I trained and graduated as a physiotherapist in Germany but have worked in the Cowichan Valley for almost 20 years. I am one of only a handful of Canadian physiotherapists certified in the Schroth method of treating scoliosis. This is regarded as the gold standard of treating scoliosis and I have been certified since 1991.
I also provide a broad range of other physiotherapy treatments. I have been practicing medical acupuncture for nearly 20 years. I am also certified in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). As well, I have advanced certification in vestibular rehabilitation for treating patients with vertigo and balance related disorders.
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Starting his 10th year of practice, Tim has worked with a wide variety of different conditions and patient types over the years and with a goal oriented approach, is comfortable will most kinds of massage techniques, whatever works to safely provide a specifically tailored for every patient. Growing up In Mississauga Ontario, Tim was a multi sport athlete(hockey lacrosse football golf)and has a cohesive understanding of the needs of athletes. Tim moved to the island in December of 22 with is family and couldn’t be happier to be here and part of such an ideal community
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What can I do for you?
As a physiotherapist, I truly enjoy the opportunity to treat a wide variety of injuries and challenges the body can face. Every person’s journey is unique, and I take pride in having a broad scope of knowledge and practice that allows me to approach each case with a well-rounded, evidence-based perspective. This diversity keeps me continually learning, growing, and staying up to date with the latest research and treatment techniques.
My goal is to work with you—not just for you—to create a treatment plan that empowers you as an individual. I believe in collaboration, open communication, and building trust so that you feel confident and supported every step of the way. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing pain, or working to optimize movement and function, I’m here to help you move better, feel stronger, and achieve your goals.
How else can I help you?
I’ve found that I have a special passion in helping individuals recover from lower back pain, a journey that is deeply personal to me. I’ve struggled with on-and-off lower back pain for over 10 years, stemming from an injury I sustained in high school. It wasn’t until going through physiotherapy school and learning specific skills and techniques that I was able to manage my pain, fully recover, and regain control of my movement and life.
Lower back pain is incredibly common in today’s world—whether from desk jobs, car accidents, or the demands of daily life—and it can significantly impact both physical and mental well-being. Because of my own experience and ongoing learning, I’ve developed a true passion for understanding the complexities of lower back pain and staying up to date with the most effective evidence-based treatments to support recovery.
I’m here to help you navigate your own path toward healing and to share the knowledge and techniques that worked for me and countless others. My goal is to provide individualized care that empowers you to move freely, confidently, and without pain. Whatever your journey may look like, I’m ready to support you every step of the way.
“Want to Know a Little Bit More About Me?”
I’m lucky to share my life with my wonderful wife and our two little ones here on Vancouver Island. I was born in the beautiful Cowichan Valley and have had the opportunity to live all over British Columbia—and even spend 2 years in Peru. But no matter where I’ve been, I couldn’t stay away from the incredible beauty of Vancouver Island. It truly feels like home.
I have a deep passion for the surf here on the island, and if you’re a surfer working through an injury or hoping to get back in the water pain-free, let’s chat! Also, if you’re a Volkswagen van fanatic (like myself), lets swap break-down stories.
What can I do for you?
As a physiotherapist, I truly enjoy the opportunity to treat a wide varie...
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I am co-owner of Thrive Now Physiotherapy and former president of the Physiotherapy Association of BC. I see a wide variety of patients, from those suffering with chronic pain, to injured workers, weekend warriors, and higher level athletes.
I commonly use intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to release tight muscles and combine this with my expertise as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist to prescribe appropriate flexibility and strengthening exercises.
I am co-owner of Thrive Now Physiotherapy and former president of the Physiotherapy Association o...
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What can I do for you?
As a tinkerer of the human body, a physiotherapist has two responsibilities: Help to fix the current problem and help to prevent any future damage from occurring. When assessing you, I will be looking at how your body functions together as a whole, along with your presenting complaint, to discover any and all underlying causes of the problem.
We have multiple “core” muscles throughout our body within our neck, back, stomach, legs and feet. It’s my job to help provide you the tools to have a successful rehabilitation of your current injury, and strengthen these “core” muscles throughout the body to optimize how all pieces of your body work together.
How else can I help you?
To provide you optimal treatment, I will use a combination of techniques to help your recovery. I use hands-on manual therapy techniques, as well as modalities to help reduce your pain and improve the movement of the affected area. I also use exercise to help you rehabilitate your current injury, and strengthen you to prevent future injuries. I am a firm believer in active rehabilitation, as I feel it gives you the tools to help keep up with the maintenance your injury requires.
