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 has been working in a private physiotherapy clinic for the last 4 years in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia treating a variety of orthopaedic and neuropathic conditions. Jonathan has also been a Teaching Assistant at the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University for 2 years. He has furthered his education with post-graduate training in orthopaedics (Canadian Physio Association Level 3), hand/wrist conditions and pain science. Jonathan has completed his Dry Needling (IMS) Certification, and is now offering this service to his patients as part of their physiotherapy rehab program.

Jonathan enjoys an active lifestyle with an interest in fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. 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. He is excited to take the tools and skills he has developed over the past several years to help the people of Campbell River.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (2015) Master of Science in Physical Therapy (2017) Canadian Physio Association Orthopaedics, post-graduate certificate (Level 3)

Experience

4+ years of treating a variety of orthopaedic and neuropathic conditions Two years as a Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy

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 Spinal Manipulation, Sports Physiotherapy Certificate

Sophia completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto 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. Sophia is a Clinical Faculty Instructor with the UBC Masters of Physical Therapy program. She has over 15 years of experience as a physiotherapist and previously owned a physiotherapy clinic in North Vancouver. She 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) and pre- and post-partum women. She provides bike fit and video gait assessments. In her spare time Sophia is a volunteer coach for the River Runners running club. She enjoys nordic skiing, swimming and biking and still has energy to chase after her twin boys. Sophia combines her clinical skills and sport experience to work with clients to enable them to pursue their passions injury- free.

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 15 years experience treating a variety of orthopaedic, sports, pre-and post-partum and arthritic populations

Previous owner of a successful physiotherapy clinic in North Vancouver

Clinical Faculty Instructor at UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy (instructing students in Masters of Physical Therapy program)

Over 5 years experience performing video gait analysis for runners to optimize performance and prevent injuries

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

UBC Gunn IMS 2021

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 Cup Nordic Skiing event 2011

10K personal best time of 43:51 and First Place (female division) Miracle Beach 10K 2011

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Evan Somerville

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BSc(Kin), Dry Needling (IMS) 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, 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, at the gym, or golfing when the weather is good.

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, basketball, golf, and endurance sports like triathlon.

Physiotherapy provider for CR Storm Hockey Team. Implementer of yearly functional screening for players.

UBC Clinical Preceptor

Workout / Exercise program development and Personal Training

Experience as a physiotherapist for local running races

Previous assistant team trainer for UVic Vikes Basketball

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

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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