Hello Vernon community! My name is Eric Beech, long-time resident of the North Okanagan. My undergraduate was completed at UBCO in 2015 for Human Kinetics. That was followed by grad school at Queen’s University in 2018 for my Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. The initial years of my career have been in Vernon since then. I currently live in Armstrong, alongside my wife and family.

My background is in athletics, particularly in strength training/bodybuilding, but also includes various activities such as running, hiking, yoga, and sports. A large portion of my work experience is in personal training, which pairs nicely with Physiotherapy practice. Manual therapy is another main component of my treatment. This helps reduce pain and restore functioning. This is rounded out with teaching and education on the body, as well as incorporating breathing techniques and relaxation strategies when necessary.

My main goal in Physiotherapy is to help coach and guide you in an active lifestyle that is most meaningful for you. This will help reduce your future risk of injury and improve your quality of life. Working together, we can build a strong relationship that will get you back doing what you love again!

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Hi everyone, my name is Mark Bourcet. I was born and raised here in Coldstream, BC. I’ve played sports my whole life, specifically hockey and football. Throughout my sports career I’ve had pretty much every injury under the sun, from ankle sprains to ACL tears to concussions. After tearing my ACL, I completely retooled how I trained, focusing on mobility and injury prevention. This led to a real passion for human performance and completing a degree in Kinesiology from UBCO. I figured out quickly that research wasn’t for me. I needed something more hands-on, and I applied to OVCMT. I completed my RMT training and board exams in 2021. I absolutely love high quality movement and, as Gray Cook said, “Move well, then move often.” My primary goal is to use my training and personal experience with injury to help people regain mobility, improve how they move, and hopefully to help them move well for as long as possible.

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My name is Jenna and I’m excited to support you in your wellness journey here at Arise! I am a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at OVCMT here in Vernon and look forward to meeting you.

My focus is to create a wellness experience that is tailored to address your needs and goals. Whether you need relief from the daily grind or simply some relaxing “me-time”, my goal is to make each session a unique and personalized experience.

When I’m not at the clinic, you’ll find me out in nature, chasing the next great adventure. I’m an avid biker, camping enthusiast, and eager explorer who can’t pass up a good view.

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Hi, I’m Cael, your local Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. I am originally from Barrie, Ontario, but made Vernon my home in 2021. Nothing compares to having all of my favourite hobbies right in my backyard!

I truly believe in the body’s innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate, my job is to facilitate this process by helping your body move with more ease by relieving restrictions in motion so that your arteries, veins, lymphatics, and nerves can do their jobs efficiently, the way nature intended. This freedom in motion positively impacts all systems of the body, leading to a reduction in symptoms, increased energy, and overall better health! This happens through gentle manipulations like myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, and joint articulations to get everything balanced and moving so your body can perform its best. Osteopathic treatment can help with a wide variety of issues including poor mobility, aches and pains, digestive issues, migraines, and much more!

With 8 years of education, I first earned my Honours Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. After this, I craved a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology and a way to put my knowledge into practice to help people reclaim their health. This led me to the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy where I obtained my Master in Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Science. During my 4 years of Osteopathic education, I completed 4200 hours of training including 1000 supervised clinical hours. I am a professional member of Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN) which is recognized by Canadian insurance companies and covered under most extended health plans, however, I do not offer direct billing.

I look forward to helping you get back to living your highest quality of life!

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Sabine Hagen RCRT – Reflexology Therapist

Since 2016 I have been a Reflexology Therapist. Registered with the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC), offering hand and foot reflexology.

Reflexology is the study of reflexes. Reflexes are clusters of nervous tissue located throughout the body, especially in the hand, feet, and ears. Reflex points are directly connected through the Peripheral Nervous System to specific parts, organs, and glands of the body. Stimulating reflex points relieves tension, improves circulation, and promotes balance to all the systems of the body.

I am continually learning and adding knowledge and understanding to my ability to meet you where you are at.

