany a special perspective and understanding that the patient’s healing process is a journey.

After a few years in the CCU, ICU and other high intensity settings, Tiffany decided that she wanted to switch gears and focus on manual therapy and work in a private clinic setting. Her focus shifted from shift work to taking as many courses as she could to hone in on her manual therapy skills. This paradigm continues today as Tiffany is a strong believer in continuing education and that a successful practitioner needs to continue to learn. Some of her more recent courses include (and are not exclusive to) TMJ, upper and low body injuries, dry needling and motor patterning.

Her love of education easily translated into becoming a clinical educator for the University of Alberta during her 8 years in Alberta. Tiffany loves to educate her patients as well, so they truly understand where their issues are coming from. Walking through each individual’s injury and healing process allows Tiffany and her patients to work together as a team to come up with solutions and strategies to achieve the patient’s goals.

With her athletic and competitive background in snowboarding, Tiffany has been able to apply her knowledge of sport and competition to her athletic clientele (arm chair, or otherwise!). Don’t let her love of working with athletes fool you though, she enjoys working with all patients! Since entering the manual therapy realm, Tiffany has had the pleasure of working with top notch colleagues in Ontario, Alberta and BC, and is excited to bring her enthusiasm, experience and energy to Progression Muscle Bone and Joint Clinic. During off hours, Tiffany loves spending time with her husband and two boys mountain biking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.

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Mary is a Registered Physiotherapist with a focus and passion for women’s health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy and started her career in acute care on the Burn Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. She also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary.

Mary has always been fascinated with how the body moves and heals. Her passion to promote health and wellness has led her to pursue advanced course work in pelvic health, chronic pain, vestibular, and pediatric physical therapy.

Growing up in northern Ontario, Mary fell in love with the outdoors and athletics. She has competed at a varsity and national level in cross-country running and skiing. Mary also has experience coaching cross-country skiing and running in the Vernon area.

Mary believes in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Outside of work you can find her exploring and enjoying the outdoors with her young family.

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Karie is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Alberta with  Masters of Science in Physical Therapy.  She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria.  She values continuing education and has studied advanced orthopaedic manual therapy, functional movement screening, acupuncture and dry needling.

Karie has spent most of her career working in Vancouver . Including her daily practice,  she has had a variety of experience with different sports teams including the New Westminister Salmonbellies Lacrosse Team and the UBC Track and Field team.  In 2009 Karie became the team physiotherapist for the National Mens Gymnastics Team.  She has traveled the world to competitions including the PanAmerican Games, University Games and World Championships.  In the summer of 2012 she went to the London Olympic Games with the National Women’s and Men’s Gymnastics Team as the team physiotherapist.

Locally Karie works closely with the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics club as well as with a variety of other athletes including hockey, skiiers/snowboarders, mountain bikers, volleyball, soccer players, golfers and dancers.

Karie likes to work together with her clients using manual therapy, client-specific exercise prescription, and needling to resolve pain and dysfunction. She also has a keen interest in injury prevention and she integrates bio-mechanical analysis and sport performance screening to enhance her treatment approach.

Karie is excited to be settled back into her home town of Vernon and enjoys all the Okanagan has to offer including mountain biking, running, golfing , snowboarding and spending time with her family.

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Krista’s love and fascination for the way the human body moves started at a young age as a competitive dancer, and she decided to turn that love into a career. In 2017, she graduated from the University of British Columbia - Okanagan with a Bachelor Degree in Human Kinetics and a specialization in clinical exercise physiology.

Since then, Krista has been very fortunate to work with a wide variety of people experiencing various challenges. Her career experience has ranged from return to work rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and pilates to creating lifestyle and exercise programs for people with diabetes, cardiac complications, pulmonary ailments, and cancer. Krista has also gained a vast amount of knowledge on rehabilitating orthopedic injuries and prescribing exercise for back pain relief. On top of this, she is always thrilled to have the opportunity to work with clients that are simply interested in living a healthy, active lifestyle.

In her spare time Krista enjoys doing pilates and yoga as well as outdoor adventures such as hiking and paddle boarding with her corgi dog Kip.

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Richard graduated in 1979, from Trinity College Dublin, School of Physiotherapy, in Ireland.

Richard’s early years of experience in the treatment of neurological problems, combined with his own involvement in sports and the treatment of sports related injury, have shaped his interest in a more integrated approach to prevention and management.

In addition to traditional Physiotherapy and rehabilitative exercise, he has also completed his Osteopathic studies and combines an Osteopathic manual approach into his clinical practice.

Using this foundation of neurology, orthopedics, and osteopathy in his many years as a clinician, Richard has the experience to integrate many treatment approaches, to address musculoskeletal dysfunction in all age groups. He has a particular interest in those with more chronic issues.

