3 Best Physiotherapists in Nanaimo

“Bryn Edwards graduated from Queen’s University with an honours degree in Physiotherapy. Bryn has gained further postgraduate qualifications, including a Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. Bryn is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. He is also a recognised Intramuscular Stimulation practitioner registered with the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP). His areas of special interest are Lumbar-pelvic-hip disorders, Whiplash, IMS Treatment, and Chronic pain. He practises at Brickyard Physiotherapy. The clinic offers complete physio services delivered with your recovery in mind. They ensure that every patient gets a personalized treatment plan.”

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“Joe Box jearned a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2008. Joe has found his best outcomes result from treatment focused on education and exercise, often augmented with manual therapy and dry needling techniques like IMS and acupuncture. He has over 30+ years of experience as an outrigger or dragon boat paddler with a shoulder or back injury. He completed courses in intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and dry needling (DN), acupuncture, manual therapy, and geriatric health. He also holds additional certification in a variety of dry needling specialities, including Gunn IMS via UBC, dry needling through the US-based Dry Needling Institute, and acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI). He is practising as a physiotherapist in Pinpoint Physiotherapy & IMS. The clinic's focus is on rehabilitating orthopaedic conditions, which generally include many issues with the muscles, nerves, and bones.”

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“Kyla Hartnell obtained her physical therapy degree in 1996 from the University of Alberta. She completed the internationally recognized Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMT). Kyla is certified to practice IntraMuscular Stimulation (CGIMS), a dry needling technique used to treat chronic pain, especially of spinal origin. She has worked extensively with national amateur and professional hockey and rugby players and loves the challenge of getting athletes to perform their best as quickly as possible post-injury. Kyla also has a strong interest in treating neurological conditions and occupational injuries. Kyla Hartnell is a registered physiotherapist practising at Long Lake Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy. Their team of highly qualified and experienced physiotherapists offer individualized treatment plans a detailed treatment plan using state-of-the-art equipment. They offer ample parking and direct insurance billing for your convenience.”

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