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Osoyoos & South Okanagan Physiotherapy and Active Wellness Centres

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Osoyoos & South Okanagan Physiotherapy and Active Wellness Centres

Move Better - Feel Better - Live Better Physiotherapy • Chiropractor • Registered Massage
Acupuncture • IMS • Kinesiology • Nutrition

4 Locations!

Osoyoos, BC
8301 78th Avenue
(250) 495-2225
https://southokanaganphysio.janeapp.com/

Oliver, BC
291 Fairview Road
(250) 498-2202
https://southokanaganphysio.janeapp.com/

Penticton, BC
2504 Skaha Lake Road
(250) 328-3321
https://pentictonskahaphysio.janeapp.com/

Grand Forks, BC
7330 Riverside Drive
(250) 442-2244
https://southokanaganphysio.janeapp.com/

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

osoyoosphysio@gmail.com
skahaphysio@gmail.com
grandforksphysio@gmail.com

07/29/2025

ACUPUNCTURE or IMS??
What’s the difference?🤔

💥WE OFFER BOTH at all of our locations!

We often get questions about what the difference is between ACUPUNCTURE and IMS, and which is more beneficial. The simple answer is that both options, or even a combination of both can be very beneficial to you, your injury, and your healing and recovery. Part of our job is to first assess and decide on the proper intervention for you depending on you, your injury, and your stage of healing.

IMS and ACUPUNCTURE often seem similar because they both use a fine needle, however the two are quite different in technique.

☯️Acupuncture is a technique that has been around for thousands of years, stemming from Traditional Chinese Medicine. It works with the meridians of energy that run through your body and the effect they have on different organs, muscles, etc. With acupuncture, the needles are generally left in for 20-30 minutes, and most will describe acupuncture as a calming and relaxing experience. On its own, or in combination with other forms of manual therapy, acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for many acute, chronic, and systemic conditions.

🪡IMS is a relatively new intervention, and is based more on western medicine and anatomical knowledge. It specifically targets areas of pain and muscle and fascial dysfunction. These areas are identified by your physiotherapist or acupuncturist and are then stimulated by a needle that is left in for only a short amount of time.

Neither IMS or ACUPUNCTURE is better than one another, just different techniques used to treat different conditions and types of pain.

Both can be beneficial for:

* Pain control
* To promote healing
* Increase circulation and blood flow
* Reduce muscle and fascial tension
* Decrease the stress/anxiety associated with your injury
* Headaches
* Chronic or acute pain and conditions
* Back pain
* Shoulder pain
* Joint pain
* And much much more...

These techniques, along with others in your treatment plan, are used to stimulate you to heal you, and we are here to help guide you in that right direction.

For more information, PM us or call to book a FREE DISCOVERY SESSION! We are happy to help answer any questions that you might have before booking in to see us.

☎️Call us today

Osoyoos: 250-495-2225
Oliver: 250-498-2202
Grand Forks: 250-442-2244
Penticton: 250-328-3321

💻Or BOOK ONLINE at:

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

💥WE DIRECT BILL ALL MAJOR INSURERS!💥

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/25/2025

THREE 🤟🏼 big reasons to celebrate this week! A big time HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES to our very own massage clinician Jacinda and Skaha clinic coordinator Charlene! AAAAND a HAP HAP HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one and only Kay-Ann physiotherapist and pelvic health physio!

Thanks for everything that you all do for us and for all your possible vibes sent to our communities and clinic families🫶🏼

Happy celebrations and happy Friday everyone!!🙌🏼

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/23/2025

Wellness is your Right🌼
- written by holistic nutritionist, Raina Lutz

As a coach in the wellness industry, I have a rare but crucial opportunity to reach people at their most vulnerable. Our wellness and healing journey is so personal, intimate and sometimes secretive in nature.

Wellness is not always pretty and light. The exploration can be dark, and people come to alternative health practitioners to sort through their struggles, calm their anxieties, and attempt to feel better in our consumerist world that prefers' them to feel worse. If folks have been told there’s nothing wrong with them, it’s all in their head, that can leave them with feelings of shame and confusion. Often alternative health is their last resort for answers or at least, some comfort that there is still hope.

