From the far away land of New Zealand, Josh joins the Kinesiology team with a wealth of knowledge and a sweet accent ! While obtaining his Masters in Health Science, Josh has spent the past 5 years working as a supervisor at his university’s clinical exercise clinic, while also running his own personal training business. Josh has had extensive exercise rehab experience, training with a diverse range of chronic illnesses and conditions. Josh has an interest in exercise prescription for various neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.He especially has a passion in exercise prescription for various degrees of Spinal Cord Injury. With a strong belief that anyone and everyone can exercise, he’s ready to help you begin your exercise journey towards your goals. When he’s not in the clinic, you can catch him hanging with his 11 year-old German Shepard, Jersey, or watching Star Wars. He usually does both at the same time.

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Dana Carter is passionate about supporting you on your movement journey. Her teachers had a profound impact on her physical and mental well-being that changed the trajectory of her life. Because of this, her goal is to create the right experience tailored for you. She believes movement is NOT one size fits all and wants to help you achieve your wellness goals!

Dana started her career by falling in love with Yoga and Pilates. Once she felt their benefits she was immediately hooked! She has now been practicing for over 20 years. Her passion led her to pursue a career as a Movement Educator. She studied to become a Clinical Pilates Instructor, Barre Teacher, Anatomy Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Physiotherapy Assistant, and a Teacher Certification Trainer. She is dedicated to continuously expanding and refining her skills as both a practitioner and teacher.

In sessions with Dana, you can expect a supportive, educational, and fun environment for you to explore movement. She provides creative, safe, and progressive sessions to encourage you to grow in your practice. Dana’s playful personality and passion for movement are infectious. She meets you where you are now and inspires you to explore your full potential.

When she is not on the mat you can find Dana writing, with her nose buried in a book and spending time with her family.

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Originally from New Zealand, Eugene lived for most of his life in Australia before moving to Victoria in 2016. He completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts from La Trobe University in 2010, before completing a Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne in 2012. Eugene is currently completing his Diploma of Indigenous Studies from Camosun College.

As a clinician, Eugene has broad experience and special interest in case management in the judicial system, anger management, emotional regulation, family violence and relational violence. Eugene provides individual counselling, group facilitation and case management support in the addictions and mental health fields.

As a registered clinical counsellor and registered social worker, Eugene has a deep passion for creating a safe space while individuals explore their grief, loss, shame, and trauma. Personable, gentle, and invitational, Eugene is continuously looking for new opportunities to broaden and develop his clinical knowledge, to better serve the clients he works with.

Outside of the clinic, Eugene has a love of the arts. He enjoys reading, dancing, cinema, music and coffee, and is always in the midst of planning his next adventure.

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Simone is an experienced Orthopaedic and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist who brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to healing. Her genuine interest in people from all walks of life is evident in her approach to patient care.

Simone’s academic journey, which includes a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (UVIC, 2014) and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (UBC, 2017), forms a strong foundation for her practice. Her post-graduate training also encompasses pelvic floor Certification (Levels 1-3), dry needling, sports therapeutic taping, intro to vestibular rehabilitation, paediatric neurodevelopmental technique, spinal mobilization and manipulation and orthopaedic level 1 certification. She also has a wide range of clinical experiences and loves a good challenge when it comes to investigating stubborn pain or injury!

Before joining Tall Tree in 2023, Simone worked in Northern BC, where she had the opportunity to significantly impact individuals across various settings. Besides working at a busy clinic, she has also traveled to remote indigenous communities to provide specialized services, has worked in small-town hospitals to offer care post-operatively and in long-term facilities, and has worked with infants and children through a developmentally focused approach in their homes and schools.

While she enthusiastically addresses many ailments, she is particularly fond of pelvic floor treatment, managing chronic orthopaedic injuries, and working with strength and running athletes! In the pelvic floor capacity, Simone works with individuals pre- and post-partum, including bladder/bowel issues and pelvic/sacral pain. With a background in Kinesiology, her passion, and training in weightlifting and running, she loves to work with individuals of all fitness levels to achieve their performance goals!

Central to her treatment philosophy is the belief in empowerment through knowledge. Simone is committed to equipping you with the information and tools to understand your condition thoroughly. She paves the way for a more effective and lasting healing process by fostering active participation in your recovery journey.

Beyond her professional endeavours, you’ll often find Simone engaging in various activities that promote her well-being, including running, weightlifting, skiing, yoga and hiking! These personal pursuits exemplify her dedication to an active lifestyle and contribute to her holistic understanding of her patients’ needs.

