Dr. Pinel is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors), has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (Canadian Sport Psychology Association & Association for Applied Sport Psychology).
Dr. Pinel has extensive experience working with clients and corporations in the areas of performance, health, and wellness. Specifically, Dr. Pinel’s expertise include mental performance enhancement for sport / recreation / active living / work / school, health and injury management and return to function, career planning & transition, team / workplace dynamics, self-esteem & confidence, stress & anxiety management, and sleep management.
From a hockey perspective, Dr. Pinel has worked with teams and players at all levels, including the NHL, Hockey Canada, NCAA, Major Jr, Jr A, Jr. B, and elite academy / representative. Further, Dr. Pinel has worked across many high-performance sports including professional sport, Olympic & Paralympic, National, Provincial, and local. He has been a member of Team Canada at the Olympics, Paralympics, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups, World Championships, and other major international sporting events.
Dr. Pinel is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association of Clinical Counsellors), has a Ph....
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Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy, Jordan is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Practicing Kinesiologist. Her main focuses in the clinic are helping clients understand their injuries and collaboratively working with clients to get them back to their activities.
Growing up in Victoria, Jordan did competitive gymnastics and spent lots of time in the outdoors, skiing, hiking, and biking. Through sports, she experienced how an injury can be overwhelming and that the right team for rehabilitation can show you injury is not something to be tackled alone. Athletic Therapists assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, (acute and chronic) to determine the best rehabilitation plan. Through manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation techniques, Jordan looks at how to best manage the current injury and prevent recurring injuries.
Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy, Jordan is a Certified Athle...
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Jake Willhelm holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic & Exercise Therapy from Camosun College. He’s passionate about helping people recover from injury and get back to what they love. Currently working as an Athletic Therapist with the Victoria Shamrocks and the Victoria Grizzlies, Jake brings a strong focus on manual therapy and exercise-based rehab. We’re excited to welcome him to the team at Transform Rehabilitation Centre!
Jake Willhelm holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic & Exercise Therapy from Camosun College. ...
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Raised in Victoria, Dr. Stefanie Yao has a deep connection to her community and a passion for helping its members achieve optimal health. After graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, she returned home to practice chiropractic. Dr. Stefanie offers comprehensive and personalized care for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, drawing from various techniques including chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue release techniques. Her commitment extends beyond the clinic, demonstrated by her previous involvement with the Saanich Parks, Trails, and Recreation committee and her ongoing contribution as a Canadian National Chiropractic Board Examiner. Outside of her practice, Dr. Stefanie enjoys giving back through volunteering with local sports teams and can often be found on the pickleball court.
Raised in Victoria, Dr. Stefanie Yao has a deep connection to her community and a passion for hel...
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