Physiotherapy / Athletic Therapy
While Physiotherapy and Athletic Therapy are two distinct professional designation, there is very little difference with regard to quality of treatment at Kinetic Energy.
With a patient centered focus, our therapists are well versed in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation techniques. Deciding which is right for you might just depend on what kind of insurance coverage you have.
Both professions have a focus on prevention of injury, proper assessments, acute and chronic injury management, as well as maintaining a high standard of professional responsibility. Physician referrals are not required to receive assessment by a physiotherapist or athletic therapist.
Registered Massage Therapy / Wellness Massage / Tuina Massage
Our team consists of Registered Massage Therapists ($130 for 60 minutes), Wellness Massage Providers ($75 for 60 minutes) and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practioner who offers Tunia Massage with Acu-pressure & Cupping and optional Needling ($135 for 60 minutes). Together we work at restoring function and decreasing pain & muscular tension in our clients.
Registered Massage Therapists hold a 2-year diploma in Massage Therapy and are active members of the College of Massage Therapists of BC. This means they are 'Registered' in BC and extended health benefits can be used for their treatment.
Wellness Massage Providers are unregistered therapists however don't let that fool you on caliber of massage! Booking a wellness massage is similar quality to seeing an RMT, yet a fraction of the price! Extended Benefits cannot be used for a wellness massage.
Booking a Tuina Massage with Acupressure, performed by our Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner can be submitted to extended benefits under the Registered Acupuncture Category.
Traditional Chinese Medicine / Registered Acupuncture
Our Traditional Chinese Medicine appointments are like no-other!
Kal earned his certification as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, then continued his studies with a Registered Massage Therapy course. After studying in BC, Kal traveled to Korea and China to study Oriental Medicine and obtained clinical practice.
During each appointments, Kal stays present in the treatment room at all times and stays engaged with his patients. He may perform a variety of technqiues such as application of acupuncture needles, therapeutic massage, guasha, cupping, moxibustion treatment, thermal therapy treatment, and electric stimulation treatment according to the patients situation.
While all techniques have roots in traditional Chinese medicine, they are now practiced throughout the world and can be claimed on your extended health coverage. ICBC also recognizes the benefit and we can directly bill for you.
Chiropractor
Our chiropractor primarily adjusts the traditional way, although he stays up-to-date on modern technology. He uses a variety of techniques in his practice, such as the use of a drop table and an arthrostim device which delivers repetitive low force thrusts to the spine. When indicated he may suggest shockwave therapy as part of the treatment plan.
If you do not see a desired time that works for you, please call reception at 250-828-6637 and we will see try to fit you in.