Our Clinics are now open for in person Physiotherapy Visits.

Please refer to our website: shelbournephysio.ca for our most current protocols

If you are unable to make it to your scheduled treatment please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that time slot to another person. Thanks in advance!

Physiotherapy

Using an integrated approach for treating pain, our highly skilled and experienced therapists will work with you to find the root cause of your pain and create a customized treatment plan that will help you live a healthy life. Physiotherapists study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes. Physiotherapy treatment is beneficial if you have a new or occurring ... Read More

Using an integrated approach for treating pain, our highly skilled and experienced therapists will work with you to find the root cause of your pain and create a customized treatment plan that will help you live a healthy life. Physiotherapists study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes. Physiotherapy treatment is beneficial if you have a new or occurring acute or chronic injury/pain, disease or disability that affects how your body functions.
Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation.
Your Shelbourne Physiotherapist will assess, diagnose, and treat your injury through a combination of methods that may include: manual therapy, manipulation, acupuncture, IMS (Dry Needling), modalities such as Ultrasound, Shockwave, IFC (Interferential Current) and heat and cold therapies along with stretches and a exercise program as needed to support and empower you in your recovery.


Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various conditions that involve the pelvic floor or symptoms that manifest in this area. The pelvic floor includes muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue. It plays an important role in the body by providing support for the bladder, genitals, uterus and anus. We treat women, men and children of all ages. Our specially tr... Read More

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various conditions that involve the pelvic floor or symptoms that manifest in this area. The pelvic floor includes muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissue. It plays an important role in the body by providing support for the bladder, genitals, uterus and anus. We treat women, men and children of all ages.

Our specially trained Pelvic Floor therapists will assess your ability to contract and relax these muscles and their synergy with the other core muscles. They will also assess the joints and muscles of your lower back, hips and sacroiliac (SI) joints since problems here can stress your pelvic floor muscles.


Vestibular Physiotherapy

Vestibular Physiotherapy addresses problems with your vestibular system. Your vestibular system commonly causes symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, spinning, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), double vision, or impaired balance. Our Victoria Shelbourne Vestibular Physiotherapists have additional training and experience in the assessment and treatment or ver... Read More

Vestibular Physiotherapy addresses problems with your vestibular system. Your vestibular system commonly causes symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, spinning, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), double vision, or impaired balance.
Our Victoria Shelbourne Vestibular Physiotherapists have additional training and experience in the assessment and treatment or vertigo, dizziness and other vestibular issues, including poor balance and concussions.


Registered Massage Therapy

Our Experienced Registerd Massage Therapists (RMT's) help to rehabilitate physical injuries and improve your health by acting directly upon the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Registered Massage Therapy can address a variety of conditions including muscle overuse, injuries, chronic pain, stress, headaches, nerve compression syndromes and more. Massage prevents or lessens some physica... Read More

Our Experienced Registerd Massage Therapists (RMT's) help to rehabilitate physical injuries and improve your health by acting directly upon the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Registered Massage Therapy can address a variety of conditions including muscle overuse, injuries, chronic pain, stress, headaches, nerve compression syndromes and more. Massage prevents or lessens some physical problems, whether they are a result of injury, disease, repetitive strain, long periods of inactivity or other causes. Massage Therapy positively affects circulation, pain perception, muscular and nervous systems, psychological state and respiratory function, thus enabling people to remain active. Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body. They are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat with techniques in which they utilize primarily a hands-on approach to manipulate the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints for the purpose of optimizing health.They are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat with techniques
It has been shown that massage therapy treatments has a therapeutic effect on the body and optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Physical function can be developed, maintained and improved; and physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress can be relieved or prevented through the use of Massage Therapy.


Manual Osteopathic Practitioner

Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic treatment that focuses on bringing the body back into balance. This full bodied manual therapy treatment allows us to gently remind the body of what it is supposed to be doing. Osteopathy focuses on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit.. Osteopathy is a form of manual healthc... Read More

Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic treatment that focuses on bringing the body back into balance. This full bodied manual therapy treatment allows us to gently remind the body of what it is supposed to be doing. Osteopathy focuses on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit..

Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare which recognizes the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit. Osteopaths believe in the body’s power to self heal, self maintain, and self regulate; we aim to remove the barriers the barriers that resist this healing process.

A typical consultation will include a private and detailed medical history, where we will establish your health care, ailments, barriers to health and set goals. A physical examine will determine a treatment protocol including osteopathic treatment, home care exercises, education and prognosis. The osteopathic techniques may include but not limited to; gentle joint manipulation, soft tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilisations and myofascial release.. Questions are encouraged, we want you leave with a good understanding of your ailment, how to fix it and take care of it.


Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular, those involving areas where major connective tissue attaches to bone. Common sites that can be successfully treated are: Foot – Plantar Fasciitis, heel spurs & Achilles tendonitis Knee – Patellar tendonitis, jumper's knee & shin pain Elbow – tennis or golfer’s elbow Shoulder – rotator cuff ... Read More

Shockwave Therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular, those involving areas where major connective tissue attaches to bone. Common sites that can be successfully treated are:

Foot – Plantar Fasciitis, heel spurs & Achilles tendonitis
Knee – Patellar tendonitis, jumper's knee & shin pain
Elbow – tennis or golfer’s elbow
Shoulder – rotator cuff tendonitis & calcification
Hip – trochanteric bursitis
Muscles – various trigger points throughout the body and muscle tension
Bones-Stress fractures, non union's(delayed bone healing)
Nerves-Morton's Neuroma

Vision: With a holistic point of view to our body’s structure, function and adaptability, Mohsen believes in the self-healing and self-regulating power of the human body. “I think when our body cannot adjust itself to above-threshold musculoskeletal demands, it becomes “derailed”, and what I have to do is bring it back in to its natural healthy “rail” through osteopathic manual readjustment and soft tissue regulatory techniques and let the bodies natural healing take care of the remainder. In this journey, I believe in a teamwork principle and using other profession’s capacities to help the body’s self-healing power.” Education: Due to Mohsen’s enthusiastic willingness to relieve people’s pain and discomfort, he decided to study Physiotherapy in Shiraz, Iran. After graduating with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy his history and interest in various sports such as Karate, football, wrestling and body-building drove him to achieve a Master of Sport Physiotherapy course (MSc) with focus on manual therapy. While working in different positions as a Sport and Orthopedic physiotherapist, he succeeded to pass his Transitional Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT). After seven years of experience in rehabilitation and treatment of various Sport, Chronic Pain and Orthopedic conditions he found the missing piece of his practice puzzle; Manual Osteopathy. He deep heartedly believes that Osteopathic manual therapy is potentially capable to play one of the most important roles in both our general health and specific musculoskeletal issues. Professional Experiences and Achievements: Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner (ROMP / RMO) in Limelight Wellness Clinic in Vancouver, B.C. Chief Physiotherapist in Baran Manual Osteopathy and Physiotherapy Institute, Dr Farahmandfar and Besat Hospitals, and Fars Sport Medicine Association. Cooperated with the first academic manual therapy clinic in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Leisure time activities: In his free time he enjoys time with his family, walking, cycling, camping, playing football, volleyball, and other group entertainment and exciting activities. Practice Focus: Mohsen enjoys working with highly challenging musculoskeletal and chronic pain problems; this part of his personality is always encouraging him to stay up-to-date on the latest theoretical and practical knowledge and studying new therapeutic techniques and applying them to his clients.

Vision: With a holistic point of view to our body’s structure, function and adaptability, Mohsen ... Read More

We are pleased to welcome Ruan to our Cook Street team!

Ruan graduated from Brunel University in London England in 2006. He then moved to Namibia where he worked in private clinics along with being the physio for the Olympic team at the All Africa Games in 2007. In 2008 he was recruited to work with the Under 19 Cricket team which included a trip to Malaysia for the Cricket World Cup. Following this he worked for the Scottish cricket team for a tour in Africa. Upon returning to the UK he worked in a large teaching hospital in London treating mainly chronic conditions. Searching for greener pastures, he moved to beautiful British Columbia where, in his spare time, he has played rugby at the Capilano Rugby club. Ruan has worked previously at Port Alberni Physiotherapy and in North Vancouver at Village Physiotherapy Ruan also partakes in all the outdoor activities offered on Vancouver Island including snowboarding,mountain biking and hiking.

