Chiropractic

Our chiropractors offer an evidence-based, patient-centered approach and use a wide range of techniques, including: adjustments (SMT), drop piece adjustments, Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.), Activator Method, Webster Technique during pregnancy, infant and child care, and rehabilitation exercises. We also accept ICBC and WCB claims.

Sarah Brise

Dr. Sarah Brise DC, BSc

Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, A.R.T. Provider

Dr. Sarah Brise grew up in Prince George, British Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. While at UVic Sarah played on the varsity volleyball team and was twice awarded CIS Academic All-Canadian. Sarah then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto earning her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2008. She is also a certified Active Release Techniques (A.R.T. ® ) provider and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Sarah has also completed her certification in Functional Movement Systems: Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).

Sarah believes in a holistic, patient-centered approach to health care, encouraging patients to take an active role in their health. As a chiropractor and kinesiologist, Sarah uses her fitness and rehab experience to design custom exercise and stretching programs for her patients, as well as using A.R.T. (Active Release Techniques) and chiropractic techniques to treat muscle and joint injuries, arthritis-related pain, and postural or repetitive strain. She strives to provide quality health care to all patients, ranging from chiropractic care during pregnancy, treatment of athletic injuries, workplace injuries, and relief from everyday aches and pains. She works with folks to improve their pain and function when managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, degenerative joint or disc disease, fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome. Sarah has taken various specialized courses, including functional movement (SFMA), spinal stenosis, and the McGill Method for low back pain. She also loves prenatal care, and has completed specialized pregnancy care courses including the Webster Technique, Spinning Babies, and the Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner Workshop.

Dr. Brise loves living in Kamloops, where the possibilities are endless for exploring the outdoors and pursuing an active lifestyle. Sarah has a wealth of experience in elite and recreational sports, including volleyball, soccer, downhill and cross-country skiing, marathon running, and triathlon. Her athletic endeavors have included an 1800-mile cycling trip down the west coast and completing the Penticton Ironman triathlon. These days when she’s not in the office you can usually find her helping our with her kids’ sports teams, out on her mountain bike, or in her garden.

Laura McCall

Dr. Laura McCall DC, BSc

Chiropractor

Dr. Laura McCall was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. After high school Laura attended TRU (UCC) and attained a Bachelor of Science degree. She worked summers with the TRU children’s science program, Eureka.

During this time Laura had her first Chiropractic treatment and received guidance and encouragement to pursue Chiropractics professionally. This took Laura to Toronto for four years where she completed her chiropractic education while also being a part time nanny to 3 children.

Having always been a Kamloopsian at heart, Laura quickly returned to Kamloops and started her practice at Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic where she practiced for 6 years.

Wanting to give back to the community that has always supported her, Dr. McCall joined the Boogie the Bridge committee where she has been volunteering for the past 6 years. She is past President of the newly formed Boogie the Bridge non-profit society, which funds local charities for low income families.

Laura’s love of children has also led her to sit on the planning committee for the Power of Being a Girl annual YMCA conference, as well as her volunteer work with the local schools.

In keeping with healthy living, Dr McCall has personally maintained an active lifestyle through Run Club, Power Yoga, Pilates and hiking. She ran her first half marathon in Banff in September 2010.

Dr. McCall believes in a caring, active approach to patient care. By combining health education and chiropractic techniques with at home stretches and exercise programs, patients can take an active role in their own health and well being. Laura also utilizes many other health professionals in the treatment plans for her patients. To provide comprehensive, individualized, well rounded care, Dr McCall has developed professional relationships with various local practitioners to ensure that all aspects of her patients’ health are addressed and respected.

Emily Middleton

Dr. Emily Middleton DC, BSc

Chiropractor

Dr. Emily Middleton grew up in Iola, Kansas. After high school she attended Pittsburg State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree while also participating in track and field. In 2014 she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from University of Western States in Portland, Oregon.

Emily believes in a course of treatment that involves hands-on care as well as patient education and the patient taking an active role in their recovery. She combines Diversified chiropractic technique, instrument assisted soft tissue massage, as well as at home exercises and stretches tailored to each person’s individual needs to aide in improving quality of life.

Dr. Middleton spends much of her free time playing recreational volleyball and hiking local Kamloops trails. She looks forward to bringing a little bit of her own motivation and expertise to help residents of Kamloops live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists provide one-on-one services to patients of all ages, levels of ability and lifestyles. Physiotherapy is an evolving profession and is backed by scientific evidence. Physiotherapists are trained to restore and maintain a patient’s mobility, function and well-being. Thorough assessments of the body (including but not limited to joints, muscle, nerves and tendons) allow physiotherapists to make accurate diagnoses of their patient’s conditions. Through a client-direct approach, the physiotherapist is then able to design a treatment plan that effectively restores optimal function, while minimizing or eliminating pain. These treatment plans may include supervised strengthening, balance training, postural re-education, stretches, dry needling (intramuscular stimulation), massage, and a home exercise program.

Lindsey Peebles

Lindsey Peebles MSc PT, RMT

Physiotherapist, Dry Needling Certificate, Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Course, Registered Massage Therapist

Lindsey is a newly registered Physiotherapist, with a background in Registered Massage Therapy. She’s from northern British Columbia and went to CMTBC to become a Registered Massage Therapist. Lindsey began practicing at Kamloops Active Health in 2013, went on to get her Health Science degree, and then lived in Ireland for two years to complete her MSc in Physiotherapy.

