Joanna Asher

Joanna Asher is a STOTT trained professional Pilates instructor with 12 years of experience who has been living and working in the Whistler / Pemberton area for the last 30 years. Joanna is totally focused on her client and has a complete awareness of modern principles, exercise science and rehabilitation. She works from an inner place of peace and compassion that creates a safe, non-judgemental environment that give her clients a unique self-awareness of mindful, strengthened movement.

Joanna has chosen to prioritise those with injuries and general health conditions. She has a solid understanding of how Pilates can build strength while teaching the Neuromuscular system re-patterning techniques to recover from injuries and improve general fitness and well-being.

Joanna focuses on Pilates equipment, using special apparatus not mat work, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility and enhance mental awareness. This method is especially beneficial for sport specific conditioning training & rehabilitation. Her sessions are private, focused one on one sessions which allow for individualised needs.

Joanna operates out of the Local Motion gym space which is outfitted with specialised STOTT equipment that includes Reformer, Cadillac, Stabilising Chair, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel that are Pilates aids to facilitate strengthening and healing.

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BSc PT, Certified Concussion Management Clinician, Certified MDT, Certified Gunn IMS

Julie graduated in Physiotherapy from Université de Montréal in 2004.

During her first years of practice, she completed her level 3 in Manual Therapy as well as diverse Kinetic Control courses in order to provide efficient stabilizing exercises to help patients regain function.

She has been practicing in a private clinic for the past 19 years, working with patients practicing a wide range of sports such as hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, running, ice skating, baseball and dancing. For the past 4 years, she has been treating and managing concussions and related symptoms as a Certified Clinician.

In 2019, she obtained her Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy with the Robin McKenzie Institute of Canada, which provides an effective assessment and treatment techniques that are a great complement to Manual Therapy, empowering patients to treat their own symptoms. To add another tool in the toolbox, Julie has done her Gunn IMS diploma in 2023.

Julie has an interest in running injury and has been assessing and treating runners through the past years, trying to help beginners to love that sport. She also enjoys working with post-surgical patients such as ACL or rotator cuff reconstructions.

She first came to Whistler on a family ski trip in 2008 and fell in love with the mountains and the lifestyle. Years passed, and in 2021, she finally decided to fulfill her dream of living in BC with her family of 4 children.

Julie is an outdoor sport lover. She likes to run and hike, and, in the winter, you will find her on the slopes skiing as often as possible alone or with her family.

VERSION FRANÇAISE

Graduée de l’Université de Montréal en 2004. Par la suite, j’ai complété ma formations en Thérapie Manuelle (Niveau 3), fait de multiples formations en Kinetic Control afin de mieux guidé mes patients dans leurs exercices de stabilisation.

Au cours des 18 dernières années de pratique en clinique privée, il m’a été donné de travailler avec des athlètes de tous les horizons sportifs. Depuis 5 ans, j’ai fait ma certification de gestion des commotions cérébrales avec CCMi. En 2019, j’ai obtenu ma certification de MDT avec l’institut Robin McKenzie. Une méthode d’évaluation et de traitement très complémentaire à mes formations antérieures. Et pour ajouter une option thérapeutique fort intéressante, Julie a fait son cours de Gunn IMS en 2023.

J’ai toujours eu un intérêt notable pour les blessures liées à la course et j’adore les défis reliés à la réadaptation post-opératoire, particulièrement pour les reconstruction de LCA et de coiffe des rotateurs.

Je suis venue pour la première fois à Whistler en 2008 et ce fut un coup de coeur pour l’endroit, les montagnes et le style de vie. En 2021, l’occasion de faire le saut de d’emménager dans l’Ouest est devenu possible et nous y vivons depuis.

Au plaisir de vous voir dans les sentiers de randonnée, en vélo de montagne et bien sûr, sur la montagne de ski, en solo ou en famille!

