Amanda graduated with a Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy before completing a Professional Masters in Physiotherapy from The University College Dublin. She is a certified Athletic Therapist and Exercise Physiologist with a High-Performance Specialization. Through her undergraduate and Master’s studies, Amanda has worked with local sport and university teams in Victoria, as well as paediatrics, care of the elderly, oncology, cardiorespiratory, rheumatology, and neurological rehabilitation patient populations in various parts of Ireland. Her Master’s research dissertation completed a systematic review of The Characteristics of Effective Multimedia-based Education Interventions for Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions and investigated their influence on knowledge transfer and patient-reported outcomes.

Amanda grew up on the Saanich Peninsula with a passion for all things sports. She played high level soccer for 12 years before transitioning her focus to rowing where she captained the University of Victoria’s Women’s Varsity Rowing Team for 3 seasons. In recent years, Amanda has been heavily involved in coaching at the Victoria City Rowing Club and continues to play soccer in a local women’s league.

Amanda’s goal is to help patients move better through recreation and sport, and remain in activities that bring joy to their life. She believes in a biopsychosocial and client-centered approach to empower her patients. Learning is lifelong and Amanda is passionate about seeking evidence-based treatment to suit client needs.

Amanda is excited and proud to be back on the beautiful West Coast and joining the team at Saanich Physio+

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Nick graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April 2017. Born and raised in Victoria, Nick spent the majority of his youth and early adult-hood involved in as many sports as possible. As he got older, he focused on running and soccer and is still involved in them today.

Nick has always had an intent interest in human anatomy and functionality of the body. He began pursuing a career as a Registered Massage Therapist after he experienced the benefit massage therapy offered in recovering from an overuse muscular injury. Nick strives to obtain a comprehensive understanding of why something may be causing pain or why an injury has occurred.

In his spare time, Nick can be found exploring the hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails Greater Victoria has to offer or along one of the many beautiful beaches the West Coast.

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Emily completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University, where she also spent two years working as the student athletic therapist for the men’s basketball team.

She continued her education at Queen’s University and graduated with a Master of Science degree in physiotherapy.

After working in the East Coast, Emily decided to move west to enjoy all the natural beauty that the West Coast has to offer.

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Growing up in Alberta and being involved in provincial level running & outdoor mountain pursuits, Kirsten developed a passion for sport-specific training & functional fitness that would complement her performance in both trail-running and cycling. She holds a degree in Kinesiology from Camosun College and is a BCAK Registered Kinesiologist, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist. Kirsten has been working in the exercise & wellness industry since 2017 in areas including personal training, adapted/paraplegic strength & conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, and sport performance for elite, amateur, and recreational athletes involved in hockey, soccer, softball, and lacrosse.

As an advocate of the physical & mental benefits that exercise can have, Kirsten motivates her clients of all ages & abilities to achieve beyond their potential & personal goals. Her goal is to help people establish proper body awareness, fundamental movement patterns, and neuromuscular control to both aid in injury prevention and recover from an injury.

Kirsten believes life-long learning through consistent education, research, and practical application to provide clientele with up-to-date accessible & diverse treatment options.

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Esmé completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology through the University of Victoria, she then proceeded to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Since graduation, she has worked both on the Island and out of the province, giving her the opportunity to work with many different injuries and clients.

Esmé grew up on the Island and has been active and involved in sports from a young age. The main sports she participated in were soccer, dance, and gymnastics. Esmé still loves to be active and to be outdoors. Her main activities are running, hiking, snowboarding, and water skiing.

Esmé has always had a passion for working with kids. She has experience working with children who have injuries, developmental delays, and disabilities.

Esmé believes that each person is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan. Her treatment techniques focus on manual therapy, education, and exercise rehabilitation. She hopes to empower and equip each person with the tools they need for recovery and injury prevention.

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Tanner graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in April of 2022. He is excited to begin his career at Saanich Physio as a Registered Massage Therapist.

He has been a coach at Peninsula CrossFit since 2017 and enjoys working with like-minded individuals who have an interest in health and fitness. He is enthusiastic in helping people move and feel their best with active and passive massage therapy techniques as well as corrective exercise and stretching. He is looking forward to joining our community and can’t wait to start working with some of you!

