Patient centered therapists
Physiotherapists at Rutland Physical Therapy are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams. All the Physiotherapists at Rutland Physical Therapy have taken extensive post-graduate courses in manual therapy. With a patient-centred approach, your RPT physiotherapist will use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions.
Your Physiotherapist (or physical therapist) will work with you to put together a treatment plan for your condition or injury, so you can get back to enjoying life and the activities you love. They also provide education and treatments aimed at health promotion and disease and injury prevention.
How can we help you?
Your physiotherapist will assess you using detailed history-taking and specific physical tests and measures, such as flexibility or range of motion. They will then analyze the assessment findings and use clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis. Together, you will explore your current abilities and functional needs so the physiotherapist can plan treatments consistent with your goals and general health status. They will do this by incorporating approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available.
Beyond classic Manual Therapy, your Physiotherapist may recommend use of traditional techniques such as acupuncture or may use newer technologies such as Real-time Ultrasound, Cold Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy or Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), which is modern version of acupuncture.
Telehealth
If needed, you can work with an RPT therapist through Telehealth. Using Zoom for Healthcare, which is a secure system, your therapist may be able to give an assessment of your condition, help you keep on track with your rehab exercises, get self-care tips or even learn relaxation techniques. This can be a good way to begin or extend your rehab without having to do as much travel to our clinic. To find out if this would be the right fit for yourself, please go to Telehealth.
A few of Kelowna's Favourite Physiotherapists!
Carey Bingham
Carey Bingham is a Registered Physiotherapist and a graduate of UBC. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Carey has clinical expertise in all areas of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy attained through extensive post graduate training. He has been working in private practice as a physiotherapist since 1998.
Carey incorporates manual therapy techniques, I.M.S., acupuncture, modalities, exercise and education in his treatments.
When he’s not at work Carey loves spending time outdoors with his 4 children.
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson graduated in 2019 with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University in Australia. Mark is passionate about empowering his patients as they strive to meet their goals; assisting them with manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education. He has a research background in pain science and is certified in dry needling.
When he is not at work, Mark is probably enjoying the Okanagan outdoors with his wife and three kids.
Kerri Mathews
Kerri Mathews graduated from her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2022. Since graduating she has been practicing in a private practice clinic in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
Throughout her life she played multiple sports including college volleyball while completing her undergraduate degree. Like others in this profession Kerri experienced sporting injury which guided her towards a career in Physiotherapy. Her approach utilizes manual therapy, education, and individualized exercise programs. She is also certified in dry needling and works with vestibular patients.
Outside the clinic, you can find Kerri running, snowboarding, and hiking.
James Duke
James Duke is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist who recently made the move from Edmonton to Kelowna. He holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta and completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia in 2019.
With a strong foundation in movement science and a lifelong passion for sports and physical activity, James is committed to helping his patients achieve their health goals and return to the activities they love. He takes an individualized approach to treatment, integrating manual therapy, dry needling, and customized exercise programs to promote recovery, reduce pain, and enhance long-term performance.
Outside of the clinic, James embraces the Okanagan lifestyle. In the warmer months, you’ll find him biking, running, and hiking local trails; during the winter, he enjoys skiing the region’s scenic mountains.
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