As stress and anxieties build around us, wellness is of core importance. That's because doing it requires an immense level of responsibility, vulnerability and bravery.

Here’s what I hope all your wellness practitioners can offer you:

1) Finding safety + non-judgement in your wellness team

It can be easy for practitioners' words to be triggering – shameful even. I meet everyone where they're at and I don't judge. Period. Clients show up baring their vulnerable selves in the heat of the moment, when talking about grief and loss, digestive problems, their life drama or their addictions. Finding practitioners that you trust are key to feeling safe as you explore your version of wellness. Skilled coaching comes in the art of finding what needs looked at to get to the root cause. The space of non-judgement that I hold during these moments is what keeps clients feeling safe.

2) It has to be accessible: a wide variety of ways to live well

Wellness is simple. Most of us aren’t living the life of the “wellness high society,” who can afford multiple treatments per week, thousands of dollars a year of special supplements, or have transformed their backyards into gyms or backyard farms for food access. I’m not against any of these things - they’re wonderful, but not realistic for most of us. In my practice I take into account the entirety of the human experience and where folks are at. Because the truth is, the only good advice is the advice you can take.

3) Be open to learning, always.

We all know that living truly WELL in body, mind, and spirit means not assuming that one way is the right way for all times and for all people. I believe strongly (way deep down in my core) that in order to be our best selves, we must be open to continuously learning. My version of living well has evolved immensely over the years. Living well is about finding what works for you. Knowing this will help you as you evolve your wellness plan.

4) Find practitioners with a high standard of ethics, and bring your own high standards for yourself to the game.

I hold confidentiality and ethics in high regard. I deeply respect the confidential nature of my relationship with clients. I respect the rights of an individual. I promise to only provide professional services only in those areas in which I have competence and training. For safety of my clients' energy and part of my personal integrity plan as a practitioner in the healing world, I practice sobriety as not only a wellness practice, but one that keeps my clients' safe when working together in the space of healing.

5) Art, humanity, activism. Bring your whole self into it.

I use artistry to build my craft & business. Writing. Speaking. Teaching. Workshops. Community healing circles. There are many art forms in which wellness and creativity intersect. Get creative. Why buy yet another quick-fix on Amazon when your quiet, relaxing hobbies are calling you to come back to them? They can offer healing. The simple work done in private isn't always broadcasted on the internet. Bringing your whole self is key to making deep change, because when you're not depending on just one part of yourself to do all the heavy lifting, it becomes truly holistic.

Wellness is your birthright. And, right now is the time to take action, to do things differently. Right now is the time to make that happen.

🫶🏼Raina Lutz is celebrating 14 years in business this fall and will be offering her sessions in Osoyoos BY DONATION August 24 at Heaven on Earth and September 15 at the Osoyoos physio clinic. Take advantage of this special opportunity by emailing her to book:

rainalutz@pm.me or text 250 486 0039

07/18/2025

🚨Help us officially WELCOME our newest member of our Grand Forks team, WINNIE!🐶

We are pleased to welcome Winnie providing services in greeting, cuddling, calming, smiles, licking faces, representing cute, random paw massage, and personal taxes.

WELCOME WINNIE!🙌🏼

Happy Friday everyone!:)

☎️Call us today

Osoyoos: 250-495-2225
Oliver: 250-498-2202
Grand Forks: 250-442-2244
Penticton: 250-328-3321

💻Or BOOK ONLINE at:

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

💥WE DIRECT BILL ALL MAJOR INSURERS!💥

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/15/2025

VERTIGO? DIZZINESS?😵‍💫
Our team can help!

Our PHYSIOTHERAPIST have completed furthering education and certification in assessing and treating multiple VESTIBULAR DISORDERS, including the most common VERTIGO or BPPV.

80% of people over the age of 65 experience DIZZINESS caused by VERTIGO. With proper assessment and diagnosis, treatment is up to 92% affective after only one treatment.

We are happy to offer this continued assessment and treatment knowledge to our communities of Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, and Grand Forks.

If you are suffering from VERTIGO or DIZZINESS, call us today to see how we can help!

QUESTIONS? We are always happy to offer a FREE consultation.

