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WELCOME ALEX BAGLEY, PHYSIOTHERAPIST

WELCOME SOPHIE AUDET, REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Sophie practiced as an RMT in the Maritimes before relocating to Victoria. She is able to deliver treatments that are specific to the patient’s needs, to help with functional limitations, pain, and general relaxation. She likes giving deep tissue massage. She has a passion for providing a better health care experience. She believes in more natural alternatives to reach

After owning and practicing at Town and Country Physiotherapy for 20 years, we are fortunate to have Alex join our team. Alex was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He graduated from the University of Victoria with a BSc in Biology, and from McMaster University with a BHSc in Physiotherapy. As a physiotherapist, he has participated in an Arthritis Society research project on

community education and awareness. He was a sessional instructor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He has provided physiotherapy services for the Times Colonist 10km Run, National Swim Competitions, and the Victoria Open Golf tournament. He has successfully completed post-graduate courses in Level 3 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, McKenzie Part A and Part B Mechanical Low Back Pain and Neck Pain, Mulligan Lower Quadrant, Mulligan Upper Quadrant and advanced spinal and peripheral mobilizations/ manipulations courses for the shoulder and cervical spine. He is a designated service provider for the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) neurological rehabilitation and is a WorkSafe BC provider of physiotherapy services. • ICBC provider • Tillicum Road location • Physiotherapy In-clinic and at-home visits • Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, McKenzie Mechanical Low Back Pain and Neck Pain, Mulligan Lower and Upper Quadrant

your health goals. She is also trained in Chinese Acupuncture which gives her a unique perspective on healing. Her treatments use both an Eastern and Western approach. When Sophie is not with clients she can be found hiking with her dog, traveling or doing yoga.

• ICBC provider • Yates Street location

• Integrates knowledge and skills of Chinese Acupuncture, both Eastern and Western

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PATIENT SPOTLIGHT EQU I L I BR I UM SUCCESS STORY

RMT SPOTLIGHT JAMIE-LEE IJAS, Registered Massage Therapist

Jamie-lee leads her treatments with a firm nurturing touch. She is always looking to listen and learn. Patient comfort and treatment goals are of the highest priority.

An Ontario raised and trained RMT who has spent most of her career migrating west since 2012. Jamie-lee left Ontario with some amazing Sports Massage experience having had the opportunity to work with various Western University athletic teams on campus. Much of Jamie-lee’s career was spent exploring the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Alberta, taking time to learn the art of Spa. Starting at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, then on to The Fairmont Banff Springs with occasional stints at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, she eventually migrated to The Fairmont Empress here in beautiful Victoria. Jamie-lee comes to Equilibrium a well-rounded therapist. She is eager to take on treating any condition, yet respectful to the powerful healing impact “relaxation” has on the nervous system. • Yates Street Location • Sports Massage experience • Patient comfort and treatment goals are her priority

“I recently took up tennis, and have really been feeling the strain of working muscles I didn’t know existed. I had a one hour massage therapy session this morning, and it was fantastic. My therapist was kind, professional, and incredibly effective. I waddled in with an awful pinch in my lower back, and walked out strong and upright. Would undoubtedly recommend.”

– S. A.

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