Get to know your Physios. Please let us introduce ourselves, tell you a bit more about our specializations and who we are:
The physio crew
The Pilates crew
The office crew
Jocelyn KUTCHER,
BScPT, GunnIMS
With a gift for seeing the subtleties of people’s movement and a strong passion for teaching others how to improve their bodies, Jocelyn is well known for her honest and detailed approach to treatment.
Jocelyn believes directing treatment at the root cause of dysfunction is the key to success and this often requires looking beyond the area of pain to find what’s driving the issue. Her training in the ConnectTherapyTM Model and Thoracic Ring ApproachTM has given her a platform to determine each person’s driver.
Since graduating in 2005, Jocelyn has avidly pursued further education in concussion management, persistent pain, advanced manual therapy techniques, and became a certified Gunn IMS practitioner in 2012.
Jocelyn has a special interest in treating shoulders, knees, feet, concussion and postpartum women, but ultimately treats the body as a whole. As a former internationally competitive ski racer she owns a wealth of athletic knowledge and understands the complexities of returning to sport following an injury. These days she stays active biking, skiing and chasing her 2 young boys.
Naomi GIBBS,
BPT, Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor
After graduating with a physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne in 2002 Naomi additionally became a certified Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates instructor and anatomical acupuncturist.
Naomi now specializes in the treatment and functional rehabilitation of rock climbing injuries, lumbopelvic dysfunction and chronic pain syndromes, as well as treating pre and post natal care, women’s health, core stability, and pelvic floor retraining.
Naomi has presented workshops in Australia on pelvic floor function and upper limb/shoulder stabilization and has published an article regarding knee pain treatment and prevention in an Australian Rock Climbing magazine.
Since arriving in Canada in 2011 she had published articles for Pain BC, as well as been interviewed for a Podcast for Pain BC. She has developed a free online rehabilitation program for complex pain patients in the areas of back pain, knee pain and hip/pelvic pain. The website for these programs is: www.selftreatmentandexercise.com . She presented for the ACC Columbia Mountains Section on ‘Pushing Boundaries in Climbing’.
Naomi is a mother of two adventurous boys and is more than just a rock climber. She loves all mountain sports and feels the drive for constant movement.
Prue HICKS,
BAppScPT
In 1989 Prue traveled to Revelstoke for a three month locum and loved the community so much that she stayed!
Prue has over 25 years of clinical experience combined with regular participation in continuing education in the fields of:
- orthopedics
- sports injuries
- pain neuroscience
- women’s health
- vestibular rehabilitation and
- concussion management
Prue’s clinical focus is to see the patient as little as possible, empowering them through education and self help strategies. She works closely with each individual to develop specific goals and uses a combination of graded exposure to problem movements as well as the principles of exercise to ensure her patients become strong, confident and resilient.
Prue strives to implement current research findings into everyday clinical practice. She also enjoys being a clinical educator for UBC Physiotherapy students.
Revelstoke has been a wonderful environment to raise two active sons and participate in outdoor activities with her husband and friends.
Marie-Claude LAROUCHE,
MPT
After receiving her Masters of Physical Therapy degree from McGill University in 2019, Marie-Claude decided to move to British Columbia to start her career as a physiotherapist.
Since graduating, she continues to diversify her skills through ongoing education and is now one of Revelstoke’s most highly trained vestibular rehabilitation physio’s. She has certifications to treat pelvic floor dysfunction as well.
When Marie-Claude is helping people recover from their sport injuries her treatment approaches include manual therapy, functional and motor control exercise prescription, and postural education. Most importantly, she strongly believes that encouraging her patients to play an active role in their rehabilitation process is the key to success.
When she isn’t working, you will probably find her running around town with her dog – or whatever activity she can do with her furry friend: mountain biking, skiing, hiking, camping… She loves to discover the great outdoors that Revelstoke has to offer!
Justin PHILIPS,
MPT, B.Kin (Hons)
Justin began his career in rehabilitation and fitness across Canada, New Zealand, and Australia in 2009 as a Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist. He graduated with honors from Brock University’s Bachelor of Kinesiology program in 2010, meanwhile also earning his CAN-FIT-PRO Personal Trainer Specialist certification.
