Shannon Christmas
- Manual therapy for joints and muscles.
- Intramuscular needling (IMS) for trigger points.
- Exercise programs for recovery and strength.
- Patient education for self-management.
- Treating orthopaedic and sports injuries.
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Kootenay Health Services Inc.
602 Kootenay Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 1L2
Shannon incorporates her skills and experience in manual therapy and IMS, together with patient education and exercise prescription to provide a one-on-one, client-centered approach in her treatment sessions. Shannon completed her physiotherapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 1999. She completed her Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy (‘Part ‘B’) in 2005. Shannon also completed her training to practice the Chan Gunn method of Intramuscular needling (CGIMS, 2004). Shannon worked in orthopaedic and sports clinics in Victoria until she could not be away from the great skiing and mountain biking of Nelson any longer. Shannon is happy to be part of the Kootenay Health Services team.