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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy: The assessment and treatment of injury or illness through the use of physical methods such as exercise therapy and manual therapy, as well as taping, needling, and education including pain neuroscience.
Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the ancient therapy of inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body. It is generally very safe and can be an excellent alternative to medication or other interventions.
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) / dry needling
IMS, like acupuncture, uses fine stainless steel needles into specific points on the body, but that is one of the only similarities between the two treatment modalities.
Vestibular Rehab / Vertigo
The most common cause of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) which can be treated with a series of head movements after a complete assessment.
Pain Neuroscience Education
Pain neuroscience education (PNE) helps to explain the neurobiology and neurophysiology of pain, and pain processing by the central nervous system.
PNE requires a deeper level of reasoning and a different approach from the traditional medical model, and considers the role of brain plasticity in chronic pain. PNE can be used with a combination of treatments, including exercise therapy, with the goal of decreasing the sensitivity of the nervous system.
Owner, Sandra Hardy graduated from the University of Victoria (BSc in Biology with Distinction) in 2004, and obtained her Master’s of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2007. She has worked since then in private practice, throughout BC. She enjoys treating people of all ages and abilities, from young athletes to seniors. She brings experience, empathy, and understanding to her practice.
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