Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for considering Vernon’s. excelente Progression Muscle, Bone and Joint Clinic for your care. We are here to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the information you need to get started. Please call us at (xxx) or through the contact form here to discuss your needs. We look forward to meeting you!
Here are a few of the most common questions we get asked before visiting the Clinic:
Do you provide emergency care for injuries?
No, please go straight to your nearest hospital’s Emergency Department. You will receive excellent care there. Once you are home, please call our office to schedule an assessment and we would be very happy to build a customized rehabilitation plan.
What’s unique about the Progression Clinic?
We offer a coordinated team approach in a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal health clinic. We are successful because we provide a patient experience that is unmatched by traditional models of care. You are our focus. We provide a streamlined experience under one roof. We direct bill most insurance providers so you can hold onto your money while working to get better.
How long have you been open?
Priest Valley Physiotherapy was a rehabilitation clinic that served Vernon for over 18 years. In 2017 they teamed up with Dr. Charlie Secretan, an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing and living with his family in Vernon. They were then joined in 2019 by fellow Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Geoff Jarvie; Physiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Thomas; Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Liz Ariano and Dr. Phillipe Lepage. More recently, Dr. Becky Falk, Physiatrist and Dr. Jan Splawinski, Orthopaedic Surgeon have joined the clinic at 3411 31st Ave. In Vernon, BC.
Do you offer Orthotics?
Canadian Certified Pedorthists use their expertise in foot orthotics and footwear to help reduce pain, address lower limb abnormalities, and manage various foot-related conditions. At Progression, Perez Vermeulen works closey with the other PBJ specialists —including physicians and physiotherapists, His goal is to support patients in maintaining healthy feet and lower limbs, empowering them to stay active and enhance their overall quality of life.