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Taylor graduated from the University of Regina in 2020 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. Since graduating Taylor has become a member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) and is affiliated with the Canadian Kinesiologist Alliance (CKA). As a Kinesiologist Taylor can work with many different populations such as seniors, rehabilitating motor vehicle collision clients, post-surgical clients, athletes, and many more. Taylor strives to help her clients with their health and fitness goals through mobility work, exercise, diet, stretching and education. Taylor was born and raised in small town Saskatchewan. Her passion for hiking, snowboarding and the outdoors brought her to the Kootenays in spring of 2020. Taylor is excited to share her passion for living a health lifestyle with Castlegar and the surrounding communities.

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Dominique completed her undergraduate studies in Exercise Sciences at Concordia University in Montreal and is a registered Kinesiologist with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK).

Her work and internship experience have provided her with a diverse background, allowing her to work with a wide range of individuals, from high-level and recreational athletes, to children, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. What truly drives Dominique is her mission to make movement accessible and empowering for everyone, regardless of background, ability, or fitness level. She believes that movement is a crucial element to a healthy life and hopes to help each of her clients move better, so they can live better.

Dominique is currently pursuing studies in the 4.5 year program at the Sutherland-Chan School of Osteopathy. She continues to expand her understanding of the body’s interconnected systems and hopes to blend her knowledge from kinesiology with osteopathic principles to offer a comprehensive, whole-body approach to health.

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Dr. David Bzdel has over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of clinical settings caring for a diverse range of patients including infants and children, high level athletes, and seniors. As the principal owner and clinical director of Kootenay Integrated Health he is truly privileged to do what he loves on a daily basis. He is passionate about Chiropractic and creating a space of exceptional healthcare delivery where a person’s needs will be addressed and care and service will be provided at a level unmatched in the community.

Dr. Bzdel employs a variety of techniques in practice including manual and activator instrument adjustments, myofascial active release as well as rehabilitative exercises and lifestyle advice. He has a special interests in functional neurology and pediatric care with considerable time and education committed at the post graduate level.

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Mareike is a dedicated graduate of the rigorous 3000+ hour Registered Massage Therapy program at Kootenay Columbia College in Nelson. Originally from Germany, her passion for understanding the human body began early, driven by a desire to explore how our actions and behaviors influence overall health. After overcoming several injuries herself, Mareike personally witnessed the transformative power of massage and other therapeutic treatments in restoring strength and well-being. She is grateful to now be part of the community that played such an important role in her recovery.

Whether clients are dealing with stress, pain, or recovering from an injury, Mareike uses her professional expertise to help alleviate discomfort and support overall well-being. She integrates a variety of techniques, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, IASTM, muscle energy techniques, and joint mobilizations.

Additionally, she incorporates orthopedic assessments, therapeutic exercises, and self-care education to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals.

Outside the clinic, Mareike enjoys an active lifestyle in the Kootenays, including backcountry skiing, snowboarding, trail running, hiking, canoeing, and strength training. She is excited to be part of the Kootenay Integrated Health team and to provide quality care to the local community.

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Hi! I am a Registered Massage Therapist and a graduate of WCCMT in Victoria in 2020. Since graduating, I have focused on creating treatments that are both deeply relaxing and highly therapeutic, blending slow, thoughtful Swedish massage techniques with targeted clinical work.

My approach is intentional and unhurried, allowing the nervous system to settle while addressing the root causes of discomfort. I have a particular interest in working with postural dysfunction, headaches, chronic muscle pain, and persistent tension patterns.

When I’m not at work you can find me snowboarding at White Water or in the backcountry, knitting, reading, or hiking with my dogs.

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Dr. Krysha is a local West Kootenay girl, having grown up in both Castlegar and Nelson, BC.  Dr. Krysha is a graduate of the Doctor of Chiropractic program from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to the DC program she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. Dr. Krysha and her husband Dr. Nick, met in Chiropractic College and are now happy to be practicing together at Kootenay Integrated Health. As a family, they enjoy golfing and going on walks with their daughters Libby and Tilly and their dog Kona. Dr. Krysha uses Diversified Chiropractic Technique, Myofascial Release Therapy, Pediatric Specific Techniques and Rehabilitative Exercises to deliver comprehensive chiropractic care to patient’s of all ages.  She practices primarily using her hands, providing diagnosis, treatment and proactive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system, and joints of the body. Dr. Krysha has a special interest in pediatric, pregnancy, and postpartum care

