Anne Adkins has completed 25 years of practice as a Registered Massage Therapist and three plus decades as a Health Care Professional. She has been practicing in the south Surrey /White rock area for the past 6 years. Anne has a natural thirst for knowledge and new experiences that has her constantly exploring new approaches to health and wellness. She has amalgamated all of this learning into a treatment style that is unique, effective and empowering for her clients to shift to a state of greater vitality and wellbeing. She believes that anything is possible and is gifted at supporting her clients to experience themselves anew!

One of Anne’s special areas of practice is Pre-Natal Massage with some unique experiences with treatment prior to and during delivery. She is now seeing clients return for support through second and third pregnancies and she loves that connection with her clients and community in general.

Twenty five years of continuing education and clinical practice is a great way to insure one has the tools and techniques to address all types of conditions, injuries and scenarios while treating each client holistically, as a unique individual. Anne loves the challenge and is very resourceful. She believes in an integrated approach to Health Care and has created, over her career, an extensive network of Health Care Professionals whom she refers to if she feels it would be in her clients best interests.

Being part of a Health Care Team is exciting to Anne and a big part of what she enjoys about networking with quality Health Professionals. Life experience is always a great asset and Anne has an adventurous spirit. She has most recently become a cycling, kayaking and hiking enthusiast in summer and skiing and snowshoeing in winter. She has a strong background in sports of her own and has supported both her children through successful careers.

Anne is a Certified Meditation Instructor with the Chopra Centre of Carlsbad, California and has attended over a dozen programs there to facilitate her own personal process. She would be delighted to support you to greater functionality, vitality, health and well-being!

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Dr. Sarah Brise grew up in Prince George British Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. While at UVic Sarah played on the varsity volleyball team and was twice awarded CIS Academic All-Canadian. Sarah then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto earning her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2008. She is also a certified Active Release Techniques (A.R.T. ® ) provider and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Sarah believes in a holistic, patient-centered approach to health care, encouraging patients to take an active role in their health. As a chiropractor and kinesiologist, Sarah uses her fitness and rehab experience to design custom exercise and stretching programs for her patients, as well as using A.R.T. to treat muscle and ligament injuries, and chiropractic adjustments to encourage optimal joint function. She strives to provide quality health care to all patients, ranging from chiropractic care during pregnancy, treatment of athletic injuries, workplace injuries, and relief from everyday aches and pains. Dr. Brise loves living in Kamloops, where the possibilities are endless for exploring the outdoors and pursuing an active lifestyle with her family. Sarah has a wealth of experience in elite and recreational sports, including volleyball, soccer, downhill and cross-country skiing, marathon running, and triathlon. In recent years, Sarah enjoyed an 1800-mile cycling trip down the west coast, and in 2010 completed the Penticton Ironman triathlon.

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Dr. Katie Hamilton was raised in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Canmore, Alberta, which helped foster her passion for healthy, active living. She competed Nationally and Internationally as an alpine ski racer before pursuing her academic studies. Katie obtained a degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, and was awarded the top academic honour for the program. Following graduation, she spent several months volunteering as an advocate for educational opportunities for girls in West Africa. Upon her return to Canada, Katie completed a 4 year medical degree at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC, and was once again awarded the top academic honour of her graduating class.

Dr. Hamilton believes in a patient-centered approach which emphasizes holistic care through shared-decision making. This approach helps empower her patients to achieve and optimize their health and lifestyle goals, so that they may build a sustainable foundation of wellness. She practices evidence-based medicine with a focus on clinical nutrition, lifestyle modifications/ exercise, botanical medicine/ supplements (when indicated), and Traditional Chinese Medicine/ acupuncture. Dr. Hamilton recognizes that health/ illness don’t exist in isolation, and strives to assist her patients with overcoming any personal barriers to healing through support of body, mind, and spirit. She also believes in the importance of collaborating with the other medical/ healthcare practitioners involved in each patient’s care.

In addition to her general medical practice, Dr. Hamilton has a particular interest in clinical and sports nutrition, women’s health, and healthy aging.

Outside of the clinic, Katie is a dedicated mother, and loves immersing herself in nature and community whether through hiking, yoga, browsing the farmer’s market, or simply spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Hamilton is in good standing with the College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (www.cnpbc.bc.ca) and a member of the BCNA (www.bcna.ca) and CAND (www.cand.ca)

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Eric moved from Cranbrook to Kamloops, where he was in private practice for 15 years. Eric graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2003. He has experience working with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. He has worked with various sports teams and uses a variety of techniques, including Swedish massage, fascial release, joint mobilization, sports massage and active release. In his practice, he has a focus on therapeutic massage and rehabilitation .

