Andrea Kruger

Broken Squirrel Wellness

445 10th St, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1P7

Hey there — I’m Andrea, a possibility-thinker. With over 11 years of experience in rehabilitation and movement-based health care, I help people living with persistent (chronic) pain feel more confident in their bodies and more connected to their lives. My approach combines neuroscience, compassion, and clear communication. I work with you to understand what’s happening in your brain and body, so you can become the expert in your own recovery. [What is Athletic Therapy?] (https://athletictherapy.org/public/Public%20Resources/CATA%20General%20Brochure%20EN%20-%20FINAL.pdf) ###My Specialty & Approach Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS): Developmental movement training that helps your brain find natural, instinctive movement patterns for better strength and ease. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT for Chronic Pain): Tools that help you move toward what really matters to you, even with difficult thoughts or emotions. Trauma-Informed Care: A safe, consent-led approach focused on building trust, especially for those with past trauma or medical distress. Precision Nutrition (Level 1): We look at the whole picture which includes nutrition, sleep, stress, environment, and mindset to create habits that build real, lasting change. ###Holistic Health Philosophy I recognize the wholistic and integrative character of health, meaning your physical comfort is deeply connected to your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. What I love most is seeing people transform their mindset, identity, and confidence as they integrate new ways of seeing what’s possible for themselves. ###Commitment to Safe Care My approach is grounded in self-compassion, curiosity, and listening. My practice is guided by cultural humility, which is a life-long commitment to examining my own beliefs and privilege. I strive to provide a culturally safe environment that you define as respectful, safe, and allows for meaningful communication. I am actively anti-racist in my commitment to eliminating unfair practices. ###Programs I also offer a Pain Education series called **_Reframe Chronic Pain_** , an online education series to help you understand pain and build tools to manage it. Visit [www.reframechronicpain.com](https://www.reframechronicpain.com) to learn more. I respectfully acknowledge that the land where I gather, work, and play is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, tuwa akʷs χoχoɬ ʔa xʷ yiχmɛtɛt (ʔa) kʷʊms hɛhaw tʊms gɩǰɛ—"Care takers of the ‘land of plenty’ since time immemorial.” **I’d love to meet you, learn your story and help you move toward the quality of life you envision.**