Physiotherapist Ruan Le Roux treats patients at our Cook Street Victoria Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Pilates & Massage Therapy Clinic located at 308-1175 Cook Street, Victoria, B.C., V8V 4A1. To book an appointment with Ruan please call 250-381-9828.

Shelbourne Physiotherapy, Pilates & Massage is a locally owned health company with 3 locations in beautiful Victoria & Saanich, British Columbia. Our clinics offer Physiotherapy, IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) & Dry Needling, Kinesiology, Exercise Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Post-Operative Rehabilitation, Vestibular, Dizziness & Balance Rehabilitation, Women’s health (peri-partum and incontinence), Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Scoliosis Treatment, Clinical Osteofit Classes, Osteoporosis Treatment, Aquatherapy, Pool Therapy, Real Time Ultrasound, Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Treatment, Electrical Modalities, Pelvic Floor Physio, Pelvic Pain Physiotherapy, Incontinence Treatment, Sports Physiotherapy, Chronic Pain Treatment, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Aquatic Therapy, Yoga, Yogalates, Saanich Physiotherapy, Polestar Pilates, Stott Pilates, Clinical Pilates, PIlates Instructor Training in Victoria BC, Scoliosis Treatment and Custom Knee Bracing, Physiocanhelp.ca. Our clinics are approved providers for WorksafeBC (WCB) Physiotherapy and ICBC Physiotherapy, Kinesiology & Rehabilitation. We are proud members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy(CAMPT), Sport Physiotherapy Canada, SportmedBC, British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), Vestibular Disorders Association, ISST International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy, International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST), Think Local Victoria, Canadian Federation of Independent Business(CFIB), the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA and the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) We have a clinic located in the Gordon Head Recreation Centre in Saanich Shelbourne Physiotherapy staff provide clinical instruction at our Victoria Clinic for students in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. We are an accredited facility for UBC Dept. of Physical Therapy Student Practicums. Our 3 Victoria Physiotherapy clinics are modern and provide a relaxed healing atmosphere with private rooms available. Many Physiotherapy clinics in Victoria work out of a single room or a basement that does not offer the equipment, resources or space to help you recover properly. Our convenient locations make our clinics easy to access from all the neighbourhoods of Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt and Oak Bay such as Dockside Physiotherapy Green, Fairfield, James Bay, Oaklands, Fernwood, Harris Green, Jubilee, Hillside Quadra, Gonzales, Rockland, Gordon Head, Cadboro Bay, Uplands, Downtown Victoria, Cordova Bay, Arbutus, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus and the Songhees. We offer appointment times ranging from 7:00AM to 7:00PM for your convenience.Our Multidisciplinary Health Clinic is located right across the street from the Hillside Shopping Centre. we share a building with the Shelbourne Medical Centre which has a walk in clinic and many great General Practitioners. We are a friendly, local Victoria & Saanich owned and community based health company designed to meet your individual needs. Our mission is to provide Physiotherapy and related services to the communities of Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Victoria West and Esquimalt and help keep these residents active and healthy. We strive to creatively and professionally maximize client functioning and promote life-long wellness. Our experienced and dedicated Health Care Professionals include Victoria & Saanich Physiotherapists Penny Salmas, Jennifer Kolot, Mark Gottfried, Nicole Gill, Jenna Peters, Brad Curry, Andrew Mills, Meena Sran, Phil Lawrence, Jessica Shave, Kim Lobb, Kathy Murdoch, Laura Werner, Rosie Chamberlin, Ruan Le Roux, Nina Bai, Seung Bai, Eimear Brogan, Faralay Vander Schilden, Sarah Hubbs, Isaac Davies, Mary-Anne Levson and Blair Braz. Our experienced Victoria BC Kinesiologists include Heidi Nottelman, Larry Muir, Radek Wiechecki and Lindsey Tabish. Our experienced Victoria & Saanich BC Registered Massage Therapists include Taryn Krizan, Selena Curvelo, Jennifer Koebernick, Kathy Pantalon, T’airah Bowker RMT, Molly Scott, Jessica Bundy RMT and Rebekah Neubert. Our Certified Victoria Pilates and Yoga Instructors include Sharon McAuley, Dana Carter, Chris Csak, Amanda Rosts, Holly Newton, Regina Flueck, Rhiannon King and Jenny Stewart.