In 2017 Hand reflexology

2018 assisting a woman through the birth year from pre conception to post natal

2019 the FJM a Taiwanese method of reflexology

Since 2020 I have been practicing the Manzanares Method of reflexology, a science based method. that offers pinpoint accuracy and very effective results

On top of being extremely relaxing, Reflexology is considered a beneficial complimentary therapy to whatever other modalities you are using for health. Whether you are having a hard time sleeping, your digestion is sluggish or you have an injury that just won’t heal. the list goes on. Give it a try and see how a session can benefit you.

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I always knew that I wanted a career that would allow me to utilize my empathy and compassion to help others. I graduated OVCMT in 2020 and have since worked here at Arise. I grew up with a grandfather who suffered from a severe brain injury before I was born. He taught me patience, compassion and understanding at a very young age. My main goal as an RMT is to provide a safe and supportive space to promote healing, rehabilitation, and wellbeing.

Each of us are different, comprised of numerous and ever changing factors including genetics, injuries, habitual posture, likes and dislikes, etc. This is why I include a thorough interview and assessment with each treatment as it allows me to create a treatment plan best suited for your needs. Techniques I use in treatment include swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, neuromuscular therapy, joint mobilization and positional release. I plan to expand my knowledge on exercise rehabilitation and manual lymph drainage.

I was born and raised in the Okanagan and enjoy the outdoors; from hiking to snowshoeing, kayaking to snowboarding, and anything in between. Quieter hobbies such as drawing, painting and reading a good book are also core parts of who I am.

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I am thrilled to be joining the multi-disciplinary team at Arise as I am a passionate advocate for the power of natural healing through massage. I am privileged to have recently purchased a home in the area with my wife Rachel and my two animated, adorable and sometimes cheeky young sons. This is a magical part of BC and on weekends you will find me and my family taking full advantage of our great outdoor community; typically skiing, swimming, hiking or mountain biking.

My lifelong joy of movement has taught me to marvel at the capabilities of the human body and I truly believe that every client’s experience is unique. I am devoted to exploring and determining individualized pathways towards optimal healing and sustainable health and wellness. I achieve this by staying current on the latest research which allows me to provide thoughtful, caring and professional assessments followed by effective treatments for each client.

I am very excited to work in the community and I look forward to meeting you!

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Bill Richardson believes there are many aspects to a healthy lifestyle, his focus is helping people increase their personal well-being through massage. His passion for fitness can help you with yours. He has run the Ottawa marathon and routinely trains for a anual half marathon distance. Finding ways to train safely, and keep his people progressing is important to him.

Bill’s main treatment techniques range from deep tissue massage, trigger point work, Swedish massage, and the gentle approach of myofascial release. Muscles work in pairs, where one is the “antagonist” and the other is the “protagonist”. He works to balance these pairs, and create healthy body mechanics.

“Lets see what i can do for you!”

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Hello Okanagan folks! I’m Rebecca and I have a passion for the human body as it carries us through our various walks of life. I want to give each person that enters my treatment room a thorough assessment and treatment, including ideas for home-care for best possible results!

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Hi, I’m Cheri. I earned my degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 1990 and am registered with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia. I also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology (1986) from UBC, as well as a Bachelor of Education degree (2009) from Simon Fraser University. Through the course of my 30+ year career, I’ve had the honour of assisting thousands of clients, in both Canada and the United States. I’ve worked in a variety of care settings, including private practice, sports medicine clinics, hospital care, home care, as well as pediatric early intervention clinics, and schools. I am experienced in all physical, orthopedic and neurological aspects of health, development, disease and function. I thoroughly enjoy meeting and connecting with clients at all stages of life. My passion is to positively influence the overall health and wellness of each client. I offer hands-on, individualized, manual therapy, including deep soft tissue body work and joint mobilizations. I incorporate strength, flexibility, yoga, Pilates, balance and coordination training into my uninterrupted, private therapy sessions. I also visit and treat clients in the pool, private homes and in the community, so if you prefer a different venue, let me know. I thrive on employing my skills to address the unique challenges and requirements presented by each client. My focus is to find and address the root cause of each particular issue, in order to most effectively develop a client-centered plan. If your body isn’t moving optimally, I want to meet you! In my time away from the office, I can be found enjoying our local paradise. I love hiking, biking, skiing and spending time in and on the lakes with my family. I’m proud to call the Vernon area home.

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