Nick Andres

Registered Physiotherapist, MScPT, BSc Kin

Please note Nick is NOT certified for IMS (Dry Needling) treatments

Nick grew up in Campbell River and is thrilled to return to his hometown to join the team at Active Living Physiotherapy. With a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from UBC (2023), and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from UVic (2019) Nick brings a fresh approach and is well-equipped to provide the highest quality care to our clients. You may recognize him as he joined us for a clinical placement during his time as a physiotherapy student.

Nick has previously worked as a Kinesiologist with ICBC, WorkSafe and athletic populations in Physiotherapy clinics and has had a variety of physiotherapy student placement opportunities. These experiences fueled his belief in a multifaceted and comprehensive approach to Physiotherapy including manual therapy, exercise, education, and self-empowerment. Nick understands the importance of establishing strong relationships with his clients to collaboratively determine the most effective approach for their physiotherapy journey. By combining hands-on techniques with evidence-based exercises, Nick helps patients regain their strength, mobility, and overall quality of life, so they can get back to their favourite activities, sports and recreation. In his leisure time, Nick is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. These pursuits not only align with his personal interests but also provide him with firsthand experience in injury rehabilitation. Nick is eager to reconnect with his hometown and to explore new and exciting adventures on the north island.

Education

Master of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (2023)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction, University of Victoria (2019)

Experience

WorkSafe, ICBC and personal training as a Kinesiologist

Personal injury recovery including ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendinopathy, rotator cuff injuries, and more… (spent too much time as a physio patient!)

Continuing Education

CPA Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Level 1 (2023)

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Jon Bell

Registered Physiotherapist, MScPT BSc(Kin), Kineticore FDN (IMS) Certified

Jon has been practicing physiotherapy since graduating from the UBC Masters of Physical Therapy program in 2012. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation (particularly ACL), running injuries with video gait analysis, strength and conditioning, and chronic pain management. Jon’s passion lies in helping people move better, feel stronger, and regain confidence in their physical abilities.

As a former collegiate athlete, Jon brings a practical understanding of the challenges and demands of staying active. He has coached CrossFit and worked as a rugby team therapist at club, university, provincial, and national levels, gaining valuable experience in helping athletes recover from injuries and perform at their best.

Beyond the clinic, Jon has served as a Clinical Educator for the UBC Physical Therapy program, mentoring future physiotherapists and staying engaged with advancements in the field. His post-graduate education includes training in manual therapy, Functional Dry Needling (IMS), running injury management, functional movement assessment, and pain science.

Jon’s approach is rooted in movement optimism and evidence-based care. He sees the body as inherently resilient and capable of remarkable change, focusing on active, exercise-based treatments to create lasting improvements. Whether helping an athlete return to sport or guiding someone through chronic pain, Jon empowers his clients to take an active role in their recovery and overall well-being.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Victoria (2010)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (2012)

Experience:

BC Rugby Union – U16 and U18 Boys Team Physiotherapist

Meraloma Rugby Club, Vancouver BC – Men’s Premier Team Physiotherapist 2013-2016

BC Elite Youth Sevens Rugby, Victoria BC – U18 boys Team Physiotherapist 2015

CrossFit Western Canadian Regionals, Vancouver BC – Medical team member

Continuing Education Courses:

Mulligan Concept (Mobilizations with Movement) Upper and Lower Quadrant

Kinetacore (IMS) – Functional Dry Needling Level 3

Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries

Accomplishments:

Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro 2004; Provincial Silver Medalist & National Championship Qualifier – Camosun College Basketball 2006; Winner: Best Physiotherapist Award, Reader’s Choice 2021; Finalist: Best Physiotherapist Award, Reader’s Choice 2020, 2019 & 2018

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Krista Boulding

CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer and Rehab Assistant

Krista is a CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer and recently completed her Rehab Assistant Diploma through Capilano University. She is also a Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor. Krista loves all things strength training, and balances out her health and wellness routine with yoga, meditation, plenty of walking, challenging hikes in the summer, and long rides on her bike. Krista teaches many of our group fitness classes. She is an excellent leader and takes pride in the fine details of executing an exercise and “nit-picking” alignment and form. Krista is a lifelong student and is always setting goals for herself to take her knowledge to the next level!

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Naomi Cole

Naomi is NOT currently able to bill extended health from Medavie Blue Cross. We are working to get this remedied asap.

Registered Physiotherapist BSc, MScPT, CGunn IMS, Dip AIMPT, FCAMPT

Naomi graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to this, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa. Since then she obtained her Gunn IMS (dry needling) certification through the University of British Columbia. Over several years Naomi pursued extensive post graduate education in advanced orthopaedic manual therapy. In 2022 she achieved her Diploma of Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), recognized as the highest manual therapy certification in Canada.

Naomi’s comprehensive treatment approach focuses on manual therapy, specific exercises, Gunn IMS, and educating her clients on their rehabilitation. She assesses the contributing factors to an injury so any underlying causes can be addressed and recurrent injury may be avoided. Naomi enjoys treating a variety of orthopaedic and sports-related injuries. She works with clients of all ages and athletic abilities, taking a client centered approach helping them understand their injuries so they can conquer those aches and pains, and get back to the activities they are passionate about.