Despite the many advances he has witnessed over the years, our improved understanding of the musculoskeletal system, and the neurophysiology of pain, Richard is keenly aware of the need for the injured persons involvement in their own treatment through education, awareness and corrective exercise.

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Massage has been apart of her life from an early age. She often received treatments throughout her younger years for various sports related injuries. when it came time to choose a career, massage therapy was an obvious choice

Before becoming a registered massage therapist she worked as a spa practitioner where she developed her skills in wellness massage and the mind and body connection. Lexi graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, January 2018.

Her main objective with her clients is to educate and provide them with the tools and knowledge to be the best and healthiest version of themselves through treatment and homecare. She brings a variety of techniques to her treatments such as Swedish massage, Trigger point therapy, hydrotherapy and basic manual lymph drainage. She is currently taking further training in manual lymph drainage and gearing her practice towards MLD as well as maternity massage.

Lexi was born and raised in the Okanagan. In her free time she enjoys training in the gym, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

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Garett has over 10 years of private practice experience with a passion for manual therapy and exercise. He attended the University Of Victoria in 2005 and graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology (honours) and a minor in Psychology.  He then became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist while working as a Kinesiologist for a private physiotherapy clinic in Victoria. After receiving invaluable help from a physiotherapist due to a significant back injury, Garett decided to pursue Physical Therapy; he completed his Masters from the University of British Columbia in 2012 and soon after moved to Vernon to work with us!

Expect to be in the clinic for about 45-60 mins when booking an initial or follow-up appointment with Garett.

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After growing up in Wales he graduated with a BSc(hons) in Physiotherapy from London, United Kingdom. After a few years working in a variety of clinical settings he attended the University of Queensland in Australia to complete a post graduate clinical Masters’ degree in Musculoskeletal Dysfunction. This postgraduate degree gave him eligibility for membership of IFOMT, the worldwide governing body for Specialists in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.

In addition to teaching post graduate education courses, Carey has also taught and mentored undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapists in Canada, the UK and Australia.

He has worked in a variety of clinical settings including St Bartholomews’, a large London, UK, teaching hospital, the National Sports Centre’s Sports Injury Clinic, London UK and private orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy practices in the UK, Australia and Canada.

Clinically he sees exercise and movement as the key stone of all rehabilitation. He will incorporate manual therapies and needling into this active and dynamic approach.

In his limited amount of spare time he is a passionate skier and mountain biker.

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Tracy completed her BScPT at the University of Saskatchewan. Her physiotherapy career includes extensive sport medicine experience with the National Cross Country ski team at World Championships and 1988 Olympics, with the WHL Prince George Cougars, the Penticton Vees, and with BC Hockey including at the Canada games and the World under 18 Championships.

Tracy takes an active approach to rehab and is a big proponent of using movement to maximize healing and recovery. She also uses Functional Dry Needling to augment her treatment.

Tracy has three grown children and keeps busy with running, cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, yoga and stand up paddle boarding.

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Jeff loves getting outside and being active. He’s also fascinated by science. Completing his Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC-Okanagan in 2016, he can bring these two passions together as a Kinesiologist.

Jeff looks to address sticky spots in your movement to help you meet your life, sport, or recovery goals. Whether you are looking to improve your endurance for an activity, capacity for a task, or movement quality to keep you going in life, you will get a personalized program to meet those functional needs.

In addition to exercise programming and movement coaching, Jeff uses a therapeutic approach called NeuroKinetic Therapy to address unnecessary or faulty movement compensations which may result in limited or painful range of motion.

Jeff joined the Progression team in 2019 and works within the Occupation Rehabilitation program. He also sees private clients seeking kinesiology services. In his spare time Jeff enjoys camping, playing guitar, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors with his wife and dogs.

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Cynthia completed her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Since graduating from UBC, Cynthia has received training in various professional development courses such as manual therapy, Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn IMS), Sports First Responder, and STOTT Pilates Instructor training. She also recently completed the Master of Rehabilitation Science program at UBC with a focus in orthopaedic musculoskeletal physical therapy.

Cynthia’s treatment philosophy includes a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling (Acupuncture & IMS) and taping to promote recovery and improve function. She believes in using an evidence-based and multimodal approach that is specifically tailored to guide each individual toward achieving their goals.

In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and keeping up with her two dogs.

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Colin grew up in Saskatchewan and always had a love for the outdoors, diving headfirst into any activity that came along. This coupled with a passion for fitness and weight lifting meant injuries were sure to follow.

As Colin sustained his injuries over the years he understood the benefit of proper treatments. Colin’s passion is learning about the human body and functional anatomy. He finds this helps him to understand the intricacies of injury prevention/rehabilitation, allowing Colin the ability to practice a variety of modalities to treat the client specific request.