☎️Call us today

Osoyoos: 250-495-2225
Oliver: 250-498-2202
Grand Forks: 250-442-2244
Penticton: 250-328-3321

💻Or BOOK ONLINE at:

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

💥WE DIRECT BILL ALL MAJOR INSURERS!💥

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/11/2025

🥵Come in and COOL DOWN!🥶

With these haawwt temperatures for the next few weeks, or anytime for that matter, please come in and use our clinics as cooling stations. If anyone needs a place to cool down, fill their water bottles, get out of the sun, or watch a Netflix documentary, we have some of the coldest AC in the Okanagan and a pretty awesome group of people to hang out with. AAAAND POPSICLES!

Everyone is welcome at ANY of our clinics ANY time to escape the heat or to just take a load off.

Osoyoos: 8301 78th Avenue
Oliver: 291 Fairview Road
Penticton: 2504 Skaha Lake Road
Grand Forks: 7330 Riverside Drive

Just come on in!:)

AAANNND Here are some HOT TIPS (pun intended)!🙌🏼

# 1 – KNOW YOUR RISKS

⚠️Hot temperatures can be very dangerous especially if you have a condition such as heart problems, Parkinson’s disease or a mental illness. If you’re taking medications or have a health condition, please speak with your Doctor or Pharmacist and follow their recommendations.

# 2 – HYDRATE, HYDRATE & HYDRATE SOME MORE

💦Drinking plenty of fluids is essential to avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of water! It’s a good strategy is to put a glass close to the sink to remind yourself to drink. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks. In addition, it’s best to drink more when exercising or sweating excessively.

# 3 - EAT LIGHTLY

🍽️Skip heavy meal and fatty foods that take a toll on your digestive system. This can make one feel sluggish and can deplete one’s energy levels. It’s best to select fresh foods with a high-water content such as fruits and vegetables. Salads and smoothies are excellent choices when the temperatures soar!

# 4 – CHANGE YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE

🏋️Making modifications to your activities in the hot weather is essential to avoid dehydration. Swimming, working out in an air-conditioned indoor facility or taking a jog or brisk walk in the cooler parts of the day, such as the early morning or evening are great ideas!

# 5 – WEAR LIGHT COLOURED AND LOOSE CLOTHING

💨Lighter colors that don’t attract the heat of the sun is the best option and selecting synthetic fabrics that are designed to wick away sweat or wear loose-fitting cotton. The main idea goal is to allow the sweat on your skin to evaporate rapidly.

# 6 – MAKE A COLD COMPRESS

❄️If you find it difficult to cool your body down, wet a washcloth with cold water or fill a bag with ice and place it on your forehead, the back of your neck or your wrists for some quick cooling comfort.

I hope these tips help with staying cool in the sun!

- your pals at Osoyoos, South Okanagan, Penticton Skaha, and Grand Forks Physiotherapy & Active Wellness Centres

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling

07/08/2025

Let’s talk Menstrual pain:
“How ACUPUNCTURE and traditional Chinese medicine can help”🌸

A message from our ACUPUNCTURIST:

In Chinese medicine, menstrual pain is not considered a "normal part of being a woman". Pain anywhere in the body is a sign of blockage or local or systemic deficiency. Most often organ-systems of Liver, Kidney and Spleen are affected. Roughly it can translate in Western medicine in terms as disruption of the nervous, endocrine and metabolic system.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been proven to be very efficient and effective in regulating all these systems, thus eliminating symptoms of their disbalance, such as PMS, menstrual pain, irregular or absent period, heavy or scanty bleeding, mood swings, cravings, digestive symptoms, gynecological diseases, infertility, etc.

On average, treatment can take up to 3 months or more depending on the severity of symptoms, associated conditions, and frequency of acupuncture sessions, however many women notice improvements quite quickly, from the following cycle.

For more information on how acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine can help you manage any symptoms you are experiencing, give us a call. We are always happy to provide FREE consultation.

☎️Call us today

Osoyoos: 250-495-2225
Oliver: 250-498-2202
Grand Forks: 250-442-2244
Penticton: 250-328-3321

💻Or BOOK ONLINE at:

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

💥WE DIRECT BILL ALL MAJOR INSURERS!💥

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/04/2025

📣We celebrated TWO🤘🏼special ANNIVERSARIES this week!

