Sonja de Milliano

Registered Physiotherapist, BSc, MScPT

Sonja began her educational pursuits studying Immunology and Infection at the University of Alberta. After completing her undergraduate degree (2013), she went on to get her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta (2016).

Since graduating, Sonja has not stopped learning and has taken numerous post graduate courses in orthopaedics, manual therapy, acupuncture, pelvic health, pelvic pain, Integrated Systems Model with Diane Lee, cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation and more.

Sonja applies her passion and uses an approach founded in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM) to look at a person as a whole to get to the root of the problem. She ensures her patients feel heard and understood as they navigate their way towards well being. Sonja has a passion for pelvic health, chronic pain and complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Sonja is honoured to work with her clients, and genuinely loves what she does.

Beyond physiotherapy, she enjoys spending time outside hiking, running, skiing and exploring the island with her baby girl, husband and dog.

Education:

Bachelor of Science with specialization in Immunology and Infection - University of Alberta (2013)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2016)

Experience:

Over 5 years experience helping women navigate pregnancy and post-partum.

Special interest in pelvic health, including treating: pelvic pain, painful intercourse, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, birth preparation, diastasis recti, pregnancy pain, men’s health (incontinence, sports and umbilical hernia).

Level II Hypopressive instructor

Continuing Education Courses:

Dry Needling Level 1 - Acupuncture Canada 2022

The Female Athlete Course - The Physio Detective/Antony Lo (2018)

Integrated Systems Model - Diane Lee (2018)

Acupuncture Canada Certified (2017)

Visceral Manipulation Practitioner - Barral Institute (2017)

Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 and 2 - Upledger Institute (2017 and 2019)

Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence - Pelvic Health Solutions (2016)

Female and Male Pelvic Pain - Pelvic Health Solutions (2017)

The Physiotherpay Approach to Dyspareunia - UroSante (2017)

Hypopressives Level 1 and Level 2 - Hypopressives Canada (2017 and 2018)

K-Taping Women’s Health Practitioner (2016)

CPA Orthopedic Division Manual Therapy Level 1 (2015)

Accomplishments:

LuLulemon Seawheeze half marathon finisher (2014, 2015); Canmore CAUSE Canada Half Marathon finisher (2015, 2016, 2017); Royal Victoria Half Marathon finisher (2021); Canada Association of Ski Instructors - Level 1 Instructor

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Sophia Sauter

**Registered Physiotherapist, Clinic Owner MScPT, BPHE, Certified in Manual Therapy, Gunn IMS Practitioner, Sports Physiotherapy Certificate **

Please note Sophia is NOT currently taking new patients

Sophia completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at UofT and her Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is Campbell River’s only certified Sports Physiotherapist and is passionate about ongoing professional education to update her knowledge. She is a Gunn IMS (Dry Needling) practitioner, has a special interest in TMJ disorders, and is a Clinical Faculty Instructor with the UBC Physical Therapy program. Sophia and her clinic have been voted “Best Physiotherapist” and ”Best Physiotherapy Clinic” in Campbell River Mirror’s Readers Choice Awards multiple years in a row.

Sophia has over 25 years of experience as a physio and brought the one-on-one model of physiotherapy care to Campbell River when she founded Active Living Physiotherapy in 2012. Sophia has a special interest in treating endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, Nordic skiers), athletes, complex cases and anyone interested in living a long and healthy life! In her spare time Sophia is an active volunteer in the school and local sporting/coaching community. She enjoys running, Nordic skiing, yoga and biking and still has energy to chase after her twin boys.

Education

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (1999)

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1999)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2005)

Certificate of Advanced Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy (2006)

Diploma of Advanced Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy (2008)

Sport Physiotherapy Certificate (2009)

Experience

Over 25 years experience treating a variety of orthopaedic, sports, pre-and post-partum, peri-menopause, TMJ disorders, and arthritic populations

Clinical Instructor for UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist at various international, national, and local triathlon, cycling, skiing, running, track and field, figure skating, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, and rugby events

Recent Continuing Education Courses

Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders and orofacial pain (2024)

UBC Gunn IMS (2021)

Scoliosis Management (2017)

Understanding Gait - from a neurological and orthopaedic perspective (2013)

Treatment of the abdominal wall after pregnancy (2012)

New advances in hip rehabilitation (2011)

Bike fit course (2008)

New trends in the prevention of running injuries (2008)

Rehabilitation of the runner (2008)

Accomplishments

Ironman Canada 2002 finisher (sub-12 hour)

Half marathon personal best time of 1:35 (2009)

Competed at World Masters Nordic Skiing event 2011 and Payak (50K skate ski race, Whistler) 2019

First Place, Best Physiotherapist, Reader’s Choice Awards, 2018 and 2019, Runner up 2020

Proud owner of Active Living Physiotherapy since 2012

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Evan Somerville

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BSc(Kin), Dry Needling (IMS) Certified, Spine Manipulation Certified

Evan is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Masters in Physical Therapy Program (2019) and University of Victoria’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program (2015). Evan grew up in Campbell River and has always had a love for sports and fitness. He loves weight training, golf, basketball, and triathlon. While these sports have kept him active, they have not been without their own physical hurdles and injuries. It was through his own process of injury recovery that he discovered a love for anatomy and rehabilitation, which led him to pursue education in Physiotherapy. As a Physiotherapist he loves finding the source of the problem and using the most appropriate treatment tools to create a solution. Evan uses hands-on manual therapy, manipulation, Dry Needling (IMS), exercise rehabilitation, and education to ensure his clients obtain the best rehab experience. His current interests lie in shoulder rehabilitation, low back injuries, strength training injuries, and vestibular rehabilitation, but he is excited to see anyone that comes in the door! Outside of the clinic, you can find Evan on the trails with his wife, daughter, and dog, weight lifting, or cycling.

Education: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, University of Victoria (2015)

Masters of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (2019)

Experience:

Personal interest in injuries that develop from weight lifting, golf, and endurance sports like triathlon.

CR Storm Hockey Team Physiotherapy Provider. Yearly functional screening for players.

UBC Clinical Preceptor

Workout / Exercise program development and Personal Training

Continuing Education:

CPA Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Level 1 (2019)

Vestibular Rehabilitation: A comprehensive introduction (2020)

Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation (2020)

Acupuncture Canada Dry Needling (IMS) Level 3 Certified (2023)

Key Clinical Skills: Manipulation and Management of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine (2024) , Lumbar spine and Sacroiliac joint (2024).

Accomplishments:

Half-Ironman Victoria Finisher, 2016; Half-Ironman Canada (Whistler) Finisher, 2017; Bear Mountain 10K (the “hardest 10K in Canada”) 2-time finisher; Finalist: Best Physiotherapist, Reader’s Choice Awards 2021

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