ProActive Physiotherapy

Its been a tough day around here as we said goodbye (for now!) to our Office Manager, Rachael. During her 7 years with ProActive she created a solid foundation of processes, procedures and relationships that will carry on for years to come. She was a bright light when you walk in the door and a shoulder to cry on when that was needed too. Always reliable and eager to solve a problem, she will be dearly missed in the clinic. Rachael, thank you for setting us up for success. We hope to have you back some day soon.and.co

Happiest of Birthdays to Tesia! 
Tesia has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 10 yrs and 5 of those years she has spent supporting her very dedicated patients at ProActive. You will find her and her dog, Cooper on the many local lakes and hiking trails 🙂 .wandering

Marie, Amanda and Caden grinding it out for Proactive at the . Great job!

Proactive team representing at the Troy Russell Memorial Golf Tournament this past weekend. Thanks for hosting us

Beautiful day down on the beach in Peachland. Stop by and say hi :)

We would like to welcome Randall Chan .chan8 to our team. Randall has recently graduated from UBCO but has already been working closely with Jasper over the last couple months learning the ropes as a Rehab Assistant. He will soon be our newest when licensing is processed. Come in and say hi!

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Happy Birthday, Rachael! Fun fact about Rachael is that she actually lived in Dubai when she was a child. How cool is that?! and.co

Happy Birthday, Kristin! Fun fact about Kristin is that she was an RMT loooong before being an RMT was cool! That's over 22 years ago... we aren't sure know how thats possible since she doesn't look a day over 25 herself :)

May is National Physiotherapy month! We want to wish all our fellow physiotherapists a wonderful

WE ARE HIRING! We are a fun and supportive private clinic located in West Kelowna and Peachland. Join our team as a full time or part time and never work weekends!

We are excited to share that ProActive Physiotherapy has been nominated for the Best of Kelowna 2024!

Voting is quick and easy and open until May 17th! Please follow the link below and select the relevant category:

https://bestof.kelownanow.com/votes
(Health & Fitness/Athletic Therapy)

Your support has always been integral to our success, and we would be honored to have your vote in this competition 🙂 Please share with your friends and family.

Ryan grew up living in Alberta and was quite involved in many sports, especially competitive swimming and competitive soccer. Having sustained many injuries throughout his athletic endeavours, Ryan was quickly exposed to at a young age and was fascinated at how the human body works.

As physiotherapy combined two of his main interests - sports and human anatomy - Ryan decided to pursue that as a career. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Quickly after that he moved across the world to complete his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University in sunny Gold Coast, Australia. While he was “down unda”, Ryan was presented the opportunity to complete an internship at Stanford University, so he set off for California to work alongside their NCAA athletes.

Upon graduating from his DPT, Ryan headed back to Canada and settled in the beautiful Okanagan, expanding his knowledge and skills within the ever-growing field of physio. Ryan utilizes a patient-centred approach, incorporating education and exercise prescription with his treatments, pushing every client to reach their full potential.

Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys exploring the beautiful hiking trails of BC, golfing, soccer, tennis, and his new-found interest of volleyball.

From OUCH to YAH!

Happy Birthday Michelle! Fun facts about Michelle... she's an Okanagan girl born and bred, has the cutest puppy and loves to hang out with family and friends at the many local coffee shops.

We appreciate your nominations and congrats to all the nominees! https://bestof.kelownanow.com/nominations

Massage therapists are trained in a variety of techniques involving the application of pressure using the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm feet and at times, specially designed devices.

If you suffer from pain and/or mobility issues and would like more information on the benefits of massage therapy, speak to our ProActive Registered Massage Therapists

Happy Birthday, Amanda! Fun Fact about Amanda... she didn't just win the Taylor Swift ticket lottery once, she actually won twice! Lucky lady :)

Happy Birthday, Annick!

Michelle was lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Okanagan and is proud to call this community home. She holds a Master’s degree in from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UBC Okanagan.

She treats an array of different conditions in the pelvic health realm, including incontinence, organ prolapse, pregnancy-related pain and other pelvic pain conditions.

You can also find her in the many local coffee shops that Kelowna has to offer with family and friends.

Thank you, Paul and everyone at OBE! Looking forward to working with you all.

Today we inducted our newest member, Jen Flaman of ProActive Physiotherapy. Pro-Active Physiotherapy offers a multitude of therapies with a strong focus on high quality treatments customized to each individual patient's needs. With offices in West Kelowna and Peachland - Jen, Marie and their team offer the best approach to injury prevention and rehabilitative care. Welcome to the OBE!

Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) is a system for diagnosing and treating chronic neuropathic induced pain, or nerve-related pain.

By inserting dry needles into shortened, supersensitive muscle bands, a reflex reaction causes the muscle to relax, in turn decreasing pressure on associated tendons and joints, leading to a reduction of inflammation and pain.

is essentially designed to decrease nerve root impingements by decreasing surround muscle spasms that put pressure on the nerve. This helps reduce joint compression and return joints to a normal state of alignment.

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What can Pelvic Health Physiotherapy do? What are the causes of Pelvic floor pain or discomfort? Can I self-diagnose my pelvic health? All great questions that we can answer!

is the scientific study of human movement and physical activity, encompassing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, and psychology. It explores how the body moves and functions during various activities, considering factors such as muscle strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall wellness. The field seeks to understand the mechanics and intricacies of movement to enhance human performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall well-being.

HFD from your Proactive Physiotherapy family 💙

Get to know Marie Nyland Dick, our other amazing co-owner and talented

The muscles of the floor assist us in our bowel, bladder and sexual functions. When those muscles weaken or are damaged, our ability to perform these functions are affected.

This can result in a variety of conditions and disorders from painful in*******se to incontinence, constipation, back pain and more.

Sometimes painful and often embarrassing, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can impact us and limit us in performing even the most basic day-to-day tasks.

The good news is that in many cases PFD can be treated without surgery through physiotherapy and a return to a normal, active lifestyle is entirely within reach!