Clinician Bios
CLINICIAN BIOS
Jennifer Flaman M.Sc.P.T., B.Sc.HK.,C.A.F.C.I.
Registered Physiotherapist – Certified in Acupuncture
Jenn graduated from the University of Toronto in 2007 with her Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
While in Toronto, she participated in a variety of sports leagues and was the treasurer for the Physical Therapy Graduate Student’s Association. Before Toronto, Jenn spent four years at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
At St. FX, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, while playing four seasons of varsity volleyball with the X-Women Volleyball team. A middle blocker, she also served as the team’s captain during her final two seasons.
Jenn has continued to play volleyball in Kelowna as often as she can, including women’s league, co-ed, grass volleyball and beach. She also enjoys downhill skiing and hiking. Jenn is certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada’s certification process and also does Vestibular Rehabilitation.
She sits on the BC College of Physical Therapists Inquiry Committee.
Marie Nyland Dick B.Sc.P.T.,C.A.F.C.I.
Registered Physiotherapist – Certified in Acupuncture
Marie was born and raised in the beautiful small town Breim in Norway, and decided to pursue a carrier in Physiotherapy after graduating High School. She started her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. Being bit by the travel bug, she took a little break from her studies to do some travelling though Asia, Australia and Europe before finishing her degree in Sweden in 2005. She then made the big move to Canada and the beautiful Okanagan, and has enjoyed working in private practice in West Kelowna ever since.
Since graduating, Marie has become certified in Acupuncture, Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation) and completed multiple Manual Therapy courses. During the course of her carrier Marie has worked as a clinical instructor for UBC School of Rehabilitation, team Physiotherapist for the Westside Warriors BCHL Hockey team, and volunteered in multiple sports events and for teams in the valley, including the Okanagan Sun Football team, the Center of Gravity Pro-Beach Volleyball tournament, BC Summer Games and Volleyball Provincials.
Marie enjoys treating a multitude of injuries and conditions and has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation. From her early teens she has had a passion for sports participating and competing on a high level in track and field and volleyball in Europe (and paying many visits to her local physiotherapist!). When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through outdoors and indoors sports and recreation.
Marie and Jenn invite you to come visit ProActive Physiotherapy for the exceptional care their patients have come to expect.
Annick DeGooyer B.Sc.P.T.
Registered Physiotherapist – Certified in Acupuncture, Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation (2019)
Annick has been a physiotherapist for a long time; graduating from Dalhousie’s School of Physiotherapy in 1987. She worked at the NS Rehabilitation Centre for 10 years before spending 2 years in Kuwait mentoring Kuwaiti physiotherapists there. In 1999 Annick and her husband chose Kelowna, where she worked at Pinnacle Physiotherapy’s Westbank clinic. She subsequently became a co-owner of the three Kelowna Pinnacle clinics which were sold in 2012. Following the sale she continued to work as the clinic director until December 2018. Annick has experience in treating sprains, strains, fractures, arthritis, pre and post-surgery, work injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, and most everything in between! Annick also has a special interest and training in Vestibular Rehabilitation, the assessment and treatment of dizziness and vertigo. She holds a Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Emory University in Atlanta, and uses an infrared goggle system to do a thorough assessment of patients who are experiencing dizziness or vertigo.
Nicola Holmes MPT, B.Sc.Kin
Registered Physiotherapist
Nicola graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2012. Prior to completing her physiotherapy degree, she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science Honors Kinesiology in 2009.
Nicola worked as a Physiotherapist for 5 years in Waterloo, Ontario during which time she completed courses in Manual Therapy and acupuncture. She also completed her certification in Integrated Dry NeedlingTM, and has completed coursework in pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating female and male incontinence and pelvic pain. In 2014, Nicola completed The Discover Physio Series (ISM for Disability & Pain), and in 2015 completed the Part 4 of the Connect Therapy SeriesTM. Nicola is passionate about helping people restore optimal physical function by integrating all of her skill and treating the whole person.
During her four years at the University of Waterloo she was a member of the Women’s Varsity Rugby team. Since she no longer plays rugby, Nicola has taken up ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, snow boarding, cross country skiing, and cycling. She is excited about continuing many of these activities here in Kelowna and exploring what the mountains have to offer.
Rietta Brisco
Registered Massage Therapist
Rietta graduated from the Okanagan Valley Collage of Massage Therapy in 2014. She works with people from all different backgrounds, whether you’re a competitive athlete training for your next event, trying to recover from an injury, or just want to get back on your feet. Rietta uses many different techniques in her treatments, including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial therapy, myofascial postural correction, therapeutic exercise, muscle energy and she also has experience in visceral release, craniosacral work, as well as manual lymphatic drainage.
She enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, such as postural imbalance, pelvic misalignment, hip/ low back pain, degenerative disc disease, herniated/bulged disc, whiplash, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, tendinitis, TMJ, depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss of balance, fibromyalgia, scar rehabilitation, arthritis, organ/digestive dysfunction and nerve pain.
Rietta can relate to many sports injuries, having had many herself. She has participated and competed in several sports including biathlon, triathlons, canoe and outrigger racing, cross country skiing, equestrian eventing and running to name a few.
In her spare time she enjoys going trail running, backpacking, snowshoeing, learning more about health and enjoying all that our beautiful province has to offer.
Tesia Wilson
Registered Massage Therapist
Tesia graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2014. She helps a wide range of clients; whether they’re recovering from a car accident or simply looking to get some stress relief. Tesia has a special interest in woman’s health and scar tissue rehabilitation. Chronic hip, back, shoulder and neck pain are some of the most common reasons clients come to see her. Tesia also enjoys treating postural imbalances, degenerative disc disease, TMJ dysfunction, headaches and whiplash.
When she’s not working you will find her out hiking, backcountry camping or paddleboarding in the Okanagan.
Annesa Thompson
Registered Massage Therapist
Annesa graduated from Okanagan Valley Of Massage Therapy in 2014. Having lived throughout BC and most recently the East Kootenays she is elated to call the Okanagan home once again.
Annesa uses a multitude of techniques and a thorough assessment to target the problems that may be contributing to a decrease in functionality. She believes in the benefits of a well-rounded, whole body approach to wellness. She has a true passion for her work and enjoys treating everyone from children to seniors.
Whether you have specific conditions to be treated or simply need an hour of solitude she looks truly forward to assisting each person to meet the goals they have for a happier, healthier, and more functional quality of life.
Elaine Sauvé MOst, BAppSci, BHSc
Osteopathic Practitioner
Elaine is a New Zealand trained Osteopathic Practitioner. She is a West Kelowna local and very excited to have moved back to the Okanagan to practice osteopathy after living overseas in NZ for the past 7 years.
She has completed 5 years of full time osteopathic training, earning a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Human Biology) and a Masters degree in Osteopathy at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to studying osteopathy, she completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario in London, ON.
After completing her studies, Elaine practiced as an Osteopathic Practitioner for two years in Auckland at an osteopathic clinic. During this time she completed additional postgraduate training in Pediatrics, and Osteopathy in the Cranial Field.
Elaine enjoys working with a wide array of clients and believes in personalized treatments and advice for each client. She passionately believes that osteopathy provides a unique way of looking at chronic issues by treating the root of the problem, not simply the symptoms.
Elaine has an interest in how other body systems can play a role in creating or maintaining musculoskeletal conditions. Such as, breathing mechanics and how dysfunctional breathing patterns can have a widespread effect on the body. She also has a special interest in women’s health, including pre and postnatal care, as well as babies and children.
Personally, Elaine enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures, as well as, hiking, snowboarding and yoga. Her yoga practice has allowed her to gain a better understanding of breathing, posture and how the body moves in a functional way.
Michelle Campbell MPT, BHK
Registered Physiotherapist- Certified in AN-IMS
Michelle was lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Okanagan and is proud to call this community home. She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UBC Okanagan.
Michelle believes in the combined use of manual therapy, education and exercise to help patients recover from injuries, as well as provide them with the tools necessary for long term success. She has pursued post-graduate certifications in manual therapy, mobilizations with movement and pelvic health. She treats an array of different conditions in the pelvic health realm, including incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy-related pain and other pelvic pain conditions.
In her spare time, Michelle loves staying active and enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle through hiking and being in the outdoors. You can also find her in the many local coffee shops that Kelowna has to offer with family and friends.
Ryan Moore DPT, BA HKin
Registered Physiotherapist
Ryan grew up living in Alberta and was quite involved in many sports, especially competitive swimming and competitive soccer. Having sustained many injuries throughout his athletic endeavors, Ryan was quickly exposed to physiotherapy at a young age and was fascinated at how the human body works.
As physiotherapy combined two of his main interests – sports and human anatomy – Ryan decided to pursue that as a career. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Quickly after that he moved across the world to complete his Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University in sunny Gold Coast, Australia. While he was “down unda”, Ryan was presented the opportunity to complete an internship at Stanford University, so he set off for California to work alongside their NCAA athletes.
Upon graduating from his DPT, Ryan headed back to Canada and settled in the beautiful Okanagan, expanding his knowledge and skills within the ever-growing field of physio. Ryan utilizes a patient-centred approach, incorporating education and exercise prescription with his treatments, pushing every client to reach their full potential.
Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys exploring the beautiful hiking trails of BC, golfing, soccer, tennis, and his new-found interest of volleyball.