Graduating from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in 2023 Colin hopes to merge his passion for fitness with massage therapy to help clients live a pain free, happier and healthier life! In Colin’s spare time he enjoys being outdoors hiking, strength training, and quality time with his family.

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Nick grew up in the Lower Mainland and after finishing high school he attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology. He moved to Vernon in 2013 attracted to the Okanagan lifestyle and endless outdoor recreation the region has to offer. After working for Progression as a Kinesiologist, specializing in rehabilitation-based exercise programming, he felt it was time to advance his education in the field. He returned to the clinic with a Master of Physical Therapy from UBC in 2019. He draws on his previous experience working as a kinesiologist with emphasis on movement-based rehabilitation to ensure clients achieve the results they are working towards. His evidence-based treatment approach includes joint and soft tissue mobilization and exercise rehab therapy. He strives to empower his clients by providing them with the tools and education needed to create meaningful outcomes. From activities of daily living to competitive sport, he wants his clients to move easier, perform better and be more resilient.

Outside of the clinic Nick is well connected in the community through the local bike club and his participation in various sports including soccer and hockey. He can be found up on the hill in the winter or mountain biking in the summer.

Nick looks forward to developing his manual therapy skills through continued education to further help his patients reduce pain and maximize their mobility.

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Jamie completed his BSc, Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia in 1998, after completing a BSc, Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 1995.  After focusing on sports rehabilitation early in his career, Jamie moved to the Okanagan in 1999 and began to focus on manual therapy and eventually hand therapy.  In 2004 Jamie met the certification standards to become a Certified Hand Therapist, and has spent the last 15 years focused primarily on upper extremity rehabilitation.  From major trauma and post-surgical rehabilitation to sport related injuries to degenerative and inflammatory joint conditions, Jamie loves the challenge and reward constantly presented by focusing on hand and upper extremity injuries.  Throughout his career Jamie has worked extensively with injured workers and motorists, and embraces the challenge of returning clients to work, play, and everyday life.

Outside of work Jamie is very involved in the local lacrosse community as a player, executive, and coach of 3 active lacrosse playing children.  Fishing, hunting, camping, and any outdoor pursuits fill the rest of any of his available time.

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Josiane has 20 years of experience in Manual Therapy with special interests in biomechanics of posture and movement, neck and head injuries, working with children and youth and pelvis/abdominal pain. After attending University of Quebec in Montreal in Physics she moved West and pursued Massage Therapy at the Okanagan Massage Therapy College (OVCMT) in Vernon. She has spent the last 5 years teaching practical courses in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at OVCMT. She recently completed the 5 year Classical Manual Osteopathy Program at the Canadian College Of Osteopathy in Vancouver.

Josiane was born in Quebec City and spent her formative years in Saudi Arabia. She loves to speak French whenever possible. She has 3 teenagers who are avid downhill skiers, soccer and volleyball players. She loves outdoor adventures, yoga and music.

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Aidan grew up in Kamloops BC where his parents instilled in him a love for movement, sport, and all things outdoors. He found his passion for helping people while working as a professional cross-country ski technician. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a Minor in Psychology in 2022 from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with special interest in endurance sport performance and physiology.

At the clinic, you’ll find Aidan helping in the Occupational Rehabilitation Program or working with clients in the rehab gym.  Aidan’s mission is to work with you to create meaningful change through functional movement to further your life, sport, or recovery journey.

Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Aidan making coffee, ski touring, cross-country skiing, and competing in road cycling nationally and internationally.

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Pam graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1991 with a BSc. in Physical Therapy.  She moved to BC in 1992 and has garnered considerable experience and expertise working in private practice since.  Pam had the good fortune of working with two experienced Hand Therapists, who helped mentor her to attain the Hand Therapy Certification in 2001.  Since that time, she has continued to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries, but particularly hands.  Throughout her career, Pam has made it a priority to pursue continuing education in order to further her knowledge and treatment techniques.  Pam also has her Acupuncture certificate through Acupuncture Canada.

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Perez Vermeulen was born in Durban, South Africa until 10 years old when he and his family made the move to Vernon. Ever since then he has enjoyed making the transition from the ocean to the mountains and lakes. You can find Perez almost anywhere outdoors whether it is skiing, golfing, hiking, or even a day spent on the lake. Training and working out is also a very important aspect of his life so a lot of his spare time is spent at the gym or a field.

Perez has always participated in several sports. As he grew up football became his main focus in high school. Perez had the opportunity to pursue his football career post-secondary but decided to focus on his schooling instead. He went on to attend UBC-Okanagan where he completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology in 2022. Perez’s previous injuries have helped him decide what he wanted to do. He was greatly impacted by those who helped him along the way to overcome the injuries and return back his sports. Perez wants to have a similar impact on those he works with whether it is returning back to a sport or back to normal daily living.

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