Our Team

Dr. Ariano has always had a keen interest in sports from her early days as a competitive fastball player to later years racing triathlons, road and cross country running and road bike racing. Once she realized she couldn’t keep up with the young whipper snappers anymore she decided to go the coaching route and became NCCP certified in xc skiing and road bike racing. In medical school she developed her interest in sports medicine (which has come in pretty handy for her two girls—who are university track athletes).

Her interests include female, Masters and endurance athlete health, provision of exercise prescriptions for health, and preventive medicine. She has a passion for getting people of all ages involved in sport and to keep them there with her sport medicine practice. She has been on the board of directors of a number of local sporting organizations and is involved in sport event planning.

At the clinic she plans to see acute/ chronic sports injuries, perform injections (steroid, viscosupplementation), see non-surgical foot/ankle and some hand consults. She will also work in the acute knee injury clinic and expand the clinic’s services as it evolves.

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Philippe Lepage is a family physician who has worked in Vernon for 24 years. He grew up in Montreal speaking both French and English at home and at school. He first completed a bachelor’s degree in biology with a Major in Animal Behaviour. He furthered his studies in medicine at McGill University. After medical school, he moved to BC with a plan to stay for 1 year but fell in love with the province and never left.

Dr. Lepage has had an active interest in orthopaedics from a young age when he began injuring his right knee in various sporting activities. He considered specializing as an Orthopaedic Surgeon but also wanted to learn Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. As a family physician he has been able to enjoy the operative side of Orthopaedics by working in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Operating Room for many years as a surgical assist on spine surgery and joint replacements as well as after-hour trauma work. He has worked alongside Dr. Secretan doing joint screening at the Vernon Progression Muscle, Bone and Joint Clinic since 2019. He hopes to also work closely with Dr. Sernik in the near future.

Outside of work he stays active with XC skate skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. He also hangs around the local pools as his daughters swim competitively.

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Dr. Falk is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (Physiatrist) who graduated from medical school at the University of Alberta. She completed her residency training at the University of Calgary. Prior to that, she obtained her undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University where she was the captain of her NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Team.

Her clinical interests include ultrasound-guided injections, electrodiagnostic medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, spasticity management and amputee care. She is also devoted to teaching medical students, residents, and her fellow colleagues. She grew up in Calgary, which is where she began her clinical practice for 3 years. She recently moved to Vernon with her husband to focus on Physiatry assessments and to take in all the beauty and outdoor activities that the Okanagan has to offer. She lives and practices medicine by the philosophy “our bodies are meant to move”. Dr. Falk is passionate in supporting her patients to lead active lifestyles.

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Jennifer Thomas is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist (Physiatrist) who completed her 5-year sports medicine fellowship at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She joined the PBJ Clinic to provide non-operative consultations for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. She specializes in soft tissue, bone and joint conditions, but can also be found doing electrodiagnostic assessments, amputee care, and inpatient stroke rehabilitation at Vernon’s Jubilee Hospital.

Jen is a true ‘Vernonite’. After growing up in Vernon she left to pursue her undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University. While attending SFU she was a two-year captain of the women’s soccer team. She continued her training at St. George’s University, completing her Masters in Public Health and MD.

Jen and her husband Chris are happy back in the Okanagan where they can be seen running around after their 2 young daughters.

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Dr. Charlie Secretan specializes in primary hip and knee arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, and complex trauma involving the upper and lower extremities. He pioneered the use of the Direct Superior Approach for hip replacement in British Columbia. This muscle sparing hip approach allows rapid recovery and decreased perioperative pain compared to conventional hip surgery. He performs both unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasties utilizing modern cementless components, allowing biologic integration of the prostheses. He works as an educational consultant for Stryker, DePuy/Johnson and Johnson and Zimmer/Biomet, teaching fellow surgeons operative procedures, helping them to optimize their surgical technique. Additionally, he has a special interest in sports knee injuries and performs arthroscopic knee procedures including ACL reconstruction.

