Lauren grew up in Kingston, Jamaica until she was 16, and then moved to Toronto, Ontario before she moved to Victoria 4 years ago. She’s fallen in love with classic West Coast activities like hiking and paddle boarding, and has a very active background, playing sports like golf, tennis, ballet, tap, swimming, horseback riding, netball, badminton, and table tennis.

In her past careers she has been a writer, a commercial producer, a bartender, and a door to door sales person just to name a few. But her favourite career is being an acupuncturist by far. She found acupuncture through her own healing journey as a busy, burnt out entrepreneur, working 2 jobs and struggling to manage scoliosis, exhaustion, and chronic pain.

Now with a strong foundation in holistic wellness and a deep passion for promoting health and healing, she loves to support injury & pain management, stress management, sleep & emotional regulation, as well as scoliosis support, fertility and cosmetic acupuncture. . She loves all things movement, anatomy, astrology, travel, design, food, and building her community!

Her credentials include: - Diploma of Acupuncture 2023 from Pacific Rim College - Honours Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Studies, Minor in Business - Certification in Advanced Myofascial Needling technique - Certification in Acusculpting Cosmetic Acupuncture - Certification in Dr. Tan’s Balance Method Acupuncture – level 1 and 2 - Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

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Shelley is the owner of Active Balance Physiotherapy Studio. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine with a specialty in Physiotherapy in 1995. She has completed her Intermediate Manual Therapy exams, is trained in the Integrated Systems Model of Physiotherapy, Thoracic Ring Approach, and Fascial Manipulation. She has taken numerous post-graduate Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy Courses. With Shelley’s strong educational background and personal experience with fitness, sport, outdoor recreation, and endurance running and cycling she will be able to provide the thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, exercise prescription, and the motivational coaching required for your comprehensive physiotherapy treatment.

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Andrew grew up in the Yukon, where long winters shaped both daily life and an early relationship with physical work and movement. Whether shovelling snow, cutting firewood, or managing icy conditions around the home, he developed a practical understanding of how the body adapts to physical demands. During those long winters, indoor sport became a natural outlet, sparking a lasting interest in movement, anatomy, and human physiology.

Andrew’s athletic background includes wrestling, volleyball, and indoor soccer, experiences that laid the foundation for his understanding of performance, injury, and recovery. His professional focus evolved while working as an athletic therapist with a variety of sports teams, where he gained experience treating acute injuries and supporting return-to-activity goals. Through this work, he discovered a deeper passion for helping individuals manage chronic conditions, long-term injuries, and disease-related limitations.

Andrew believes that exercise is not simply a means to performance, but a valuable goal in itself. Movement is a tool that helps people navigate life with greater independence, resilience, and confidence. His approach emphasizes using exercise and rehabilitation to support real-world function, whether that means returning to sport, managing chronic pain, improving mobility, maintaining health with disease, or simply being able to walk, hike, perform daily activities, or play with family, children, and grandchildren.

While sport can be an important part of life, Andrew believes it should exist within a broader sense of balance. He is committed to working with individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, meeting people where they are, and helping them achieve sustainable health and wellness goals through thoughtful, evidence-based care.

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Emma has her Masters of Physical Therapy from Western University in London, Ontario. Previously, she completed her Kinesiology degree with honours at the University of Victoria where she worked alongside various varsity teams and volunteered in both the physiology and neuroeconomics laboratories. Emma’s overall goal as a physical therapist is to bring knowledge and empowerment to her community regarding physical health and wellbeing. Emma has successfully completed her level one manual therapy exam with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and plans to continue pursuing her FCAMPT designation. She has a special interest in treating vertigo and has completed her level one Vestibular Rehab course.

Emma grew up in Terrace and the Comox Valley. Her interest in physical therapy sparked from her background in sports and athletics. Emma is an avid skier, golfer, and outdoor enthusiast!

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