Looking for an RMT before the end of the year?? Better book soon!

RMTs Matt Gauthier, Jennifer Lewis, and Joshua Speiss are all accepting new patients at this time! See their profiles below to find a time that works for you!

Please join us in welcoming a new member of our team at Health & Wellness Unlimited! William Bartolo, who is a certified Kinesiologist, with additional training in Fascial & PNF stretching.

Staff Updates

Our therapists are busy! Danika Schroeter, MPT, Megan Holm, DPT and Alicia Gauthier, RMT kindly request you reach out directly to inquire about a new assessment, taking care to not book a subsequent visit in lieu of a new assessment.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is anchored in movement sciences and aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. The profession is committed to health, lifestyle and quality of life. Physiotherapists using judgement and techniques based on their extensive education, science and research—work with patients to help them move freely after injury, recover mobility after illness or surgery, manage c... Read More

Physiotherapy is anchored in movement sciences and aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. The profession is committed to health, lifestyle and quality of life. Physiotherapists using judgement and techniques based on their extensive education, science and research—work with patients to help them move freely after injury, recover mobility after illness or surgery, manage chronic diseases like arthritis and diabetes and much more. A physiotherapist will work with you to put together a treatment plan for your condition or injury, so you can get back to enjoying life and the activities you love.

Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle, or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. Physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injury and the effects of disease or disability. A physiotherapist also provides education and treatments aimed at health promotion, disease and injury prevention.

A physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking as well as specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. She will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments that are consistent with your goals and general health status, and which incorporate approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.

Physiotherapy treatments can include the following:
- Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
- Massage/myofascial techniques
- Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
- Hot and cold application and Modalities (ultrasound, TENS/IFC) to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, improve movement and function
- Management of incontinence including pelvic floor re-education
- Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
- Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
- Prescription, application of assistive, adaptive, supportive and protective devices and equipment
- Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function
- Liaising and working with other healthcare providers to coordinate your care

As a prior varsity athlete, Shari has personally experienced the costs and benefits of high level training on the human body. Having been on both sides of injury and recovery, Shari holds a unique perspective that lends her a compassionate treatment style and understanding of sporting demands.

Working in acute care in the hospital has also expanded her knowledge and experience in treating acute injuries and post-surgical management.

Shari completed her Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary in 2005, where she had the privilege to train with and study Olympic athletes at the Olympic Oval, prior to attaining her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2010.

Achievements/courses: - Clinical Doctorate program completed in 2016 focused on manual and manipulative therapy - Lynn Watson Shoulder course - Manual therapy levels I and II - Running injury prevention/treatment - Management of soft tissue injuries

Shari loves almost any outdoor pursuit and is passionate about healthy, sustainable food. When she is not at the clinic or hospital, you can often find her working on her small farm here in Maple Ridge, tending to her free-range animals and free-range children.

Empowering patients to take charge of their recovery is the best way to ensure long-term, lasting results.

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