In honour of National Physiotherapy Month, meet some of the outstanding physical therapists throughout British Columbia.
Physiotherapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation centres, hospitals, community health centres, and private clinics in rural and urban areas.
Shanna Baranowski
Abbotsford, BC
“I believe the public knows how important physiotherapists are in private/sports clinics. These are professionals that provide the skills and knowledge needed to help people heal injuries and return to sports or their daily lives with less pain and more strength.”
Skylar Bown
Kelowna, BC
“Plain and simple. I love connecting with people; I love creating a space where people can feel safe and vulnerable with me; I love empowering people to take control in their rehab. That’s what drew me to physio – it’s a career where I can implement all of these principles in a care setting.”
Sean Bevan
Kelowna, BC
“As educators, we can inform our clients through knowledge and assist them in managing their symptoms. We can provide an understanding of anatomy and physiology, pain science and movement while encouraging clients to overcome their impairments.”
Tess Chen
Vancouver, BC
“We not only prescribe movement as medicine, we also act as advocates, educators and partners in the patient’s healthcare journey. It is such a privilege to act in this role.”
Charlie Chua
Vancouver, BC
“Other than just providing the right exercises and helping modulate symptoms through various techniques, physiotherapy is important because we teach and educate people about their bodies with regard to movement and injury.”
Martina Feldmann
Prince George, BC
“I have always been an active individual. I have always wanted to create an impact in my small community. Physiotherapy created an outlet for me to support my community by not just being a physiotherapist but an educator and advocate for change.”