Shockwave therapy

Suzanne earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Honours) in 1988, followed by a Master of Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia in 2017.

With over 38 years of experience in physiotherapy, Suzanne has worked in both public and private practice across western Canada. She has taught continuing education courses and presented at local, national and international conferences in the area of pelvic health, women’s health and fitness and wellness. Suzanne established Kootenay Therapy Center in 2005, providing comprehensive care in the areas of pelvic floor, women’s health, pre/post natal, chronic pain and sports injuries.

Suzanne is excited to continue providing care from her new location at Kootenay Health Centre, where she brings her extensive clinical experience and commitment to individualized, whole-person care. She believes that every system of the human body interacts with other parts of the body as well as with each individual’s environment. The best-practice approach to care involves not only evidence-based practice but also consideration of each client’s story, needs, and goals.

A lifelong learner, Suzanne has completed extensive post-graduate training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, acupuncture, women’s health, chronic pain management, exercise, and manual therapy. She draws on this broad range of knowledge to develop thoughtful, personalized treatment plans designed to help patients move with greater confidence, manage pain, and return to the activities they value.

Outside the clinic, Suzanne enjoys an active Kootenay lifestyle. She loves running, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and spending time at the lake with family, friends, and her dogs.

Registered Physiotherapist Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Specialist Health Educator in Cranbrook.

With over three decades of clinical excellence, Shannon's career spans leading roles in hospital, private, and public health settings, most notably with the Mary Pack Arthritis Program and private practice clinics.

Shannon’s dedication to lifelong learning is reflected in her extensive continuing education, including specialized training in tendon injuries, biomechanics, chronic pain, nutrition, and advanced hand therapy. She holds certifications in GLAD for osteoarthritis management, management of RA and OA hands, advanced therapy for hip and knee replacements, and BET Biokinetik techniques.

Shannon takes a partnership approach with each of her clients, working towards the client's goals using manual therapy, modalities, splinting/bracing, education and exercise strategies.

Janine grew up in Cranbrook and graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2007, following a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, she has worked with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of orthopaedic, neurological, chronic pain, and complex health conditions.

Throughout her career, Janine has continued to expand her clinical knowledge through post-graduate education in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, pediatric rehabilitation, sports and running injuries, TMJ dysfunction, post-operative care, acupuncture, and biomedical dry needling. She is a certified Biomedical Dry Needling practitioner and draws on a range of approaches—including dry needling, manual therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, cupping, exercise prescription, and patient education—tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Janine has a special interest in pediatrics and extensive experience working with children in both school and community settings. She treats neurological and orthopedic conditions, developmental delays, disabilities, and gross motor concerns, as well as infants with motor skill difficulties, torticollis, feeding challenges, and plagiocephaly. Her pediatric approach is individualized, engaging, and often play-based, with the goal of helping children build confidence and participate more fully in the activities that matter to them.

Janine believes effective physiotherapy goes beyond treating symptoms. She works collaboratively with each patient to understand their goals, provide patient education, develop practical home exercise programs, and build the skills and confidence needed for recovery, injury prevention, and return to meaningful activity.

Committed to lifelong learning, Janine continues to pursue professional development to deliver evidence-based care.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors with friends and family—trail running, hiking, golfing, mountain biking, skiing, and exploring everything the beautiful Kootenays have to offer.