Jeff Orchard
MScPT, BHKin, cGIMS
Owner and Director of Lakeshore Physiotherapy
Jeff received his Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2006 from the University of Alberta. He previously obtained a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia in 2000, with a specialization in Exercise Science. Jeff has been practicing Physiotherapy in the Okanagan and Shuswap since 2005, and enjoys assessment and treatment of all areas of Orthopaedics, sports-related injuries as well as disorders involving balance and dizziness.
Jeff has a particular interest in injury prevention and promotion of an active lifestyle. Jeff has extensive post graduate training in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, running biomechanical assessments, chronic pain as well as dizziness and vertigo therapy. Jeff also is a certified Gunn IMS practitioner, utilizing dry needling techniques to address myofascial pain.
Jeff's love of sport and human performance is anchored in his achievements in volleyball at a varsity level throughout university, and he continues to be active in cross country skiing, running, basketball, volleyball and hiking. Jeff and his wife Megan have two young boys and enjoy spending time together outside as a family.
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Bobby Anderson
BscKin, MScPT, CAFCI, GunnIMS Practitioner
Bobby completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2006 and then completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. During her University career, Bobby kept busy by playing on the U of A Pandas volleyball team and later volunteering as their trainer. Since graduating, Bobby has been working as a Physiotherapist and has expanded her knowledge by taking numerous post-graduate courses including additional training for osteoporosis, acupuncture, Gunn IMS, pre- and post-natal pelvic pain and orthopaedic manual therapy. She has completed her FCAMPT (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy) designation- the highest manual therapy designation in Canada. Bobby is committed to providing quality client care and using all of her clinical skills and experience to help assess, diagnose and treat clients on an individual basis. Bobby enjoys exploring the Salmon Arm community and its surroundings with her husband and three children. When she is not busy watching her kids at the rink or soccer field, Bobby enjoys an active lifestyle with interests that include volleyball, basketball, running, swimming, golfing and snowboarding.
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Tallon Milne
MPT, MSc, BSc (Kin)
Tallon received his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2019. Prior to this he completed his Masters of Science at Thompson Rivers University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University's department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology. Since graduating, Tallon has taken multiple courses to stay up-to-date in the Physical Therapy field including training for anatomical IMS (Dry Needling), cervical-thoracic management, and orthopedic manual therapy. Tallon believes in life-long learning and utilizes an evidence-based approach in his Physical Therapy practice.
Throughout his university career Tallon also played varsity basketball for SFU and TRU, following which he was an Assistant Coach for the TRU Men's Basketball Team. During this time Tallon gained an appreciation for strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and injury rehabilitation. His treatment philosophy focuses on management of muscular imbalances utilizing exercise. Since moving to the Shuswap, Tallon also loves spending time outdoors with his family where they enjoy hiking, skiing, and cycling.
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Julie Regan
Reception
Julie was born in England, immigrating to Canada at a very young age. She was raised in North Vancouver and moved to Salmon Arm with her husband in 2019 to escape the bustle of the city in their semi-retirement years. Julie appreciates the more laid back life style here and enjoys gardening, watching hockey, and exploring the Shuswap area.
Charlene Johnson
Reception
Char grew up in Salmon Arm and now, with her husband, is raising her family here. She enjoys all of the activities the Shuswap area has to offer especially camping and motorbiking. Char has been active in the fitness industry for over 25 years and continues to teach a variety of classes at one of the local fitness centers. Char brings a wealth of office managerial experience with her and keeps the clinic running smoothly.
Julie Parenteau
BScPT, CAFCI
Owner and Director of Lakeshore Physiotherapy
Julie obtained her Bachelor’s of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1999 and was the Gold Medal winner in her graduating class. She has obtained certifications in acupuncture, dry needling, Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and has taken numerous post-graduate courses in areas such as exercise therapy, pre and post-natal health, persistent pain education, core stability and ergonomics, among others.
Utilizing a wealth of clinical experience, Julie approaches each client as an individual, responding to their specific needs with care and attention.
Julie enjoys spending time with her family, lifting weights, Nordic skiing, running and travelling. She moved to Salmon Arm with her family in 2007 to enjoy the active, family-friendly lifestyle.
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Amber Yurkowski
BSc, MSCPT, FDN
Associate Physiotherapist
Amber completed her Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Biology) in 2009 from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. She then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2012. Since graduating, she has expanded her knowledge by taking numerous post graduate courses including: completing her level 3 manual therapy certification, functional dry needling, as well as specific courses on the prevention/rehab of running injures, prevention/rehab of specific golf injuries (Fit for Golf training), hip rehabilitation and much more. Amber has been part of the Lakeshore Physiotherapy team since 2012. She enjoys using her clinical skills and experience to assess and treat all areas of orthopaedics. Outside of the clinic, Amber leads an active lifestyle with her husband and three kids. She enjoys surfing behind her boat, camping, running, hiking, snowshoeing, family time, and watching her kids play sports. Amber looks forward to meeting you and helping you get back to the lifestyle and activities that you enjoy the most!
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Lauryn Tweed
MScPT, BPHE
Lauryn graduated from Queen's University in Ontario in 2017 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Since graduating, she has completed her Acupuncture Canada Certification (ACC) and taken courses focused concussion management and treating individuals with dizziness and balance dysfunctions. Lauryn’s treatment philosophy is grounded in knowledge transfer, therapeutic exercise and the optimization of movement. With a background in Health Promotion, she uses physiotherapy as an outlet for preventative primary care and believes treatment should be individualized based on client goals, lifestyle and capacity.
Outside of work, Lauryn spends her time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy getting outdoors in all seasons for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, canoeing and camping. She also leads trail runs for the local running community in her spare time.
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Claire Rithaler
Office Manager
Claire moved to Salmon Arm from the lower mainland in 1995 with her husband to raise their four sons. Claire joined our team in 2013. She loves spending time with her family and friends, and has a passion for traveling. She enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, and weight training in her spare time.
Michelle Skjeie
Reception
Michelle grew up in the Shuswap area, and also raised her family here with her husband, surrounded by the beauty and nature the area has to offer. She enjoys living in the quiet countryside close to many small lakes to kayak on in the summer, and mountain trails to snowshoe on in the winter. She likes to get creative: sewing, quilting and building with wood, but she is most happy when her growing family gathers together.
