shinephysiotherapy

Melina (she/her) is a Registered Physiotherapist who recently joined Shine! She is originally from British Columbia and completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a Minor in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She went on to complete her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Melina’s passion for working with children began through her experiences supporting children and families in both hospital and community settings....

Some people may be surprised to know that babies may need physio too. Reasons babies could benefit from physiotherapy include: Torticollis (head tilting one way) and/or plagiocephaly (flat spot on a baby's head) Delayed motor skills Muscle tension Birth injury (such as a shoulder dislocation) Neurological or brain injury (such as cerebral palsy) Orthopedic conditions (limb differences, club foot, bone development conditions) Asymmetrical movement patterns Hip dysplasia If your baby has spent...

Did you know our speech therapists offers speech therapy on video call for anyone who lives in BC? Many rural communities don't have a local SLP and might not realize you can access speech therapy online! With virtual speech therapy, it takes place over video call, you can still play games, you can still have fun and can still work on all your goals! You can also still use funding just as you do with in-person sessions. Our SLPs are registered autism service providers and can accept funding...