The Canadian Institute of Health Research estimates 1 in 25 Canadians are born with a rare genetic condition. These conditions can vary widely in their presentation and support needs. These support needs may also change through the years as they grow, develop and change. What happens when you come to see a therapist for support with a rare genetic condition? We will research the condition, especially if we haven't seen it before, to ensure safety. Some of these conditions a

There are many different types and expressions of hypermobility that can impact children and adults. Hypermobility means that a joint or joints have excess range of motion. When this happens, it can be harder to control our movements and make people susceptible to pain or injury. Dislocations can be particularly common in people with hypermobility. Sometimes people may just have one or a few hypermobile areas, othertimes it may be their whole body. Our muscles can often compe

DIRFloortime is a relationship-based approach that helps children develop communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence through play. This approach ensures sessions are designed around a child's specific development and individual differences, rather than expecting them to fit a specific therapy model. Science supports DIRFloortime in fostering stronger social connection, communication, improved caregiver-child relationships, and foundational skills for d

Occupational Therapists are trained to help children with a variety of meaningful activities! An occupation for kids is play, socializing, attending school or whatever meaningful things occupy their time. Some things our OT's help with include Emotional regulation Sensory processing skills Social skills Executive functioning skills Establishing routines Suggesting equipment or supplies for home to improve the environment Interoception (the ability to sense what our body is fe

Shine Therapy Services is a small independent therapy clinic in West Kelowna, primarily servicing children and families with an added focus on pelvic health physio for all ages and genders. We offer the following services: Kids physio Pelvic health physio services for all ages and genders Kids OT Kids SLP (speech therapy) Kids Counselling/ play therapy (for toddlers to preteens!) Our children's physiotherapy service helps babies with neck tension (torticollis and plagiocephal

Shine Therapy Services offers speech therapy (SLP) both in person at our West Kelowna office and over telehealth! Anyone in BC can access our speech therapy services over telehealth. So what sorts of things can an SLP help your child with? Articulation (learning how to pronounce certain sounds) Oral motor skills Swallowing Communication Speech or communication concerns as it relates to autism Alternative communication tools or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that stems from an injury to the brain before or shortly after birth. There are many different presentations of cerebral palsy and different kids will have different goals depending on their presentation, special interest areas, hobbies and daily living tasks. Physiotherapy can help children with CP by doing task specific training in line with their goals or meaningful activities, improving muscle control, strength, mo

Earlier this year, Shine started offering kids counselling with Amanda (she/her), RCC. Since then she has been supporting many kids with their mental health and emotional regulation goals. Read more to find out about Amanda's approach to play therapy!

Emily (she/her) is our superstar OT and we asked her a few questions so you can get to know her better! What made you want to be an OT...

Amanda (she/her) is a registered clinical counsellor who specializes in child counselling. She is offering play based mental health...

Did you know that every human, regardless of age has a pelvic floor?? Many kids have pelvic health symptoms ranging from constipation,...

Mobile physiotherapy or physiotherapy home visits are a way of accessing physiotherapy from the comfort of your home! The way this...

It may come as a surprise that we can do pediatric physiotherapy over teleheath! How does it work? What ages can do telehealth physio?...

It may seem odd when most people expect a physiotherapist to provide "hands on" therapy, but online physiotherapy has a growing body of...

Signs your child might be constipated (some may surprise you!) Our large intestine or colon, extends around the perimeter of our abdomen...

The new year often brings about motivation to make resolutions, goals and plans for a "better you." Let me first start by saying that you...

If you celebrate any of the holidays in December, you're probably aware that it can be a big time for feelings (good and bad), you may...