Dr. Kaitlyn Newton focuses on treating you as a whole person and understands that everything is connected in your body. She uses this understanding to provide compassionate, thorough care to her clients, taking into account multiple aspects of their lives. Dr. Kaitlyn is passionate about treating clients during and after their pregnancies as well as treating infants and children. She recognizes the importance of receiving specialised care during these transitional periods of her client’s lives and is pleased to be able to provide this care.

Dr. Kaitlyn has completed extra training and certifications including the Webster Technique which she uses to treat pregnancy specific complaints including low back pain, sciatica, and to help optimise pelvic movement for birth. She continues to expand her knowledge in the areas of pregnancy and pediatrics and is currently working towards her certification in chiropractic pediatrics from the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association.

Dr. Kaitlyn utilises specific chiropractic techniques including diversified, Webster, activator, SOT, Thompson drop, and soft tissue techniques to treat muscles and joints that may be provoking your pain.

While not at work you may find Kaitlyn camping and hiking in the mountains, snowboarding, or at home on the couch reading a good mystery novel.

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Loves to work with: prenatal/postpartum pelvic health, complex pelvic pain, sexual pain and dysfunction

Shannon is an open and direct person who loves embracing the difficult aspects of pelvic health conditions with humor and empathetic care. She has been treating pelvic health conditions exclusively since 2020 and started her practice in Northern BC where she was the only full-time pelvic physio for a 500km radius. Those experiences have provided her with the competence to manage complex medical and personal situations with confidence.

Her approach focuses on empowerment through knowledge and understanding to generate meaningful and lasting change. She has found that the most significant recovery comes through a personal understanding of the body, the past that has brought you here, and your priorities for your future.

Shannon came to the physical therapy profession through personal experiences with chronic pain leading her to graduate from UBC in 2017. She has a special interest in helping those with pelvic and sexual pain, loves supporting the perinatal population, and is happy to support all people in their pelvic health goals.

Shannon grew up in the Comox Valley and is glad to return and care for her community. Outside work, you may find Shannon mountain biking, backcountry skiing and generally enjoying the spectacular west coast with friends and family.

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Loves to work with: Urge incontinence, Postpartum strengthening, Prenatal education and pelvic floor prep

Crystal’s excitement and interest for women’s health began during her physiotherapy schooling in Australia as she witnessed the many benefits of immediate postpartum education and treatment by physiotherapists in hospital after delivery. After the birth of her two boys, she had a more personal understanding of the need for pelvic floor rehab as she was experiencing her own treatable symptoms.

As a physiotherapist, Crystal is excited about how much we can do for women experiencing a wide array of pelvic floor symptoms not only pre and post partum but as we age. She is eager to spread the word and facilitate recovery so these symptoms are no longer considered normal for postpartum or aging women.

Crystal studied her Masters of Physical Therapy at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Crystal has spent over ten years working as a physiotherapist in both the hospital and private care settings. With a special interest in women’s health and having experienced returning to sport as a new mom, she fully understands the need and desire to get back to exercising or running after the kids without having our symptoms slow us down.

In her free time you’ll find Crystal camping with her family near a beach, chasing after her boys or sweating it out at the Crossfit gym.

Additional Pelvic Health Education:

Level I: The Physical Therapy Approach To Female and Male Urinary Incontinence - Pelvic Health Solutions

Level II/III: Female and Male Pelvic Pain - Pelvic Health Solutions

Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist - Core Exercise Solutions

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Corrie is an endlessly positive, empathetic and capable physio who meets her clients where they are at. She is committed to uncovering the root cause of your issue, making sure the journey is a comfortable pace, and ensuring you feel safe and happy along the way.

Corrie’s passion for the human body started with her background as a dancer. Through her own training (and injuries), she grew more interested in movement and anatomy and the body’s resiliency. This led to her completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology in Edmonton, AB, and then on to her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2016.

In addition to post-graduate education in pelvic health she is also trained in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM), an advanced clinical reasoning training that better puts your pelvic symptoms into the context of your whole body. This is particularly useful for people who have tried basic pelvic floor exercises and are not seeing results.

When not at work, you can find Corrie out for a run, playing in the sand at a local beach with her son, or in the kitchen diligently attempting a new recipe (likely one that’s decadent and sweet).

Additional Education:

• Integrated Systems Model - Diane Lee & Associates

• Male Pelvic Health

• Pain and Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy

• Advanced Lumbopelvic Certification Program, APTEI

• Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging: Orthopedics and Pelvic Health

• Abdominal Wall after Pregnancy & DRA with Diane Lee

• Urosante: The Physical Therapy Approach to Dyspareunia

• Urosante: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female Urinary Incontinence

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Dresden is not accepting new patients at the moment -If you would like to become a patient of Dresden’s, please contact her at dresden@fullmoonphysio.ca where you will be added to a wait list. Please include a brief description of what you are seeking massage therapy for, as well as if/who you were referred by.