Charlie was born and raised in a small farming community in Southern Alberta. Early in life he worked as a bicycle mechanic, farm hand and in commercial construction. He started his university education in Lethbridge studying biochemistry and ran a laboratory studying molecular cloning to fund his education. He then transitioned to the study of medicine at the University of Alberta and received his Doctor of Medicine in 2003, graduating with honors. Following this, he was accepted to the orthopedic residency program at the U of A and during this time also completed a PhD focused on stem cell therapy and tissue regeneration, completing both programs in 2011.

Charlie came to Vernon in 2011 to work temporarily, with plans to continue on to New Zealand, and never left. He quickly realized that the combination of outdoor pursuits and the sense of community provided the perfect place to raise his family. When not at work Charlie enjoys cycling (including mountain, road, gravel, touring and bikepacking), skiing at resorts and in the backcountry, backpacking, rock climbing, hiking, camping and some occasional fly fishing.

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Born and raised in Abbotsford, BC, Dr. Geoff Jarvie completed his medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of British Columbia. He then completed his Upper Extremity Fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Dr. Jarvie’s areas of surgical specialty are: hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, peripheral nerve, and upper and lower extremity trauma. His areas of research interest are ulna sided wrist pain, peripheral nerve pathology and medical education. He moved to the Okanagan to explore his love for the outdoors: he is an avid cyclist, mountain biker and hiker.

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Josiane has 20+ years of experience in manual therapy with special interests in the biomechanics of posture and movement, neck and head injuries, working with children and youth and pelvic/abdominal pain.

After attending the University of Quebec in Montreal in Physics, she moved west and pursued Massage Therapy at the Okanagan Massage Therapy College (OVCMT) in Vernon. While working as a Massage Therapist, she has 5+ years of teaching practical courses in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment at OVCMT. Josiane has completed the 5 year Classical Manual Osteopathy Program at the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Vancouver.

Josiane was born in Quebec City and loves to speak French whenever possible. She has 3 teenagers who are avid downhill skiers, soccer and volleyball players. She loves outdoor adventures, practicing yoga and music.

Massage has been a part of Lexi’s life from an early age. She often received treatments throughout her younger years for various sports related injuries. When it came time to choose a career, massage therapy was an obvious choice.

Before becoming a registered massage therapist, Lexi worked as a spa practitioner where she developed her skills in wellness massage and the mind and body connection. Lexi graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2018.

Her main objective for her clients is to educate them with tools and knowledge to be the best and healthiest version of themselves through treatment and homecare. She offers various techniques in her sessions such as Swedish massage, Trigger point therapy, hydrotherapy and basic manual lymph drainage. Lexi is currently taking further training in manual lymph drainage and gearing her practice towards MLD as well as maternity massage.

Lexi was born and raised in the Okanagan. In her free time, she enjoys training in the gym, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

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Colin grew up in Saskatchewan and always had a love for the outdoors, diving headfirst into any activity that came along. This coupled with a passion for fitness and weight lifting meant injuries were sure to follow.

As Colin sustained his injuries over the years he understood the benefit of proper treatments. Colin’s passion is learning about the human body and functional anatomy. He finds this helps him to understand the intricacies of injury prevention/rehabilitation, allowing Colin the ability to practice a variety of modalities to treat the client specific request.

Graduating from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in 2023 Colin hopes to merge his passion for fitness with massage therapy to help clients live a pain free, happier and healthier life! In Colin’s spare time he enjoys being outdoors hiking, strength training, and quality time with his family.

Aidan grew up in Kamloops BC where his parents instilled in him a love for movement, sport, and all things outdoors. He found his passion for helping people while working as a professional cross-country ski technician. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a Minor in Psychology in 2022 from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) with a special interest in endurance sport performance and physiology.

At the clinic, you’ll find Aidan helping in the Occupational Rehabilitation Program or working with clients in the rehab gym. Aidan’s mission is to work with his clients to create meaningful change through functional movement to further their life, sport, or recovery journey.

Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Aidan making coffee, ski touring, cross-country skiing, and competing in road cycling nationally and internationally. 

Caitlin Schmid was born in Mississauga, Ontario and shortly thereafter her family returned to North Delta, BC where she grew up. She competed in various sports in her youth before eventually focusing on soccer. She was awarded an athletic scholarship for soccer and completed 3 years of schooling in Oklahoma, USA before returning to BC to finish her Kinesiology degree at UBCO in 2012.

Caitlin joined the Progression team in 2016 and works within the Occupation Rehabilitation program. She also sees private clients seeking kinesiology services. She has experience working with clients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries as well as individuals recovering from concussions. Caitlin enjoys many sports and activities outside of the clinic, such as volleyball, soccer, biking, snowboarding and hiking.

Jeff loves getting outside and being active. He’s also fascinated by science. Completing his Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC-Okanagan in 2016, he brings these two passions together as a Kinesiologist. Jeff joined the Progression Muscle, Bone and Joint Clinic team in 2019 and works within the Occupation Rehabilitation program. He also sees private clients seeking kinesiology services.

Jeff looks to address sticky spots in your movement to help you meet your life, sport, or recovery goals. Whether you are looking to improve your endurance for an activity, capacity for a task, or movement quality to keep you going in life, you will get a personalized program to meet those functional needs.

In addition to exercise programming and movement coaching, Jeff uses a therapeutic approach called NeuroKinetic Therapy to address unnecessary or faulty movement compensations which may result in limited or painful range of motion.

In his spare time Jeff enjoys camping, playing guitar, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors with his wife and dogs.

Perez Vermeulen was born in Durban, South Africa until 10 years old when he and his family made the move to Vernon. Ever since then he has enjoyed making the transition from the ocean to the mountains and lakes.

Perez has always participated in several sports. When he grew up, football became his focus in high school. Perez had the opportunity to pursue his football career post-secondary but decided to focus on his schooling instead. He went on to attend UBCO where he completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology in 2022. Perez’s previous injuries helped him decide on his career. He was greatly impacted by those who helped him along the way to overcome the injuries and return to his sports. Perez wants to have a similar impact on those he works with whether it is returning back to a sport or back to normal daily living.

You can find Perez almost anywhere outdoors whether it is skiing, golfing, hiking, or even a day spent on the lake. Training and working out in the gym or on the field is also a very important aspect of his life.

Tami graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology. Her education focused primarily on exercise rehabilitation which in turn was the avenue that she pursued as a career. Tami has worked in several multi-disciplinary clinics providing exercise therapy, functional rehabilitation and education to a variety of clients. She is a certified Exercise Specialist and also Matheson-trained in Functional Testing.

After 10 years of doing hands-on clinical work, she took her skills into Disability Management and worked for both WorkSafe BC and then Interior Health as a Case Manager and Disability Management Specialist. This involved coordinating rehabilitation for injured workers, guiding and implementing durable return to work plans and providing education and advice to clients to assist them with a full recovery. She also worked in a leadership role during this time providing training and education to her colleagues in the field of Disability Management.

Tami has extensive expertise and is very passionate about rehabilitation, disability management, and the role they play in restoring individuals to a full, quality life. Tami is currently leading the PBJ Osteoarthritis education sessions while also providing disability management services to the clients in our clinic.

In her spare time, she is the mother of 2 and leads an active outdoor life. You will often find her running, hiking or mountain biking in Kalamalka Park.

Natalie grew up in Northern Ontario where she spent her younger years skiing, kayaking, swimming and enjoying many outdoor activities. She has competed in sprint kayaking at a national level.

Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science Recreation and Bachelor of Management from Dalhousie University, and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia. Since obtaining her Master’s Degree in 2009, she has worked in public health in both acute and community settings, and in private practice since 2014 assisting clients with return to work, ergonomics, basic CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Treatment), PE (Prolonged Exposure Therapy), concussion rehab, and sleep hygiene, planning and pacing. She has worked in many practice areas all over the lower mainland, Kelowna and Vernon. Natalie joined the Progression Muscle, Bone and Joint Clinic in 2023.

