Cairn Physiotherapy

Big announcement! Our clinical practice is closed!

We have moved over most of our active clients to Catherine’s new physiotherapy practice

We are also happy to facilitate any referrals elsewhere to ensure all your physiotherapy needs are met.

If you have referred to us in the past, thank you! You can continue referring pelvic health and paediatric clients to

It is sad and scary for me to step away from clinical work, but it’s also very exciting that I’m plunging into full time content creation.

Thanks for being here!! You can follow my other account here:

All the love 💜💜💜 Krysta

Hey everyone 👋🏼 it’s me, Krysta! I have been a bit absent lately! I thought I would reintroduce myself and let you know what we are up to here at

I and the owner of Cairn Physiotherapy and I am currently living in my van full time. I believe in creating accessible resources and health information for as many people as possible! I have been dedicating a lot of my time to creating YouTube videos for this exact purpose. And I have also been putting together a course that I’m really excited to share with you soon!

I have set out on a goal to hike the entire length of Croatia. I am one week in! I am still busy with behind the scenes work while I hike. My wonderful teammate .catherine is still busy seeing clients! You can see her for all of your one-on-one physiotherapy needs.

I plan to keep you updated as I go along on this hike! So far I have already had a bit of a set back with a small injury I haven’t experienced before. I am on the mend though and hoping I can get back to hiking soon!

Introduce yourself in the comments below! I would love to know where you are currently located 🙂

Are you dealing with a ski or snowboard injury? We are so sorry to hear that! Great news - we can help!

Gearing up for a spring break ski or snowboard trip? Let us help you prepare your body so that you can make the most of your spring break!

Are you planning to head out on a heli skiing trip soon? Here's how we can help you feel confident in your body and have the best time!

If you’re pregnant and experiencing back pain, this post is for you! It is no fun at all to be in pain! In this post we share 5 steps you can take to decrease/eliminate pain. If you want more details, you can listen to me on the .found.motherhood podcast. I hope this helps! - Krysta

Does your child complain of pain while skiing or snowboarding? We are here to help stop the pain at it's source so your child can have more fun while out on skis!

Note: this applies to any age!

Are you planning to head out on a cat skiing trip soon? Here's how we can help you feel confident in your body and have the best time!

Have you noticed your child might need a little physical help to improve their experience skiing or snowboarding? Great news - we are the perfect people to help!

Have you ever been on a week-long backcountry ski trip?

When my then boyfriend (he's my husband now) asked me to join him on a heli ski trip back in 2018, I jumped at the opportunity. I had never imagined I could take a helicopter into a backcountry ski lodge before.

To say I was nervous is an understatement.

I followed a few of his ski friend's on social media and quickly realized how much cooler they were than me. I knew I needed to make sure I was ready to ski for an entire week with some very good skiers.

I tried to get out for as many training trips as I could leading up to the week-long trip. I did a mixture of downhill skiing, backcountry skiing, and cross country skiing. I made sure I tested out my gear. I soon learned my ski boots weren't going to work for me, so I spent time sourcing ones that fit me well and made sure they were in good condition.

I also focussed on strengthening the areas of my body that I knew were important for skiing and helped prevent ski injuries. I did a lot of core strength, single leg balance and strength, and squats!

The ski trip was a great success! After the first 2 days I really started to get my ski legs and everything felt a little bit easier. There was another physiotherapist on the trip and we immediately bonded over our preference for strength training.

My body did great throughout the trip and my passion for helping others prepare for physical goals started to really take root.

DM me to find out how I can help you work towards your physical goal!

Want more info? Listen to the podcast episode I did with .found.motherhood. Link is in their bio!

Are you just starting ski season? Here's how we can help you feel confident in your body and thrive!

Are you ready to kiss that nagging ski injury goodbye?

We want to help you have a great rest of your season!

"I have never had a better physio experience in my life. The practitioner I work with is competent, collaborative, and is most importantly helping me get my body back to where I want it to be. I highly recommend working with them!"