Dresden is a 2012 graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She spent the first 8 years of her career, treating a variety of people in Victoria, and Metchosin. In 2020, Dresden relocated to her hometown of Comox, and began taking special interest in Women’s physical, emotional and spiritual health. She has now wholly dedicated her practice to treating women throughout their many life stages.

At the core of all of Dresden’s treatments, is nervous system support. Dresden is also trained in cranial sacral therapy, and subscribes to the understanding that the body often holds unresolved “stuff”, that can manifest into physical discomfort. When the body feels safe, and tended to, we can begin to address these stuck areas, to help facilitate in the process of letting go. She treats mostly in silence, to encourage inner presence, and uses a medium style of pressure, to allow the body to gently unwind and release tension. Dresden has an informed treatment approach, which is also guided by her intuition, into an application that is attentive, therapeutic, and nurturing.

In addition to being an RMT who is trained in the Upledger method of cranial sacral therapy, Dresden has also taken her yoga teacher training and has attended many mindfulness and meditation workshops.

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Donyne has first-hand experience with postpartum back and pelvic pain. After the birth of her son she struggled with her assigned physiotherapy exercises and only saw significant improvement once she started to learn the why and how of those exercises so that she could get creative with incorporating it into her daily routine.

Energized by what she learned, she started coaching other moms, in person and online, to help them find strength and stability in postpartum recovery.

Donyne employs a whole body-and-life approach, working with clients to understand and overcome barriers to healthy movement. She also works to find her clients’ clearest motivations, so the exercise is connected to their actual life and goals.

When she isn’t helping clients or trying to learn Physics 12, you can find her swimming in the river, gardening, napping with her cats, or making delicious food with her friends and family.

Relevant education:

Postpartum corrective exercise specialist: Core exercise solutions

Advanced post birth recovery and wellness: Burrell Education

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Loves to work with: Pelvic pain (including painful intercourse, vulvodynia, vaginismus), Incontinence, Prolapse, Prenatal education and pelvic floor prep

Shannon is committed to creating an environment of safety, compassion, and empowerment for all her clients. Shannon is especially passionate about pelvic health physiotherapy and the incredible impact it can have on people’s lives when issues like pain, incontinence, prenatal and postpartum concerns are given the attention and care they deserve. She believes people navigate life’s challenges best when they feel heard, supported, and empowered. Shannon is honored to be part of your health journey and looks forward to identifying goals and finding an approach that works best for you.

Coming from a diverse background of physiotherapy has provided Shannon with a wide scope of knowledge and varied skill set. Her treatment approach includes exercise and movement-based rehabilitation, education, manual therapy, and a holistic view of how nervous system health contributes to our overall well-being. In addition to pelvic health, Shannon also has specialized training in vestibular conditions and neurological rehab, and has a special interest in persistent pain. 

While not at work you might find Shannon wandering a beach or forest trail, reading a good book, or finding ways to turn more of her yard into fruitful garden space.

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Please note that Emilie is only accepting a limited number of new clients for IMS, c-section rehab or by direct referral. If you would like to book with Emilie please contact the clinic and we can see what is possible, otherwise we encourage you to book an assessment with one of our other AMAZING physios!

Loves to work with: C-section Rehab, Diastasis Recti, Prolapse, Prenatal Education and Pelvic Floor Prep

Emilie’s passion for women’s health began from her own experiences with pelvic pain and endometriosis. Working as a personal trainer, she specialized in pre/postpartum fitness and many of her clients told her about their common pelvic floor symptoms, such as incontinence, painful sex or pelvic organ prolapse, but very few of them knew that these symptoms were treatable. When Emilie decided to pursue physiotherapy as a career, she was motivated to work in women’s health to bring more awareness to these issues and improve access to treatments.

Emilie is passionate about working with clients from all areas of pelvic rehab with a special interest in treating pelvic pain conditions and getting postpartum clients back to sport and activity. Her treatment approach uses a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue work, exercise prescription and education to help my clients achieve their best outcomes. Emilie treats you as a whole person not just a pelvis - she want to hear your story and work with you to help you reach your individual goals!

Emilie studied her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC in Vancouver. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies at the University of Victoria in 2017, worked as a whale watching naturalist and captain, and ran a personal training business. On her days off you can find her hiking, biking, camping, taking photos, or at home on the couch watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer re-runs.

Additional Pelvic Health Education:

Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Dayan Werner Rehab

Pelvic Floor Level 2 - Dayan Werner Rehab

Rost Therapy for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pregnancy Corrective Exercise Specialist - Core Exercise Solutions

Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist - Core Exercise Solutions

Core Confidence for Pelvic Physiotherapists - Pelvienne Wellness

Caesarean-Birth Informed Healthcare Practitioner September 2022

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