She supports clients in their work, leisure, and self-care-related goals, and provides home equipment recommendations to increase safety and independence. Natalie enjoys supporting people in their goals to return to meaningful activities. Outside of work, you may find her enjoying time outdoors with her family.

Robyn was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, where she grew up playing sports in the rain and loving all things “ocean”.

Robyn earned her Bachelor in Physical Education from UBC and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. She spent part of her career working at GF STrong Rehab Center in Vancouver on the Spinal Cord Injury team. She has a keen interest in wheelchair seating (both power and manual) for those with spinal injuries. She was one of the initial members of the Interdisciplinary Spinal Cord Wound Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital.

Her current practice areas of interest include working with adults of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities (spinal cord, amputations, arthritis) to maximize their independence, as well as providing equipment recommendations and home adaptations to allow clients to ” age in place”.

During her career as an Occupational Therapist, Robyn has worked in a variety of settings including community care, spinal cord rehabilitation and long term care. She has worked in both the public and private health care system. She enjoys connecting with people and helping them regain their independence.

Robyn met her husband while volunteering as a mountain guide for a youth program in the Princess Louisa Inlet. She and her family moved to Vernon in 2005 and enjoy all the outdoor pursuits that the Okanagan has to offer!

Mary is a Registered Physiotherapist with a focus and passion for women’s health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy and started her career in acute care on the Burn Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. She also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary.

Growing up in northern Ontario, Mary fell in love with the outdoors and athletics. She has competed at a varsity and national level in cross-country running and skiing. Mary has always been fascinated with how the body moves and heals. Her passion to promote health and wellness has led her to pursue advanced coursework in pelvic health, chronic pain, vestibular, and pediatric physical therapy.

Mary also has loves coaching cross-country skiing and running in the Vernon area. She believes in maintaining a healthy lifestyle; outside of work you can find her exploring and enjoying the outdoors with her young family.

Garett was born and raised in the West Kootenays where he gained an appreciation for the outdoors and team sports. He graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology (Honours) and a minor in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2005. Garett then became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist while working as a kinesiologist for a private physiotherapy clinic in Victoria. After receiving invaluable help from a physiotherapist due to a significant back injury, Garett became determined to be “that guy”.

Garett next completed his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2012 and moved to Vernon to work with PBJ! He is one of our lead physiotherapists in the Occupational Rehabilitation program. He also spends half of each day treating patients with general musculoskeletal problems. He has a passion for manual therapy and continues to pursue advanced education in this field.

When not in the clinic, you will often find Garett in the gym moving weights or out on the lake casting a line.

Cynthia completed her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Since graduating from UBC, Cynthia has received training in various professional development courses such as manual therapy, Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn IMS), Sports First Responder, and STOTT Pilates Instructor training. She also recently completed the Master of Rehabilitation Science program at UBC with a focus in orthopaedic musculoskeletal physical therapy.

Cynthia’s treatment philosophy includes a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling (Acupuncture & IMS), and taping to promote recovery and improve function. She believes in using an evidence-based and multimodal approach that is specifically tailored to guide each individual toward achieving their goals.

In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and keeping up with her energetic black lab.

Jamie completed his BSc. (Physiotherapy) from the University of British Columbia in 1998, after completing his BSc. (Kinesiology) from Simon Fraser University in 1995.  With a focus on sports rehabilitation early in his career, Jamie moved to the Okanagan in 1999 and began to focus on manual therapy and eventually hand therapy.  In 2004 Jamie met the certification standards to become a Certified Hand Therapist and has spent the last 20+ years focused primarily on upper extremity rehabilitation.   

From major trauma and post-surgical rehabilitation to sport related injuries to degenerative and inflammatory joint conditions, Jamie loves the challenge and reward constantly presented by focusing on hand and upper extremity injuries. Throughout his career Jamie has worked extensively with injured workers and motorists, and embraces the challenge of returning clients to work, play, and everyday life. 