Thank you so much for this heartfelt testimonial, Emily!!

If you have a client experience/story you'd like to share with us, please visit our Google page and write a review or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Are you a snowboarder? Do you want to have an injury-free season this year? Follow this 3 step process to decrease your risk of injury and increase your chances of having fun this season!

Are you feeling ready to hit the powder if you haven't already? 🏂

Do you like to snowboard? In this post, we highlight the prevalence of injury types from snowboarding. We do hope you stay injury free this winter season!

Have you ever been injured snowboarding? Let us know in the comments!

"The yoga classes and online physiotherapy have been instrumental in healing from a neck and back injury. As an added bonus, my overall health and physical ability have increased tremendously."

Thank you for your review, A.W! We love to hear it!!

If you have a client experience/story you'd like to share with us, please visit our Google page and write a review or email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

What should you do if you get injured while backcountry skiing? Even if you follow our recommended tips from our post last week to prevent injury, injuries still happen. That's okay - we got you! Please swipe for tips for what you should do once you're injured.

We hope you have a safe, injury free season this year!! Have you been injured while skiing in the past?

We taught you last week that there are identifiable risk factors that can increase your risk of injury while backcountry skiing. In this post, we want to share with your our top 6 tips to address your risk factors and prevent injury. Did you find any of these 6 tips helpful for your ski season this year?!

The real question is, who has been skiing already?! 🎿 ⛷

This is your Monday reminder to move your body.

We see a lot of pain and dysfunction in the human body from a LACK of movement. Because pain is an uncomfortable experience we usually try to avoid it.

This leads to the avoidance of movement for fear of pain. Avoiding movement can then lead to MORE pain. It can be an unfortunate cycle.

The sooner and more frequently you can move your body, the better. This might simply look like sitting on the edge of the bed for 5 minutes before lying back down again. Or, you might be able to get yourself out for a walk or onto your yoga mat each day.

🤍 Be gentle with yourself and be kind.
🤍 Celebrate the small wins and
the small movements.
🤍 Listen to your body if it's telling you to slow down, but also listen to your body when it's telling you to sp*ed up.

Physiotherapists are movement experts. If you aren't sure where to start, we can help! Visit link in bio to book a free Discovery Session with one of our physiotherapists.

For our final kid ski and snowboarding injuries post, we want to provide our tips on what to do if your child sustains an injury while skiing or snowboarding. Swipe to see our tips on how to best cater to an injury on the slopes.

Please visit the link in our bio to book a free discovery session with our physiotherapist Catherine if you are interested in learning more about pediatric physiotherapy.

As a follow up to last week's post
where we taught you about ski injuries in children, this week we want to teach you how to prevent them!

Swipe to see our 7 tips. Are you ready for the snow?? Let us know below!

“Very knowledgeable and thorough. Wasn’t sure about online physio but it is definitely helping and super convenient for my lifestyle.”

Thank you for your great review, Lynn!

Do you love the mountains? We are passionate about helping you participate in the activities and sports that you love most. Part of that is educating you about common injuries and helping you decrease your risk factors for injury. Swipe to see most common adult ski injuries.

Do you like skiing? If not, what is your favourite mountain sport??

Do your children love to ski and snowboard? Skiing and snowboarding are excellent ways to get moving and be outdoors! It is great to keep in mind that any type of sport can come with a risk of injury. The great news is that there is lots we can do to decrease injury risk! Swipe to learn about the most common kid ski and snowboard injuries.

Comment below if your child loves to spend time in the snow!

Did you know that you shouldn't have to strain to push your bowel movement out?? Most people don't! Straining can contribute to developing certain problems. Swipe to see ways to prevent straining.

Please note: this is intended for general education purposes only. This is not meant to substitute medical assessment and treatment. If you don't think these suggestions are right for you or your child, ask a health care provider. Contact us with more questions!

Physiotherapy helps you prepare for and recover from surgery!

