Jalin Couper is a registered Athletic Therapist here in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She received her Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College in 2017. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University in 2014. Her passion is getting everyone back to doing what they love from gardening to rec soccer to national competitions.

Her passion for athletics started at an early age, playing a variety of sports. It was a rare night that she was not at some sporting event or another. To this day not much has changed, now instead of wearing a jersey she is there providing medical care for athletes of all skill levels, keeping them on the field of play. Her eagerness to help people return to sport/activity came from dealing with her own injuries which fueled her desire to learn more about the human body along with the best ways to rehabilitate post-injury.

Over the past 10 years, Jalin has been working with a variety of athletes from all skill levels and ages. She works with teams like VI Raiders Football to Sr. B Men’s Timbermen Lacrosse to Rugby Canada’s Youth and Senior National teams.

Jalin’s treatment plans are very hands-on and personalized to the specific needs of the client. She will be with you every step of the way from injury through clinical rehabilitation back to a full return to play or activity, till you have reached your goals.

When not in the clinic you can find Jalin lacing up the skates at the rink or exploring the forests with her pup Nikko.

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Geoffrey graduated from Queen’s University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2015. Upon graduating, Geoff worked with the Canadian military before moving to Toronto, where he worked downtown focusing on MSK and Vestibular Rehabilitation and performing field coverage for local football and track cycling teams.

He also worked as an instructor in a physical therapy development prep course. More recently, Geoff has worked at a private clinic in Victoria and completed a contract in Whistler working with Snowboard Canada. Over his career, he has worked in various settings: hospitals, long-term care, military, private musculoskeletal and vestibular clinics. Geoff is actively involved in continuing education, taking advanced vestibular, manual therapy, exercise, strength and conditioning, taping, and acupuncture/IMS courses.

He uses his skills to assess and develop comprehensive programs for people of all ages and abilities to improve performance and day-to-day quality of life. He believes in treating with a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education and is passionate about recovery from both acute traumatic injuries and chronic physical disorders. Geoff draws from his background as a personal trainer and competitive athlete and diverse clinical experience to inform his practice and mentorship of developing physiotherapists.

Growing up, he played soccer and junior hockey and was involved with the Queens’s rugby and track and field teams. Currently, he is struggling to manage a growing mountain bike addiction and training a cute but very barky dog that should know better by now. He is tremendously excited to become part of the Nanaimo community and eat many Nanaimo bars with a newfound sense of patriotism.

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Jenna graduated from the Bachelors of Athletic and Exercise Therapy program at Camosun College in 2022. Throughout her time as a student, she had the opportunity to work in a multitude of sports at Shawnigan Lake School. In addition, she worked with high-performance athletes at Rugby Canada, which was an incredible experience and personal goal of hers.

Using exercise as a tool for injury, pain, and lifestyle changes, Jenna is keen to work with all populations. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, which is applicable to all the athletes she works with. Jenna has always led a healthy, active lifestyle and knows the importance of this is for people’s happiness, livelihoods, and overall wellness. When working with her clients, she wants to ensure that their bodies don’t stand in the way of doing what they love, whether that be injury prevention, pain management, lifting and so much more.

In her spare time, you can catch Jenna playing for the Cowichan Piggies on the rugby pitch, or with those same teammates attempting to play with a pig skin in flag football. She loves living on this beautiful island, and she is always looking for more suggestions on where to go hiking or paddling!

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Siobhan received her Bachelors of Science at the University of Waterloo where she captained the Varsity Women’s Soccer team for 4 years. Siobhan completed her Masters of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2017 at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Siobhan believes that having a client-centered approach motivates individuals to take on an active role in their healing process. Siobhan combines evidence-based research, personalized exercise prescription, manual therapy and education to provide her clients with the most up to date treatment plans. Siobhan has completed several continued education courses and is a Clinical Pilates Instructor. She has extensive training through the rehab series of STOTT pilates in both Mat and Reformer. In conjunction with traditional manual and exercise interventions, Siobhan enjoys utilizing the many therapeutic benefits of Clinical Pilates during her individualized treatment plans.

Siobhan has recently relocated to Nanaimo and is looking forward to helping the community achieve their goals and get back to living their healthiest lifestyles. Outside of the clinic, Siobhan enjoys living a very active lifestyle whether this be running, playing soccer, hiking, or snowboarding. Regardless of the season, you will most likely find her outside exploring the West Coast with her family and friends.

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Erin was born and raised in Nanaimo, BC, where she now lives with her husband and two daughters, aged 8 and 2. When not at the gym, Erin can often be found at Seabold stairs, walking her bear-sized dog, playing at the park with her kids, or immersed in her computer continuing her education.

Fitness has been a passion of Erin’s since she was 15 years old. For over 21 years, she has consistently pursued her love for the gym. Building on her background in Holistic Nutrition, Erin decided to further her education and earned her Kinesiology degree in June 2024, becoming a certified Kinesiologist in BC.

Returning to school has enabled Erin to pursue her lifelong passion for helping others. She finds immense joy in seeing clients grow and become more confident versions of themselves, regardless of age. Known for encouraging clients to push their limits, Erin believes in their capabilities and wants them to believe in themselves too. She deeply values the trust clients place in practitioners and is committed to helping them achieve their goals.

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