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Monika Johnston-Stewart is the Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at Tall Tree Integrated Health. She is passionate about assisting clients as they work to take a proactive role in their lives. A healthy lifestyle can be joyful, simple, and inspiring, and Monika believes in the power of small, progressive changes to transform a person’s health.

After 18 years of owning a successful interior design business, Monika began studying nutrition and dietary theories while experiencing her own health challenges. During her healing journey, she realized that it wasn’t solely nutrition that led her to getting well again; other factors, such as self-reflection through meditation, nurturing relationships, and making time for physical activity were just as important. Certified with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Monika is passionate about helping people on their path to optimal health through a holistic approach. Working at Tall Tree resonates with her practice of a multidisciplinary health approach. She enjoys connecting with the patients and—of course—loves the office dogs, Charlie and Obi!

Outside the clinic, she fulfills her most important role as a mother to two lovely daughters. She enjoys the great outdoors of Canada and prioritize time for hiking, biking, yoga, meditation, camping, skiing and travelling as much as possible.Cooking healthy meals, designing, spending time with good company and entertaining friends and family are other key components which keep the facets of her life in great harmony.

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Dr. Lowe is passionate about working with her patients to help them better understand their health and its role in providing a better quality of life. She looks forward to helping you through an individualized treatment plan that addresses the root cause of your concerns.

Dr. Lowe obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a combined major of Biology and Psychology at the University of Victoria (UVIC). After graduating from UVIC, she went on to pursue her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. Dr. Lowe returned to Victoria to start her practice, so that she could help others with their health and wellness.

In addition to her clinical practice, she writes articles for various health and wellness companies, such as Beekeeper’s Naturals, Get Joni, and Goldilocks Goods as she enjoys educating people on how to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Dr. Lowe has a special interest in overall health optimization, but also has a focus in the following areas:

• Hormonal health
• Period health
• Weight Management
• Fatigue
• Pregnancy support
• Mental Health
• Skin Health
• Digestive health

Extra therapies she offers includes: - IV Therapy - Acupuncture - Pharmaceutical licensing

Along with having a passion for health and wellness, Dr.Lowe also values the importance of an active lifestyle and a strong community. Besides practicing at Tall Tree, you can also find Dr. Lowe teaching Yoga and Lagree in Victoria as well as hosting various talks and workshops. She is also licensed by the CNPBC and she has her Prescriptive Authority. Dr. Lowe is a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC, and the BC Naturopathic Association.

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Danielle Mah started her academic journey at the University of British Columbia where she completed a BSc (Hon) in Human Kinetics, in 2004. Following this, her studies took her overseas where she obtained a BSc (Hon) in Physiotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2008. Her post-graduate studies have included a Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, Graston technique, among numerous other post graduate courses.

Danielle obtained a vast amount of experience abroad. Her passions thrive in professional sport and pelvic health. She’s been a member of the physiotherapy department for the Rotunda Maternity Hospital in Dublin, treating people pre/post-partum, babies, and other gynecological issues. Along with Pelvic Health, Danielle has worked with the Irish National Team in international UEFA and FIFA competition throughout Europe with the Football (soccer) Association of Ireland. Along with many years in private practice in Ireland, Danielle’s rugby background spans from her time in Irish Club Rugby, which bridged her move back to Canada in 2013, to work with Rugby Canada.

Danielle served as the Head Physiotherapist and Medical Manager for Rugby Canada for 7 years. Since 2013, Danielle has travelled the world with the Men’s National Rugby 7’s and 15’s teams to Sevens World Series Events, World Cups, Commonwealth Games, PanAm Games, and most recently, to the qualifier for the Olympics with the Men’s Sevens Team. Danielle has spoken at local and international conferences on Sport Injury, and participated in a National campaign for free online Concussion Education. As well, she has experience advocating for safe sport as a member of an international player welfare committee for World Rugby.

She has seen every manner of sports injury, pitch side and in clinic. Her passion and focus has been to quickly and accurately assess, treat, and rehabilitate injury so that individuals can get back to their sport or activities as soon as possible, at their optimal performance.

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Bruce’s career started in 2006 after graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. He was drawn to this profession through his lifelong love of sport. As a kid, he played as many sports as he could, and when he wasn’t playing an organized sport, he was off running through the neighboring forest, climbing trees, or exploring on his bike.