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Tru started giving massages when he was in grade 6 and quickly became popular for them. It was an easy choice for him to attend the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and graduated from their 3 year, 3000hr program in 2001. Since then he’s accumulated a wide range of experience, from working in both Physiotherapy and Chiropractic clinics, as well as providing on-site massage in hospitals, palliative care, and seniors homes.

Tru’s approach is direct and effective, always listening to the clients needs, preferences, comfort levels, and goals for the treatment, and adapting his approach as necessary. In his last year in Vancouver he was voted the #2 therapist in the city in Georgia Straight’s “Best of Vancouver Awards” before moving to Vancouver Island.

Tru is the proud father of 3 amazing boys, loves outdoor activities, gardening, philosophy, self-sufficiency, science in general and environmentalism.

Tru loves the direct and immediate effect massage has on improving people’s ability to live an active, painfree life and looks forward to seeing how he can help you! Book an appointment today!

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Kirsten is a caring and compassionate therapist. Her areas of therapeutic strength are anatomy and physiology. Muscle testing and assessment of sports injuries and a suite of musculoskeletal conditions found in all age groups. Early in life Kirsten realized a career in healthcare was what she would excel at. Coming from a family with a background in Medicine and Engineering she found the combination of academics and science, and the hands on skills of Registered Massage training suited her very well.

Kirsten graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December 2012. Since graduation Kirsten has provided Massage Therapy for the elderly, athletes, professionals, and clients with rehabilitation needs.

Kirsten is an enthusiast for massage events and the public. Contact her for any of your mobile therapy needs.

Kirsten enjoys the great outdoors and loves to swim in our many beautiful lakes and take hikes with her two dogs. She also has a keen interest in martial arts and cooking natural and healthy foods.

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Kieran Baird

Kieran is a graduate of the Master of Science in Physiotherapy program at the University of Alberta. He has a particular interest in overuse injuries in both athletics and occupational settings. Additionally, he believes strongly in the increasing role for physiotherapy in injury prevention.

Kieran grew up in Riding Mountain National Park in south western Manitoba. A lifelong runner and cross-country skier, he competed nationally in both sports as a university student, and spent time racing and travelling internationally with cross country skiing.

A former wildland firefighter for several summers in western Alberta, Kieran also has insight into the challenges and common injuries that occur in physically demanding occupations. His goal is to provide practical and personalized rehabilitation that fits the time constraints and lifestyles of those balancing a busy career with an active lifestyle.

Outside of work, Kieran enjoys many outdoor activities, and participating in community sports programs. He is always looking for good trail running routes, and coffee shop suggestions.

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Scott Simpson

Scott completed a post-doctoral fellowship (FCAMPT) in Physiotherapy at University of Western Ontario, having previously completed Doctorate and Masters degrees. He enjoys applying the most up to date evidence based treatments to help patients get objectively based results better in fewer visits using Manual therapy, education and therapeutic exercise.

He is proud to serve our local community and is committed to providing one-on-one care with integrity, innovation and energy. He teaches in both the Canadian and American Orthopedic Fellowship program and actively mentors other therapists in their pursuit of excellence.

Scott completed his professional Physiotherapy degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia after doing a degree in Kinesiology. He was an Academic and Athletic All-Canadian during this time. In 2000, he was awarded a yearlong Scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport, working with world-class scientists and athletes.

He has continued to develop his knowledge over the years by taking a multitude of advanced orthopedic and sports related courses. He has worked with numerous elite sports disciplines including triathlon, rowing, soccer and athletics. He has been honoured to provide his professional skills internationally as Team Physiotherapist for the Canadian National Team.

Scott has been an avid athlete from a young age and understands the impact and benefits that activity can have on the body. He has participated in soccer, golf, hockey and baseball at a provincial level, but has excelled in endurance sports, notably distance running. A Canadian National Team member spanning 2001-2010, Scott was the 2006 Canadian National Champion at the 10k distance. He has been the BC road racing champion (2009 and 2010) and top Canadian in the TC10k. He has won the local Bazan Bay 5k twice, His personal best over the 10k distance is 29:33.

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Not keen on attending a full-size, busy gym? Wanting guidance on how to safely use the gym equipment? Has your physiotherapist recommended exercises, but you are wanting support with these?

Our gym at both clinics is now open for supervised sessions. These sessions are 1 hour in length and limited to small groups.

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