Chiropractic

Effective for relief of pain, stiffness, and other issues related to nerves, muscles, joints and tissue. Enhance performance for sport related activity through movement correction and biomechanic assessment. Increase stability and mobility. Address an overall healthy lifestyle and wellness.


Kinstretch

A movement enhancement system that develops maximum body control, flexibility and USABLE ranges of motion. Your KINSTRETCH Instructor knows that to maintain your bodies function, it often means doing more than a few classes per week. As such, part of the KINSTRETCH methodology is dedicated to home exercise assignment to promote joint health and longevity.


Physiotherapy

As highly trained health practitioners, physiotherapists have the necessary skills to identify risk factors for disease and disability, while providing timely interventions and treatments. Physiotherapists shift emphasis away from solely treating disability, disease or injury toward promoting broader health outcomes to the benefit of the individual patient and their community.


Integrative Somatic Therapy

Integrative Somatic Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed treatment focused on re-establishing the brain-body-heart connection and restoring a greater sense of overall well-being. This therapy aims to create a safe and nurturing place to explore the root causes and healing of physical, mental or emotional pain, and chronic health conditions. Benefits of Integrative Somatic Therapy include: ... Read More

Integrative Somatic Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed treatment focused on re-establishing the brain-body-heart connection and restoring a greater sense of overall well-being. This therapy aims to create a safe and nurturing place to explore the root causes and healing of physical, mental or emotional pain, and chronic health conditions.

Benefits of Integrative Somatic Therapy include:

· Develop resilience and capacity for life

· Cultivate emotional regulation

· Improve overall sense of wellness and freedom


WimHof Method

The WimHof Fundamentals workshop is a 4 hour in-person event at Monashee Health Collective that teaches you the Wim Hof Method through an introduction to breathing techniques, exercises and brief cold immersion.

Dr. Steven Piper teaches you the power of the breath and cold, guiding you every step of the way on a natural path to strength, health and happiness.


Hand Stand for Life workshop

Handstands create a strong mindset, improve consistency and determination—you really have to work hard to have improvement and there is no way to cheat or sneak around their development. This handstand workshop is a four part series. Wednesdays 7-830PM!


Facilitated Breathing

Breathing is perhaps the most fundamental human action. It catalyzes the critical mechanism of oxygen supply, which in turn keeps all the processes in your body going, every second of every day. Doing something as simple as modifying your breathing has a direct and profound impact on your physiology. Here Dr. Piper guides and explains how to practice Wim Hof Method breathing exercises, Butey... Read More

Breathing is perhaps the most fundamental human action. It catalyzes the critical mechanism of oxygen supply, which in turn keeps all the processes in your body going, every second of every day.

Doing something as simple as modifying your breathing has a direct and profound impact on your physiology. Here Dr. Piper guides and explains how to practice Wim Hof Method breathing exercises, Buteyko breathing exercise and Oxygen Advatage breathing exercises and why they are such effective tools to keep down stress, improve sleep, and do many other wonderful things for your health & wellbeing.

Integrative Somatic Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed treatment focused on re-establishing the brain-body-heart connection and restoring a greater sense of overall well-being. This therapy aims to create a safe and nurturing place to explore the root causes and healing of physical, mental or emotional pain, and chronic health conditions.

Benefits of Integrative Somatic Therapy include:

· Develop resilience and capacity for life

· Cultivate emotional regulation

· Improve overall sense of wellness and freedom

Integrative Somatic Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed treatment focused on re-establishing the... Read More

Nick grew up in the Lower Mainland and after finishing high school he attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and graduated with a BSc in Kinesiology. He moved to Vernon in 2013 attracted to the Okanagan lifestyle and endless outdoor recreation the region has to offer. After working for Progression as a Kinesiologist, specializing in rehabilitation-based exercise programming, he felt it was time to advance his education in the field. He returned to the clinic with a Master of Physical Therapy from UBC in 2019. He draws on his previous experience working as a kinesiologist with emphasis on movement-based rehabilitation to ensure clients achieve the results they are working towards. His evidence-based treatment approach includes joint and soft tissue mobilization and exercise rehab therapy. He strives to empower his clients by providing them with the tools and education needed to create meaningful outcomes. From activities of daily living to competitive sport, he wants his clients to move easier, perform better and be more resilient.

Outside of the clinic Nick is well connected in the community through the local bike club and his participation in various sports including soccer and hockey. He can be found up on the hill in the winter or mountain biking in the summer.

Nick looks forward to developing his manual therapy skills through continued education to further help his patients reduce pain and maximize their mobility.

Nick grew up in the Lower Mainland and after finishing high school he attended Queen’s University... Read More

Dr. Piper provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. Treatments may include:

>ART, Graston Technique, Owens Recovery Science Bloodflow restriction training, Kinstretch, Functional Range Conditioning, exercise prescription, manual therapy, education, research and clinical experience.

Dr. Piper has worked closely with orthopedic surgeons and sport medicine doctors. He is actively involved within the Canadian sport community as a chiropractor and as a therapist/strength coach. Previously, he worked as the therapist and strength coach for the men’s and woman’s CIAU Hockey teams at Brock University, and Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario, participated as medical/chiropractic staff at numerous Tae Kwon Do tournaments, Canadian National Track and Field Trials, CIAU Western Track finals, the Great White North Triathlon and the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton. More recently, Steve works directly with Crossfit athletes in Vernon. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, athlete or just looking to improve or your overall health, Steve can support your goals.

Dr. Piper provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. Treatments may include: >ART, Grast... Read More

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