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 (she/her) graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Masters of Physical Therapy and is proud to call Vancouver Island home. She completed her Degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria after graduating from Ladysmith Secondary School. Ladysmith was where she first found her love for the physiotherapy profession after a sports injury led 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.

In addition, Jennika developed a special interest in pelvic health and provides pelvic health rehabilitation. She is trained to complete internal and external pelvic floor exams and uses a holistic approach to meet individuals where they are at to ensure an individualized plan is made. Jennika has experience in treating bladder and bowel concerns as well as pelvic organ prolapse.

She 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 Burton is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Burton’s main focus is on female care – core rehabilitation in pregnancy & postpartum, peri/ post-menopausal women. Other areas of focus are athletic rehabilitation and pediatrics. Her treatment styles include chiropractic adjustments/mobilizations, both manual and tool-assisted soft tissue therapy, and performance-focused rehabilitation. With an evidence-based, holistic movement approach to practice, Dr. Burton loves working with individuals to improve their overall fitness, beginning with the
foundations of core and pelvic floor strength.

With a history of personal training and a diploma in holistic nutrition from the Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition, most of her appointments include movement rehab as well as nutritional recommendations related to the neuro-musculoskeletal complaint at hand.

Outside of the office, Ashley’s passions include health & nutrition, cooking, hiking and trail running, Dragon Boat paddling, kickboxing, and overall health and fitness.

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

During her 10 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 in 2018 and in 2022 Alison graduated from the Pacific Rim College and is now a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist.

As a Laser Therapist, Alison works with each client and the referring practitioner to create a 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!

As a TCM Acupuncturist, Alison helps clients with a wide variety of health concerns, managing internal medicine and physical conditions ranging from emotional well-being and resiliency to digestion and respiratory/post-viral issues. She is particularly passionate about Women’s Health – menstrual attunement, cycle regulation, peri/menopause, and fertility.  She believes that TCM can help women manage many conditions they are told are “normal” in a safe and natural way that has been used for thousands of years. If you crave an additional self-care treatment, come experience one of Alison’s coveted Accusculpt Facials. They are the perfect mix of both addressing your general health concerns and leaving your skin glowing and refreshed!

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 every manner of novel, manual, or clinical study.