Sean Douglas, MSc(PT), BSc(Kin)

Registered Physiotherapist

Sean graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2005, and from the University of Alberta with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2008. He has a special interest in manual and manipulative therapy and completed a Fellowship from the Canadian Association of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) in 2015. He is also a certified practitioner of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn IMS). Sean believes that good treatment outcomes start with a thorough assessment and accurate diagnosis. From there, he offers a combination of manual therapy, IMS / dry needling and exercise prescription tailored to meet his patients’ treatment goals. Away from the clinic, Sean enjoys mountain biking, running, skiing and playing hockey. After working in both private and public practices in Victoria for over 10 years, he and his family relocated to the Comox Valley in 2018.

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I grew up in Bolton, Ontario, and moved to Vancouver to be closer to the mountains and the ocean. I graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics and a minor in Neuroscience, then went on to complete my Master’s in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. Since graduating, I’ve completed the Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy portion in the Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy (GCOMPT) program at UBC and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) in 2021.

I’ve always wanted to work in a medical field that combined my love for science with helping people who need it most. Physiotherapy was a natural fit as it applies movement and exercise in a way that empowers people to recover and move better. Growing up, I played multiple sports including soccer, skiing, and mountain biking, and like many athletes, I dealt with my share of injuries. Working with physiotherapists during those times was inspiring—their ability to help me heal and return to the activities I love had a lasting impact on my life.

I also provide professional physiotherapy guided bike fits, combining my clinical background with my personal passion for cycling. I decided to start doing bike fits after realizing how many cyclists experience discomfort or recurring injuries simply because their setup isn’t optimized for their body. I enjoy helping riders feel more comfortable, efficient, and confident on their bikes—whether they’re chasing performance goals or just want to enjoy their rides pain-free.

I’m passionate about ongoing education and hope to teach in the future. Outside of work, I’m usually staying active—hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing or playing beach volleyball.

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Jaime McDowell, MSc. PT, BSc. Kin, FCAMPT, CGIMS

Registered Physiotherapist

Jaime holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Jaime co-founded Coastal Physiotherapy in 2007. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). This is the highest qualification recognized internationally for orthopaedic physiotherapists. He is also a certified practitioner of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) and has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation. Jaime uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise and IMS to correct orthopaedic issues of the spine and extremities, and to help alleviate chronic pain.

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Jennifer Olson, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Jennifer is one of Coastal Physiotherapy’s in-house Registered Massage Therapists. Jennifer uses a variety of techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Swedish and deep tissue massage to treat injuries related to repetitive strain, trauma and postural anomalies. Jennifer is a graduate of the prestigious West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, BC and has been practicing since 2004.

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Colleen Schmidt, MSc (PT), BSc. (Ex.Sci)

Registered Physiotherapist

Colleen holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University.

Colleen has completed her STOTT Pilates Rehabilitation training for the Reformer and Matwork (including Spinal, Pelvis and Scapular Stabilization and Peripheral Joint Stabilization). She incorporates her Physiotherapy training with the principles of Pilates to teach core stability, address muscular imbalances and improve posture for clients of all different needs.

She is also certified to perform acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Colleen has completed various post-graduate courses in the areas of orthopaedics, vestibular rehabilitation and Kinesio Taping, the gold standard for therapeutic and rehabilitative muscle taping.

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Steve Schmidt, MSc(PT), BSc (Kin), FCAMPT, CGIMS

Registered Physiotherapist

Steve holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Steve co-founded Coastal Physiotherapy in 2007. He has earned a fellowship in manual and manipulative therapy, the FCAMPT certification. This is the highest qualification recognized internationally for orthopaedic physiotherapists. Steve is also a Certified Practitioner of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn IMS). Steve’s clinical focus includes the use of manual therapy and IMS for the treatment of spinal/peripheral dysfunction, sports injuries and chronic pain. Steve also has advanced training in treating vestibular disorders.

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Andrew Willis, MSc(PT), BSc,

Registered Physiotherapist

Andrew graduated from the University of Alberta in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with distinction, and went on to complete a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2007. He is certified in both manipulative therapy and acupuncture. Andrew has experience in treating sport injuries, work related injuries, and motor vehicle injuries. He has a particular interest in athletic rehabilitation.

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Trevor Wilson, BSc. PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, IMS

Registered Physiotherapist

Trevor obtained his degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. He joined the team at Coastal Physiotherapy in 2009, and in 2016, he became a proud co-owner of the clinic. Trevor has earned a fellowship in manual and manipulative therapy, the FCAMPT certification. This is the highest qualification recognized internationally for orthopaedic physiotherapists, and allows the option to use spinal manipulation as part of his treatment. He is certified to practice traditional acupuncture by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI) and is also a certified practitioner of Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). The two different dry needling techniques provides the option of choice for patients, depending on their comfort and pain levels. As well, Trevor has a special interest and training in treating Temporal Mandibular Disorders (TMD) or more commonly referred to TMJ issues. When working with patients, Trevor uses a methodical approach to diagnose the injury and develops a treatment plan that is tailored to their needs.

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Michelle Woodruff, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Michelle is currently only accepting new patients for Manual Lymph Drainage.

Michelle has recently completed all levels of Dr Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage.

Lymphatic massage stimulates lymph flow and drains the affected tissue of excess water and protein. This can help people with lymphedema, traumatic injuries, headaches, pregnancy, skin conditions, arthralgias, insomnia and to reduce swelling associated with surgeries including lymph node removal. It is an extremely light skin stretching technique which stimulates lymphatic system flow and is deeply relaxing.

Lymphatic drainage can increase the blood volume by up to 10%. Organ diseases such as CCHF, COPD, kidney and liver disease are not compatible with lymphatic drainage. If you have a history of organ dysfunction, untreated DVT or an active infection please contact the clinic before booking.

Michelle graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2013 after 5 years previously working as a Bodyworker all over the world. She combines myofascial release, neuromuscular technique, Swedish massage and trigger point therapy along with breath coaching to suit the needs of the client. Michelle has experience treating a range of issues including migraines and neck pain, low back pain, repetitive strain issues, postural issues and post operative scars.

In Michelles free time she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, skiing, sailing and playing with her four legged friends.

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