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Welcome to MoveMed Physiotherapy! JF, Bea, Kaz, and Laurence are accepting new clients. We offer in-person physiotherapy appointments in Kelowna BC, and virtual appointments for BC residents. Additionally, JF and Laurence offer virtual appointments for QC residents.

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Physiotherapy

Available in our treatment room accessed through Orthoquest Pedorthics, 1015 Richter St., Kelowna, BC. During in-person sessions, our physiotherapist will perform a thorough assessment and start an initial treatment plan. We take pride in our approach, which is based on a mix of our experience and additional training, your goals and preferences, and the most recent research in rehabilitation an... Read More

Available in our treatment room accessed through Orthoquest Pedorthics, 1015 Richter St., Kelowna, BC. During in-person sessions, our physiotherapist will perform a thorough assessment and start an initial treatment plan. We take pride in our approach, which is based on a mix of our experience and additional training, your goals and preferences, and the most recent research in rehabilitation and sports medicine. You can expect to receive advice on how best to manage your condition, as well as rehab exercises and hands-on treatments. Our objective: to get you back to your normal life as quickly as possible!

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic health physiotherapy addresses bowel/bladder concerns such as leaking, pelvic pain, or feelings of heaviness, prolapse assessment/management, and includes pre-natal and postpartum care. Pelvic health physiotherapists have completed extra post-graduate training to perform internal pelvic floor assessments/treatment as indicated, and with your informed consent. Treatment can include a comb... Read More

Pelvic health physiotherapy addresses bowel/bladder concerns such as leaking, pelvic pain, or feelings of heaviness, prolapse assessment/management, and includes pre-natal and postpartum care. Pelvic health physiotherapists have completed extra post-graduate training to perform internal pelvic floor assessments/treatment as indicated, and with your informed consent. Treatment can include a combination of education, lifestyle modifications, exercises, and hands-on treatment.

Virtual Physiotherapy (Online)

Available for residents anywhere in BC and Quebec - Contact us (info@movemed.ca) if our availability doesn't fit your schedule. During virtual physiotherapy sessions, the physiotherapist will provide an assessment and tell you what to do with your problem. You could be surprised by how much can be done over video! We take pride in our approach based on a mix of our experience, your goals, and t... Read More

Available for residents anywhere in BC and Quebec - Contact us (info@movemed.ca) if our availability doesn't fit your schedule. During virtual physiotherapy sessions, the physiotherapist will provide an assessment and tell you what to do with your problem. You could be surprised by how much can be done over video! We take pride in our approach based on a mix of our experience, your goals, and the most recent research in rehabilitation and sports medicine. Expect to receive a lot of advice on how to manage your condition, as well as rehab exercises. Our objective: get you back on track as soon as possible!

Disponible partout en Colombie-Britannique et au Québec - Contactez-nous (info@movemed.ca) si nos disponibilités ne correspondent pas aux vôtres. Pendant les sessions par télé-consultation, le physiothérapeute évaluera votre problème et fournira ses recommandations. Nous sommes fiers de notre approche, basée sur un mélange d'expérience, de vos objectifs et de la recherche la plus récente en réadaptation et médecine du sport. Attendez-vous à recevoir des conseils sur la gestion de votre problème, ainsi que des exercices spécifiques. Notre objectif: vous remettre sur pied aussi rapidement que possible!

Jean-Francois Esculier PT, PhD, Certificate Sport Physiotherapy

Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier graduated from the University of Ottawa’s physiotherapy program in 2009. Since then, he has been treating runners of all levels (recreational to professional and Olympic athletes) and people with a variety of sports injuries.

Being a clinician-researcher-educator and a runner helps him to provide the best care possible based on the latest science. JF completed his Masters, PhD and post-doctoral fellowship on knee pain in runners, and obtained his Certificate of Sport Physiotherapy. His special interest areas include knee pain (patellofemoral pain, knee osteoarthritis), running biomechanics and running footwear.

JF is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, and the Past President of the BC Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Foundation. JF has published over 55 research articles in scientific journals. He is frequently invited to teach and provide lectures at scientific conferences around the world.

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Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier graduated from the University of Ottawa’s physiotherapy program in 20... Read More

Bea Francisco
(She/Her/Hers) BKin, MSc, MPT

Bea loves empowering people of all ages and abilities to manage their musculoskeletal injuries or chronic conditions through a healthy and active lifestyle! She completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology while playing for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Varsity and Canadian National field hockey teams. She then went on to complete a research-based Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences (neuroscience and motor learning) as well as a clinical Master’s of Physical Therapy at UBC.

Combining her unique backgrounds in high performance sport, rehabilitation research and clinical experience, she aims to “act as a coach” by guiding you on your rehabilitation journey using up to date, science-based treatment approaches.

Bea is particularly interested in women’s health and has taken extra training in pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum conditions, assessing and treating runners, and treating the female athlete.

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Bea loves empowering people of all ages and abilities to manage their musculoskeletal injuries or... Read More

Kaz Kikuchi
(He/Him/His) M.Sc.PT, BPE

Kaz (he/him) is a Canadian trained physiotherapist who was born and raised in Japan. Through his competitive soccer career, degree in Physical Education and business experience connecting with others, Kaz developed a keen interest in health care and helping people achieve an optimal lifestyle.

Expanding on his interest, he moved to Canada in 2009 to pursue his journey of becoming a physiotherapist in Canada.

As a physiotherapist, Kaz has experience working in both hospital and clinical settings and he is interested in supporting people with:

  • Running Injuries

  • Chronic (persistent) pain - Low back pain - Neck and shoulder pain

Kaz has additional training in Cognitive Functional Therapy and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. He is actively involved in the BC Adaptive Mentorship Network (BCAMN) for Pain, Mental Health and Substance Use organized by Pain BC.

He also loves teaching and connecting with others, and as a passion project, he organizes and teaches The Running Clinic courses about running injury prevention and treatment to healthcare professionals in Japan. He is also an ultra-trail runner and enjoys leading MoveMed’s Trail Running Clinics.

When he is not at work, he enjoys running on the beautiful trails in the Okanagan and spending time with his wife and two young children.

Kaz can help you in English, Japanese or French.

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Kaz (he/him) is a Canadian trained physiotherapist who was born and raised in Japan. Through his ... Read More

Laurence Laprise
(She/Her/Hers)

Laurence (she/her) is a highly active individual with a passion for running, outdoor activities, and weight training. Originally from Montreal, she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Sherbrooke. It was her keen interest in sports injury management that led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. She is equally fascinated by sports performance (running and weight training) as well as musculoskeletal issues associated with aging. Laurence is dedicated to your rehabilitation and places great importance on establishing a therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively with you in achieving your goals!

Laurence (she/her) is a highly active individual with a passion for running, outdoor activities, ... Read More

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Located at: 1015 Richter Street, Kelowna
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Need Help? 778-940-6495 info@movemed.ca