Kayla with her husband Nick and daughter Elowyn on a forest trail
About Kayla

A physiotherapist on a lifelong mission to help people thrive.

From a torn ACL to a career spent helping others move, heal, and feel empowered — this is Kayla's story.

Where it started

A passion that became a calling

Kayla has always had a deep passion for health and fitness, ultimately finding her calling in promoting holistic well-being and empowering others.

Her journey into the profession started with a familiar catalyst: after tearing her ACL and experiencing firsthand the transformative impact of working with an exceptional physiotherapist during her rehabilitation, Kayla was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Following graduation, she continued studying and training alongside leading experts in human potential, personal growth, and mindset — continually expanding her mastery of health, wellness, and human performance.

Her mission

Inspiring others to greatness

As a physiotherapist, Kayla's core mission is to inspire people to elevate their health, fitness, and overall quality of life. Rather than simply treating isolated injuries, her approach focuses on fostering long-term wellness across every stage of life.

"True health care is rooted in preventive medicine — effective treatment requires comprehensive education and patient empowerment to secure a healthier future."

Her approach

Evidence-based, mind-body health

Kayla's practice reflects the growing scientific consensus on the mind-body connection: that physical recovery is deeply intertwined with our mental and emotional well-being. She recognizes that true rehabilitation requires down-regulating the nervous system alongside treating the physical tissues.

Grounded in foundational teachings from an Elder, Kayla respectfully weaves the framework of the Medicine Wheel into her practice. This traditional wisdom beautifully mirrors modern biopsychosocial research — caring for the whole person across their physical mechanics, their mental resilience, their emotional state, and their underlying spirit and vitality for life.

Areas of focus

Her primary clinical areas of interest

Outside the clinic

Life beyond work

Outside of the clinic, Kayla loves spending time in nature, crafting, studying, traveling, and cherishing moments with her family.

She is also deeply passionate about advocating for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action, and driving meaningful progress toward equitable health care.

Her people

Kayla and her family on a beach on Vancouver Island Kayla with her daughter Elowyn and dog Basil at home
Her husband, Nick
Her young daughter, Elowyn
Her dog, Basil
Kayla carrying her daughter Elowyn while foraging mushrooms in the forest
Kayla and her family out cycling together
Kayla celebrating after finishing an Ironman triathlon
Kayla, her husband Nick, daughter Elowyn, and dog Basil on a coastal hike
Fun facts

Kayla at a glance

Flat-lander

Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, before relocating to Nanaimo in 2021 in pursuit of nature, fitness, and outdoor exploration.

Outdoorsy

Grew up immersed in the outdoors through camping, fishing, and hiking.

Diverse interests

A background spanning Ukrainian dancing, cross-country running, cycling, and various athletics.

Plant addict

A former volunteer at the Regina Floral Conservatory who maintains a healthy collection of houseplants and a small garden.

Lifelong learner

Driven by an ongoing commitment to personal growth and professional development.

Run, Kayla, run

Actively trains for marathons and triathlons, with a long-term goal of completing a full Ironman Triathlon.

Credentials

Education & experience

2015

Bachelor's in Kinesiology

Graduated with distinction, majoring in Human Kinetics and Adapted Movement Science.

2017

Master of Physical Therapy

Completed at the University of Saskatchewan.

2017–2021

Private clinic, Regina

Spent her initial three years treating musculoskeletal injuries, before founding her own private physiotherapy practice in Regina.

2021

Move to Nanaimo & Pinpoint Physio

Spent five awesome years working with a phenomenal team at Pinpoint Physio.

Now

Independent practice at Multidimensional Health

Runs her own physiotherapy practice out of Multidimensional Health, working alongside their team of osteopaths and other practitioners.

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Specialized training & certifications

Areas of interest and personal research

Ready to work with Kayla?

Book a session and experience whole-person physiotherapy for yourself — 50 unrushed minutes, every method available as needed, for $185.