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.

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.

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.