Niki is from South Africa and obtained a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Stellenbosch in 2008. She worked in rural South Africa for 2 years and then went into private practice. In 2014 she and her husband packed their bags, sold their belongings and moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Loving the warmth of the people of the rural Saskatchewan town, they were happy to call it home for a time. But living in a place where it is colder than your deep freeze for most of the year soon started to wear on their sunbaked African bones and they started looking for opportunities to move somewhere warmer. When an opportunity to work in Campbell River presented itself, the family packed up and drove across Canada to come settle in Campbell River.

Niki loves her job and enjoys working with people from all different walks of life. There seems to be no other profession that offers you the time to build relationships with people and allows you such a big chance to influence their lives for the better. She is an experienced Dry Needling (Inter Muscular Stimulation) practitioner and has an interest in strength and conditioning and pain science.

When she is not at work, she is a wild beast tamer (ie mom of two boys) and loves to spend time outdoors especially if it includes reading a good book in the sun. She also enjoys being active whether in Martial Arts, dancing or anything else that gets you moving and eating cake.

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Stacy Sanderson-Byers is a Physiotherapist here in Campbell River. She grew up in the beautiful mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado where she spent her time Nordic racing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, dancing, and playing soccer. Stacy and her sister were Junior Olympic level Nordic Skiers, and they both fell in love with the outdoors early on thanks to the Colorado wilderness.

Stacy moved to Victoria, BC at age 15 where she pursued competitive dance. Upon graduating she trained in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Vancouver to further her dance training and transition into professional work. After sustaining a foot injury, Stacy pursued post-secondary education.

Stacy graduated with a BSc Kin from the University of Victoria in 2015 and moved to Campbell River shortly after, where she has built a plethora of work experience including personal training, injury rehabilitation and sport-specific conditioning. After falling in love with the field of rehabilitation she decided to pursue further education and received a Master’s Degree of Physiotherapy from UC Dublin in 2021. She is a member of the team at our Dogwood clinic and provides physiotherapy assistance to infants and school-aged children on the North Island through the Ministry of Child and Family Development, alongside Dean Clark.

Stacy has developed a love of running, dirt biking, fishing and active exploration of the beautiful surroundings she now calls home. She can often be found yarding in large Springs off the Green Can. She hasn’t had any luck in the Tyee Pool yet, but that day will come.

Stacy is passionate about movement and exercise rehabilitation. She takes an individualized, sustainable approach to her practice that empowers patients to incorporate active rehab into their already busy schedules. Her energy and enthusiasm help her clients push through the difficult days to get back to the things they love doing in this beautiful town we live in.

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Shelly graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy after changing careers from treating patients as a Paramedic and Victim Services Worker. She is using her extensive training to proactively and effectively treat musculoskeletal, soft tissue, physiological, and neurological traumas. Shelly Olney has devoted over 30 years in the service of others through her experience with BC Ambulance services (5 years as the unit Chief), contract work with Victim Services through the RCMP and volunteer firefighting and rescue services. She was a First Aid/CPR Instructor (and competitor in National competitions) and a Logging Occupational First Aid attendant managing traumatic, industry-related injuries. She was also the first female on Vancouver Island to achieve Mine Rescue certification. Throughout this extensive work experience, she has also been a fundraising advocate for the local Provincial Ambulance service, Hospital Foundation, local school and various sports clubs. She is honoured to have received an Educational award from the Provincial Government for educating the public regarding front-line emergency services. Shelly moved back to her hometown of Campbell River in 2023 and is looking forward to sharing her hands-on approach to overall wellness in body and spirit.

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Vanessa was born and raised in Richmond, BC. After pursuing her Bachelor in Kinesiology, she completed her Master in Physical Therapy as part of UBC’s first Northern Cohort living in Prince George, working primarily in underserved and rural communities in Prince George and in Terrace. During that time, working in Campbell River opened her eyes to the beauty and allure of the region, leading to her decision to leave the city life and continuing her adventures here.

Other than working in private practice, some of her experiences include working with patients after total hip/knee replacements, post-stroke rehabilitation, and in regaining function following reconstructive surgery (ex. burns, amputations). She has a keen interest in working with patients in managing osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and neurorehabilitation through an evidence-based approach. Over the years, Vanessa has come to understand the significance of personalizing treatment plans, acknowledging the uniqueness of each patient’s journey to recovery.

Outside of the clinic, Vanessa enjoys lifting weights at the gym, paddling, making sourdough, and cheering on the Blue Jays.

Vanessa was born and raised in Richmond, BC. After pursuing her Bachelor in Kinesiology, she comp... Read More