- Joseph Pilates
enCORE Health
212 Main Street, Penticton, BC
(250) 488.2848
Julie Gerhardt obtained her Physical Therapy degree in 1989 from the University of Saskatchewan. From early on in her career she has had a manual therapy focus, forming foundational skills in muscle energy technique, fascial release, cranial sacral therapy and traditional orthopedic levels (up to Part A)
iRONSPORT Physio & Health
e-mail: Mark Kildaw
Mark is a Physio who works on world class triathletes, and has treated numerous sport and lifestyle injuries over the years. Mark specializes in Active Release Techniques (ART), Graston Technique, and provides biomechanical assessments for a variety of sports.
David Charles Physiotherapy
353 Winnipeg St. Penticton, BC, V2A 5M4
(250) 493 - 7343
e-mail: Denise Mend
Denise Mend graduated with a Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University before completing her Bachelors in Science in Rehabilitation in 1993. She has been an associate with Dale Charles Physiotherapy since 1995.
Denise has completed her Level lll orthopedic division courses and is developing an interest in the manual therapy of the fascial system. She completed the Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation course in 2004 and assists Sue Barnes with Work Conditioning when time permits.
Matheson FCE evaluator
Orthopedics and sports injury, industrial rehab, work conditioning
program, pool therapy, home visits
REACT program therapist
David Charles Physiotherapy
353 Winnipeg St. Penticton, BC, V2A 5M4
(250) 493 - 7343
e-mail: Mike Yates
Michael holds a BSc (UBC-1979) and BScPT (UWO-1985). He is the owner/director of the clinic group. He has worked in sports therapy clinics in Calgary and Australia before moving back to his hometown of Penticton to raise 3 daughters. His experience with sports teams has allowed him to travel to all Continents as therapist with the Canadian Rugby 7's team (19 international tournaments as of 2008). In addition, Michael has been on the medical team at many BC Games and the 1988 XV Winter Olympics in Calgary. He has a certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and is a Certified Athletic Therapist. Michael also has qualification for performing acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation-IMS.
Locally, Michael has been involved with the Apex ski patrol and men's basketball. He keeps active with swim training, mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing, and dreams of more time for fly fishing and hiking.
Sports physiotherapy certificate (SPC II), Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT C)
Acupuncture (CAFCI), IMS (CGIMS)
Isernhagen FCE evaluator
Orthopedics and sports injury, orthotics prescription
David Charles Physiotherapy
Orthopedics and Sports Injury
353 Winnipeg St. Penticton, BC, V2A 5M4
(250) 493 - 7343
e-mail: Grant Girchard
Grant is our Southern Hemisphere representative therapist. He graduated from Auckland University and emigrated to Vancouver with his Canadian wife in 2002, working in both the hospital setting and private practice.
He was lured to Penticton in search of a New Zealand lifestyle and now works in both the Dale Charles Clinic as well as The Sports Clinic. Since arriving, his passion for sports has extended to involvement in Fastpitch Softball, Harlequinns Rugby, and the formation of the Okanagan Cricket Club.
He has a special interest in Knee Injury Rehabilitation and is currently coordinating a knee injury prevention program for Penticton Youth Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Basketball and Volleyball teams. When not pursuing these interests, Grant divides his spare time between family and cycle touring, rock climbing, snowboarding, cider making and studying towards completing his Diploma of Manual Therapy.
Sports Clinic At City Centre
207-399 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5B7
(250) 487-1455
web: Ean Languille
Ean is a Certified Natural Health Professional, Natural Health Consultant, Master Herbalist, and IIPA Certified Iridologist and Instructor. He runs a Natural Health Consulting business called TOTAL WELLNESS... You Can Have It All in Penticton, British Columbia. Ean speaks locally, nationally, and internationally on Natural Health topics and Iridology. He has also written many articles for "Issues" magazine.
Ean gives personal health consultations using Iridology and Energy Reflex Testing while considering the whole person (nutritionally, physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally). He is passionate in empowering others to understand the innate healing intelligence within the body....the power of the mind to create what you want. He has an ability to communicate information about your body and mind in ways that move you out of your past and into your future! You will understand and be able to connect to this healing power within to balance, restore, and rejuvenate on all levels!
From working with clients with health concerns to performance athletes Ean has seen how the body responds and heals when given what it needs. He also enjoys facilitating workshops on Energy Reflex Testing, the human body systems, Super Foods and Supplementation, and the mind/body connection to healing.
522 Alder St. Penticton, BC, V2A 6S6
1-877-721-4188
web: davidszabo.com
e-mail: David Szabo
David Szabo Photography has been in business since 1994 in the Okanagan. Based in Penticton our studio serves a variety of clientele locally and provincially and nationally and internationally.
Cocymela (Co-sa-mel-a) - means "Creating the Life You Love!"
101-255 Main Street, Penticton, BC, V2A 5B1
Tel: 250-492-3334
web: Cocymela.com
Our Mission: "Cocymela is a company committed to making a difference and empowering people to be happy, healthy and passionate."We are a proudly Canadian company who supplies premium apparel and accessories for Yoga, Pilates and Athletics. All the Cocymela apparel featured on this website is designed and manufactured in Canada!