Outside of work Jamie is very involved in the local lacrosse community as a player, executive, and coach of 3 active lacrosse playing children.  Fishing, hunting, camping, and any outdoor pursuits fill the rest of his available time.

Angela graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy program at UBC in 2007. She has spent her entire career in Orthopedic private practice working with individuals to help them return to the activities they love.

Angela utilizes a multimodal approach with her clients to assist them in reaching their goals, with a foundation in movement and education augmented by dry needling and manual therapy techniques. Angela obtained her certification in Anatomical Acupuncture and then in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) to give her multiple avenues to approach dry needling with her clients. She has also completed extensive training in manual therapy to earn her Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

Angela enjoys working with active individuals and believes that movement and physical activity are the key to maintaining health. Angela relocated to the Okanagan with her young family in 2021 after spending time working, playing, and pursuing continuing education in the Lower Mainland. She is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for downhill skiing and spending time in the mountains year-round. She attempts to stay fit for these pursuits by running, mountain biking, swimming, and practicing yoga. Angela is working on her sailing skills by taking up wing-foiling when she can sneak it in.

After growing up in Wales, Carey graduated with a BSc.(Honours) in Physiotherapy from London, United Kingdom. After a few years working in a variety of clinical settings he attended the University of Queensland in Australia to complete a postgraduate clinical Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Dysfunction. With this postgraduate degree Carey became a member of IFOMT, the worldwide governing body for Specialists in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy. Carey has taught postgraduate education courses and mentored undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapists in Canada, the UK and Australia. Carey’s past clinical experience included St Bartholomew’s, a large London, UK, teaching hospital, the National Sports Centre’s Sports Injury Clinic in London, and in private orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy practices in the UK, Australia and Canada.

Now with PBJ, Carey sees exercise and movement as the keystone of all rehabilitation. He will incorporate manual therapies and needling into his active and dynamic approach. In his spare time, Carey is a passionate skier and mountain biker.

Karie is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. Karie values continuing education and has studied advanced orthopaedic manual therapy, functional movement screening, acupuncture and dry needling.

Karie has spent most of her career working in Vancouver. She has worked closely with many sports teams including the New Westminster Salmonbellies Lacrosse Team and the UBC Track and Field team. In 2009 Karie became the team physiotherapist for the Canadian national Men’s Gymnastics Team. She has traveled the world to competitions including the PanAmerican Games, University Games, world championships, and in the summer of 2012 she travelled to the London, UK Olympic Games with the Canadian Women’s and Men’s gymnastics teams as the team physiotherapist.

Karie likes to work with her clients using manual therapy, client-specific exercise prescription, and needling to resolve pain and dysfunction. She also has a keen interest in injury prevention, and she integrates biomechanical analysis and sport performance screening to enhance her treatment approach.

Karie is excited to be settled back into her hometown of Vernon. She enjoys all the Okanagan has to offer, including mountain biking, running, golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with her family.

Katherine grew up in Edmonton where she spent her summers on the lake and always looked forward to winter trips to the mountains. She graduated with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Physiology (Honours).

Since graduation, Katherine gained experience in Edmonton working with clients of all ages, from children with sports injuries or developmental disabilities to seniors with neurological conditions. She was the physiotherapist for the Alberta Men’s Junior Handball Team.

Katherine next worked at a sports clinic in Kitchener, Ontario. But Katherine could not resist the call of the lakes and mountains and finally decided to settle down in Vernon and work with PBJ! She enjoys treating a variety of conditions but places an emphasis on identifying and treating all of the contributing factors instead of just treating the symptoms. She has a passion for using manual therapy, IMS and corrective biomechanics to facilitate healing and maximize function.

In her free time, you’ll find Katherine out on the lake, snowboarding in the mountains, or trying out a new recipe!

Marcia graduated from The University of Wales’ School of Medicine in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She and her husband Stein spent most of their career in Prince George, BC before calling Vernon home. Marcia has been supporting people with physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness for over 25 years.