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Linda Guanti is a Certified Level 2 Foundation Training Instructor, FRC Mobility Specialist, Certified Yoga Instructor, Medical Imaging Technologist and Steward of Horses.

Hello! I’m Linda Guanti and I’ve lived most of my life on the path of health care education. My journey started at a young age when I fractured multiple vertebrae in my Lumbar Spine. As an active teenager it was frustrating to hear the Orthopeadic doctor state that I might never be able to touch my toes again and would have to live with back pain. I continued to be involved with horses and sport and went to school for Medical Imaging. I started working as an X-Ray Technologist in 1998 and continued my personal physical work towards transformation and pain relief.

This eventually led to Yoga Teacher Training (2011) and then further to becoming a Certified Foundation Training Instructor (2013) among other various movement courses. Foundation Training is what turned my life around and I have continued my goal to share it with others. I returned to the FT Team in 2014 to assist with an FT certification and again in 2019 to begin my Level 2 FT certification. I am a Level 2 Fully Certified Foundation Training Instructor. I have also completed my FRC mobility specialist certification to continue to add tools to my offerings.

My Xray career has given me a unique insight into the human body. No other profession (aside from some chiropractors) are able see how patients present physically both outside and inside at the exact same time. The human body is far more powerful and adaptive than you can imagine. My goal is to help you discover the tools to fully connect with your body and have faith in overcoming your obstacles.

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Dr. Jess graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1998 and has been practicing in Pemberton, Mt. Currie and D’Arcy since 1999. He treats acute injuries and chronic conditions relating to the alignment and function of the spine and its neurological and muscular connections to the rest of the body. Dr. Jess provides wellness-based care with an emphasis on the prevention of postural and work/sport injuries. He involves patients in their care through stretching and postural education along with providing healthy lifestyle, nutrition and stress management choices. Craniosacral Therapy treatments are also offered. These provide another, more gentle way of correcting alignment as well as bringing balance and calm to stress-related conditions. Dr. Jess is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the B.C. Chiropractic Association. He enjoys being out on the land and water with his family, growing healthy food in the garden, making music, and playing hard on rock and snow

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Hiromi Kubo R.TCM.P., R.Ac., originally came from Japan, she came to Canada to enjoy skiing in Whistler and fell in love with the nature and people there. She graduated with a diploma of Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, B.C. She completed her 5thyear clinical practice at Anhui TCM Hospital in Hefei, China.

Typically TCM treatments include Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion (warming method), Tuina (Chinese style massage and acupressure), Auricular Therapy (Ear Acupuncture), Guasha (scraping method), and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

Based on solid Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge and skills, she is always pursuing new techniques and information, especially from Japan. It includes Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA), Fukaya style moxibustion, and Japanese Kampo.

*TCM; Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Meet Rya Letham.

BHKin, BEd, Certified by The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, RYT 500, E-RYT 200

I help clients empower themselves through the mindful movement practices of Pilates and yoga, both online and in-person.

Inspired by the healing power of movement and nutrition, I have studied and worked in the field of health education for over 25 years. I hold a bachelors degree in Human Kinetics, program Exercise Science, from U.B.C., a Bachelors of Education from S.F.U. and studies in nutrition. I completed my advanced yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India, studying Akhanda, including meditation and restorative training. I have worked with diverse groups of people, including children, seniors, prenatal and postpartum mothers and English as a second language students. My understanding of the body and love for learning shines through in my practice.

As a mother of 2, I am forever grateful for the Pilates system which has assisted me in regaining my physical strength and agility postpartum. I completed my Classical Pilates apprenticeship at Whistler Pilates. I am also certified in the Core Confidence program; exercises designed to help retrain your centre postpartum.

I currently teach Pilates and yoga privates and group classes both online and in-person. I am happy to join the Localmotion Team in Pemberton!

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Sara has relocated to BC from the Maritimes. She has a passion for working with athletes and active people of all ages and stages of fitness. With advanced certification in running injury management and prevention, concussion management, as well experience with many sports, Sara will keep you active year round.

