Emily graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Masters of Physical Therapy degree, and has completed her Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification. Her love for sports such as running, biking, skiing and golfing has given her many opportunities to learn how the body moves, and how to make moving feel better.

Prior to her Physical Therapy degree, Emily completed a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UBCO, where she played on the varsity golf team. With her background in Kinesiology, Emily creates individualized and fun exercise plans that fit her clients’ lifestyles. Encouraging movement, managing pain, and preventing injuries is what Emily is most passionate about as a physiotherapist. She enjoys watching clients of all ages meet their goals and reach their full potential.

Emily has a diverse background in physiotherapy having worked on Vancouver Island with a paediatric population, in Whistler with a high level athletic population, and in North Vancouver with assorted ages and types of pain/injury. Emily is very excited to be joining Groms as a paediatric and pelvic health physio.

Outside of the clinic, Emily lives in Squamish where she enjoys running, mountain biking, golfing, and being in the mountains with friends.

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Emma graduated with her physiotherapy degree from Karolinska institute in Sweden 2019. Her degree gave her a solid foundation of practical and theoretical knowledge, also allowing her to learn in Sweden and Australia during this time.

She has diverse experience working with patients of all ages in various public and private settings in Canada and Sweden. She has always been interested in helping women to achieve their optimal health - whether it is the young female athlete or pre- and post partum women. With children, she has always enjoyed helping them reach their full potential across the lifespan, with their specific goals in mind. Whether that be achieving developmental milestones, or improving on already solid foundations.

Emma’s treatments are goal driven and developed together with her patients. Her strategies include employing meaningful exercises, manual therapy techniques to help facilitate them, self-management strategies to optimise individual function, all while being in a fun and engaging activity.

She recently relocated to Squamish due to her love for the mountains and the ocean. In her spare time, you can find her on the mountains either hiking or snowboarding, in the ocean anywhere in the world on her surfboard, or in her backyard tendering to her garden with her husband and dog Otis.

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Alexis graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Master of Physical Therapy degree. Before pursuing her physiotherapy degree, she earned an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University. She has also completed the Orthopaedic Division Level 1 manual therapy certification.

Originally from Ontario, Alexis grew up ski racing competitively. Her love for sport and physical activity, combined with her desire to help others, is what drove her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. Alexis is passionate about exercise and movement, and most importantly, believes that it should be fun! Her treatment approach involves creating individualized and holistic programs to help kids realize their full potential and achieve their goals, whether that be a sport-specific pursuit, reducing pain, increasing strength, or simply feeling better when moving. Above all, Alexis loves helping kids participate in the activities they enjoy and feel good while doing them.

Alexis enjoys working with a range of clients, and has experience working with children with musculoskeletal pain, developmental delays, as well neurological and congenital disorders.

Outside of the clinic, Alexis is an outdoor enthusiast. You can find her in the mountains skiing, mountain biking, or trail running!

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Karly brings a diverse background of skills and passion to the Groms Physio + Co Team. She completed her Bachelor of Science in the United States as a member of a NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Team and returned to Canada to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University. Having previously worked in a privates clinics in Whistler as well as Greater Vancouver Area, she is excited to bring her experience and passion to Squamish.

She has a wide-range of experience working with elite, Olympic level athletes, as well as a special passion for working with the paediatric population. Having come from an athletic background and embracing the West Coast mountain lifestyle herself, Karly understands the demands that sport places on the body and is very passionate about helping athletes return to play!

Karly has attended a number of courses for professional development including:

• Complete Concussion Management™ Certification (2017-present): evidence-based course on multisystem, comprehensive, concussion assessment and management

• Certified Acupuncture & Dry Needling Practitioner (2019)

• Neurokinetic Therapy® (NKT) Level 1 course and certification: finding muscle compensation patterns and improving motor control and body awareness

• Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Toe Walking (Paediatric Equinus Gait), 2016

• Effective examination, evaluation, and individualized treatment strategies for toe walking in the paediatric population.

• Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) Beginner (2017) Intermediate (2018) certifications; postural reactions and facilitation of normal developmental movement patterns (paediatrics)

Outside of helping others achieve their full physical potential, Karly can be found outdoors doing anything adventurous such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking surfing, scuba diving, and running. She loves to travel; where she can play with her creative side through photography, as well as try all sorts of yummy foods from various cultures. Next time you’re in clinic, ask her about her latest adventure!

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Janali attended Quest University for her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences with a focus on exercise physiology and sports psychology, and then completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University. After starting her career in adult orthopedics, she decided to follow her passion to specialize in paediatric and pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Janali has extensive experience working with kids in a variety of settings. She was a youth swim coach for 10 years, and throughout her schooling she volunteered with adaptive sports organizations to help make outdoor recreation more accessible to people of all ability levels. She loves working with kids of all ages, with a special focus on helping all kids reach their athletic goals. She also loves working with infants and helping parents learn how to best support their kids’ development and give them a great foundation for life. Janali is also certified in pelvic floor physiotherapy in children and adults, and has a special passion for pre- and post-natal care.

