Pond Performance Ltd.

01/07/2025

🚨 Team Spotlight: Heidi Spencer, CAT(C), CSCS 🚨

We’re pumped to reintroduce Heidi to the Pond Performance crew!

Born and raised in Summerland and active in the Penticton sports scene, Heidi knows what it means to train hard, stay resilient, and come back stronger 💪

As a Certified Athletic Therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, she brings a powerhouse blend of rehab and performance — and she’s also the leader of our MomStrong strength sessions - a program designed to empower moms through functional movement, strength building, and a supportive group environment. 🏋️‍♀️

Oh — and did we mention she’s completed an Ironman? 🔥 Talk about walking the walk!

We’re beyond lucky to have Heidi’s energy, expertise, and passion on our team 💙

23/06/2025

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 — 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐂

ATABC is more than a governing body — it’s a community supporting Athletic Therapists across BC.

They ensure safe, high-quality care by providing education, advocacy, referrals, insurance, and more.

Whether on the sidelines or in the clinic, ATABC is here for you — and they are always on your team.

Learn more about what they do at 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲𝐛𝐜.𝐜𝐚

22/06/2025

Congrats to Ethan, Rhys and coach Thurman!!!

2025 Team BC 15U Selects has been identified. Thank you to all those who came to show us your best. We see a bright future in the players of BC Minor Baseball! Thank you to the coaches, parents & families who have nurtured amazing humans! They're more than just ball players.

18/06/2025

𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲: 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬

Think Athletic Therapy is only for athletes? Think again.

ATs work in clinics to help everyone — from seniors recovering from hip surgery to parents dealing with chronic back pain.

With exercise-based rehab and hands-on therapy, they’ll help you get back to doing what you love.

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14/06/2025

Rehabilitation isn’t linear.
It’s progress, setbacks, small wins, and tough days.
It’s learning patience, rebuilding trust in your body, and showing up—especially when it’s hard.
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That’s why it’s so important to build a process—one that’s consistent, intentional, and tailored to you.
Because recovery doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by design.
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At Pond Performance Ltd., we guide you through each phase with purpose, helping you return stronger—physically and mentally.
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📈 Progress isn’t always obvious, but it’s always happening.

09/06/2025

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

From local high school games to pro sports, Certified Athletic Therapists are often the first to respond to injuries on the field.

Trained in emergency care and injury management, they're ready when athletes need them most.

🚑 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦.

09/06/2025

Unlocking better mobility, one breath at a time.
This weekend continuing education course: Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) for the neck, thorax, and ribs 🧠💪

At Pond Performance Ltd., our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of evidence-based practice, ensuring every technique we use is rooted in research and results.

Improving function. Reducing pain. Enhancing performance.

Thank you to for hosting a great course this weekend!

06/06/2025

Meet the Team – Bob Pond, Founder of Pond Performance Ltd.

Bob Pond is the driving force behind Pond Performance Ltd., bringing over a decade of experience in athletic therapy, rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning. Recently graduating with a Master of Rehabilitation Science from the University of British Columbia, Bob continues to lead the way in evidence-based, holistic care for athletes and active individuals.

He is a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)), a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). His professional toolkit also includes certifications in Functional Movement Systems (SFMA Level 1 & 2) and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI Level 1), allowing him to take a personalized, movement-focused approach to injury recovery and performance enhancement.

With a proven track record working in high-performance sport—most notably with the Okanagan Hockey Group and several elite youth teams—Bob is passionate about helping individuals return stronger after injury, perform at their peak, and sustain long-term health.

At Pond Performance, Bob blends his advanced education, hands-on expertise, and athlete-first philosophy to support clients in reaching their full potential.

04/06/2025

📢 Big News from Pond Performance

We’re proud to share that Athletic Therapists will soon be able to direct bill through the TELUS Health Network! 💥

This is a major win for the profession and a step toward making high-quality care more accessible for our clients.

At Pond Performance, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of change and advocating for better access to rehab and performance services.

✅ Stay tuned — we’ll keep you updated as more details roll out.

03/06/2025

Athletic Therapy = Not just for athletes 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Got an injury? Chronic pain? Want to move better and feel stronger?
Athletic therapy helps anyone get back to doing what they love — pain-free and with confidence. 💥💪

Whether you’re active, on the sidelines, or just starting out — we’ve got your back (and knees, and shoulders 😅).

📩 DM us to learn more or 📅 book online to get started today!

www.pondperformance.janeapp.com

02/06/2025

𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐂 – 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

June is Athletic Therapy Month, and as someone who lives and breathes this work every single day, I couldn’t be more excited to shine a light on a profession that means so much to me — and to so many others in British Columbia.

I became an Athletic Therapist because I wanted to help people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love after injury. Whether it’s an elite athlete returning to competition, or a parent recovering from back pain so they can pick up their kids again — that moment when someone realizes they’re healing… that’s everything.

Athletic Therapy Is for Everyone... https://www.pondperformance.com/post/athletic-therapy-in-bc-a-passion-that-s-bigger-than-sports