Josh pursued a career in Massage Therapy because it combined his service-oriented disposition with his desire to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. He feels fortunate to spend every day helping others reach their full potential.

Josh is excited to work with an incredibly diverse team of experienced and dedicated clinicians at Tall Tree. He has worked with a variety of conditions throughout school and in his practice and is drawn to work that involves chronic pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, mobility issues, and elevated stress and anxiety. He uses a combination of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Trigger Point Release, Isolytic Release, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.

Josh is continuously learning and integrating new treatment approaches into his evidence-based practice. He believes it is important to listen to clients’ concerns and understand their goals in order to carry out the most effective treatments possible.

When he’s not working, Josh is often perfecting his favourite recipes or trying new ones, exploring new trails with his wife and son, and riding his bike. He has enjoyed living in Victoria since moving here in 2020 and is excited to continue exploring the beautiful island with his family.

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Divya is a dedicated physiotherapist recognized for her intuitive understanding of movement and her commitment to helping individuals regain strength, balance, and confidence in their bodies. With expertise in musculoskeletal and functional rehabilitation, she blends clinical precision with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Her practice is rooted in empathy, education, and empowerment—ensuring every treatment plan is tailored to each person’s unique goals and lifestyle. Beyond physiotherapy, Divya draws inspiration from philosophy, photography, and reflective storytelling, all of which shape her holistic perspective on healing and human connection.

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I was drawn to studying massage therapy from an early age. As a dancer growing up, I experienced the benefits of massage therapy firsthand and knew I wanted to help others feel their best while doing the activities they love.

I focus on educating patients about what they can do, rather than what they can’t—even when they are dealing with an injury. In 2013, after experiencing a back injury, I took a deep dive into learning about neuroplastic pain. I found the knowledge I gained to be incredibly helpful in my own recovery, which inspired me to continue studying how to share this information with patients. I take great pride in educating my patients, when appropriate, about neuroplastic pain and empowering them with knowledge that can support their recovery.

I have always been very active and interested in physical performance. I enjoy many forms of physical activity and love challenging myself in different ways. I trained and raced in triathlon for many years, as well as trail and road running. Currently, my main focus is strength training, with some trail running and biking on the side.

I have two daughters who are the lights of my life and keep me very busy. Outside of work, you’ll often find me cooking for my family, coaching my daughters’ soccer teams, hiking, strength training, and getting to bed as early as possible!

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Ryan grew up on the North end of Vancouver Island where he spent his time playing hockey and enjoying the outdoors. Ryan completed his Kinesiology degree in 1999 from Simon Fraser University and has been providing exercise therapy on the Island ever since.

Having the opportunity to work closely with each individual to help them return to a more active and pain-free lifestyle is what Ryan loves most about his work; he believes that through education and developing appropriate movement patterns, you can help improve your quality of life. Ryan will work with his clients to develop the most appropriate program for them, whether it is a home program, gym program, pool program or a combination of them all.

Ryan has many years of experience working with clients with arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, joint pain and recovering from motor vehicle accidents.

When not working, Ryan spends his time exploring the local beaches, hiking the trails and mountains with his wife and two young children and new puppy.

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Vanessa feels extremely fortunate to work in a profession in which she can help empower patients to take an active role in their recovery and get back to what they love doing. Her path to physiotherapy started at the University of Victoria, where an interest in the workings of organisms and a curiosity about the brain led to a major in biology and a minor in psychology. Through her undergraduate degree, Vanessa worked part-time at a hospital, where she felt that helping people in healthcare was immensely rewarding. Following her undergraduate degree, her sights narrowed on physiotherapy- a career that combined her studied interests, her desire to motivate and help others, and the value she held in leading an active lifestyle.

The decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy took Vanessa to Scotland where she completed her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University. Although living in the United Kingdom was a great adventure and gave her an international perspective on healthcare practice, Vanessa was excited to return to and serve her hometown of Victoria. Since completing the program, Vanessa’s drive to continue her professional development has never dwindled. She has taken courses in manual therapy, pain science, IMS/dry needling, concussion management, and vestibular (dizziness) rehabilitation. As a physiotherapist, Vanessa strongly believes in taking the time to really listen to a patient’s story, addressing their worries or concerns, and understanding their values and goals.

Vanessa is thrilled to work among other healthcare practitioners who share her enthusiasm for clinical application of current research and the ever-evolving development of patient care. She deeply values the philosophy of Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre, which fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and on-going learning. Further, Vanessa is delighted to return to and practice in Cordova Bay- the neighbourhood she grew up in.

Outside of the clinic, Vanessa leads and active lifestyle- she can usually be found in the forest testing her bravery and skills on a mountain bike, trail running with Roscoe the grumpy cattle dog, or spending time with family and friends.

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