His vision became clear: to find work that would help support his desire to stay fit and healthy for life, sport and adventure. What better way to do this than pursue a career in this amazing profession and learn more about the miraculous workings of the human body.

Over the years his practice has evolved from a biomechanical model of pain to a biopsychosocial one. This approach looks at the complex interaction between the biological, psychological and social factors that underlay pain. It has led to a paradigm shift in how he thinks and feels about pain, and consequently how he treats patients with pain.

With this in mind, his goals for treatment have become clearly defined. The patient’s comfort is always paramount. He provides a safe and calming environment, and listens attentively to each individual’s story without judgment. Along with educating his patients, he uses a variety of techniques to try to decrease any perceived threat to the nervous system and utilize science-based best practices to treat the neurophysiology of pain. His patients always leave feeling like they’ve been worked on, without feeling like they’ve been worked over.

When Bruce isn’t treating patients, he can be found playing with his two young boys (aka the two terrors) and hanging out with his beautiful wife. And, when the universe allows it, he’ll be out running, mountain biking, and playing basketball.

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Dr. McCloskey began his health journey while pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa where he dedicated his last year learning how to use performance psychology to improve quality of life.

He dedicated the next 5 years to obtaining his doctorate diploma in TCM. As a lifelong learner, Dr. McCloskey has travelled extensively around Canada, the US, Europe, Canada and South America shadowing different doctors who are obtaining excellent clinical results.

He adopts an integrative treatment approach that aims to bring the patient’s body, mind and spirit back into a state of harmony. Dr. McCloskey is passionate about education. He lectures on various health and wellness topics, while seeing patients in Victoria, BC.

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Kieryn is a Kiwi import from New Zealand and now is also a Canuck, so a Caniwi perhaps? She graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy here in Victoria.

Kieryn has always had a passion for connecting with and helping people, which drew her to the massage therapy profession. One of Kieryn’s strongest attributes as a practitioner, gained from all of her work, life and travel experience, is to be able to connect and relate to a wide range of diverse people.

Kieryn is an enormous advocate for the therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient, and understands that interpersonal contact, trust and communication is vital to the healing process. With this in mind and guided by her extensive knowledge in massage therapy, she lets patients manage their treatment needs. Kieryn is a passionate believer in the mental/physical health interconnection and incorporates mind/body connection into her treatments, which includes nervous system relaxation and mindfulness.

Kieryn enjoys treating all conditions whether chronic pain or illness, athletic or accident injury, post- surgery, pregnancy, stress/anxiety or depression. Her main modalities include, but not limited to, are Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point release and myofascial release.

When Kieryn isn’t in clinic she is an artist, either in front of a canvas or behind her camera. She also loves the outdoors and maintains her fitness through hiking, running and weight training.

Kieryn looks forward to travelling with you on the road to wellness.

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Chris is proud to have been born and raised in Bella Coola, BC. He played every sport possible while growing up and learned at an early age that he can be a bit injury-prone (his loving wife, also a physiotherapist, has diagnosed him as “sprainy”). Recovery from his many, many ailments led to an early interest in physical therapy and rehabilitation. He has since developed a passion for helping his patients navigate and overcome their fears around movement and pain.

Chris graduated from UVIC with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2006 and a went on to complete a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the UofA in 2010. Chris returned to Victoria after graduating and has practiced in various private physiotherapy clinics on the South Island as well as the base hospital at CFB Esquimalt. He loves to work with athletes and weekend warriors, kids and older adults and has a particular interest in persistent pain.

Chris has taken many courses over the years, including IMS and various manual therapy courses. Chris’ treatment approach emphasizes clear communication, education and exercise therapy aimed at empowering people recovering from acute injury or managing chronic pain.

When Chris is not working, he is usually baking with his daughter, walking a dog, going for (what he calls) runs, or whining about his own basketball, sleeping or parenting injuries.

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Jenna completed a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2010 (UWO). In 2007, she completed a Honours Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science (Michigan State University). While at MSU, she was a member of the rowing team and assisted the Spartans to win a Big Ten Championship and a 6th place finish at the NCAA Division 1 National Championships. Jenna also worked as a personal trainer helping people meet their fitness goals.

Jenna likes staying up to date with the most recent evidence on what works best for injuries and matching that with what works for you.

Jenna believes in using an active approach to build resiliency. She has completed additional training in Stott Pilates Rehab & Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Program for Rehabilitation. She also took courses in assessing movement options and appreciates teaching people how to manage and treat pain themselves.