Did you know kids benefit from physiotherapy too? Sometimes kids need physiotherapy. There are many reasons a child might benefit from physiotherapy and we'll list a few in this post.

Has your child benefited from physiotherapy before? Let us know in the comments!

Do you like to ski in the backcountry? Backcountry skiing is one of the best ways to get exercise in the winter. Here at Cairn Physiotherapy, we love backcountry skiing!! We also understand how frustrating it can be to miss a powder day because of an injury. Swipe to see how to prepare your body for the ski season!

Are you hitting the snow this year? Let us know below!

Do you work from home?? Many of us don't have the right equipment or space to work from home properly. I would like to share these solutions with you! Let us know if you found this helpful for your home workstation.

Disclaimer: This set-up won't work for everyone and it is not meant to substitute a physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

What is our opinion on jolly jumpers, exersaucers, etc? This subject gets a lot of heat so we want to start off by saying there is no shame in needing to put your baby down so you can go cook dinner, take a shower or go p*e in peace! It's so valuable to have something to place baby in where you know they will be safe.

We want to educate, however, on the role that equipment has in promoting your child's physical development. Some folks may think exersaucers, jolly jumpers and seats help their baby progress their motor skills when the research finds the opposite is true. Supportive seats can be beneficial for kids who have reflux and need to be upright for a few minutes after feeding, however, it will not help them attain independent sitting.

Rather than feeling pressure to buy the hot new seat or jumper advertised on your Instagram feed, we recommend having a safe play pen area to put your child in when you have to step away. It's also better to wait until your child is cruising and then have them try a push walker! Letting kids wiggle, roll and move around the floor freely is what will really help their development.

If you have any more questions, reach out to us, we are here for you. 🙂

"Cairn Physiotherapy is an outstanding online physio clinic. Krysta is an exceptionally qualified physiotherapist who cares deeply about her clients well being. She is very adept at diagnosing and treating injuries and has the ability to create rehabilitation programs that take you to new levels of performance. Being able to access high quality physio online is very convenient and timely. The apps provide video instruction and a way to track progress between appointments. Having always gone to in person physio I am beyond satisfied and would recommend it highly."

Thank you kindly for your review, Susan!

I don't know who needs to hear this today, but I'll just leave this here.

Do you or your child play hockey? We've got you covered! Swipe through to learn about common injuries and how to prevent them.

Looking for individualized advice? Book a free 15 minute call with Catherine by visiting the link in our bio!

Do you like to figure skate? Figure skating is an amazing activity and a great way to get exercise! Due to the nature of the sport, there are risks for injury. Swipe to find out what our best tips are for preventing injury!

Have more questions? Visit the link in our bio to book a free 15 minute call with Catherine!

Did you know that we are an environmentally conscious company? This is how we offer you with an environmentally conscious choice for your physiotherapy needs!

1. We offer all of our services online
2. We sell eco-friendly products
3. We offer outdoor specific physiotherapy expertise
4. All of our team members love nature!

What is your favourite type of outdoor activity? Let us know in the comments!

Are you working towards a physical goal? We hope these steps help you with your goal setting! Comment below a goal you are working towards in the comments below. Let's hold each other accountable. 🙂

Please note: the example used in these images is not necessarily an example that would work for you.

"Catherine has for many years helped with my pains, sprains and injuries and set me on a path to recovery. Her calm personality, precise analysis of the problem and describing a plan to recovery always put my worries and concerns to rest. Recently we have moved from rehab to prehab where we meet regularly to discuss my exercise routine. She recommends improvements in technique and new routines. I have felt terrific since starting prehab, my only regret is that I didn't start years ago."

Thank you for the wonderful review, John!

Ever wonder how to take your children hiking with you and making it into a family trip? We have collaborated with our favourite outdoor family and came up with our best tips on how to do just that! Thank you for collaborating with us and sharing your knowledge. 😊 Follow them on Instagram to follow along on all their adventures!

Do you have any other tips for hiking with a family? Let us know in the comments below!