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Our clinic is very proud of the members of our team.

Jaymie Brandsma

Jaymie Brandsma

Kinesiology

Jaymie has lived in the Cowichan Valley her entire life and is a true local. She graduated from Trinity Western University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics, and has recently joined the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) as a Registered Kinesiologist. Jaymie is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through movement and getting people back to doing what they love! Outside of the clinic, Jaymie enjoys spending time outside with family and friends, playing sports and coaching youth sports here in the valley.

Jim Brandsma

Jim Brandsma

Massage Therapy

Jim has called the valley home for many years. After graduating high school, he went to Michigan to pursue a degree in sports medicine. Jim has worked in many different settings: working as part of a rehabilitation team for adults with acquired brain injury, starting a personal training business within a local gym, owning a gym, starting a painting company, becoming certified as a Hanna somatics practitioner, coaching highschool volleyball and basketball at the senior level. Jim graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in August 2024 and completed his registration process in fall of 2024. With a wealth of many different life experiences over the past 20 + years, Jim brings a holistic view of health, wellness and rehabilitation and takes pride in thinking outside of the normal to create a tailored treatment plan. Jim is looking forward to providing a unique and educational treatment experience empowering his clients to take control of their own rehabilitation. Beyond the clinic/school space, Jim enjoys spending time with his wife, grown kids and grand-daughter, planning family hang out times/vacations. He really enjoys time at home and can be found doing many different things around his property from building to landscaping. During the summertime Jim loves camping, playing golf, volleyball and enjoying life with friends and family.

Krista Clarke

Krista Clarke

Extended Health Care Benefits Physiotherapy, MSP Covered Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Worksafe BC Physiotherapy

Krista is a true local having been born and raised in the Cowichan Valley. She has honed her skills in Orthopedics and Pelvic Floor through 20 years of practice here serving the local community. Throughout her career, Krista has pursued many avenues of continuing education focusing at various times on small joints of the hands and feet, running mechanics, pelvic health and general orthopedic physiotherapy. She looks forward to serving you and utilizing her knowledge to craft a personal care plan to address your needs.

Outside of the clinic, Krista loves spending time with her husband and two boys, all of whom are nutty about sports and have cultivated in her a deep passion for treatment of athletic injuries. She has a passion for the water and enjoys a great sunrise and time outdoors. Krista has a wonderful circle of friends and family in the South Cowichan region and deeply appreciates her support network.

Luke O'Brien

Luke O'Brien

Extended Health Care Benefits Physiotherapy, MSP Covered Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy, Worksafe BC Physiotherapy

Luke graduated from Coventry University, UK in 2016, where he received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Physiotherapy. As a physiotherapist in Leicester, UK he was able to work in a variety of locations including Musculoskeletal outpatients, ICU and long-term rehabilitation wards, including stroke and medical rehabilitation settings. After moving to Canada in 2019 he has worked in a Pain Management Program and with acute clients in a 1:1 setting. Luke has gained experience working a varied caseload including post operative orthopedic surgery patients, sports injuries, complex chronic pain conditions and people seeking to return to work. Luke uses a client centered approach to treatment. He has been fortunate to work with leading MSK researchers and has developed his knowledge and understanding of acute, persistent and complex pain presentations. Luke aims to provide treatment sessions that allow for improving function, returning to valued activities, increasing self-efficacy and works on client centered goals and individual care for each client Outside of the clinic Luke enjoys hiking, mountain biking, playing golf and spending time with his family and friends

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