Jenna is certified in Schroth 3-Dimensional Exercise Therapy for Scoliosis. Although Schroth works best with kids or adolescents with scoliosis who are still growing, she also enjoys treating adults with scoliosis and customizing their rehab based on their goals.

Jenna also particular enjoys treating temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder or jaw pain.

She also has training in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS dry needling), chronic pain, acupuncture, manual therapy, rehab for the core, bone health, mindfulness and tai chi.

Outside of the clinic, Jenna enjoys cycling, as well as spending time with her friends, husband, and charming cat.

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Libbie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology (Sport and Exercise Psychology) from the University of British Columbia. Libbie has experience supporting individuals with a variety of challenges including anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, career questions, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She also has previous experience working with athletes and post-secondary students.

Libbie utilizes a collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to counselling. She draws on different practices and theories to meet the unique needs and lived experiences of every individual. Some of the approaches she uses are Emotion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Intersectional Feminist Therapy. She is passionate about supporting her clients to process difficult emotional experiences, acknowledge their personal strengths and resiliencies, cultivate mindful acceptance, and acquire new strategies to navigate their mental health. Libbie brings compassion, curiosity, and a sense of humour into her sessions and strives to create a counselling environment in which clients feel understood, accepted, and empowered to explore their concerns.

When not connecting with clients, you can find Libbie hiking, camping, spending time with family and friends, baking new recipes, or enjoying a cup of tea while reading a good book. Libbie is excited to be part of the Tall Tree team and is looking forward to connecting with you in the counselling space.

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Megan is a 2012 graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3,000-hour RMT program and remains a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. She has a special interest in the treatment of sports injuries, TMJ dysfunction, tension headaches, low-back pain, as well as perinatal care.

Outside of the treatment room, Megan can be found flowing on her yoga mat, running along Dallas road with her golden retriever or on the hunt for the city’s best soy chai!

Megan is grateful for the opportunity to share her knowledge and skill set with the community and looks forward to being a part of your health care plan!

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Ben Stebbins has earned his Doctor of Chiropractic and Master’s of Science degree in Sports Medicine, with the ambition of helping people to get out (and stay out!) of pain. He aspires to make his patients stronger and more resilient so they can get back to the activities they love.

He is not your traditional Chiropractor, he is one of those “New Age Chiropractors” that his clinical resident group was so appreciatively deemed by one of their happy patients. He respects the history and roots of his profession, but truly believes that Movement is Medicine, and that no patient is the same. So, they should not all receive the same “cookie cutter” approach to treatment. He uses the skills he has mastered in school, combined with extensive seminars and continuing education in rehabilitation, movement mastery and sports performance to individualize each patients’ path to improved health. Ben has been involved in the sporting world his entire life, focusing on lacrosse for the majority of his career. After figuring out he wasn’t any good anymore and fighting with injuries and pain, he wanted to be able to help other athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone else who wanted to avoid or recover from injury. His obsession with strength, health, and human performance became his new career path.

While working with the Canadian Forces his skills and enthusiasm for the profession grew; he developed a greater appreciation for the necessity of quality rehabilitation and functional assessment. These experiences were key in inspiring an evolution in Ben’s Chiropractic philosophy; and led him towards a more holistic and thorough approach.

Born and raised in Victoria, he has come home to provide his services to anyone looking to not only get out of pain, but also to increase their ability to do the activities they love. Whether it is picking up your grandchild or preparing for your upcoming season, it’s Ben’s goal to combine his extensive education and clinical background to maximize the goals of everyone he serves. In his spare time, Ben likes to engage in a number of extra-curricular activities and volunteer work such as offering his services at various sporting events, acting as the Vice President of the UWS Rehab 2 Performance Club, and attending various educational seminars on anything from rehabilitation to pain science to athletic development, and beyond.

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Curtis has always enjoyed helping people, which made his journey to a career in Physiotherapy a natural fit. Practicing since 2012, his journey started at the University of Victoria in 2004 studying kinesiology (the science of human movement and exercise). This began his thirst to understand all aspects of the human body, especially movement. He finally attained his goal of becoming a physiotherapist graduating from the University of British Columbia in 2012, he has been practicing in Victoria since. Curtis has a bottomless appetite for learning and growing professionally; to this end he has taken courses in manual and manipulative therapy, IMS/dry needling, vestibular and neurological rehabilitation, as well as chronic pain seminars. Having worked in private practice, pain management, head injury programs, and in a neuro-rehabilitation clinic, Curtis works with all types of clients. Sports injuries, chronic pain conditions, and neurological disorders are all within Curtis’ area of expertise. While he maintains a diverse interest in treating all types of conditions, Curtis particularly enjoys focusing on spinal pain, headaches, hip, knee and ankle conditions, sports injuries, temporomandibular dysfunction, chronic pain, diabetes-related conditions, vestibular disorders, stroke and spinal cord injuries.