Sara has a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a Major in Kinesiology and Minor in Biomechanics from St. Francis Xavier University and a Masters in Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University. She has her Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and is a Diploma candidate.

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Derek graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has a bachelors in sport science. Derek is passionate about helping others, using a variety of RMT techniques. Derek has worked with a wide variety of different presentations and adapts his work to the individual with care and attention to detail. Derek enjoys an active healthy lifestyle with a passion for cycling, hiking, snowboarding and racquet sports.

Derek uses a variety of techniques including myofascial release, trigger points and joint mobilisations. He will work with you to achieve your treatment goals whether it be getting back to a particular activity, pain and tension relief, increase range of motion or rehabilitation from injury. Derek is always gaining new knowledge in the world of manual therapy and is looking forward to using his skills to provide safe, effective treatments for you.

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Resident of Pemberton for more than 10 years, Ellen loves the Pemberton area and spends lots of her spare time in the outdoors, skiing, hiking, and her recent interest fishing for sturgeon!

Ellen trained at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy, worked for several years in Whistler, until she decided treating local clientele in a healing environment was more her style. We are glad she did.

Ellen treats the full spectrum of conditions and varies her treatments accordingly.

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Matt Sherlock is a Physiotherapist & Osteopathic Practitioner. He has been working as a manual therapist since 2006 after completing a Bachelors degree in physiotherapy. As well as attending post graduate training courses he also completed a three year Masters degree in Osteopathic Manual Therapy in 2012.

His training and experience puts him in a perfect position to help you recover from injury and return to pain free movement. As well as providing effective treatment for back and neck pain he can help you with other injuries and long-term issues too. By offering and combining a number of different treatment options he can ensure treatment both is effective and comfortable.

Matt is qualified to use, a variety of soft-tissue techniques, rehabilitation, conditioning, visceral manipulation, and Craniosacral therapy. His other interests include practicing Tai-Chi & Qi Gong, exercising, hiking, reading and studying.

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Mikaela graduated from Keele University, England with a 1st class Honors in Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked between London and Whistler as a sports physiotherapist treating a large variety of clients from soccer players to figure skaters.

Born in England, Mikaela first moved to Whistler when she was seven years old, and grew up ski racing with Whistler Mountain Ski Club. After completing university back in the U.K. she made her way back to the mountains in October 2012.

Mikaela’s clinical interests lay in sports injuries, and long-term rehabilitation following surgery or chronic back pain. In 2012, she completed a one year post graduate course in Clinical Pilates to further support her clients recovery. Through the past three years Mikaela has gained skills in Pre/ Post natal Pilates, Mulligans spinal mobilisations, Kinesio-taping. Clinically Mikaela aims to provide her clients with personalised hands-on treatment and educate to enable self management.

Outside of physiotherapy Mikaela can often be found playing in the mountains throughout the winter and cruising on her road bike through the summer.

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Lindsay moved to the Sea-to-Sky from the UK in 2007 and quickly realized her passion for a life in the mountains. Working first as a ski instructor and then a ski patroller, she enjoyed her fair share of fresh air and fresh powder. But after sustaining a few injuries herself & going through extensive rehabilitation to get back on skis, Lindsay developed a greater understanding & appreciation of Physiotherapy, and its importance in helping people make the most out of an active life. This is ultimately what led her to Scotland, where she completed her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2018.

Since then, she has completed additional training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, and is also a certified IMS practitioner. Her practice has a strong focus on manual (hands-on) therapy, but also providing exercise prescription, educating and empowering patients to take control over their own recovery.

When not working, Lindsay can be found exploring the beautiful B.C. mountains on skis or by foot, usually with her dog in tow and baby on her back!

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Hi, I’m Nikki! I am a long time local in the Sea to Sky, currently studying Massage Therapy at Pacific Coastal Collage Of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, graduating Feb 2025. I am very excited to be able to practice my skills and grow into a great massage therapist for the community.

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