Marcia realized early in her career that a person’s mental well-being is fundamentally linked to their physical recovery and vice versa. She became curious about the mind + body connection as a way to further support a person’s recovery and began her journey in mindfulness and meditation 10 years ago.

With the desire to meet a high level of competency as a mindfulness teacher, she went on to pursue her certification in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and completed Level 1 MBSR qualifications in 2021 with the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, North Vancouver in collaboration with the Mindfulness Center, at Brown University School of Public Health, Providence Rhode Island.

Marcia is grateful for her semi-retired role as a physiotherapist/clinical assistant to Dr. Jen Thomas and also for being able to bring mindfulness teachings to the rehabilitation program here at Progression.

Marcia loves nature and can be found hiking mountains, cycling, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and out enjoying the beautiful lakes. She is grounded in mindfulness and enjoys every opportunity to share this healing practice with others.

Marcia graduated from The University of Wales’ School of Medicine in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She and her husband Stein spent most of their career in Prince George, BC before calling Vernon home. Marcia has been supporting people with physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness for over 25 years.

Marcia realized early in her career that a person’s mental well-being is fundamentally linked to their physical recovery and vice versa. She became curious about the mind + body connection as a way to further support a person’s recovery and began her journey in mindfulness and meditation 10 years ago.

With the desire to meet a high level of competency as a mindfulness teacher, she went on to pursue her certification in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and completed Level 1 MBSR qualifications in 2021 with the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, North Vancouver in collaboration with the Mindfulness Center, at Brown University School of Public Health, Providence Rhode Island.

Marcia is grateful for her semi-retired role as a physiotherapist/clinical assistant to Dr. Jen Thomas and also for being able to bring mindfulness teachings to the rehabilitation program here at Progression.

Marcia loves nature and can be found hiking mountains, cycling, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and out enjoying the beautiful lakes. She is grounded in mindfulness and enjoys every opportunity to share this healing practice with others.

Nick grew up in the Lower Mainland and graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in Kingston. He moved to Vernon in 2013 – attracted to the Okanagan lifestyle and endless outdoor recreation the region has to offer. After working for Progression as a Kinesiologist, specializing in rehabilitation-based exercise programming, he felt it was time to advance his education in the field (he returned to PBJ with a Master of Physical Therapy from UBC in 2019).

Nick draws on his previous experience working as a kinesiologist, with new emphasis on movement-based rehabilitation to ensure clients achieve the results they are working towards. His evidence-based treatment approach includes joint and soft tissue mobilization and exercise rehab therapy. He strives to empower his clients by providing them with the tools and education needed to create meaningful outcomes. From activities of daily living to competitive sport, he wants his clients to move easier, perform better and be more resilient. Nick looks forward to developing his manual therapy skills through continued education to further help his patients reduce pain and maximize their mobility.s

Outside of the clinic Nick is well connected in the Vernon community through the local bike club, and his participation in various sports including soccer and hockey. He can be found up on the hill in the winter or mountain biking in the summer.

Pam graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1991 with a BSc. in Physical Therapy. She moved to BC in 1992 and has garnered extensive experience and expertise working in private practice ever since. Pam had the good fortune of working with two experienced Hand Therapists, who helped mentor her to attain her Hand Therapy Certification in 2001. Since that time, she has continued to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries, but particularly hands.

Throughout her career, Pam has made it a priority to pursue continuing education in order to further her knowledge and treatment techniques. Pam also has her Acupuncture certificate through Acupuncture Canada.

Richard graduated in 1979, from Trinity College Dublin, School of Physiotherapy, in Ireland. Richard’s early years of experience in the treatment of neurological problems, combined with his own involvement in sports and the treatment of sports-related injuries, have shaped his interest in a more integrated approach to prevention and management. In addition to traditional Physiotherapy and rehabilitative exercise, he has also completed his Osteopathic studies and combines an Osteopathic manual approach into his clinical practice.