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The Cowichan Valley has been home to me since I was 7 years old, and I believe it is the most beautiful place in the world. In my free time, you might find me exploring the sites the island has to offer, playing sports in the community, or working on my hobby farm.
What can I do for you?
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I have been working as a physiotherapist since 2009 providing care in many different settings in both hospital and clinic. What I am passionate about is listening to the clients story to understand where and what the underlying stress is on the body. I then use education, exercise therapy , massage, dry needling, visceral manipulation and Craniosacral therapy to restore more healthy movement. A more sustainable way to move.
I have been working as a physiotherapist since 2009 providing care in many different settings in ...
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What can I do for you?
Do you suffer from chronic pain that seems to persist month after month or even year after year? Perhaps you have a nagging pinching feeling in your shoulder that just won’t go away? Do you have an aching neck or low back where living with constant pain has become your new normal? Or maybe it’s a hip that is chronically tight and just never feels quite right. While all of these are common, they are not normal. I offer the most up to date evidence-based treatment focused on corrective exercise, education, and manual therapy so that we can work together to fix your pain at its source. I strive to perform detailed, personalized assessments in order to dig deep and identify the fundamental cause of your pain so that we can work together to optimize mind, body and movement. My goal is to teach you to understand your body and why pain is occurring in order to empower you and get you back to doing the activities that are most meaningful to you.
How else can I help you?
Is your pain or injury holding you back from achieving your goals? Whether that is accomplishing a new personal record squatting at the gym, training for that marathon, or enjoying leisure activities like paddle boarding or kayaking, I love the challenge of determining the root cause of what is holding you back so that you can achieve peak performance. By focusing on analyzing which movement patterns or training errors are leading to your pain, we can work together to optimize posture, alignment, and movement to help you build strength and move better so that you can accomplish your competitive and recreational goals.
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I grew up playing team sports such as hockey, baseball, basketball and volleyball, but have since taken a special interest to more individual endeavors such as weight training, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking and scuba diving. On my days off you can catch me out on the water on my paddle board, or in the ocean freediving, looking to observe BC’s amazing marine biodiversity.
What can I do for you?
Do you suffer from chronic pain that seems to persist month after month or...
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What can I do for you?
I work in mindfulness and somatic-based modalities to help clients build contemplative practices, strengthen their distress tolerance and improve their psychological flexibility. I work with clients aging from 10+ to elder years, and I have specialized expertise working with high performance athletes, first responders, and military personnel.
How else can I help you?
By improving focus and attention, sensory awareness, and compassion, clients can improve their overall well-being by improving both physiological and psychological health. Mindfulness is a skills practice positively influencing emotional regulation, sleep, immunity, and cardiovascular health while decreasing injuries and the negative impacts of stress on the body, mind and spirit.
Want to know a little bit more about me?
I am privileged to live in the Cowichan Valley, with my two dogs, and my youngest son (when he is home in summer from his university studies). I’m a former high-performance hockey athlete and coach who played at both the university and professional (NWHL) levels. I’m also a retired police officer who served for over two decades in British Columbia. I have specialized training in both mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and I consult in research related to both.
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Matthew Tyler graduated as a physiotherapist in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1999 having previously completed a degree in Physiology & Sports Science at Glasgow University. Upon graduating, Matt emigrated to Canada working as a physiotherapist in Victoria treating primarily orthopaedic and sports injuries. Recently he has decided to move his practice over the Malahat, closer to his home in the Cowichan Valley and is excited to work at Thrive Now.
Matt’s patients experience the benefits of his ‘hands on’ approach. He utilizes a broad range of treatment techniques including joint mobilizations; multiple deep tissue techniques and corrective exercise to restore movement, function and optimize recovery.
He treats a diverse range of clients of all ages. From the general population requiring assessment and diagnosis of acute/traumatic injuries; muscle/postural imbalance; repetitive strain injuries; movement dysfunctions; post operative rehabilitation and those requiring assistance in management of chronic conditions to some of Canada’s most elite athletes. Indeed, Matt has worked with several of Canada’s National Teams, multiple Olympians, World Champions and professional athletes. In 2012 Matt had the honour of travelling to the London Olympics with the Canadian Olympic Rowing Team.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys a lot of different sports and has competed in several to a high level. When less active, hes has a keen interest in fishing, woodworking, listening to vinyl and enjoying craft beer.
Matthew Tyler graduated as a physiotherapist in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1999 having previously com...
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