After being trained in two cooperative health care professions, Lindsey feels confident in her ability to assess and intervene appropriately to best provide care for her clients. Some of the conditions Lindsey has experience treating are joint replacement/repairs, frozen shoulder, neck pain, nerve pain, shoulder dislocations/instabilities, sciatic pain, sports injuries, pregnancy-related discomfort, chronic headaches, nerve impingement, whiplash, knee pain and instability, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff pain, and chronic low back pain. Among other things, Lindsey is also able to design fitness programs for people looking to add exercise into their lifestyle. Completing her Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist course has helped her expand her program designing to include pregnant women, so they can remain safely active throughout their pregnancy. Both Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy have appropriate applications within health care, and Lindsey feels fortunate that she is able to provide both.

Physiotherapy restores and maintains a patient’s mobility, function and well-being. A thorough assessment of her patient’s symptoms allows Lindsey to make accurate diagnoses of her patient’s conditions. Through a client-direct approach, Lindsey designs treatment plans that effectively restores optimal function, while minimizing or eliminating pain. These treatment plans may include supervised strengthening, balance training, postural re-education, stretches, dry needling (intramuscular stimulation), massage, and a home exercise program.

Massage Therapy is an excellent resource for correcting tight muscles through direct pressure, as well as improving circulation to the area to help bring nutrients to muscles that are tired and sore. Lindsey tends to use a more firm pressure when working with clients to release trigger points and alleviate tension. She also employs myofascial release, joint mobilisation and neuromuscular therapy to achieve her client’s goals.

Lindsey was very grateful to be welcomed back to KAH and is excited to be able to continue building on her ability to assist people in reaching their healthcare goals. She suggests new clients book an initial Physiotherapy appointment, as it gives her the best opportunity to use all of her available skills to help you achieve your goals. Lindsey is dual registered as a Physiotherapist and Registered Massage Therapist, and is currently taking new clients.

Find out more about Lindsey Peebles at: www.lindseypeeblesphysiotherapy.com

Shreya Patel MSc PT

Physiotherapist

Shreya grew up in India and earned her Physiotherapy degree in 2016 from Gujarat University. She moved to Kamloops in 2017 and got her interim license to practise physiotherapy in 2018 and her full license in 2019. Additionally, in November 2020 she obtained advanced education and skills in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion management. She has recently completed her certification to provide dry needling/IMS (intramuscular stimulation).

Prior to moving to Canada, she worked for a multi-speciality hospital focusing on post-surgical patients and trauma patients. Shreya has focused her practice on treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including ligament injuries, arthritis, nerve pathologies, PIVD and pelvic floor pain and post-concussion rehab. She welcomes a wide variety of patients of all ages.

Shreya believes in an active approach to rehabilitation and prescribes a home exercise plan to her patients that will help restore function and alleviate pain.

Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat with techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercise and patient education.
Massage Therapy is an effective approach to pain management and rehabilitation. RMTs are effective in treating and/or providing relief for a wide range of conditions such as migraine headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, as well as many other common conditions related to soft tissue and joint dysfunction.

James McGettigan RMT

James McGettigan RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

James grew up in Terrace, British Columbia, where he enjoyed the Northern BC landscape, rock climbing, snowboarding/ski touring, hiking & mountain biking. From Terrace he moved to Vernon, BC where he attended the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, and graduated from the 3-year program June 2007. He practiced first in the Vernon area, and in 2008 moved to the beautiful Kamloops area with his family where they are enjoying everything Kamloops has to offer.

James believes in giving his patients the best quality of care using research, continuing education and skill development. This ensures each and every patient receives personalized treatments to meet their healthcare needs. James also considers collaboration with other healthcare providers, patient education and a patients’ involvement in their own recovery to be very important parts of treatment protocols.

Some of the techniques James uses in his practice are: Myofascial Release, deep tissue massage, Swedish Massage, active/passive stretching, trigger point release, active/passive musculoskeletal release, joint mobilizations, and corrective taping.

James serves on various committees for the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC). He served as vice president during 2009, and was the president of the organization from 2010 to 2013. The CMTBC is the regulatory body for BC RMT’s, and it acts on behalf of all British Columbians to ensure registered massage therapists always deliver safe and effective treatments.

James is happy to be working with a wonderful group of professionals at Kamloops Active Health and looks forward to continuing to explore the Kamloops area and all its outdoor adventures with his wife and two sons. He strives to consistently provide high quality healthcare for the citizens of Kamloops. See you out there!

Barb Harris, RMT

Barb Harris RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Barb graduated from Westcoast College of Massage Therapy with her diploma in 2003.

She has taken many post secondary courses in her 16 years of  practice bringing a diverse array of techniques to her treatments. She particularly enjoys Myofascial whole body therapy, assisting the body into balance.

Barb is licensed with the CMTBC and a member of the RMTBC.

Barb Harris, RMT

Eric Hampton RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Eric moved to Kamloops from Cranbrook, where he was in private practice for 15 years. Eric graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2003. He has experience working with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. He has worked with various sports teams and uses a variety of techniques, including Swedish massage, fascial release, joint mobilization, sports massage and active release. In his practice, he has a focus on therapeutic massage and rehabilitation .

Barb Harris, RMT

Élise Doucet RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Élise grew up in Kamloops but moved to Vernon to get her diploma from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. She utilizes a range of techniques in her practice, such as myofascial release and joint mobilizations. Now back in Kamloops, she plans to enjoy horseback riding, camping, and reading in her free time.

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