Outside the clinic you’ll find her keeping active through alpine and nordic skiing, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, water sports and exploring the island.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, University of Ottawa (2014)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Toronto (2016)

Diploma of Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (2022)

Certified Gunn IMS, University of British Columbia (2022)

Experience

Mentor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division

8+ years of experience treating a variety of orthopaedic, sports and neuromusculoskeletal conditions

Working with all ability levels from weekend warriors, to Olympians, World Cup and X Game athletes.

Continuing Education Courses

Gunn IMS Certified (2022)

Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Levels 1 through 5 with FCAMPT designation (2016 – 2022)

Critical Appraisal and Integration of Evidence into Healthcare Practice (2021) • Soft Tissue Release (2017)

Basic Sport Physiotherapy Taping (2016)

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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 daughter, son, husband and dog.

Education:

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

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2016)

Experience:

Over 8 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:

Preserving the Active Hip (2023)

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 Physiotherapy Approach to Dyspareunia (2017)

Hypopressives Canada Level 1 and Level 2 (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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Mat is a locum Kinesiologist leading our group classes for the month of March 2025.

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Jonathan Paisley

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

Jonathan was born and raised in Miramichi, New Brunswick and moved to Campbell River with his family in his teenage years. He immediately fell in love with the area and the people, and considers himself lucky to have grown up in places with ample outdoor opportunities.

Jonathan is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Masters of Physiotherapy program (2017) and the University of Victoria’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program (2015). He previously worked in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia treating a variety of orthopaedic and neuropathic conditions before moving to Campbell River in 2021. Jonathan has also been a Teaching Assistant at the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University and is a Clinical Preceptor for UBC Physiotherapy Students. He has furthered his education with post-graduate training in orthopaedics (Canadian Physio Association Level 3), hand/wrist conditions and pain science, as well as IMS (Dry Needling).

Jonathan enjoys an active lifestyle with an interest in fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors with his young family and dog. In turn, working as a Physiotherapist gives him the opportunity to help others get back to or continue to enjoy the activities they love. Jonathan believes in working as a team with his patients to develop an appropriate treatment plan to help them reach their goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (2015)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2017)

Experience

7+ years of treating a variety of orthopaedic and neuropathic conditions

Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy

Preceptor for UBC Physiotherapy Students

Continuing Education Courses

Canadian Physio Association Orthopaedics, Level 3 certified

Acupuncture Canada Dry Needling (IMS) Level 1 and 2 (2022)

Accomplishments

Valedictorian of Dalhousie physiotherapy class of 2017; Dalhousie stage actor in the play “For the Health of it” (2017); Became a published poet in his grade 6 year ; Has driven across Canada twice in recent years

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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 keep up with 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, Dry Needling (IMS) Certified, Spine Manipulation, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Evan is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Masters in Physical Therapy Program (2019) and University of Victoria’s Kinesiology Program (2015). Evan grew up in Campbell River and is proud to be back serving his community. He has always had a love for sports and fitness including weight training, triathlon, golf, and basketball. While these sports have kept him active, they have not been without their own hurdles and injuries. It was through his own process of injury recovery that he discovered an interest in anatomy and rehabilitation. This led him to pursue education in Physiotherapy. As a Physiotherapist he uses a detailed assessment to find the source of the problem and applies the most appropriate treatment tools to create a solution. Evan uses hands-on manual therapy, 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.

Education:

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

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

Experience:

Interest in injuries that develop from weight lifting, golf, and endurance sports.

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)

Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation (2020)

Acupuncture Canada Dry Needling (IMS) Level 3 Certified (2024)

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 Finisher (2017); Elk Lake Olympic Triathlon Finisher (2024); Finalist: Best Physiotherapist, Reader’s Choice Awards (2021)

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Lexi Travanut

BCAK Kinesiologist, BSc (Health & Exercise Science)

A passionate and driven individual, Lexi is a graduate of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan, where she honed her skills in the study of Human Movement and its impact on health. With a strong commitment to continuing education, she regularly seeks out new learning opportunities to learn more.

After growing up in Campbell River, Lexi pursued her education in Kelowna, and has recently returned to her roots where she is now dedicated to improving the well-being of her community.

Outside of her work as a Kinesiologist, Lexi is also a Certified Spin Instructor and enjoys participating in workout classes herself, staying active, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

When she’s not working or teaching spin, Lexi loves spending time outdoors with her dog, exploring new activities and finding new ways to stay fit and energized.

Education

University of British Columbia Okanagan - Bachelors of Health and Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology)

Certifications/Awards

NSERC - Undergraduate Research Award (2023)

Panel of Research Ethics - TCPS2:core (2023)

Public Health Ontario - Health Equity Impact Certificate (2022)

Public Health Ontario - Health Promotions Foundations Certificate (2022)

Standard First Aid & CPR, Emergency Medical Responder Training

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