Gillian’s approach to her work as a physiotherapist comes from over 25 years experience and formal training in physiotherapy, pain neuroscience, yoga, mindfulness (MBSR), psychology and dry needling practices.
She continues to find joy and inspiration each day from every client she meets.
Through her work and personal experience, she sees that a new strength and balance can develop following pain or injury.
Gillian considers it key to offer practical explanations for your pain. This allows you feel more in control of the process, gets you on-board with your ‘home program’ and supports a longer lasting outcome.
Although her services are based in Tofino, she continues to see individuals throughout BC for tele-health pain coaching, physical rehabilitation, yoga and mindfulness.
Gillian treats:
Acute injuries such as - Surf and sport injuries, repetitive strain, motor vehicle accidents, back/neck strain, joint instability, fracture healing, running injuries, disc issues, post-surgery rehab, stiffness/weakness and sudden onset of pain without known cause.
Persistent (chronic) pain such as - Undiagnosed back/neck pain, multi-regional pain, ‘fibromyalgia’, osteoarthritis, chronic inflammatory conditions, hypo/hyper-mobility syndromes, central sensitization and all somatic symptom conditions.
Treatments include:
Dry needling/IMS
Manual therapy
Evidence-based pain management programs
Education, information and online resources
Joint mobilisations
Exercise and functional movement restoration
Massage
Postural stability and strengthening
Myofascial release
Dry needling/IMS
Taping techniques
Breathing techniques
Foot biomechanics
Meditation/mindfulness applied to everyday life and for pain management
Yoga (all levels)
