Sasja Drechsler

Rise Health

1275 Bay St, Victoria, BC, V8T 1S8

Sasja graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Degree with a Psychology Minor. After that, she went on to work as a kinesiologist for 2 years before going on to graduate from the University of Western Ontario with a Master’s in Physical Therapy. At graduation, she was awarded the Troy Seely Clinical Excellence Award, The Barbara Edwardson Orthopedic Award, the St. Joseph’s Health Care Award and the London District OPA-CPA Book Prize Literary Achievement Award, the last of which was shared with her research group. Since graduation, Sasja has been working through the Level courses with the Orthopedic Division with the goal to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Additionally, Sasja has a keen interest in Pelvic Health and is currently striving to add additional training to that practice. Sasja aims to create an inclusive, safe environment for each client. She believes in an evidence-informed practice with space for her and her client to create a treatment plan together that best suits the client’s ideals, goals and lifestyle. Sasja believes strongly in an active approach to therapy with custom exercise prescription, meeting each client where they are and understanding what is meaningful to them. Sasja Drechsler grew up in Victoria where she graduated from Lambrick Park High School. She was very active as a kid and participated in many sports over the years but she was particularly fond of soccer, playing 5 years in the Metro league. Currently, Sasja enjoys being active through running, cycling and bouldering, but her true love is coffee.