🎂 A big 3 years to our ACUPUNCTURIST Yana and hap hap happy 4 years to our CLINIC COORDINATOR Gemma!!🙌🏼

THANK YOU both for playing such huge roles with our teams and communities. We appreciate all that you do today and everyday. Thank you🫶🏼

07/03/2025

Bad NECK or bad POSTURE?🤔

A common complaint seen in healthcare clinics is about neck pain. The pattern is more often seen in patients who may be sitting at a desk for a big portion of the day, driving a lot or have to be standing for extended periods of time vs even trauma or a car accident. Patients may describe experiencing aching or burning pain across their shoulders and neck.
More often than not, as we go through the assessment we find that the root cause of the patient’s neck pain is actually related to posture rather than something more sinister. Poor posture is described as having a larger than normal forward curve of the upper back, rounded shoulders, and a protruding chin. The chin position results in pressure through the neck causing compression onto the neck and therefore creating neck pain in most of these cases.

Overuse muscle strains are a common feature, usually seen with extended time spent in a hunched position as we use our computers and phones. Our bodies are designed to be upright with each joint in proper alignment so as we move through different positions, each joint and muscle group can work together appropriately. This is especially important when it comes to the neck.

So how do we fix it?🤠

Put simply, we want to keep our head centred over our spine. Here are a few tips to try out in your routine.

✨ When standing or seated, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line with each other. Think about bringing your belly button to your spine and shoulders “open”.

✨ If you are at a desk, adjust your chair so your feet can be flat on the floor. This will give you a good base of support to allow the rest of the body to be straightened up. The top of the monitor should be at eye level, your knees slightly lower than your hips and elbows at a comfortable 90-degree bend at desk level.

✨ Increasing activity! The most important part of all is to increase your overall movement throughout the day. Moving your body with a focus on stretching and strengthening your neck and postural muscles can make a huge difference to the overall neck and back function, reducing neck pain.

Physiotherapy and other active therapies can help to get these tight muscles working better through muscle release techniques and help get the stiffer vertebrae more mobile through joint mobilization techniques. These therapies can also help to then increase the strength and stability of the weak postural muscles along with providing postural retraining. Your therapist can advise you on appropriate ergonomics and body mechanics for your home and work environment.

Too often we all tend to suffer through neck pain and stiffness just thinking it will go away. In some cases things will resolve themselves, but more times than none it is important to have your health care specialist step in to not only guide the body in reducing symptoms, but also teach the body how to prevent it from worsening or coming back.

- written by Gemma Spink, Kinesiologist

☎️Call us today

Osoyoos: 250-495-2225
Oliver: 250-498-2202
Grand Forks: 250-442-2244
Penticton: 250-328-3321

💻Or BOOK ONLINE at:

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

💥WE DIRECT BILL ALL MAJOR INSURERS!💥

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

07/01/2025

Happy Birthd'eh Canada!!

When you're internationally known for your kind demeanor and excessive use of the word "Sorry", you’re doing pretty good as a Nation. Keep it up Canada:)

Happy Canada Day Everyone!
See you back tomorrow!♥️🤍♥️

06/27/2025

📣Our team would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to all TEACHERS for another year of hard work, inspiration, laughs, cries, adventures, life lessons, and the love for what you do. You are the pillars of our communities and what has helped shape us all to what and who we are today. THANK YOU for another year of your hearts, souls, and dedication🫶🏼

Now time for some SELF CARE!!🙌🏼

- from your pals at Osoyoos, South Okanagan, Grand Forks, and Penticton Skaha Physiotherapy and Wellness Centres

www.southokanaganphysio.com
www.skahaphysio.ca

•physiotherapy •chiropractic •pelvic health •registered massage •manual osteopathy •acupuncture •IMS/dry needling •kinesiology •vestibular rehab •ICBC/Worksafe claims •TMJ •shockwave •custom pillows •counselling •and more:)

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8301 A 78th Avenue
Osoyoos, BC
V0H1V0

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.southokanaganphysio.com/

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Physiotherapy • Registered Massage • Acupuncture • IMS • Kinesiology For more information or to book in, give us a call! Oliver (250)498-2202 Grand Forks (250)495-2225 Osoyoos (250)495-2225 Midway (250)495-2225