We are pleased to welcome Ruan to our Cook Street team! Ruan graduated from Brunel University in... Read More

Meena completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at UBC in 1995 and a Master of Physiotherapy Studies degree (Musculoskeletal/Manipulative Physiotherapy) at the University of Queensland, Australia in 1998. Dr. Sran then went on to complete a PhD in the area of physiotherapy, bone health, osteoporosis and fracture prevention at UBC (2005) followed by 3 years of postdoctoral training in fall and injury prevention at Simon Fraser University. Meena has over 22 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist in private and public practice settings. Most recently she was the Physiotherapist in the Osteoporosis Program at the BC Women’s Health Centre for more than 11 years, as well working in a private clinical practice. Meena has a special interest in the spine, has co-authored a chapter on neck pain, and has past experience working in a number of clinics in Vancouver(as well as Australia and New Zealand), including the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine centre at UBC and with the national women’s field hockey team. Meena also has experience in home care and personalized gym programs for older adults or individuals wanting an exercise program aimed at improving bone health and preventing falls and fractures. Meena is also the first author of the last 2 editions of the Osteofit Instructor Training Manual, in addition to numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Sran has presented post graduate courses on bone health and osteoporosis for physiotherapists in many parts of Canada, as well as England, the United States, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand. In addition to research, clinical and teaching activities, Dr. Sran is the Vice-President of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health and the Division Research Representative for the Women’s Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Meena is also the past-president of the Physiotherapy Association of BC.

Dr. Meena Sran practices at our downtown Cook Street Physiotherapy Clinic located at 308-1175 Cook Street, Victoria, B.C., V8V 4A1.

Meena is accepting new patients. To book an appointment please call the clinic at 250-381-9828

Unfortunately, Dr. Meena Sran does not provide Physiotherapy treatment services for Worksafe BC Claims.

Dr Meena Sran BSc (PT), MPhty, PhD. Dr Sran’s PhD was in bone health, osteoporosis and fracture prevention and was followed by a post doctoral training in fall and injury prevention at SFU.She is the author of the last 2 editions of the Osteofit Instructor Training manual, in addition to numerous peer reviewed journal articles. She has presented courses on bone health in Canada, England, USA, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand. In addition to research, clinical and teaching activities Dr Sran is the Vice-president of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health and a past-president of the Physiotherapy Association of BC. Meena Sran Registered Physiotherapist in Victoria B.C. Shelbourne Physiotherapy Cook Street Clinic-308-1175 Cook Street Victoria, BC V8V 4A1 CA Phone: 250-381-9828 Website: http://www.physiotherapyvictoria.ca

Shelbourne Physiotherapy, Pilates & Massage is a locally owned health company with 3 locations in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Our clinics offer Physiotherapy, IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) & Dry Needling, Kinesiology, Exercise Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Post-Operative Rehabilitation, Vestibular, Dizziness & Balance Rehabilitation, Women’s health (peri-partum and incontinence), Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Aquatherapy, Pool Therapy, Real Time Ultrasound, Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Treatment, Electrical Modalities, Pelvic Floor Physio, Pelvic Pain Physiotherapy, Incontinence Treatment, Sports Physiotherapy, Chronic Pain Treatment, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Aquatic Therapy, Yoga, Yogalates, Clinical Pilates and Custom Knee Bracing, Our clinics are approved providers for WorksafeBC (WCB) Physiotherapy and ICBC Physiotherapy, Kinesiology & Rehabilitation. We are proud members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy(CAMPT), the Orthopaedic Division of the CPA and the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) We have a clinic located in the Gordon Head Recreation Centre in Saanich

Meena completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at UBC in 1995 and a Master of Physio... Read More

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Cody has been living in Victoria for over a decade since he moved to the city to complete his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. Following his studies at UVic, he spent time working in his new Kinesiology field running exercise and recreation programs specialized for seniors both in the community and at care facilities. This work gave Cody valuable experience working with a wide range of abilities and varying chronic conditions of the human body, eventually leading him to seek further training in the field. The end result was him completing a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of British Columbia in 2020.

