Shayne was a long-time student volunteer at Vancouver Island Physiotherapy and is excited to be returning as the newest physiotherapist at VI Physio! Shayne started his learning here back in 2015 and developed a passion for the profession and helping others. Originally pursuing a degree in environmental science, Shayne became more fascinated by human biology and movement and switched his focus towards physiotherapy. Shayne recently graduated from UBC with a Masters of Physical Therapy and is beyond excited to be back on the Island and officially joining the VI Physio team!

Shayne has 10 years of experience working in the service industry and believes that building strong relationships with clients is fundamental to providing quality care. Shayne understands that every person is unique, therefore he likes to work together with clients to develop a specific treatment plan that works for each individual. Shayne’s ultimate goal is to help his clients get back to their favourite activities and empower their confidence in their own abilities and recovery.
When not in the clinic, you can find Shayne out exploring our local trails, down at the beach, or searching for his awful tee shot on the golf course. Stop by for an appointment so we can work together and get you feeling your best!

Sarah has been working as a physiotherapist for over 10 years and has focused her career on “solving the problem.” Her goal is always to get to the root of the issue and develop a long-term plan. Sarah completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Regina and her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario.

In order to best help her patients, Sarah has continued her education by taking courses in various areas to expand her skillset. She is certified in dry needling, acupuncture, and manipulation therapy and has taken multiple courses on various other manual therapy techniques. Sarah loves to work with people of all age ranges, activity levels, and all injuries from head to toe. She believes that a combination of manual therapy and education is the key to success and you can expect a hands-on approach in treatment sessions with her.

Outside of work, you will find Sarah spending time outdoors with her family. She loves to camp, hike, ski, paddleboard, play hockey, softball, or basically any sport she can get involved in.

Jennika graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2022 with her Masters of Physical Therapy and is excited to be returning to Vancouver Island. She completed her Degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria in 2019 after graduating from Ladysmith Secondary School. Ladysmith was where she first found her love for the physiotherapy profession after a sports injury lead her to her first appointment and subsequent recovery.

Since then, Jennika has been volunteering and working in the health profession gaining experience with everyone from infants to seniors with varied backgrounds and injuries. One of her favourite experiences was volunteering as the head coach for a fitness group of Special Olympics athletes in Victoria. She has experience adapting programs to meet your needs, whatever your age or injury may be. She enjoys looking beyond the appointment to ensure that you are set up for success in all aspects of your life.

Jennika is committed to taking continuing education courses to ensure you are provided with the most effective and evidence-based treatments. She is motivated to continue improving the lives of her patients by creating an individualized, safe, and supportive environment that meets your needs in and outside the clinic. Using a combination of education, manual therapy and a personalized exercise plan she wants to empower you, so you get back to a lifestyle and the activities you love!

During her free time, Jennika can be found enjoying the outdoors with family and friends through hiking, camping, skiing, canoeing, paddle boarding or trying something new!

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. 

After years of co-treating with many practitioners at Vancouver Island Physiotherapy Alison is excited to join the team as their newest Laser Therapist and soon to be TCM Acupuncturist!

After many successful years of teaching yoga and pilates at her Studio, Alison became more and more curious about pain and how it manifests in the body. She added Laser to her repertoire and recently Alison graduated from Pacific Rim College as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist.

As a Laser Therapist, Alison works with each client and the referring practitioner to create plan of action around your pain. She brings both compassion and joy to her practice and she loves to treat a wide variety of concerns including sports injuries, arthritis, post-oncology issues, concussions and so much more. Her ultimate goal is to help her clients effectively manage their pain and get back to doing what they love the most!

She is currently studying for her board examination and will be offering TCM Acupuncture at VIP in the summer of 2023. She looks forward to utilizing TCM to help clients with internal medicine concerns like fertility, reproductive issues, digestive issues, stress, anxiety and many other conditions.

When not in the clinic, you can find Alison out for long walks with her family and pup, working out in her garden, or elbows deep in another textbook or clinical study.