| Dr. Richard McIlmoyle | Chiropractic care | |
| Dr. Jim Verners | Chiropractic care | Dr. Deirdre O'Neill | Naturopathic medicine |
| Eric Purves, RMT | Massage therapy | |
| Michael Cote, R.Ac | Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Dr. Richard McIlmoyle
Dr.
Richard McIlmoyle recently relocated to Victoria from Hamilton, Ontario.
He is a 1994 graduate of McMaster University with a degree in Biochemistry.
He graduated cum laude as a doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic
in 1999.
Dr. McIlmoyle practised in Toronto and Hamilton in a rehabilitation setting along side physiotherapists, registered massage therapists and family general practitioners before moving out west to Victoria in 2002. "With such an active community and a variety of outdoor activites available I feel right at home in Victoria." Once settled in Victoria, he practised in a local chiropractic clinic before purchasing Achieve Health in 2003.
Dr. McIlmoyle enjoys working with individuals of all athletic abilities and ages. Staying active is a key component to overall health, and by maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system, individuals can avoid many of the problems attributed to aging. Overall balance of muscles and joints is one of the keys to avoiding age related arthritis, aches and pains. The idea of balance in the system helps the elite athlete to perform at their best and non-athletes to enjoy daily activites.
Dr. McIlmoyle utilizes both traditional chiropractic spinal and peripheral joint adjustment with newer core stabilizing concepts and active soft tissue therapy to enhance muscle balance and function.
Dr. Jim Verners
Dr. Verners graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1995. He was awarded a Fellowship from the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) in 2004 as a specialist in sports injuries and rehabilitation.
Dr. Verners holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Physical Education and is the former therapist with various athletic teams including the University of Alberta, McGill University and most notably Hockey Canada.
Dr. Verners is a veteran of National and International competitions in a variety of sports including Track and Field, Swimming, Diving, Cycling, Soccer, Gymnastics, and Hockey. Dr. Verners was selected to the Medical Team for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
Dr. Verners is a former competitive track athlete who has personally survived multiple knee surgeries.
Dr. Deirdre O'Neill
Dr. Deirdre O誰eill specializes in women痴 and children痴 health care.
Dr. O誰eill offers full pediatric care including well child exams, and uses homeopathy and herbal medicine for colds, ear infections, asthma, allergies, coughs and other acute concerns. She is available after hours to provide care for her pediatric patients. Dr. O誰eill works with families for infertility, prenatal, perinatal and postnatal care. Dr. O誰eill graduated from Bastyr University, the leader in science based natural medicine, In 2003. She did an internship with a medical doctor during the fall of 2003. She is an avid learner and has taken the Masters Clinician Course in Homeopathy, 3 levels of Craniosacral therapy and 3 courses in Visceral Manipulation. She worked at a speciality clinic for ADD/ADHD children during her naturopathic medical training. Dr. O誰eill is an avid lecturer within her community and has taught pediatric courses at Malaspina University College and local parenting groups.
Dr. O誰eill is passionate about her medicine and has a joyful presence with children.
Eric Purves, RMT
Born and raised in Victoria, Eric graduated with a bachelor of science from the University of Victoria in 2001. In late 2005, Eric graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has been licensed to practice since 2006.
Eric is currently working towards his certification with the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA), and is enthusiastic to work with the Olympic Athletes at the 2010 games in Vancouver/Whistler.
Being very active in Vancouver Island's sporting community is what helped Eric realize the benefits of massage therapy and its ability to help one achieve their maximum potential. Eric has worked with elite and recreational athletes in both contact and non-contact sports, including triathletes, marathoners, cyclists, kick boxers, and soccer, lacrosse and hockey players.
During his education and practice Eric has also had the opportunity to work with patients who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia, as well as numerous musculoskeletal and overuse injuries.
Eric has been playing soccer almost his entire life and played a season with the Vikes varsity soccer team during his first year at university. More recently, Eric has been playing in the Vancouver Island League's first and second divisions, currently playing at the Gorge soccer club. Eric also trains in mixed martial arts and is an avid cyclist and runner who has competed in numerous races on Vancouver Island over the past few years.
Massage therapty treatments generally consist of a thorough assessment to determine the cause of the dysfunction followed by a variety of muscle energy, myofacial and deep tissue therapies to correct any imbalances and restrictions in the body. This comprehensive approach to treatment helps to eliminate many underlying causes of pain and enables the muscles, joints and connective tissues to move with less restriction and within pain free ranges.
Michael Cote, R.Ac
Michael graduated from the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diploma, Diploma of Acupuncture, and Diploma of TCM.
He also completed a four month internship and advanced studies program at the renowned Chengdu University of TCM hospital in Sichuan, China. He studied with some of the most prestigious doctors of traditional Chinese medicine working in the respirology, rheumatology, cardiology, hepatology, digestion, stroke, diabetic and pediatric departments of the hospital.
Michael holds professional memberships with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia.
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