What to do if you have been injured at work: Inform your employer as soon as possible that you have been injured at work See a physician – If requiring medical attention at the hospital or at an urgent care … Continued

PREHAB – HOW TO PREPARE TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TREATMENT. #1. OPTIMIZE YOUR LIFESTYLE  This can contribute up to 70% of your success as an optimal lifestyle and environment is important to the healing process. Remember, regenerative … Continued

We are pleased to present the Self-care through Yoga series presented by RISE Health practitioners Sandy Baril, Hayley Stroebel and Kailie Woods. The 4 class series is presented to give you tools, practices and education to help you along your … Continued

When he first meets with a client, Darren‘s goal is to settle their immediate pain, but also to identify habits, movements, or activities they can either change or adopt to stop the pain from recurring. This is accomplished by merging what the client’s body has to tell him with the client’s history, current life … Continued

Pelvic health can be impacted by pregnancy, abdominal/pelvic surgeries, traumatic injuries, muscle strain, and postural/hip/low back issues. Pelvic floor physiotherapy refers to rehabilitation of those muscles which are involved in: bowel/bladder function sexual function stabilization of the pelvic region in … Continued

🌱This in-person series will highlight the changes that occur through menopause with a focus on the musculoskeletal system. Each 90 min session will include education focusing on lifestyle, breathwork, meditation, and yoga exercise. This series is best designed for women … Continued

We are so thrilled to announce its back! ✨ Rising through Menopause✨🌷Join Hayley and Sandy’s yoga and education series starting Friday, February 11th from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm! 🌱This in-person series will highlight the changes that occur through menopause … Continued

Counselling is a collaborative and dynamic approach to self-compassion, healing and support.  Benefits of counselling could include gaining personal insights, learning new ways to cope with or solve interpersonal conflicts, or changing unwanted behaviours. It can offer a space to … Continued

I am a clinical counsellor who wants to a create a space where you feel safe to be yourself and explore. Together we can explore anything and everything, including issues from past hurt and trauma, grief and loss, dealing with … Continued

Rise is offering a post partum class via zoom, in order to offer more support to our recent mothers that may benefit from education / exercise / connection during this time.Dates for this session: 4 classes on Mondays April 26, May … Continued

Seung grew up in Cranbrook, BC. He enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball, doing track and field, and lifting weights. He moved to Victoria, BC where he completed Bachelor of Science Degrees in Kinesiology and Biology from the University of Victoria. He … Continued

Welcoming Chiropractor Dr. Nicholas Grant, DC to the Rise Health Team! Truly caring about you is where it begins! Nick believes the best healthcare starts with a proper relationship; understanding your story, your unique goals and what motivates you is … Continued

Kristen is a graduate of the 4-year Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner program at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver. Following graduation, she completed an internship at Tzu Chi General Hospital in Taipei, further enhancing her clinical … Continued

What is telehealth? It means remote delivery of healthcare services. Sometimes provided by phone, or video. We will try to do most by video if possible. Is telehealth appropriate for me? Most people are appropriate as long as you have … Continued

Yoga for the Pelvic Floor! The pelvic floor muscle group is responsible for many important functions including support of the pelvis and pelvic organs, bladder control, bowel health and sexual function. A well functioning pelvic floor is essential to health … Continued

#6 Do you have a separation or split of your abdominal muscles as a consequence of your pregnancies or excessive, inappropriate abdominal training? Are you struggling to progress in your exercise program (core training/strengthening)? Separation of the abdominal muscles is … Continued

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#4 The many common myths about pelvic floor exercises for women…and men are discussed here. After you read this, and feel you would like to know the status of your pelvic floor, contact a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at Rise Health. … Continued

  #3 Male Pelvic Pain – “The reality is that men with pelvic pain have an even harder time getting a proper diagnosis and treatment than women with pelvic pain. For one thing, the medical community systematically misdiagnoses any pelvic … Continued

  #2 The Female Athletic Pelvic Floor – 5 Critical Errors Women Make During Crossfit The 2nd time I was in a Crossfit gym was to take a course with Antony Lo on how to “bulletproof your core and pelvic … Continued