Clinic
Island Optimal Health and Performance: Island Optimal Health and Performance - Dufferin Location
Address
1881 Dufferin Cres, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 0B1
Phone
250-753-9449
Massage
Tui Na is a style of massage from Traditional Chinese Medicine where the practitioner may brush, knead, roll/press the muscles or areas between the joints to open the flow of energy. Note: Other manual modalities may be used with Tui Na, such as Cupping and Gua Sha.
Please select this option if this is your FIRST VISIT with this Massage Therapist. Massage treatment to support the changes in your body changes throughout and following pregnancy.
- Integrates yoga principles into practice.
- Focuses on functional mobility and pain relief.
- Treats headaches and repetitive stress injuries.
- Emphasizes client collaboration for treatment plans.
- Combines myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
- Recommends tailored homecare exercises.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Please select this option if this is your FIRST VISIT with this Massage Therapist. Massage treatment to support the changes in your body changes throughout and following pregnancy.
- Relieving muscle tension with Myofascial Release.
- Applying Muscle Energy Techniques for recovery.
- Targeting pain with Trigger Point Therapy.
- Addressing sports injuries and athletic concerns.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Please select this option if this is your FIRST VISIT with this Massage Therapist. Massage treatment to support the changes in your body changes throughout and following pregnancy.
- Athlete's experience informs treatment.
- Focuses on headaches and TMJ.
- Treats sports injuries and post-concussion.
- Uses trigger point and myofascial release.
- Tailors treatments to unique patient needs.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Please select this option if this is your FIRST VISIT with this Massage Therapist. Massage treatment to support the changes in your body changes throughout and following pregnancy.
For FIRST-TIME visits with this Massage Therapist for Active Massage. A comprehensive assessment covering area of complaint and surrounding joints. Utilization of passive and active modalities based on findings. Outlining a plan of management, reviewing home exercises or stretching.
- Integrates personal training expertise.
- Focuses on preventing re-injury.
- Empowers patients through education.
- Collaborative approach to recovery.
- Emphasizes active client participation.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Acupuncture
Tui Na is a style of massage from Traditional Chinese Medicine where the practitioner may brush, knead, roll/press the muscles or areas between the joints to open the flow of energy. Note: Other manual modalities may be used with Tui Na, such as Cupping and Gua Sha.
- Acupuncture with a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.
- Whole-person acupuncture care provided.
- Treating various conditions with traditional techniques.
- 20+ years of experienced acupuncture treatment.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
For patients who have already had a Naturopathic Initial Visit with Dr. Luterbach and require Acupuncture.
- Addressing hormonal imbalances with acupuncture.
- Treating auto-immune disorders via acupuncture.
- Supporting thyroid health through acupuncture.
- Acupuncture for achieving physical, mental, emotional balance.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Athletic Therapy
For first time Athletic Therapy patients.
- Musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation planning.
- Concussion assessment, management, and graded return-to-activity.
- Manual therapy and movement assessment for joint/muscle recovery.
- Exercise prescription and physical reconditioning for return-to-sport.
- Taping, bracing, and injury prevention strategies for athletes.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Chiropractic
**We are not accepting new WorkSafe claims. If this appointment is related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic before booking.** Book this appointment if you are a NEW Chiropractic patient.
- Manual soft tissue therapies for musculoskeletal issues.
- Injury rehabilitation and prevention through chiropractic.
- Thorough assessment for individualized care plans.
- Movement-centred, evidence-based chiropractic practice.
- Strengthening and resilience for optimal function.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
**We are not accepting new WorkSafe claims. If this appointment is related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic before booking.** Book this appointment if you are a NEW Chiropractic patient.
- Functional and movement-based chiropractic care.
- Hands-on therapies for muscle and nerve issues.
- Addressing nerve pain, numbness, tingling symptoms.
- Treating concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
- Relief for TMJ and foot/ankle dysfunctions.
- ART technique for muscle and soft tissue problems.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
**We are not accepting new WorkSafe claims. If this appointment is related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic before booking.** Book this appointment if you are a NEW Chiropractic patient.
- Supports athletes and teams through chiropractic care.
- Aids recovery from sports injuries.
- Enhances athletic performance with chiropractic.
- Assists women's health and movement through adjustments.
- Promotes functional wellness and improved movement.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
**We are not accepting WorkSafe claims or ICBC claims with our Chiropractic Intern** Book this appointment if you are a NEW Chiropractic patient and wanting to book with our Chiropractic Intern
- Musculoskeletal injury assessment and treatment.
- Chronic pain management with multimodal chiropractic care.
- Manual spinal and joint adjustments for mobility restoration.
- Soft-tissue manual therapy for muscle tension and dysfunction.
- Performance enhancement and activity-focused injury recovery.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Kinesiology
For First-Time Kinesiology Patients.
- Functional movement assessment for chronic conditions and injuries.
- Exercise prescription and active rehabilitation for long-term injury recovery.
- Biomechanical analysis to guide injury prevention and movement efficiency.
- Return-to-activity planning in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Functional capacity evaluation and preventative maintenance of physical health.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Naturopath
For your first Naturopathic visit with Dr.Luterbach. ***Dr. Luterbach requests that all new patient bookings are followed by a 45 minute appointment in 2 weeks. A timely follow up is required to ensure clinical goals are met.***
This appointment is for new patients of Dr.Ouimet. This visit includes an extensive review of your health history and lifestyle. A treatment plan will be developed based on your individual health concerns and goals. Laboratory testing may be recommended.
- Follow-up blood draws for ordered LifeLabs testing.
- Review of lab results during return visits.
- Brief monitoring appointments after the initial visit.
- Ongoing health assessment through routine laboratory work.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Physiotherapy
*Island Optimal Physiotherapists are not currently accepting WorkSafe BC claims. If you're looking to book an appointment related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic.* Book this appointment if you are a First-Time Physiotherapy patient, it has been more than 3 months since your last appointment, or you have a new issue.
- Targeted therapeutic exercise for movement and strength recovery.
- Manual therapy for joint and soft tissue mobility restoration.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation to regain function and independence.
- Neurological rehabilitation to improve walking and motor control.
- Activity-specific return-to-sport and functional retraining.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
*Island Optimal Physiotherapists are not currently accepting WorkSafe BC claims. If you're looking to book an appointment related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic.* Book this appointment if you are a First-Time Physiotherapy patient, it has been more than 3 months since your last appointment, or you have a new issue.
- Neurological rehabilitation for balance and movement recovery.
- Geriatric physiotherapy for mobility and functional independence.
- Orthopedic injury rehabilitation for traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
- Client-centered goal setting and individualized exercise programs.
- Manual therapy and hands-on techniques for pain relief and mobility.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.