The Outdoor Clinic

Welcome to The Outdoor Clinic and Functional Physiotherapy! I look forward to working with you on your movement goals.

I am not currently taking new clients, and spots throughout the summer will be prioritized for existing clients. If you are an existing client and can’t find an appointment, please add your name to the waitlist. If you are a new client, stay tuned for my fall schedule. I will open my fall (Sept - Dec) schedule for online booking at the start of August. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Many thanks for your support and patience,

Gabrielle (Gabe) Newman

Physiotherapy

The heart of the physiotherapy profession is understanding how and why movement and function take place. Physiotherapists are highly skilled and autonomous health professionals who provide safe, quality client-centered care through a commitment to service availability, accessibility and excellence. Physiotherapy is a holistic approach anchored in movement sciences which aims to restore and enha... Read More

The heart of the physiotherapy profession is understanding how and why movement and function take place. Physiotherapists are highly skilled and autonomous health professionals who provide safe, quality client-centered care through a commitment to service availability, accessibility and excellence. Physiotherapy is a holistic approach anchored in movement sciences which aims to restore and enhance function of multiple body systems. The profession is committed to health, lifestyle and quality of life.

Physiotherapy sessions focus on properly assessing your unique challenges and concerns. Assessment is key to diagnosis and successful treatment. Education will help you understand what is happening in your body, how we will approach the problem, and what you can do to optimize mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness.

Treatment generally uses a variety of different approaches, including active movement, soft tissue techniques, manual therapy and mobilization, needling (see IMS and Acupuncture), taping, bracing and exercise prescription.

General goals of physiotherapy include:
Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness;
Preventing disease, injury, and disability;
Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions;
Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance;
Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions;
Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

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Located at: 1057 King Street, Smithers
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