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NEW CLIENTS: We are happily accepting new clients! If you’re wanting the first available appointment, please click on “New Client - Initial Assessment”. If you are wanting to see a specific physiotherapist, please click on their name first then select appointment type.

WAITLIST: You can add yourself to a therapist’s waitlist by clicking on their name then clicking the link under the schedule. We will contact you if an earlier time becomes available!

LOCATION: We are currently located INSIDE of Orthoquest Pedorthics, on 1015 Richter Street. Please enter through Orthoquest. Our waiting room is located on the right hand side. Your physiotherapist will come meet you in the waiting room at your appointment time. NOTE: We are moving at the end of February to our brand new, expanded clinic space! We will communicate updates about our move via email and this banner.

APPOINTMENTS BEFORE 9AM AND AFTER 5PM: Please note that the front door will be locked - Orthoquest is closed at these times, however our physiotherapy clinic is still open. Your physiotherapist will come unlock the front door for you at your appointment time (no need to come 15 minutes early!) Feel free to self check-in by scanning the QR code beside the front door.

PARKING: There is free parking on Richter Street, Recreation Avenue, or in the parking lot behind Orthoquest, which our clients are welcome to use before 5PM. However, you will still have to enter through the front on Richter Street.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice will be charged a cancellation fee of $50.00 to their credit card on file.

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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 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

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 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!

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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 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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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

Rob is thankful to have grown up Kelowna and have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of athletics such as hockey, skiing, golfing, soccer, and martial arts to name a few. He discovered his passion for health and movement playing competitive rugby for the KSS Owls. While completing undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at UBCO, Rob developed a special interest in strength and conditioning. He became a certified trainer and had the unique opportunity to train a diverse range of people from aspiring young athletes to Olympians. Following his years coaching, he attended UBC and completed his clinical Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.

During his time as a coach, Rob became interested in the world of strength sports and has competed in multiple powerlifting competitions. While competing, he suffered many injuries which further highlighted the benefits of physiotherapy and how helpful it can be both mentally and physically. After resolving his injuries and continuing his own training, he has more insight into the tumultuous journey people experience when they have setbacks and are unable to do what they love.

In addition to his sporting background, Rob is dedicated to reviewing research and learning the most-up-to date science to best help you navigate your unique journey to your best life.

Rob is thankful to have grown up Kelowna and have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of ... Read More

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