The Team
Physiotherapists
Jacob Cramm
Education
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (2015)
Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (2013)
Certification in Anatomical Acupuncture from Acupuncture Canada
Functional Dry Needling from Kinetacore
Manual Therapy from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Concussion Management Level 1 and 2 from Concussion Rehab Works Inc.
Vestibular Training from the Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation Clinic
Advanced Physiotherapy Educational Institute (APTEI) Upper and Lower Extremity Courses
Sport Involvement
Jacob has extensive climbing experience. He is a backcountry skier, mountain biker, whitewater kayaker, and has worked as a whitewater raft guide.
Experience
Jacob has a special interest in shoulder injury recovery and injury prevention. He has worked with climbers, skiers, mountain bikers, soccer players, and athletes in many other sports. He has experience in helping people return to activity after fractures, ligament injuries and a wide variety of surgeries. Jacob worked as a personal trainer in his undergraduate degree.
Jacob has also completed post-graduate training in concussion management. He aims to educate athletes on how to identify when a concussion has happened and post-concussion management to help people return to sport, work and life. Jacob works with both children and adults pre- and post-concussion.
Lori Anne Donald
Education
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto (2011)
Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences at Queen’s University (2009)
Certification in Anatomical Acupuncture from Acupuncture Canada
Intramuscular Stimulation from the University of British Columbia
Manual Therapy from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Vestibular Training from the Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation Clinic
Advanced Physiotherapy Educational Institute (APTEI) Lower Extremity Courses
Professional Mountain Biking Association Level One Instructor
Paddle Canada River Kayak Instructor
Sport Involvement
Lori Anne is a member of the Canadian National Ski Mountaineering Team. She is a downhill skier, whitewater kayaker, mountain biker, trail runner, classical ballet dancer, and salsa dancer/instructor.
Experience
Lori Anne has a special interest in knee injury recovery and injury prevention as well as advancing athletic performance. She has worked with runners, skiers, mountain bikers, climbers, dancers and athletes in many other sports. She has helped people return to activity after surgery from ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairs, and joint replacements. She has experience in treating injuries throughout the body, including vertigo and vestibular disorders, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and respiratory disorders.
Clinic Manager
Matt Canale
Education
Bachelor of Arts – English: Creative & Professional Writing; Minor: French; St. Louis University (1997)
Certificat de la langue française, Université Lumière Lyon 2 (1994)
Business & Retail Management, REI Co-Op, Seattle, Washington (2017)
Trek Precision Fit Certified Bike Fitter, Los Angeles, CA (2012)
Shimano Certified Bike Fitter, Irvine, CA (2019)
Sport Involvement
If there’s a motto to summarize Matt, he’d likely tell you, “It could be worse.” Matt is an avid outdoor steward with a background in cycling, skiing, hiking, and backpacking. He has worked with Shimano, REI Co-Op, Cannondale, Trek, and locally works with Cycling BC, Steep City Cycles, Nelson Cycling Club, Nelson Nordic Ski Club, Nelson Disc Golf Society, Nelson Leafs, and Six Mile Bikes.
Experience
Matt is passionate about many things, but ask him about cycling, and prepare to have your foot firmly pegged to the floor. He’s worked with numerous organizations in the tech and bike industry but is most passionate about bike fitting because it offers clients comfort, confidence, and performance on their steeds.
Matt brings with him a wealth of knowledge from the tech and outdoor industry, and we’re happy to have him onboard as our team manager!
Patient Care Coordinator
Dave Little
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology (minor in History) Carleton University (2015)
CSIA Level 3 Ski Instructor
CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1
Wilderness First Responder (90h) NUEC Level 3 First Aid (OFA 3 Inclusive)
Sport Involvement
Skiing may very well be one of Dave’s first memories. From his formative years as a ski racer in Ontario and Quebec, to his subsequent 12 full-time seasons spent as an instructor, freeride coach, guide, and patroller, he has truly made life on skis one of his greatest priorities. During the warmer months, he likes spending time on his mountain bike, climbing, and trekking. Dave is grateful for the opportunities he's had to pursue his passion for sports worldwide, from trekking in Nepal and surfing in Taiwan to skiing Japan's bottomless powder and exploring the glaciers of New Zealand.
Experience
While Dave is new to working in a Physiotherapy clinic, his experience with individuals from various ages, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities is extensive. His experiences in the outdoor industry not only deepened his appreciation for sports like skiing but also exposed him to the challenges of being sidelined due to injury. He looks forward to meeting each clinic visitor to understand their goals and how he can assist them.
As a ski patroller, Dave is well versed in providing initial injury care, but is currently driven to pursue a career as a physiotherapist and work with clients on a longer-term scale. His volunteer work in Wilderness Therapy and contribution as a clinical research volunteer focusing on concussions in youth during his undergraduate studies further enriched his understanding of therapeutic interventions.