Justin furthered his education by completing UBC’s Masters of Physical Therapy program in 2021. Post-grad, Justin has completed the Orthopaedic Division’s AIM level 1 course and the Complete Concussion Management course for Physical Therapists with plans for further orthopedic training and needling courses.
Since graduation he has worked in Kelowna and Whistler gaining experience working with ICBC and WorkSafeBC patients as well as recreational and professional mountain sport athletes including skiers/snowboarders, mountain bikers, and rock climbers.
His approach to physiotherapy prioritizes active rehabilitation, education, and manual therapy tailored to individual needs, empowering clients to reach their rehabilitation and performance goals.
Justin grew up immersed in many sports including hockey, rugby, snowboarding, skateboarding, and mountain biking, getting firsthand experience with injuries.
Now in Revelstoke, you’ll find Justin rock climbing and exploring the mountains on his snowboard, splitboard, or mountain bike, followed by a well-earned craft beer.
Justin understands how to treat injuries arising from playing hard in the mountains and how important it is for you to get back to doing what you love most and he’s committed to guiding and helping you along your way.
Drew HUTCHISON,
MScPT, Gunn IMS, Acupuncture certified
Drew, a former athlete turned weekend warrior, brings over 7 years of clinical experience in orthopedics and concussion management.
Known for his empathy and commitment, he’s enjoyed working with world class Canadian marathon runners, Olympic athletes in ski, bobsleigh and skeleton disciplines as well as amateur athletes specializing in triathlon, downhill and cross country mountain biking.
Graduating from the University of Alberta Masters of Physiotherapy program in 2016, Drew has avidly pursued further education in spinal manipulation or adjustments, Acupuncture, Gunn IMS (dry needling), Vestibular Therapy (member of VeDA), concussion management, shoulder, neck, TMJ, back and knee diagnosis/ recovery planning.
Believing that a multifaceted approach to recovery often yields the fastest recovery, Drew thrives on helping patients adapt behaviours and modify training for a successful, injury-free return to sport. His goal is to ensure that, if done correctly, his patients won’t return for management of the same injury. Drawing from personal experience as a former varsity swimmer and volleyball player, Drew aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of those he works with.
Drew supports his patients through their journey of recovery as quickly as is safe to do. Outside the clinic, he stays active with mountain biking, skiing, sledding, and chasing after his kids.
Sophie KEPINSKI,
Pilates Instructor
Sophie fulfilled her long-term dream of becoming a Pilates instructor in the summer of 2022, completing both the Stott Merrithew Pilates Intensive Mat and Reformer courses. The following year, she obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in June 2023. Sophie strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where people of all levels can thrive.
Sophie first tried Pilates at the age of fourteen and quickly fell in love with group fitness classes. Pilates and mind-body movement have been a very important part of Sophie’s routine, as it has helped her stay in shape for the physical demands of her sports and active lifestyle. She admires that Pilates not only focuses on strength, but mobility, balance, alignment, and coordination.
Born and raised downtown Toronto, Sophie moved to Revelstoke in 2018 “for one snowboard season,” but was quickly captivated by the active outdoor culture and close-knit community and never left.
Her goal is to inspire others to embrace the transformative power of Pilates and mind-body movement for a healthier, more balanced life.
Anh NGUYEN,
Office Manager
Anh is originally from Vietnam; she has been living in Revelstoke since 2020 and she loves the energy of this small yet active town.
She has 15 years of experience working in the Marketing and Advertising industry in Vietnam which helped her to adapt to the role as an Office manager/ administrator.
She is also practicing as a yoga instructor in one of the studios in town where she shares her love in giving and caring for people.
The practice helps her to keep calm, have positive energy and be an empathetic listener which is an important part of her role in our clinic
Emily LORIMER,
Office Manager
Originally from a small town in Ontario, after graduating with two degrees of Kinesiology and Education Emily moved to British Columbia to pursue the many outdoor sports Revelstoke has to offer.
When she isn’t working at the office Emily is either doing laps at the resort or on the McPherson Nordic trails.
Emily has been competing in triathlons since she was eight years old but has recently began competing in the 70.3 Ironman series.
With goals to continue competing this upcoming summer in two Olympic distance and two 70.3 Ironman races!