Caitlin graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from Flinders University (2023) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (2018).

Prior to her Physiotherapy degree, she worked as a personal trainer and Kinesiologist, focusing on active rehabilitation for sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-motor vehicle accidents. Caitlin collaborates with her clients to develop tailored, evidence-based treatment plans aimed at achieving their therapeutic goals. She takes an active approach to treatment and likes to give her clients tools to help self-manage their conditions. She is passionate about ongoing learning and continuing to develop her skill set.

Outside of work, Caitlin can be found hiking, riding her bike or reading a good book.

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Please note that as of Sept 16, 2026 Emily is beginning to return to work following her Maternity Leave.

Emily grew up in Sooke and returned to the South Island after years of pursuing her interests & furthering her education in the science of human movement and rehabilitation.

Emily graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Kinetics. While at UBC she played for the UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Ice Hockey team, winning a Canada West Championship in her final year. She then went on to complete a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, graduating in 2015.

Over the past 9 years Emily has worked in the private practice setting assessing and treating all ages and stages of injuries. Highlights include time spent in Beijing, China working as a physio for the Chinese Women’s Ice Hockey Team, and as a travel physio for Canadian volleyball and rugby teams. Her love of sports and working with athletes inspired her to complete a Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship at UBC in 2017. More recently, Emily’s interest in the complexities and intricacies of hand injuries led her to complete her 4000 hours of advanced certification in the Upper Extremity and she received her certification from the HTCC as a Certified Hand Therapist in 2020.

Emily is a physiotherapist who prides herself in taking the time to really listen to each patient’s unique story to help establish meaningful goals & outcomes. She aspires to empower her patients through detailed diagnosis, evidence-based education, individualized treatment planning, manual therapy, and progressive home exercise programming.

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Nicole Hart (she/her) Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Hand Therapist

Nicole is a Certified Hand Therapist with over 18 years of physiotherapy experience. She obtained her Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Exercise Science from the University of British Columbia in 2001, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2005. Since 2006, Nicole has worked in private practice in Victoria, specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation. Nicole is an active member in the hand therapy community both locally and nationally, serving as Treasurer with the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) and participating annually in the BC Hand Society Conference and CSHT Conferences.

Nicole founded Active Recovery in 2017 with the goal of providing exemplary care to all her clients with Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand injuries. Since then, the clinic has expanded to include other Certified Hand Therapists and physiotherapists with specialization in hand therapy that share her philosophy of providing excellent clinical care with an active approach to rehabilitation. Nicole continues to mentor the team at Active Recovery to provide excellence in care and the latest in hand therapy techniques and splinting. She enjoys teaching and mentoring and regularly invites students and physiotherapists keen to learn about hand therapy to shadow and learn at the clinic.

Nicole loves building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients, providing them the education, splints, treatment and home exercises they need after an injury or surgery to return to what they love doing. She believes her clients deserve to be well-informed about their injuries and empowered with treatments they can use to help themselves heal and strengthen. Nicole’s clients appreciate the detailed assessment and treatment planning, informative education, attention to detail in their custom splints, and personalized home exercise programs she provides.

When she’s not in the clinic, Nicole is often reading, weight training, or spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.

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Alicia is a French-Canadian Occupational Therapist with a scientific background and a passion for specialized hand therapy. Originally from Québec, she earned her Bachelor of Medical Biology in 2015, followed by her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2024. This unique academic path allows her to bridge the gap between the science of tissue healing and the “human” side of rehabilitation.

Before settling on Vancouver Island, Alicia lived in Scotland for several years—an experience that shaped her adaptability and broadened her perspective on health and community. She brings these qualities into her practice with warmth, curiosity, and a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships.

Alicia has a particular interest in the complexity of upper extremity rehabilitation. Having worked in a hospital hand therapy setting, she gained valuable experience with post-surgical cases and custom splinting. Currently working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), she values evidence-based, individualized care. Alicia ensures her patients feel empowered throughout their recovery, whether they are returning to a specialized trade, a favorite sport, or daily essentials.

Outside the clinic, Alicia is an avid outdoors enthusiast. You can find her snowboarding, dirt biking, hiking, paddle boarding or trail running —often accompanied by a dog whenever possible. For Alicia, staying active is the foundation of living fully, a philosophy she shares with every patient she treats.

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Born and raised in Victoria, Renee is glad to work in the community she has always called home. She completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at Western University, where she built a strong foundation in upper extremity rehabilitation.

Renee has experience working in pediatrics, supporting children in developing a wide range of occupational skills, including fine motor abilities. She strives to meet each client where they are, taking time to understand what is most important to them and tailoring therapy to reflect their goals, interests, and stage of readiness—an approach that continues to guide her work with clients of all ages.

Now practicing in hand therapy, Renee is excited to deepen her expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation. During her master’s program, she completed training in custom orthosis fabrication and discovered an appreciation for the balance of precision and creativity involved in splint design. Her personal interest in pottery and crafting complements the skills needed to create custom orthoses.

Renee recognizes that physical recovery is closely connected to emotional wellbeing, environment, and mindset. With experience in acute care and outpatient mental health, she considers not only the injury itself, but also each person’s stressors, routines, motivations, and support systems. She aims to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered in their rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, Renee enjoys spending time in nature, playing volleyball, and cooking for friends and family!

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