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Twyla Pitman
Registered Physiotherapist
North Shore Vancouver (North & West Vancouver)
Twyla has been practicing physiotherapy for 25 years. Her experience has spanned a wide variety of rehabilitation areas. She has both a Bachelor of Physical Education (Athletic Therapy, University of Alberta) as well as a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physiotherapy (McMaster University).
Twyla began her career working at several outpatient orthopaedic clinics as well as working in a moderately-sized regional hospital in Calgary. She then took a position at the University of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre and found herself working amongst some of the top health care professionals in the region including Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Physicians, Dietitians, Nurses as well as some of the most highy-educated physiotherapists in Canada. After gaining much experience in this position, Twyla chose to take a giant leap in another direction and decided to run away as a traveling physiotherapist for Cirque du Soleil. For 5 years Twyla toured Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia providing both daily rehabilitation treatments as well as on-stage emergency care to the performing artists. Once leaving Cirque du Soleil Twyla found herself living in Australia. It was while she was in Australia that she began working frequently with a senior population; she found her passion for this clientele by discovering what a difference she could make in their lives.
Among Twyla's other interesting physiotherapy pursuits she has provided care to the Australian cast of Wicked (the musical), provided care to the performing arts crew on a cruise ship, and has provided physiotherapy care at multiple sporting events including sports such as volleyball, seniors games, the Australian Football League (AFL), figure skating, track and field and speed skating events. She has also mentored numerous students during their physiotherapy placements in both Canada and Australia.
Twyla prides herself on her ability to make a sincere connection with her clients and add immediate value with her practical physiotherapy advice and effective treatment.
John Shaver
Registered Physiotherapist
Victoria Area
John was unaware of physiotherapy as a profession when he first completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology (University of Alberta). While John worked towards his second degree (Bachelor of Physical Education in Athletic Therapy) he experienced a gymnastics injury that required treatment; it was then that he had his first experience with physiotherapy and learned some of what the profession could offer. That experience ultimately led John to a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1996) from the University of Alberta.
John began his physiotherapy career at two large multi-disciplinary orthopaedic clinics in Calgary, Alberta, where he gained valuable experience working with fantastic teams of physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, nurses, massage therapists, and kinesiologists. When John finally realized not all of Canada had to endure such a lengthy winter deep-freeze, he moved West, ending up in Victoria. In Victoria, John was fortunate to be part of the newly opening RebalanceMD, a new-concept orthopaedic clinic which saw a team of multi-disciplinary specialists all coming together under one roof. Being an integral part of this team, John was fortunate to learn from several of the best medical minds around.
In addition to providing care for all types of musculoskeletal injuries at RebalanceMD, John had the opportunity to further specialize in the treatment of joint replacement therapy. As the founding physiotherapist in the new Postoperative Joint Replacement Program, John helped develop and then lead the program from its inception through its first eight years of operation. Working directly with nurse navigators and orthopaedic surgeons, John led the team of kinesiologists and physiotherapists to treat far greater than ten-thousand postoperative patients who had undergone hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacements.
In addition to providing his vast expertise to Rehab In The Home clients John is also working in the hospital setting in Victoria, allowing him to further his experience and knowledge in treating patients in an acute care setting.
Interestingly, John's passion for lifelong and continued learning led him at one stage to attend Royal Roads University where he completed the graduate program in Certified Executive Coaching. John enjoys utilizing these unique coaching skills within his physiotherapy treatments in order to help clients firstly determine lifestyle goals that personally inspire them, and then actively work towards attaining them.
Respect, Family, and Making a Difference are John's top three values in life.