Inspired and enthused by an approach that focuses on providing his clients with the best care Curtis completed a Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy, which focuses on evidence based practice in the clinical science of physiotherapy.

Curtis was naturally drawn to Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre based on the clinic’s orientation to excellence, fun, and positively changing the landscape of healthcare on Vancouver Island and in BC. He is very excited to be working with like-minded professionals dedicated to making a positive difference to their patients, community, and profession.

When not engrossed in the latest rehabilitation science publication, Curtis loves spending time with his family and friends travelling around BC and the west coast finding adventures involving the beach and mountains. Having grown-up in northern BC and the Yukon he relishes any chance to play in the snow, and has maintained a love for board sports, basketball, photography and anything involving creative movement.

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Growing up in Victoria, Matt led an active lifestyle full of soccer, hiking, golfing, snowboarding and, ultimately, a few injuries along the way. The subsequent time spent working with physiotherapists sparked his ambition and excitement to work in the clinical setting. Matt’s love of learning, of helping others, and of the human body made a career in Physiotherapy the perfect fit.

His Bachelor degree at the University of Victoria in Kinesiology was his first formal foray into the musculoskeletal rehab world; he loved applying what he learned with patients and partnering with people to work towards their goals. His next step was to spend several years working as a behavioural interventionist with youth and adults living with physical and developmental disabilities. During this time, Matt decided that there was still more to learn, and so made the decision to go back to school to complete his Master’s in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia.

Since completing this program Matt has enjoyed a variety of clinical experiences, having worked at a neurological rehab clinic as well as in a musculoskeletal setting. His clinical reasoning and scope of understanding has benefited from these varied exposures.

Matt first connected with the PT team at Tall Tree by way of their Education Program (Accelerated Motion Physiotherapy–AMP). He found their philosophies and progressive stance resonated with him; in particular, he was drawn to their evidence-lead practice and their focus on client-centered care. With an outlook to continue his education indefinitely, Matt thought it would be a perfect fit to work alongside the AMP team and avail himself of their educational offerings and the staff room discussions of patient care, innovative practices, and new research.

In addition to the AMP programming, Matt has taken courses in manual and manipulative therapy and is in the process of completing a clinical Transitional Doctorate degree of Physical Therapy. This drive to learn comes from equal parts curiosity and dedication to provide the best possible treatment for his clients.

Matt is excited to be back on the Island and looking forward to joining a soccer team, getting back up to Mt. Washington, refining his golf game, and finally hiking, camping, and exploring throughout Strathcona Provincial Park – hopefully all injury free this time!

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Megan is a Vancouver Island home-grown, registered Kinesiologist at the James Bay location with a passion for exercise, health promotion, and human behaviour related to making lifestyle changes.Megan completed her Bachelors in Exercise and Wellness, where she took a particular interest in nutrition, and completed 2 internships in high-performance with Rowing Canada and the Canadian Sport Institute. As an athlete, Megan has recreationally competed in CrossFit and coached the Beginners Introduction and Advanced classes. Learning and teaching fundamental movement patterns sparked a passion for coaching and training individuals.

Megan has enjoyed connecting and working with a variety of populations in her clinical practice such as those with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, chronic pain, weekend warriors wanting to be strong and resilient, and athletes in high-performance such as soccer and CrossFit. She thoroughly enjoys creating a space where people feel safe to move and explore what movement and exercise works best for their bodies. The most meaningful work to her (other than making jokes and having fun in the gym) is facilitating individuals to reach their self-identified meaningful goals and improving realms of health such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.

She has advanced her clinical practice at Tall Tree to be a team member in our Concussion program and Weight loss program, personal training, proficient in chronic pain education/management, and has gone through extensive training in behaviour change coaching. Changing deep rooted routines are hard, establishing new habits consistently are hard, which is why creating a strategic plan to carry out the goals you set, and having someone support you, can be impactful in truly making change. This is a growing area and a path that Megan’s curiosity and education is leading her deeper into!

