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Meet Cole, a fitness enthusiast hailing from the picturesque Vancouver Island, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the West Coast. Cole first developed a love for the outdoors that would eventually intertwine with his journey and transition into the world of fitness and exercise rehabilitation.

Cole spent a majority of his early life on the baseball field, a pivotal moment that led him to discover his true passion in health and fitness. Fuelled by the desire for personal growth and well-being, he slowly transitioned from the diamond to the gym, embarking on a transformative journey that would redefine his lifestyle.

Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Cole has immersed himself in the scientific study of human movement and exercise which has served as a foundation for his comprehensive understanding of the human body as it relates to movement. Cole’s academic background enables him to tailor exercise rehabilitation programs that are not only effective but also rooted in research support and foundational principles of healing.

Cole is in the process of registering as a Kinesiologist. He is also currently a certified personal trainer through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology and has over five years of hands-on experience working with various populations, experience levels, and goals ranging from performance to rehabilitation.

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Nadine believes that being a Physiotherapist is an honour; she will meet you where you are at and coach you toward deeper resiliency. Ultimately the goal is to help balance your nervous system, build capacity in your physical body and coach your body to do what it does best, which is to adapt.

With the right evidence-based treatment and a personalized approach; every patient can benefit from rehab plan. Her B.Sc with Honours and Master’s of Physical Therapy have built the foundation for critical thinking and lifelong learning. Her clinical knowledge is paired with a passion for exercise as medicine and a care for people. Her experience working in rehabilitation spans over a decade.

Nadine has further developed her expertise in the field of Cancer Rehabilitation through extensive continuing education. Nadine is a certified PINC& STEEL and PORI oncology therapist. She has completed various other advanced training certifications in cancer rehab while staying on top of the on-going body of research. Her monthly blog content ‘The Cancer Physio’ is free platform for science communication.

Learn more about exercise as medicine, personalized rehab and survivorship in cancer through her website, TheCancerPhysio.com. When she’s not connecting with patients and sharing science, you can find her connecting in the community doing cross fit, sharing bread and cuddling her pup.

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Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology in 2003. After school, he raced as an elite cyclist on teams in the USA, Canada, Belgium and France. He then attended McMaster for his Physiotherapy training, graduating in 2014. After graduation he worked in Hamilton for 2 years prior to moving to the Victoria area in 2016. Nick has been a physiotherapist for the past 10 years and has a special and interest in working with athletes of all ages, including having previously worked with athletes on national teams. Nick’s approach  to assessment and treatment is to listen well to figure out what the crux of the situation is and then thoroughly develop a plan of care with you to meet your specific needs. He uses needling, hands-on treatment, exercise and education to help get back on your bike, training program, gym routine or sports field. Nick is passionate in helping patients with their aches and pains while regaining active lifestyles. In his spare time, Nick enjoys cycling adventures and travel with his wife and their cute dog.

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Sasza has a calming grounding energy that oozes healing. Her compassionate caring spirit reaches new heights. Having practiced and lived in Victoria for many years Sasza brings an expertise and knowledge base that is very comforting. She’s very generous about sharing her craft and learning new techniques. Her treatment style is one on one in which she tailors treatment to your specific needs to promote whole body healing. Her gentle hands and strong heart will be exactly what you are looking for.  Her approach and skills will make a positive impact on your overall health and well-being.  In her spare time, you’ll likely find her enjoying down time with family and friends.  

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Born and raised in Greater Victoria, Sean is proud to call the West Coast his home. He completed the Registered Massage Therapy Program in 2020 through the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Previously, he graduated from UVic with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This unique combination of education, paired with his experience as an outreach worker with people with brain injuries, affirmed his goal to make massage services accessible. His training and compassion is evident and he is committed to making sure people feel heard and honoured. While honing his skills, he has worked with people across the community including those living at Mount Saint Mary’s and Our Place. Outside of work Sean loves hanging with his family enjoying throwing pebbles into the ocean or launching their kayak, strolling through Butchart Gardens or hiking trails like Francis King.

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Mark graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Since graduating he has gained extensive experience in private practice as he has developed a keen interest in any hip and knee pain conditions. Mark’s biggest strength is being able to listen and pull out the exact information necessary to target treatment to get results. Mark’s G-ma has made a big space in his healing heart for working with our ageing population and their Physio needs. Mark’s gentle confidence lends to his great results often after the first session. Whatever your goal is Mark will help you get there. Whether those goals are high level sports performance or completing everyday tasks, Mark has the skills. Mark stays current by taking a variety of courses through the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute. Mark’s passion for sports continues outside of work as he loves playing ice and floor hockey in the winter, water skiing in the summer with a mix of kickboxing and racquet sports in between. Mark grew up on Vancouver Island and is excited to be able to help those that share this beautiful island.

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Amanda has been a practicing RMT since November 2018. She devoted her practice to infant/child (paediatrics - birth to 18 years old) and pregnancy/post-partum (perinatal) massage in December 2020. With the closure of Mothering Touch Centre coming at the beginning of 2021, Amanda has decided to move her practice back to Esquimalt, where she lives with her husband and two children. Amanda is from Fredericton, New Brunswick and holds a Bachelor of Science from UNB. Additionally, Amanda served in the Royal Canadian Navy for almost 9 years as an officer. She graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in August 2018. Since her graduation, Amanda has completed 70 hours of continuing education credits around the care of pregnant people and their children. Amanda’s favourite part of being a massage therapist is instructing new parents on how to do infant massage. Her dreams for the future include more teaching, volunteering with NICU babies, and attending births as a labour support provider (doula) once her children are older. In her free time, Amanda practices at Canada’s Best Karate. She enjoys “glamping” at Goldstream Park in her Winnebago, crocheting sweaters for her infant nephew, and caring for her MANY house plants.

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Heidi has moved out of town for a change of pace. She trusts the whole team at Lab Health and she recommends that you see one of the other team members. If you were getting needling and it was super helpful book with Nick, Mark, Beth, or Nadine. If you were seeing Heidi for Pelvic Health then we are still looking for a NEW team member to fill that role.

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Beth Bates is a Registered Physiotherapist. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, Master’s degree in biomedical physiology and Kinesiology from SFU and her Physiotherapy Master’s from UBC. She worked as a Kinesiologist for eight years before becoming a Physiotherapist. Her treatment philosophy is to teach patient what they can do to improve and maintain optimal functioning. Beth has completed numerous post-graduate courses in acupuncture, IMS/Dry needling, vestibular (vertigo) treatment, manual therapy and exercise prescription. Beth completed post-graduate training in Australia where she learned from leaders in her profession about spinal mobilization and manual therapy. When not at work she loves rock climbing, playing soccer, hiking and volunteering in the community at the Cool Aid Community Health Centre.

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