Andrea is a passionate physiotherapist who earned her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Her path to physiotherapy was solidified during her undergraduate degree experience at Dalhousie University, where she played on the varsity hockey team for four years while completing her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience. This brain-body dual focus is one she continues to emphasize in her work today, in order to promote mindfulness and positive body awareness while optimizing movement.
A Vancouver Island local, Andrea is an avid outdoors-person herself and is always looking for her next adventure to enjoy through running, hiking, skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and/or cycling! She also loves connecting with others through activity and has been involved in introducing sports to children with neurodevelopmental delays, coaching hockey at the provincial and minor hockey levels, and working with local fitness centres to deliver education and mobility sessions.
Her passion for physiotherapy started, and continues, as a passion for empowerment through movement. Whether this looks like assessing personal biomechanics to support injury prevention, optimizing functional movement and daily life participation, training for high level sport success, or addressing neurodevelopmental challenges early in life - Andrea loves to help others see and work towards their greatest potential.
Andrea is a passionate physiotherapist who earned her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the Univers...
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Amanda Brooks (Accessible Wellness Co) is a Recreation Therapist who supports kids and teens with diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Her approach combines clinical expertise with warmth, creativity, and adaptability, meeting each individual where they are and honouring their unique strengths and experiences.
Her work is inclusive, playful, and relationship- centered, offering engaging therapeutic experiences that support regulation, confidence, movement , and connection. helping kids feel safe in their bodies and supported within their communities.
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Kristen Gibbons grew up in the Comox Valley and recently relocated back to her home town. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 with her Bachelor of Science and then went on to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2011. During her undergrad Kristen volunteered with a program for adapted physical activity for children, youth, and adults experiencing disabilities which lead to her interest in pursuing Physical Therapy.
Kristen’s career has been in acute care with the last 7 years being at the Alberta Children’s Hospital working with kids 0-19 who have a wide variety of conditions and injuries. Kristen is passionate about early intervention, family- centred care, and making physio fun!
Kristen can be found spending time with her young family doing all things outdoors. They enjoy hiking, biking, running, and skiing to name a few activities.
Kristen Gibbons grew up in the Comox Valley and recently relocated back to her home town. She gra...
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Kristyn believes that feelings of connection, within a fun environment, are at the heart of successful pediatric physiotherapy treatment. She is dedicated to creating this in a unique and individualized manner within each and every therapy session.
Kristyn grew up in Ottawa where, from an early age, she had an affinity for both movement and working with children. She was a competitive gymnast, an avid skier/snowboarder and a general enthusiast of adventure and the outdoors.
After completing her Kinesiology degree she headed to Japan to teach English to local children. This was an enriching experience and also helped in solidifying her growing interest in the field of physiotherapy. By 2008, she had graduated from the University of Alberta with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, was living in Vancouver and had found valuable opportunities that allowed her to pursue her passion for pediatrics and neurology. From there, she leapt into the role of being the sole pediatric physiotherapist for the Northern Albertan hospital and surrounding regions of Fort McMurray. Edmonton was the next stop on her journey. Here, she worked for Alberta Health Services providing home care for children with complex needs, worked at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and within the school boards.
Most recently, she has spent four years in pediatric Hematology Oncology at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Being a part of the difficult journey that these families endure in the face of cancer has been, by far, the most challenging but also the most meaningful work of her career.
Kristyn has had a fulfilling career to date and is grateful for the broad range of physiotherapy experiences acquired in pediatrics.
Kristyn has come full circle now, back to beautiful BC, back to family where she looks forward to putting down more permanent roots. She couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity to provide services to the children and teens of Comox Valley and its surrounding communities! She is also looking forward to exploring BC’s vast landscapes and oceans alongside her daughter and husband.
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