Carole enjoys assisting patients in improving their functional abilities whether it be for a return to sports, hobbies or activities of daily living. She strives to focus on the source of issues, muscle imbalances and assisting patients to change/improve habits that leads to pain relief and ease of mobility. She combines manual therapy, IMS, exercise prescription and modalities in her treatments.

Carole graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1990 and worked at the University of Ottawa Sports Medicine Clinic before moving to BC in 2001. She worked in Nanaimo until 2011 and then started to explore the province of BC by becoming a full-time locum(mostly for the lower mainland and Vancouver Island), covering for physiotherapists who needed time off to go on holidays, maternity leaves, medical issues or clinic transitions. This has allowed her to gain experience through various clinical perspectives and fine-tuned her adaptation skills.

Carole enjoys hiking, sailing, swimming, cycling, adventure traveling, walking and/or pulling her dog with her bike chariot.

Carole enjoys assisting patients in improving their functional abilities whether it be for a return to sports, hobbies or activities of daily living. She strives to focus on the source of issues, muscle imbalances and assisting patients to change/improve habits that leads to pain relief and ease of mobility. She combines manual therapy, IMS, exercise prescription and modalities in her treatments.

Carole graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1990 and worked at the University of Ottawa Sports Medicine Clinic before moving to BC in 2001. She worked in Nanaimo until 2011 and then started to explore the province of BC by becoming a full-time locum(mostly for the lower mainland and Vancouver Island), covering for physiotherapists who needed time off to go on holidays, maternity leaves, medical issues or clinic transitions. This has allowed her to gain experience through various clinical perspectives and fine-tuned her adaptation skills.

Carole enjoys hiking, sailing, swimming, cycling, adventure traveling, walking and/or pulling her dog with her bike chariot.

Julia graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1990. Over the years she has studied many different assessments and hands-on techniques which she has integrated into her practice; most recently she completed the Postural Alignment Specialist course through the Egoscue Institute.

Julia’s massage is largely informed by her postural findings – an effective combination of therapy which she enjoys very much. So many people are living in pain because their bodies are misaligned and working against gravity. Dysfunctions can occur over a period of time and they typically lead to further compensations – the body’s way of adjusting to the underlying dysfunction. Through a series of exercises and stretches tailored to your unique needs and designed to make certain demands on your body, normal muscle function and interaction can be restored. Since the body works as a unit, and bones do what muscles tell them to do, your weight-bearing joints can come back into alignment, thereby resolving the dysfunction and the compensations which are no longer needed. 

The results are dramatically reduced pain, increased function and mobility, and improved balance, gait, performance, and endurance. This work will reduce the wear and tear on your joints and potentially spare you from more invasive measures down the road. You will learn a great deal about your body along the way and each session will build on the progress made from the last visit. The key to this work is compliance with your routine.

Julia will work with you to integrate your therapeutic needs with your need to unwind and recalibrate. She loves to work with all ages and all kinds of people and she’s very grateful to have learned so much from a widely diverse clientele over many years of practice. She is excited and delighted to be joining the outstanding team of Practitioners at Vancouver Island Physiotherapy.

Dr. Ashley Wincikaby is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ashley’s main focus is on female care (pregnancy & postpartum), adolescent athletic rehabilitation (concussion), and the promotion of functional ability in older ages for independent living (fall prevention & neurological disorder management). Her treatment styles include chiropractic adjustments/mobilizations, both manual and tool-assisted soft tissue therapy, and performance-focused rehabilitation. With an evidence-based, holistic approach to practice, Ashley understands that diagnosing an issue starts with recognizing the mind-body connection. Her approach to care focuses on acknowledging the core aspects of each person’s well being; emotionally, mentally & physically. This structure of care allows patients to seek treatment while bettering their overall health through education and awareness. 

Outside of the office, Ashley’s passions include health & nutrition, cooking, hiking and trail running, Dragon Boat paddling, kickboxing, and overall health and fitness. Her dedication to her education is evident in her past and future accolades as she is currently enrolled in Nanaimo’s Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, for Holistic Nutrition. 

If you are interested in joining us at our clinic, please email your resume and cover letter.