Wendy Ternovoy B.Sc.P.T., C.A.F.C.I., M.C.P.A.
Registered Physiotherapist

Wendy is the owner of Summerland Physiotherapy and Sports Care. She is originally from Sherwood Park, Alberta and she graduated with distinction from the University of Alberta in 1997. She has been working in Summerland since 2000. She completed the certification program through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute in 2003. She has a special interest in gait analysis and custom orthotic prescription using the Footmaxx System. Most recently she completed training in Vestibular Rehabilitation at the Royal Columbian Hospital in Vancouver. Wendy has attained her Level III distinction in post-graduate manual therapy through the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is currently on the medical team for the South Okanagan Flames Junior Lacrosse team and Summerland Sting Junior Hockey Team. She has also worked with the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Teams. In her spare time she enjoys softball, traveling, gardening and camping.

Caithy Boyle R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Caithy grew up in Prince George and moved to the Okanagan in 2001 when she began her studies at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon. During the three-year program, she was trained in many techniques and modalities including: neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, pre- and post-natal massage, hydrotherapy, myofascial techniques, sports massage, muscle energy techniques and joint mobilizations. Since her graduation in 2004, Caithy has taken courses in Systemic Deep Tissue Techniques and plans to take additional post-graduate courses in the coming year. In her spare time Caithy enjoys reading, photography, scrapbooking, and cooking, as well as hiking and traveling. She completed a year long exchange in France with Rotary International when she was 16, and has also visited the U.K. and many other European countries.

Lisa Hallquist B.C.R.P.A.
Cerified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer
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Lisa was born and raised in Summerland. She has been working at the clinic since 2002. She has a Diploma in Recreation Management from Cariboo University College and she is BCRPA Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. She received her Pilates Certification through the Physical Mind Institute in Vancouver in 2002. She incorporates use of the on-site reformer as well as springboard resistance into her Pilates Programs. She has also been teaching High/Low/Step Aerobics, Boxercise, Circuit-training, Power Stretch, Seniors Fitness, and Aquasize for the past several years. She has taught day long workshops on “Senior Fitness in a Long-Term Care Facility” as well as “Stress Management for Caregivers”. She is currently completing courses to become a Medical Exercise Specialist and has just received her BOSU certification from Twist Conditioning. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family at their cabin.

Recently Lisa has been voted "BEST PILATES INSTRUCTOR 2006" by the readers of Okanagan Life magazine.

Lisa Hallquist was also winner of the Professional Service Award at the 69th Annual Business and Community Excellence Awards & Gala held February 3rd, 2007. Click here to find out more>>

Jennifer Young
Rehabilitation Assistant

Jen grew up in Kelowna on a large family orchard. After graduating from Kelowna Secondary School, she attended Okanagan University College and graduated from the Rehabilitation Assistant Program in 2005. In August 2006, Jen completed the Fit Fore Golf program levels 1, 4 & 5 and is now able to help you improve your game through strengthening & conditioning exercises. Jen has taken First Aid and CPR courses, completed the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross levels in Lifesaving and is always looking for ways to increase her knowledge and experience. Throughout elementary and high school Jen was involved in many competitive team sports, as well as track and field. She currently resides in Penticton, where she enjoys mountain biking, running, water skiing, snowboarding, camping and cooking.

Greg Nield R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist

Greg was born and raised in Summerland, BC. After graduating from Summerland Secondary School, he furthered his education at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, BC and has since graduated and become registered with The College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and The Massage Therapists Association of British Columbia. His training includes a variety of techniques such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilization, positional release, muscle energy technique, therapeutic exercise, Swedish massage, cranio-sacral therapy and hydrotherapy. During his spare time he enjoys playing hockey, rock climbing, hiking and camping.

Carmel Kachkowski
Office Manager

Carmel grew up in the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan Valley. After graduating from Kelowna Secondary School, she started a family and moved to Prince George where she lived for 8 years. After moving back to the Okanagan in 2004, she joined our staff at Summerland Physiotherapy as an evening receptionist. Since that time Carmel has become our office manager and has plans to further her studies in Administration. Carmel has 3 wonderful children and keeps in shape by taking Pilates from AB:Solution and participating in running and biking clinics.

 

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