While at school Xander trained in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, and swedish massage. His internship allowed him to gain further experience in sports therapy, mental health, complex care, and injury rehabilitation. After completing his education in massage therapy at the WCCMT in Victoria, Xander moved back to his home town, to begin his practice in January of 2023. He has been working locally, with treatment centering around addressing muscle tension, muscle fatigue and facial restrictions. Helping people function and feel their best, so they can do the things they enjoy.
While at school Xander trained in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilization, ...
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A 2019 graduate from the University of Western States, Eva Gifford received her Doctorate of Chiropractic magna cum laude. She holds a BSc. in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria.
A self coined type-2 fun lover, Eva has a passion for moving in the mountains and being outdoors. She hopes to extend that love of the outdoors into her clinical practice to help her clients get back to doing what they love. She has a background in personal training, run coaching and exercise prescription.
Eva’s approach to modern chiropractic is hands-on with a focus on exercise and home care. She is trained in Active Release Techniques, instrument assisted soft-tissue manipulation (IASTM), cupping, movement assessment, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS), running gait analysis and more. Eva enjoys working with a variety of patient populations ranging from chronic pain to acute athletic injuries.
A 2019 graduate from the University of Western States, Eva Gifford received her Doctorate of Chir...
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Alli graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a doctorate in physical
therapy in 2014. She has worked in orthopaedic settings since graduating, from Northern Idaho to Vancouver Island and Calgary.
At the heart of what she does is
teach people to take control of their injury or disease so they can return to the
work and activities that fulfill them. She is passionate about vestibular
physiotherapy, concussion management, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
As a vestibular therapist, she helps clients identify and then overcome causes of
dizziness and balance dysfunction. Orthopedically, she uses manual therapy, dry needling, and targeted exercise prescription to help clients optimize movement patterns and heal from injury.
Alli is a certified Shift Concussion Management Provider and is also certified in IMS Dry Needling.
In her spare time, Alli enjoys adventuring with her husband and two boys in the
mountains and on the rivers, no matter the season. She is excited to be living in
Rossland to be part of an active mountain community, and for the skiing and
mountain biking.
Alli graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a doctorate in physical
therapy in 2014. S...
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Mary completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at U of A in 2017. Prior to her physiotherapy degree, she majored in Physiology & Pharmacology at U of S, graduating with a Bachelor of Science with High Honours.
Mary moved to Rossland in summer 2023 and is thrilled to be part of such an active and adventurous community. Outside of the clinic, Mary can be found mountain biking, whitewater canoeing, skiing, or fat biking.
In the clinic, Mary brings a neuromuscular approach to physiotherapy, incorporating a blend of manual therapy, Biomedical Dry Needling, Dermoneuromodulation (DNM), PhysioYoga, client education, and therapeutic exercise, which she tailors to each person and their unique nervous system. She thrives on digging deeper into the root causes of pain and injury to enable clients to make lasting changes to their health and quality of life.
Mary completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at U of A in 2017. Prior to her physiot...
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Erin Campbell graduated from the Master of Physiotherapy program at Queens University in 2010 and has worked wth an orthopaedic caseload in Ontario since graduating. Prior to entering physiotherapy, she graduated in 2007 with an Honours BSc in biology from University of Ottawa. Since completing her physiotherapy degree, she has pursued continuing education in manual therapy, running and gait analysis, cupping and is certified in Functional Dry Needling.
Erin moved to Castlegar from northern Ontario in spring 2014 and is embracing the Kootenay lifestyle. Erin has a passion for running; whether that be preparing for a race, treating the injured runner, or leading running clinics to prepare participants for their first 5k or half marathon. She is an avid skier and paddler is excited to be living in the Kootenays.
If you have an injury, Erin is here to design a personalized care plan to help you get better and back on track!
Erin Campbell graduated from the Master of Physiotherapy program at Queens University in 2010 and...
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Originally from the eastern township in Quebec, Laurie graduated from Sherbrooke’s University in 2022 with a master’s degree in Physiotherapy. She worked in a mother/child clinic in the first year of her practice working with the new parent clientele. She is passionate about women’s health and is very excited to provide pelvic floor services to the Rossland area. She specializes in post-partum and pre-partum concerns (management of scar tissues, diastasis, low-back pain, constipation), but also in management of urinary incontinence and prolapse.
She is also very interested in sports therapy and loves helping her patients get back to the different activities that truly matter to them. Whether you love running, walking, paddling, biking, climbing, skiing or snowboarding, Laurie will make sure you have all the tools and help you need to forget about your injuries when you are out there to just enjoy your activities. Her treatments are evidence based and focus on orthopedic assessment, manual therapy, patient education, and personalized progressive exercise program.
Originally from the eastern township in Quebec, Laurie graduated from Sherbrooke’s University in ...
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Erin graduated from UBC in 2011 with a Masters in Physical Therapy, after achieving her bachelors degree in Kinesiology at SFU. She has a strong background in exercise science, gait analysis and footwear. Erin moved to Rossland in 2012 and is thrilled to be helping Rosslanders stay active. She enjoys any and every self propelled outdoor activity, and can most often be found enjoying the outdoors with her family.
Erin strongly believes in educating clients and empowering them to manage their own injuries. Her treatment focus includes a thorough orthopaedic assessment, client education, manual therapy, dry needling and an individualized progressive exercise program. She enjoys working with clients as they progress from the rehab setting back to their sports or activities.
Erin is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and in vestibular rehabilitation. She has also pursued further education in manual therapy, running injuries, bike fitting and chronic pain.
Erin graduated from UBC in 2011 with a Masters in Physical Therapy, after achieving her bachelors...
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