A lifelong athlete, Cody has participated in many different sports growing up, from hockey, lacrosse, and rugby, to his ultimate passion of Olympic wrestling. Battling his own injuries during these times, he understands the drive to get back to the activities we love. Whether it’s athletics or just working towards improving function in your activities of daily living, he’s developed a passion for helping other people navigate and improve their physical functioning for their own specific goals.

Cody’s practice and treatment style is centred around empowering clients by approaching each person specific to their own unique situation, goals, and motivations. Client participation is a key aspect of his treatment, as he believes in an approach that focuses on the best available research and evidence in exercise and education in conjunction with his interest in manual therapy and other modalities. The result is a client centred approach to developing a treatment plan that builds self-efficacy and works towards maximizing function at all ability levels.

Outside of the clinic, Cody has shifted his own recreational and sport interests to spending time in the great outdoors that Vancouver Island has to offer. Combining his love of the outdoors with a passion for travel, he has travelled to various parts of the world for long distance trekking such as Nepal for Mt Everest’s base camp, India’s Himalayan mountains, and Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia. Trail running, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding and other various water and mountain sports are where you will likely find him most of the time locally!

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Cody has been living in Victoria for over a decade since he ... Read More

Stevie was born and raised in Victoria. He graduated from Victoria’s WCCMT in 2014. His love of sports pointed him in the direction of massage therapy. His experience ranges from treating people with everyday aches and pains, to athletes, to those with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy. Using information from your health history, assessment and daily lifestyle he will create a treatment plan that suits you. Stevie safely moves the muscles and joints while he massages them to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment.

Stevie was born and raised in Victoria. He graduated from Victoria’s WCCMT in 2014. His love of s... Read More

Holly understands first-hand the difference Physiotherapy can make in a patient’s life. She competed internationally on Team Canada as a high jumper for several years but struggled with injuries throughout her athletic pursuits. When she retired from competition, she focused her energy on becoming a Physiotherapist. Holly completed her Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at UBC and wishing to enhance her academic foundation further, continued to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Holly recognizes that her patients may benefit from different forms of treatment and has focused her postgraduate work on ensuring a comprehensive, well-rounded repertoire of treatment for those suffering from orthopedic injuries. She uses a combination of techniques rich in manual and manipulative therapy, including symptom modification, trigger point release, shockwave therapy, functional dry needling (IMS) as well as client education and individualized exercise programs to achieve client goals. She firmly believes in treating not only patient symptoms but also the source of pain to ensure long-term relief for her patients.

Prior to her physiotherapy degrees, Holly graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and a B.Sc. in Psychology, accompanied by a minor in French.

When not working in the clinic, Holly can be found taking advantage of our beautiful outdoor playground: she skis, plays volleyball, softball, and explores the trails with her dog.

Certifications

IMS (dry needling) Shockwave Therapy Vestibular Rehabilitation K-tape Mulligan Concept Soft Tissue Release

Treatments

Whiplash Computer Pain Headache Pain Lower Back Pain Stress Pelvic Floor Pregnancy Pain Sports Injuries General Pain Neuropathic Pain Accidental Injuries ICBC Vestibular Disorders (BPPV)

Holly understands first-hand the difference Physiotherapy can make in a patient’s life. She comp... Read More

Caroline Scherf is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. She has completed additional training in temporomandibular joint dysfunctions (TMJ/D), intraoral massage, deep tissue therapy, and is also a certified provider of Graston Technique. Caroline believes in a client-centred approach to empower her patients. She understands the importance of connecting and listening and appreciates each individual comes to the treatment room with their own unique situations and treatment goals. She brings an enthusiasm for learning, skillful touch, and life experience to round out her evidence-based practice. When not at work Caroline enjoys hiking, reading, supporting local business and spending time with her family and three dogs.

Caroline Scherf is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria. She has c... Read More

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