Using this foundation of neurology, orthopedics, and osteopathy in his many years as a clinician, Richard has the experience to integrate many treatment approaches, to address musculoskeletal dysfunction in all age groups. He has a particular interest in those with more chronic issues.

Despite the many advances he has witnessed over the years, our improved understanding of the musculoskeletal system, and the neurophysiology of pain, Richard is keenly aware of the need for the injured person’s involvement in their own treatment through education, awareness and corrective exercise.

Tracy completed her BScience in Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan. Her physiotherapy career includes extensive sport medicine experience with the National Cross Country ski team at World Championships and the 1988 Olympics, with the WHL Prince George Cougars, the Penticton Vees, and with BC Hockey including at the Canada Games and the World Under 18 Championships.

Tracy takes an active approach to rehab and is a big proponent of using movement to maximize healing and recovery. She also uses Functional Dry Needling to augment her treatment.

Tracy has three grown children and keeps busy with running, cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, yoga and stand up paddleboarding.

After living overseas James is excited to return home to Vernon to continue his career as a physiotherapist. James spent the past 4 years living in different parts of Australia and the United Kingdom, seeing the world and gaining valuable experience working as a physiotherapist.

James grew up in Vernon, playing for both local minor hockey and lacrosse teams. Through his sporting involvement he has experienced a number of his own musculoskeletal injuries, which is where his interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation began. He now uses his own past experiences to assist in creating personalized rehab and treatment programs following an injury. He enjoys treating multiple areas and conditions including acute or chronic sporting injuries, upper and lower limb conditions, as well as vertigo/vestibular conditions.

James completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Alberta in 2016. He then moved to Australia in 2018 to attain a Masters of Physiotherapy Studies from the University of Queensland graduating in 2020. James enjoys using a variety of hands on and exercise-based treatment techniques.

When James isn’t at the clinic he likes to spend his time playing hockey, golf or tennis, exploring new areas of B.C and testing out local eateries. As a new part of the Progression team James is looking forward to getting to know more of the wonderful Vernon community.

Meghan is a born and raised Vernon girl. Meghan is a graduate of Okanagan College where she successfully completed the Nursing Unit Clerk program. She has over 10+ years’ experience as a receptionist/MOA. Meghan’s goal is to make each patient feel welcomed and cared for. In her off time, Meghan loves to hike, play volleyball and connect with her friends. When she’s not out and about, you’ll find her at home curled up with her 2 cats and high-school sweetheart.

Karyn grew up in Alberta where she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She met and married her husband in Edmonton, and they have four children. They have lived in numerous locations in Alberta but decided recently to move to BC to enjoy the warmer winters. Karyn enjoys hiking, basketball, volleyball, soccer, painting, and any DIY project. Karyn is excited to be a part of the PBJ team.

Karyn grew up in Alberta where she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She met and married her husband in Edmonton, and they have four children. They have lived in numerous locations in Alberta but decided recently to move to BC to enjoy the warmer winters. Karyn enjoys hiking, basketball, volleyball, soccer, painting, and any DIY project. Karyn is excited to be a part of the PBJ team.

Mandy grew up in Southern Alberta. She moved to Vernon in 2014 with her husband and 4 children. She loves the outdoor lifestyle the Okanagan offers, especially the beach. The warmer winters were a welcome change. She keeps busy running kids around, volunteering on school PACs, camping, reading, running, and spending time with family and friends. Mandy has 15+ years of Medical Office Assistant experience, working both in the public and private sector. She has been working with Dr. Jarvie since January 2020. She loves being part of a team that works hard to achieve optimal health for their patients.

Robyn grew up in northern Alberta. In 2015 she moved to Armstrong and joined the PBJ clinic. Robyn has worked in customer service since 2004 and had always wanted to be a receptionist or secretary. In 2010 she was offered a job as an administrative assistant at a physiotherapy clinic and since has worked for several private health care clinics. She loves seeing the progress in patients, seeing them improve over time and doing what she can to help them. Robyn enjoys a variety of activities, anything with friends or family, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, baking, and knitting or crocheting.

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