Outside of the clinic, Megan is a homebody who loves to read, workout (favourite equipment is the barbell), enjoy all of Victoria’s beautiful hikes and coffee, and cook really really good food!

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Dr. Vella-Zarb received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University in Toronto and completed her pre-doctoral residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario. She specializes in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders (panic disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder), eating disorders, and OCD. She also has expertise working with people with related difficulties, including perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and low self-esteem and she has a particular interest in working with women experiencing perinatal anxiety and/or depression. Dr. Vella-Zarb believes that therapy should be a collaborative experience between the client and therapist that is tailored to each individual’s needs. She brings compassion, warmth, and a sense humour to her sessions, while providing practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients manage difficulties and make positive changes. In addition to working at Tall Tree Integrative Health Clinic, Dr. Vella-Zarb works as a clinical instructor in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC and psychologist at Vancouver Island Health Authority. She has conducted research in eating disorders and OCD. She has co-authored numerous publications in scientific journals and has presented her research at several national and international conferences.

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Rachel (she/her) first discovered Speech-Language Pathology while watching the hit teen TV show Switched at Birth, and while she did not quite know what it would mean to be a Speech- Language Pathologist, she was intrigued. This led Rachel to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at the University of Victoria. It was here that Rachel developed a deep appreciation for language and how it connects us all. As Rachel’s undergraduate degree came to a close, she followed the path she’s paved four years previously and applied to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology.

Rachel was ecstatic to have the opportunity to pursue her graduate degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Throughout her degree, Rachel gained experience working with a wide range of individuals seeking services for their unique needs and honed her skills in client-centred care that puts function at the forefront. Her treatment style is grounded in forming partnerships with clients and their families to foster a comfortable and supportive environment where clients can thrive in the pursuit of their goals.

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Alisha joins the Tall Tree team with a breadth of clinical experience. Alisha believes her role as a physiotherapist is to guide and educate clients on how to stay and be healthy in every aspect. Her treatment focusses on helping people feel empowered to participate in the activities they love. Alisha strives to help each of her clients feel like they can take on the day, having the confidence to manage their injury.

Alisha has a strong passion for human health, physical rehabilitation and education. Alisha competed her Bachelors degree from McGill University, and continued on to complete her physiotherapy degree from UBC. During her time at McGill, Alisha was a teaching assistant for clinical human anatomy. Alisha has always been a curious learner, and is continuously investigating the newest research. Her passion for clinical research began at McGill, where she worked in a respiratory physiology lab as a research assistant. Alisha continues to participate in clinical continuing education, having successfully completed her functional dry needling certificate, and is working towards her Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. To make her life even busier, she one day hopes to complete a PhD!

In the treatment room, Alisha is an active listener, and tailors her treatment to the individual needs of each client. Her clinical interests include throwing athletes, adolescent and youth, and artistic gymnastics. Having grown up with North Vancouver in her backyard, Alisha has participated as an athlete and physio in many trail running events.

Outside the clinic, you can find Alisha running, planting vegetables, playing softball, snowboarding, baking cakes and trotting around the barn.

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Mallory (she/her) currently works as the Head of Medical and Lead Therapist with the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team. She has spent the last six years of her career working in high-performance sport; she worked with Rugby Canada as the Lead Therapist with the National Men’s 15s and 7s teams before switching to a full-time position with Canada Soccer. These roles have taken her to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she played an important medical role in the team’s Gold Medal performance, to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and to various other international tournaments. Working in sport has provided Mallory with the tools to give athletes the support they require to overcome injury and return to performance.  

Mallory completed her education at the University of British Columbia where she received a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Minor in French, as well as a Master of Physical Therapy.

She has experience helping people from all backgrounds achieve their goals, overcome injury and prevent future injury. She has worked with a variety of athletes (professional and “weekend-warriors”) and sports, including volleyball, skiing/snowboarding, swimming and softball. Whether you consider yourself an athlete, or just enjoy leisure activities, she truly believes that ‘movement is medicine’. Her treatment philosophy focuses on a patient centered approach with an emphasis on manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education. She is certified in dry needling, has her Sport Physiotherapy Canada Certificate and continuing education in manual therapy and personal training.

When Mallory is not working as a physiotherapist, she enjoys exploring the outdoor beauty of Vancouver Island, traveling, cooking, spending time with loved ones, and getting a good sweat in! She is very excited to join the Tall Tree team and to contribute to the health and wellness of her community. 

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