Lynn Brandon - Clinic Owner, Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Pilates Instructor BSc P.T., CAFCI Registered Physiotherapist, Certified in Acupuncture, Certified in IMS Gunn, Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer

Lynn Brandon completed her degree in physiotherapy at the University of British Columbia, graduating with honours in 1986. Over the past 33 years, her experience working in hospital and private practice has allowed exposure in many areas of physiotherapy. In 1994 she co-founded Charlottetown Physiotherapy where she was able to expand her skills in the area of sports and work injury management as well as continued post-graduate training in acupuncture. In 2001, after completing all the courses available through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in Toronto, she became certified to practice acupuncture. In 2017, she added IMS to her ‘tool kit’ with certification through the UBC Gunn IMS program and has found both IMS and TCM Acupuncture to be very effective adjuncts to her practice.

Lynn volunteered with the Sharks Swim Team as Meet Manager and dry-land training as a Pilates Teacher. She has volunteered as a guest speaker for a number of organizations over the years, which has allowed her the privilege of sharing her expertise with others with the intent of passing along some information people can find useful in their everyday life. Lynn is the past President of the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise (2011-2012) and past president of the Comox Valley Hospice Society (2016-2017). When she is not working, Lynn volunteers her time doing trail maintenance and building, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and skiing.

Lynn’s interest in fitness and living an active lifestyle evolved from her years growing up in the Comox Valley where the outdoor pursuits of hiking, cycling and water related activity were an integral part of childhood. Together with many years playing volleyball, these things played an important role in shaping her pathway in life. For several years, Lynn was a Course Instructor for Fitness Leaders. For 33 years she has been teaching fitness, initially as an Aerobics Instructor and ACE certified Personal Trainer becoming certified with STOTT Pilates in 2002. She holds STOTT Certification in Matwork and Reformer, as well as Advanced Certification and specialized training for Injuries and Special Populations. Lynn has found Pilates to be a good fit with her paradigm of holistic practice and is a lovely complement to all other forms of exercise. Her unique blend of warmth, sensitivity and positive energy provides clients with a full spectrum of spiritual, intellectual and physical enhancement. In 2005, Lynn and her family returned home to the Comox Valley where she founded Bodyworx Physiotherapy and Bodyworx Pilates & Health located at a beautiful facility known as the Manor, overlooking the Comox harbor and mountains. In addition to innovations such as a fully equipped Pilates studio, Lynn’s clinic offers Scoliosis/Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Management, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Neuroproprioceptive Taping (Kinesio taping), Acupuncture, IMS, Laser, Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Balance Retraining Therapy, Chronic Pain Rehabilitation, Functional Movement Screening and Functional Rehab Orthotics.

Lynn enjoys her clinical work and teaching immensely. She finds great joy in sharing her passion with others.

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Shannon Busto B.Kin, MPT

Shannon graduated in 2017 from the University of British Columbia with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, preceded by a Bachelor of Kinesiology. She is a pelvic health physio with advanced training in incontinence, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, sexual pain and dysfunction, and trauma/abuse recovery. She treats people of all ages and genders since these issues can affect anyone, at any stage of life.

She became interested in pelvic health by observing how intensely these conditions can erode the ability to lead a meaningful and joyful life. She found her passion for care by learning how treatable these issues are. Her most influential teachers have been her clients who were willing to share and grow in such vulnerable moments of care.

Shannon grew up in the Comox Valley and is so happy to return and care for her community. She is looking forward to forming meaningful connections with the greater healthcare community while advocating for pelvic health services.

Outside of work, you may find Shannon mountain biking, backcountry skiing and generally enjoying the spectacular west coast with friends and family.

Please refer to her website www.valleypelvicphysio.com for in-depth information regarding pelvic health physio services.

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Laleh earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy, from in 2002. After moving to BC in 2008, she began working as a Registered Physiotherapist in private practice in the greater Vancouver area. Laleh has primarily worked in clinical settings, however, has also experienced working in inpatient/hospital settings throughout her career.