In her practice, Janali uses a mix of skilled manual therapy and targeted exercise prescription to help her patients achieve their goals. She believes strongly in evidence-based treatment approaches, and creates personalized recovery plans for every patient. Most of all, Janali believes that physiotherapy should be fun, no matter your age!

Outside of the clinic, you can find Janali running, playing soccer, climbing, and exploring the lakes and mountains around Squamish. She also loves to bake, and will often spend a rainy Squamish day reading a book and eating cookies with her husband and their dog.

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Hello! I’m Afton, a dedicated counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals during the transformative journey of parenthood. I specialize in providing compassionate guidance and mental health support tailored to the unique needs of expecting and new parents.

I graduated from Rhodes Wellness College with my counselling diploma and I am an RPC-C with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association.

I work in addressing a wide range of perinatal issues, including prenatal anxiety and depression, postpartum adjustment, birth trauma, infant loss, and relationship changes. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build resilience during this transformative time. I recently came off of maternity leave and I am looking forward to working out of the wonderful Groms space with their fantastic team.

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Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Marie-Li has always been engaged in various sports since childhood (Baseball, Kin-Ball, Flag football, rugby, climbing, skiing/snowboarding). She pursued her love for sport academically at the University of Montreal. Here she was part of the varsity rugby team, and graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy.

Marie-Li realised her desire to pursue a career in Paediatric Physiotherapy after a placement with infants and toddlers at Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal. She loves working with kids of all ages, to witness the different stages of child development, follow their personal journeys and the many challenges that come with growing up. Time Marie-Li spent working with Indigenous Communities in Northern Quebec made her well equipped to face different challenges in her work.

Marie-Li is really excited to join the Groms team to help children thrive and guide them through the process of achieving their goals.

Beyond her professional life, Marie-Li finds joy in exploring the mountains year-round, either on foot or on skis. She also enjoys board games and sharing good food with friends and family.

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Originally from London Ontario, Maddy moved to Ottawa to complete her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (2013) as well as her Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (2017) at the University of Ottawa. French being her first language, Maddy strives to provide comfortable and thorough care in both official languages of Canada.

Through her undergraduate degree, Maddy pursued varsity rowing and competed at many provincial, national and international levels. Growing her understanding of the human body through coaching, personal training and educational workshops for the University of Ottawa has lead her to Vancouver, and then Squamish for new and exciting work opportunities to expand her knowledge.

Working both in the private practice community in pediatrics and adults as well as in critical care and burns in the public sector, Maddy believes in a holistic and full-bodied approach to physiotherapy. Discovering root causes of current injuries and adjusting lifestyle factors to ensure long term health is her main focus. Continuing education is one of Maddy’s biggest professional goals is to continue providing the highest quality of care possible.

Maddy strives to provide an open and educational environment for her patients and seeks to be creative in her approach to return patients to their previous level of function.

Maddy’s first love was swimming although now enjoys staying active with rock climbing, snowboarding, weightlifting, and hiking.

Maddy is excited to be the newest addition to the Groms team and is keen to provide care for all levels of function, age and ability both in the athletic and general population.

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Julia graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Masters of Physical Therapy. Prior to that, she was a Biathlete for close to a decade racing internationally as a member of Canada’s National, World Cup, and Olympic teams. Her love of sport and competition extends to the clinic, where she strives to help kids maximize their movement potential – whatever their playground may look like.

Julia believes that physio needs to be fun! She loves to challenge children of all ages through evidenced-based treatment principles and play to reach each child’s individual goals. She also has a special interest in our littlest Groms, providing support in their development and meeting motor milestones.

Outside the clinic, you will find her mountain biking, skiing, and running in the mountains.

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Hi, I am Brittni Thompson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #22607). My master’s degree is in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC). I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of families and their children in both educational and private practice settings. My clinical work focuses on supporting children with learning challenges, anxiety, selective mutism, ADHD, and autism. In my teaching, I emphasize playful, visual, hands-on, and concrete methods to learn emotion regulation strategies. I am committed to enhancing your child’s functioning and learning in both home and school environments by selecting strategies that work across different settings. To ensure your child’s success, I strongly believe everyone needs to be informed of the plan and encourage active caregiver participation. I work collaboratively with families and schools to choose treatment targets; common goals include increasing shared emotional language, increasing knowledge of strategies for repairing problems and regulating emotions, as well as increasing parents’ knowledge of their child’s behaviour and response patterns.

I work Tuesday afternoons/evenings. For more information or to book a session, please contact Brittni Thompson by email at btchildtherapy@gmail.com.

*Please note, I do not provide crisis services. If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or visit your local emergency room.

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