Focused on results, focused on health, focused on you
Advanced Health + Sports Clinic Is Nanaimo’s Newest Multi-disciplinary
Our Services
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Our team of Physiotherapists are all trained extensively in their respective scopes of practice and ONLY work with you one-on-one to help you reach you overcome obstacles and attain your health goals.
INTRA MUSCULAR STIMULATION
IMS is a highly effective treatment modality used to treat neuropathic pain caused by irritation and/or pressure on nerves causing specific muscles to become shortened and hypersensitive.
CHIROPRACTIC
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or elite athlete, our chiropractor treats the neuro-musculoskeletal system utilizing thorough functional assessment, diagnosis, manual therapies and rehabilitation toward achieving your goals.
ATHLETIC THERAPY
Whether it is on the field or in the clinic, athletic therapy provides immediate injury assessment and rehabilitation, as well as first aid and a variety of techniques to facilitate a safe return to activity.
COMPLETE CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
Our physiotherapists are educated on the most current concussion management strategies and practice advanced rehabilitation techniques.
VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION
We can perform vestibular rehabilitation following an infection or concussion, provide exercises to help with motion sensitivity, and also treat neck pain or headaches that may be present with your condition as well.
BUMPS + BRUISES CLINIC
We pride ourselves on being a clinic that takes great care of our community athletes. During the high participation months of team sports in Nanaimo we provide urgent care hours to accommodate our community athletes.
CUSTOM ORTHOTICS
Our orthotic’s are insoles fabricated in a laboratory following a comprehensive evaluation/assessment of the client’s lower extremities as well as their gait/walking pattern, and clinically relevant symptom behaviour.
Our Team
A team of passionate and driven individuals who saw a better approach to whole body health and wellness.
We believe in living a life without limits. Simply put, your life is too wonderful to be held back with aches, pains, and conditions that can easily be treated. Our goal is to get you back to better than before with a body that empowers you to live.
Advanced Health + Sports Clinic was launched by Jake Lussier and Anika Miehe, fully certified physiotherapists. Under their guidance, they have built a team of expert clinicians on a continued pursuit of education and excellence. The Advanced Health + Sports Clinic team values the opportunity to learn and grow as much as possible within their professional scopes to maximize the value they can bring to the community.
Jake Lussier
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, IMS, CCM
Jake is a fully certified Physiotherapist with a Master’s of Science Degree from McGill University as well as Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from the Evidence in Motion Health Institute. Jake was born in Nanaimo in 1986 and has spent most of his life growing up in the Harbor City.
Anika Miehe
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BSC, MPT, IMS
Anika is a Physiotherapist that graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from McGill University as well as a doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Evidence in Motion Health Institute. With a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy and years of experience as a certified massage therapist she offers a well rounded physiotherapy experience.
Brandon Butt
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BSc. Kin, MSc. PT, FCAMPT
Since beginning his career in 2003 Brandon has had a keen interest in Sports Physiotherapy and has worked with rugby, soccer, lacrosse, baseball and hockey teams as well as many other athletes. He is currently a physiotherapist with the Canadian National Ski Team.
Sara Kloosterboer
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, BHKIN, IMS
Sara completed her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2015. Before becoming a fully certified physiotherapist, Sara obtained her Bachelor of Science Kinesiology Honours degree with distinction at the University of Victoria. Sara moved back to Nanaimo a year ago from the lower mainland, although she is no stranger to the island.
Dana Lainchbury
ATHLETIC THERAPIST
BAET, CAT(C)
Dana is excited to help individual’s reach their peak performance level no matter what their occupation, activity, or sport may be through prevention, rehabilitation, and sound return to play (activity) planning. She believes her experience as an athlete herself helps her to be the holistic therapist she is today.
Vincent Turpin
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MPT, CEP
Vince graduated from the Physiotherapy Department from the University of Ottawa in 2015 and continued to travel extensively while working with Baseball Canada, West Coast Rugby (New Zealand), the Arctic Winter Games, Mann Cup Lacrosse and locuming in BC, Yukon and Ontario. He comes to the Nanaimo area eager to discover his new backyard and continue to get involved in the local community.
Carolyn Shaw
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
B.Sc. PT
Carolyn is excited to bring her experience treating vestibular disorders to Advanced Health and Sports Clinic. If you are experiencing dizziness, imbalance, or vertigo, book an assessment with Carolyn today.
Dr. Joe Foglia
CHIROPRACTOR
DC, BHK (HONS), CSCS, FR®, ART®
Dr. Joe Foglia specializes in a system that utilizes the best scientific evidence and strategies available to thoroughly assess, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate conditions of the body’s muscular, skeletal and neurological systems.
Some Words from Our Patients
Kristina Laven
I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery and was referred to Anika from another physio patient of hers. My post-surgery rehabilitation has been so much smoother than I ever anticipated and it is all thanks to Anika. She is cautious, yet knows when it’s safe to push me and I have made huge strides under her care. Not only is she an expert in her field, but she is present, makes you feel at ease, and always gives sound advice. Anika successfully diagnosed an infection in my knee after surgery and I am so grateful her keen eyes helped me catch the problem before things got worse.
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Hours of Operation
Mon
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat - Sun
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