Laleh’s focus is in treating clients with various orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries, using a manual approach including individualized exercise programs. Laleh has pursued academic post graduate training in manual therapy and advanced orthopaedic courses, with special interest in treating TMJ disorders, Vestibular rehabilitation and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy . She has advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction ( Female urinary incontinence and pelvic pain; dyspareunia ). She has extra education on ROST therapy which is an effective evidence-based treatment method for pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. She obtained her AN-IMS (intramuscular stimulation) certification through Foundations Health Education Modern dry needling.

She provides one on one treatment and develops exercise programs towards the goal of the patients.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities.

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Julie has a Bachelors of Arts Honors in Psychology and Sociology and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. Julie has traveled extensively, and over the years she has have enjoyed teaching elementary school in several Provinces across Canada.

In 2016, Julie trained with, and worked for, Kathleen Pastorello at Forza Pilates in Colorado Springs. Julie is certified in all Levels of Reformer, Chair, Tower/Trapeze Table, Barrel and Mat Pilates. She has completed the Balanced Body Comprehensive 450 Hour Program, and became a National Certified Pilates Instructor in 2017.

In 2019, Julie also became a Certified Yoga Teacher completing the RYT-200 with Life Power, in Colorado Springs. She has learned how complimentary both yoga and Pilates are to healing the body and functional well being. She then expanded yoga learning to teach yoga to children in an educational manner, providing students with social, emotional, and physical learning tools.

Julie feels that Pilates and Yoga is for everyone! For her, it has created a greater self-awareness, as well as many benefits physical and mental health. It brings joy to guide others toward greater self-awareness and better overall health. Julie states: “I would love to share a way you can become stronger, more flexible, and balanced through these methods. I believe Pilates and Yoga helps us function better in every day life, and allows us to enjoy what we love. We get one body and no spare parts, so we need to keep it maintained!”

When not teaching, Julie enjoys exploring new trails with her husband, two boys, friends and Golden Retriever. She enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, reading, skiing, camping and travelling.

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Corrie is an endlessly positive, empathetic, and capable physio who meets her clients where they are at. She is committed to uncovering the root cause of your issue, making sure the journey to recovery is at a comfortable pace, and ensuring you feel safe and happy along the way.

Corrie’s passion for the human body started with her background as a dancer. Through her own training (and injuries), she grew more interested in movement, anatomy, and the body’s resiliency. This led to her completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at the UofA and then on to her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the UBC in 2016.

In addition to extensive post-graduate education in pelvic health she is also trained in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM), an advanced clinical reasoning training that better puts your pelvic symptoms into the context of your whole body. This is particularly useful for people who have tried basic pelvic floor exercises and are not seeing results.

When not at work, you can find Corrie out for a run, playing in the sand at a local beach with her kids, or in the kitchen diligently attempting a new baking project.

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Thomas graduated in 2016 from UBC with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, and previously from the UofA with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He has completed advanced training in functional dry needling (IMS), running injury management, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, joint mobilizations and soft tissue release, and has a Level I certification under the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Division.

Thomas has always been dedicated to living an active lifestyle and helping others reach their health and fitness goals. He was first introduced to physical therapy through his own injuries sustained as a competitive judo athlete. Once he saw the benefits of physical therapy in his own life he was determined to become a physical therapist and help others in their recovery from injuries. Thomas uses his background in elite athletics and strength and conditioning to provide high quality care for all patients.

Thomas uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education to help patients recover from an injury and achieve their goals. He enjoys treating a wide variety of patients and injuries, with a special interest in treating runners and climbers.

Outside of the clinic Thomas can be found trail running, rock climbing, doing judo, or playing music with his family.

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Pilates is a low-impact exercise system that focuses on core strength, flexibility, posture, balance, and controlled movement. The way we teach pilates blends a rich history from his development in the 20th century and modern movement science. Available as both group and private sessions, these classes are taught by a certified pilates instructor who can help support you through foundational balancing movements all the way up to more advanced-level exercises to help you reach your fitness or rehab goals.

Pilates exercises are designed to strengthen the body evenly, especially the: - Core muscles (abdomen, lower back, hips) - Pelvic floor - Glutes - Spine-supporting muscles

Movements are usually: - Slow and controlled - Coordinated with breathing - Focused on alignment and precision rather than intensity

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