Qualicum Physiotherapy Clinic

11/28/2025

Congratulations to the MPT grads of 2025! These graduates are an impressive group, ready to get to work helping to keep British Columbians healthy. Special shout out to Tina Ko, who was highlighted by UBC, thanks Tina for your kind words about our little town! Wishing all the grads the most success and enjoyment in their field!

What inspired you to pursue the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree at UBC? I’ve always been drawn to understanding why the human body behaves the way it does—how its systems interact, adapt, and compensate. Movement has been a constant in my life; I grew up swimming, eventually became an Aq...

07/16/2025

06/04/2025

Hot weather ahead, stay safe everyone!

We've got our first stretch of hot weather in the forecast this weekend, and as Physiotherapists, our top priority is helping you move safely and effectively, especially in challenging conditions like hot weather. Here a...

05/23/2025

Congratulations Justin and Kristin on completing their clinical placement with us as part of UBC's Masters of Physical Therapy program. Their comments and feedback reflected gratitude toward our patients for allowing them to learn and study in such a supportive community and environment.
"It's an honour to contribute to students' learning and development and support the growth of our profession." - Cory

03/13/2025

When it comes to physical health, the phrase "nip it in the bud" is a perfect analogy for injury prevention, and physiotherapy plays a crucial role in making that happen. Just as gardeners trim buds before they bloom into problematic weeds, physiotherapists work with individuals to address minor discomforts and prevent them from escalating into serious injuries.

Physiotherapists use a combination of techniques such as assessments, movement analysis, and tailored exercises to detect early signs of strain, imbalance, or weakness in the body. By identifying and treating these issues before they progress, physiotherapists help to maintain optimal body function and prevent more severe problems that could sideline an active lifestyle.

Whether it's correcting posture, improving flexibility, strengthening muscles, or teaching proper techniques for sports and daily activities, physiotherapy provides the tools to address underlying issues before they turn into chronic conditions. In essence, physiotherapy is like a preventive measure, helping you "nip things in the bud" so that you can stay injury-free and continue moving with ease.

07/22/2024

Interesting visitor for Pool Therapy today!

12/12/2023

Sn*w is a 4-letter word on Vancouver Island, but it's in the forecast this week. Here are some tips to stay safe!

Essential Physiotherapy Recommendations to Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow Shoveling snow is a physically demanding task that can put a strain on your muscles and joints if not performed correctly. To help you stay saf...

08/17/2023

Manitoba Physio friends! If anyone's interested in meeting to discuss opportunities to work on Vancouver Island, feel free to contact us now through next week! We'll be at BU Friday and U of M next week.

06/26/2023

We had fun in the sun at the Qualicum Beach Triathlon June 25th! Happy to be able to help a few folks before/after their race, and proud to be a sponsor of such a great event with some great local athletes. Many attendi...

06/16/2023

Welcome Angelina!

We're pleased to announce another experienced Physiotherapist joining to our team, Angelina Matthew MScPT.

05/26/2023

Welcoming Theo Faust-Robinson to the QB Physiotherapy team!

Qualicum Physiotherapy Clinic is excited to announce that Theo will be joining us starting June 2023! Theo is a Qualicum Beach KSS graduate who completed his Kinesiology Degree at Camosun College and will be coming back...

05/17/2023

HoC statement for National Physiotherapy Month!

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