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Dr. Nick began his chiropractic career in his hometown of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador but relocated to the West Kootenays 3-years ago after growing very fond of the region. Dr. Nick and his wife, a local to the Kootenays, met in Chiropractic College and thanks to her, he gets to explore the best parts of BC with their daughters, Libby and Tilly. As an exercise and outdoors enthusiast, dog lover, golfer, and downhill skier the region is fitting for his active lifestyle! ​ Dr. Nick is a graduate of the Doctor of Chiropractic program from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to entering the DC program, he completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology (co-op) degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. Nick has previous experience working as a Personal Trainer, Kinesiologist as well as a Work Capacity Liaison with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. ​ Dr. Nick uses Diversified Chiropractic Technique, Myofascial Release Therapy, Rehabilitative Exercise Prescription and Patient Centered Care to deliver comprehensive chiropractic treatment. He is well equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of conditions, with the goals of providing proactive care, restoring function/proper body mechanics and relieving pain. Dr. Nick is an activist of wellness and healthy living for all ages and his style of practice encompasses treatments for all members of the family. Dr. Nick is overjoyed to be a member of the Kootenay Integrated Health team and providing quality care to Kootenay lovers, alike!

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Stu McDonald was born and raised in Nelson, BC. A calling for growth and education landed him in New Zealand where he finished at the top of his class in Physiotherapy. Stu worked primarily with the athletic population treating “weekend warriors” to professional athletes in Auckland. After the birth of their daughter, Stu and his wife Lisa moved back to the Kootenays.

Stu believes in a holistic practice that incorporates exercise rehabilitation, manual-therapy including dry needling, and education. Most importantly, Stu believes in staying evidence-informed, meaning your treatment will be based on the most current literature and best practice in Physiotherapy.

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Justin obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge, and shortly after, completed the 1100 hour massage program at Mount Royal University. After deciding to expand his education and focused more towards a holistic environment, Justin attended the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) in Nelson B.C. Upon graduation from ACOS Justin then completed the 4,125 hour Doctor of Chinese Medicine program.

Justin’s knowledge of the human body, nutrition, and alternative practices provides patients with exceptional therapy options for the maintenance of all variations of pain, sport related injuries, stress relief, sleep improvement and optimizing gut health.

Justin Kanigan is a local from the West Kootenay’s, growing up he spent most of his time playing hockey, and eventually reaching a semi pro-athlete status. Justin also spends his time fishing, golfing and building his practice while enjoying the abundance of outdoor activities the Kootenays have to offer.

Justin’s Special Interests are: Sports Related Injuries, such as sprains/strains, broken bones, tendinopathy, reoccurring injuries and muscle imbalance. Musculoskeletal Injuries such as, joint pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, low back pain, knee pain, hip pain

Joint & Tendon Injuries such as, ​cartilage, tendonitis, disc herniation

Chronic Pain such as, headaches, sciatica, arthritis, fibromyalgia, SI joint pain, neuropathy Digestive Dysfunction such as, IBS, constipation, diarrhea and gastritis​​​​

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Dene has been a Registered Psychologist for over 20 years and before that, he worked as a School Psychologist and Counsellor. Dene has worked in; mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, schools, family counselling and post-secondary education.

Dene was born and raised in Red Deer AB but for most of his life felt a calling from the mountains, rivers, and lakes of beautiful British Columbia. In 2019 he arrived in Castlegar at his BC destination of choice, ready to work and enjoy the splendor of the West Kootenays.

Dene is passionate about helping his clients work towards achieving their goals for mental, physical and emotional well being. He uses a strength-based solution focused approach that recognizes clients are the ultimate expert of their lives and with the right support, can make use of their knowledge skills, and experience to solve their problems and move forward.

Dene enjoys many activities available here in the Kootenays which include: hiking, skiing, biking, swimming, sailing, camping, live music and sitting around the evening campfire enjoying the company of friends. Also interested in Doukhobor history and outdoor building projects.

Areas Dene specializes in are Health Recovery, Mental Health Disorders, Addictions, Trauma, Neurodiversity, Stress/Burnout, Separation and Divorce and Performance Coaching.

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With a background in dance, Kira’s passion for movement has always been central to her life. After transitioning from dance due to injuries, she explored various forms of movement and outdoor activities, furthering her knowledge of the body. This led her to yoga teacher training and eventually studying kinesiology. During her studies, Kira developed a desire for a more hands-on approach to supporting others in their physical health, which led her to pursue a career in massage therapy.

Kira integrates her kinesiology background with massage therapy to assist clients in regaining function, reducing pain, and improving overall well-being. She is committed to providing an inclusive environment where each session is tailored to meet individual needs and goals.

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Katy graduated from Kootenay Columbia College completing the 3000+ hour registered massage therapy program in Nelson, BC. Always knowing she wanted to be in health care growing up, her first career was being a health care assistant that she enjoyed for 4 years before setting her sights on a career in massage therapy. Katy’s passion for massage therapy stemmed from a younger age being in many sports growing up and experiencing the benefit of massage therapy for recovery, performance and maintenance. She utilizes a variety of techniques based on individual health presentation and history and her approach is diverse ranging from relaxation to therapeutic specific treatments. Being from the Kootenays, she is excited and fortunate to be able to have a career locally and help people in the community she grew up in.

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