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Dr. Laura McCall was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. After high school Laura attended TRU (UCC) and attained a Bachelor of Science degree. She worked summers with the TRU children’s science program, Eureka. During this time Laura had her first Chiropractic treatment and received guidance and encouragement to pursue Chiropractics professionally. This took Laura to Toronto for four years where she completed her chiropractic education while also being a part time nanny to 3 children. Having always been a Kamloopsian at heart, Laura quickly returned to Kamloops and started her practice at Aberdeen Chiropractic Clinic where she practiced for 6 years. Wanting to give back to the community that has always supported her, Dr. McCall joined the Boogie the Bridge committee where she has been volunteering for the past 6 years. She is past President of the newly formed Boogie the Bridge non-profit society, which funds local charities for low income families. Laura’s love of children has also led her to sit on the planning committee for the Power of Being a Girl annual YMCA conference, as well as her volunteer work with the local schools. In keeping with healthy living, Dr McCall has personally maintained an active lifestyle through Run Club, Power Yoga, Pilates and hiking. She ran her first half marathon in Banff in September 2010. Dr. McCall believes in a caring, active approach to patient care. By combining health education and chiropractic techniques with at home stretches and exercise programs, patients can take an active role in their own health and well being. Laura also utilizes many other health professionals in the treatment plans for her patients. To provide comprehensive, individualized, well rounded care, Dr McCall has developed professional relationships with various local practitioners to ensure that all aspects of her patients’ health are addressed and respected.

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James grew up in Terrace, British Columbia, where he enjoyed the Northern BC landscape, rock climbing, snowboarding/ski touring, hiking & mountain biking. From Terrace he moved to Vernon, BC where he attended the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, and graduated from the 3-year program June 2007. He practiced first in the Vernon area, and in 2008 moved to the beautiful Kamloops area with his family where they are enjoying everything Kamloops has to offer. James believes in giving his patients the best quality of care using research, continuing education and skill development. This ensures each and every patient receives personalized treatments to meet their healthcare needs. James also considers collaboration with other healthcare providers, patient education and a patients’ involvement in their own recovery to be very important parts of treatment protocols. Some of the techniques James uses in his practice are: Myofascial Release, instrument assisted soft tissue techniques, deep tissue massage, Swedish Massage, active/passive stretching, trigger point release, active/passive musculoskeletal release, joint mobilizations, and corrective taping. James served on the Inquiry Committee for the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) from 2009- 2019. He also served as vice president/chairperson during 2009, and was the president/chairperson of the organization from 2010 to 2013. The CMTBC is the regulatory body for BC RMT’s, and it acts on behalf of all British Columbians to ensure registered massage therapists always deliver safe and effective treatments. James is happy to be working with a wonderful group of professionals at Kamloops Active Health and looks forward to continuing to explore the Kamloops area and all its outdoor adventures with his wife and 3 sons. He strives to consistently provide high quality healthcare for the citizens of Kamloops. See you out there!

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Dr. Emily Middleton grew up in Iola, Kansas. After high school she attended Pittsburg State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree while also participating in track and field. In 2014 she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Emily believes in a course of treatment that involves hands-on care as well as patient education and the patient taking an active role in their recovery. She combines Diversified chiropractic technique, instrument assisted soft tissue massage, as well as at home exercises and stretches tailored to each person’s individual needs to aide in improving quality of life. Dr. Middleton spends much of her free time playing recreational volleyball and hiking local Kamloops trails. She looks forward to bringing a little bit of her own motivation and expertise to help residents of Kamloops live a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Jason was born in Kamloops B.C. He was raised on Morrison Ranches in Knutsford for the majority of his childhood. In 1989 the Morrisons sold their ranch in which Jason was the 4th generation and ventured into the outskirts of the city for the remainder of his childhood. In his teens Jason showed an interest in massage therapy. Having a family member with chronic headaches and back pain, Jason would massage their neck and back to relieve their pain. The feeling and sense of reward in helping others is what brought Jason to massage therapy at a young age. In order to put himself through school, he had many different jobs from landscaping to rock scaling, but always with his mind on massage therapy. Along with massage, health and wellness has always been an important part of his life. Weight training and cardiovascular training have helped him to continue full time practice as a massage therapist since 2004. Jason graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2004. During this time he had the opportunity to work on a wide range of patients, with varying ages from the general population, to university athletes, the Vancouver Canucks, and has since continued working with athletes from Thompson Rivers University and Olympics athletes as well. Jason’s most outstanding accomplishment has been his marriage to his beautiful wife Stephanie, and his two adorable and wonderful daughters. As a devoted father he enjoys spending the majority of his time with his family, engaging in various outdoor activities at their rustic cabin outside of Kamloops. Jason’s approach is one based on complete assessments, treatment plans and follow-up homecare such as strengthening and stretching programs based on the patient’s needs. The ability to get to the root of his patient’s problem, not just treating symptoms, is extremely important. In joining the team at Kamloops Active Health, he hopes to contribute to what is an already stellar reputation both in quality of treatments and friendly, comfortable atmosphere.

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As a physiotherapist, Shreya has worked in both the public and private sectors and has completed training in vestibular therapy and post-concussion rehab. She uses a combination of manual therapy and active home exercise to treat her patients.

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As a Physiotherapist I want to help people live their lives, and do whatever it is they want. There’s only so much time in the day, and it should not be wasted on avoidable pain. I use a combination of education, active rehab, dry needling, spinal mobs/manipulations, taping, and soft tissue techniques to assess and treat physical problems. I want to interfere with your day as little as possible while making the biggest positive impact on your pain levels and quality of life.

I have completed advanced training in concussion rehab, dry needling, spinal manipulation, pre and post natal care, and chronic pain management. After being trained as both an RMT and a Physiotherapist, I feel like my educational experience has given me a unique perspective on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

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