Genevieve completed her physiotherapy training at McGill University in 2008 and holds a Clinical Master’s degree in Science from the University of Western Ontario (2014). She has completed her Advanced Manual Therapy Diploma (FCAMPT) and is certified in dry needling.

She is passionate about treating complex musculoskeletal conditions, as well as sports injuries and spinal conditions. She has pursued extensive post-graduate training in orofacial pain, headaches, concussion management, musculoskeletal shoulder and hip conditions, and Mulligan mobilization techniques, joint manipulation, and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) therapy.

Genevieve has been involved in physiotherapy education since 2016, teaching postgraduate courses to physiotherapists in Quebec and at Laval University. She recently began teaching with the BC Orthopaedic Division in Vancouver to support the growth and education of fellow clinicians. She also provides mentorship to physiotherapists, reflecting her deep commitment to pedagogy and clinical reasoning.

Her mission is to help her patients return to their activities and sports, advocating for an approach centered around their goals. She moved to Rossland to enjoy all the outdoor adventures it has to offer—mountain biking, skiing, cross-country skiing, trail running, and backcountry exploration—with her family.

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Kirsty Exner is a fully licensed physiotherapist with 15 years experience and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She lives in Rossland BC, is married and is a mother of two beautiful young girls.

She earned a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia and has done numerous post-graduate physiotherapy-related courses in the areas of acupuncture/dry needling, myofascial release, neuro-mobility, specialty musculo-skeletal assessment, and most recently, DNS (Dynamic Neuro Stability) and ELDOA.

Prior to graduating from UBC, Kirsty ran her own successful business for 10 years where she offered dozens of private and group exercise programs, including Pilates, and has hosted and coached her own Women’s Freeride Camps and Mountain bike camps. Kirsty also competed on the World Extreme-skiing Tour, earning two silver medals in the World Finals in Alaska.

With nearly 30 years of experience in health, rehab and wellness training, Kirsty believes in an active approach to rehab, and having experienced debilitating injuries herself, she continues to appreciate and enjoy a number of activities including: downhill-skiing, ski mountaineering, mountain biking, trail running, hiking and rock climbing.

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A 2019 graduate from the University of Western States, Eva Gifford received her Doctorate of Chiropractic magna cum laude. She holds a BSc. in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. A self coined type-2 fun lover, Eva has a passion for moving in the mountains and being outdoors. She has a background in personal training, run coaching and exercise prescription including movement assessment, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS), running gait analysis and more. Eva will be offering some of her amazing expertise in her new “Run Fit” class. This is a not-to-miss opportunity if you are currently, or want to be a runner of any level.

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Julia has been a CanFitPro certified personal trainer for 8 years and has worked in the fitness industry for over a decade. Originally from Montreal, Julia’s interest in movement was sparked while studying professional theatre at Dawson College.

Julia started her career being mentored in a private gym that heavily focused on strength and condition. Over the years however, she has moved towards focusing on mobility, calisthenics, and intuitive movement. This preference developed along with her philosophy that fitness should help, and not hurt the body. Her overall goal is to help people live long and comfortable active lifestyles, whether that is through one-on-one coaching and programming, or in a group fitness setting.

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