Kristi has been a massage therapist for 5 years, graduating from Vancouver Career College in 2017. She is a born and raised Kelowna girl and has only recently moved to Castlegar with her family. Currently, she enjoys working in a general practice, addressing a variety of injuries and conditions with people from all walks of life. Her top priority is to create a holistic plan with each patient, to find and treat the source of the issue, and to help each person understand their symptoms while they reach their goals to optimal health. Outside of work, Kristi has her hands (and heart) full with toddler-aged twin boys at home. You can find them hiking and camping as a family, and she also enjoys yoga, tennis, brunch, and a good scary movie!

Whether you have been recently injured or have chronic pain, Kristi would love to meet you and help you on your journey to recovery.

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Chelsey recently completed her education at the Okanogan College of Massage Therapy and is now a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.

Chelsey worked for years in the trades and landscaping and grew a profound appreciation for the clinicians who helped support her physical health for both work and play.

The draw to massage therapy came from her love of activity and movement and the connection it can share with mental wellness and self-awareness.

Chelsey treats a wide variety of conditions such as musculoskeletal injury, conditions of the peripheral nervous system, postural dysfunction or accommodation, joint replacements or injury, motor vehicle accidents and chronic systemic conditions.

Chelsey grounds her treatments in assessment-based myofascial release, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, active release, neuromuscular technique and isolytic stretching. Chelsey is dedicated to consistently growing her knowledge base of anatomy, biomechanic relationships, compensation patterns and massage techniques.

She is inspired by the desire to help alleviate discomfort and empower those in her treatment room to participate in their own recovery through education and homecare.

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Dr. Grantham is in her 27th year of chiropractic practice. She opened the doors in Castlegar in 2009.

Dr. Grantham utilizes manual and KST (instrument) adjusting techniques, soft tissue therapies, postural and exercise rehab in her practice. KST allows her to quickly and accurately assess and adjust patients of all ages, safely and effectively using the Arthrostim Adjusting Instrument.

In 2015, Dr. Grantham became a Certified Practitioner with Complete Concussion Management, bringing research-based, best practice concussion treatment and rehab to our community. In 2022, Dr. Grantham completed a Master’s Degree in Applied Functional Medicine.

Dr. Grantham is a thorough, knowledgeable practitioner, who takes great care with each and every one of her patients to ensure they are receiving the best care possible.

Dr. Grantham has grown Back in Balance from a start-up solo practitioner practice to a multi-disciplinary Wellness Centre with six staff and ten practitioners.

Dr. Grantham is in her 27th year of chiropractic practice. She opened the doors in Castlegar in 2... Read More

Bobby-Jean comes to us with a wealth of knowledge from Regina, Saskatchewan. She pursued her studies at the University of Regina, majoring in Human Kinetics; the study of movement and exercise and how it impacts health and physical performance.

Bobby found her way to Trail to follow her passion as an Athletic Trainer filling that position for the Trail Smoke Eaters. She worked 3 seasons with the Smokies before switching gears to Junior B hockey with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks for another 3 seasons.

Before moving to Trail, Bobby found great joy in working as a Kinesiologist focusing on individuals, especially children, who are living with neurological disorders such as Cerebral Palsy or genetic disorders like Downs Syndrome. Bobby also enjoys working with pre- and post-concussion treatments such as baseline testing and return to play/school protocol.

Bobby is thrilled to assist clients in active injury rehabilitation and exercise programs to promote healthy living for all ages! She is recently trained in Soft Tissue Release and is excited to start incorporating the techniques into her daily treatment practices. She is also very excited in her new education adventure of Osteopathy and is thrilled to be able to bring it to the Kootenay area in the short future.

When she is not occupied with work, Bobby likes to enjoy time with friends and family, sports, travelling or enjoying a good book.

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Dr. Scott graduated in 2014 from Life Chiropractic College West, in California. After graduation she spent a year working in Hawaii before returning home to the Kootenays and joining the team at Back in Balance.

In 2019, Dr. Scott became a certified practitioner with Complete Concussion Management allowing her to stay up to date with the most recent concussion management, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Scott enjoys working with patients of all ages and supporting them as they work towards any health goals they have. Dr. Scott utilizes a variety of different adjusting techniques (manual and instrument), soft tissue therapy, and active rehab to help her patients get back to feeling their best.

Dr. Scott grew up in Rossland and has always had a passion for the outdoors and living a very active lifestyle. When not in the office she can be found out on the trails hiking with her dog or riding her horse and in the winter on the mountain skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.

Dr. Scott graduated in 2014 from Life Chiropractic College West, in California. After graduation... Read More

Tammy has grown up in the Slocan Valley all her life, She has been married for 27+ years. She graduated from the Pacific Institute of Reflexology in 2001 in Vancouver. She has also been working in the dental field for the last 30+years. Reflexology allows her to help relieve tension and stresses of everyday life to those in need, encourages and supports the body’s self-healing capabilities. A fabulous and effective way of dealing with a variety of ailments for all age groups. Living in the Kootenays all her life, She enjoys the pristine area with some boating, traveling, camping, and visiting with family and friends. A wonderful place to live and play!

Tammy has grown up in the Slocan Valley all her life, She has been married for 27+ years. She gra... Read More

Gabriella Toth graduated in 2003 from the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson B.C. A 3,500 hour, 4 year program in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She received the Dean’s award for academic excellence. After graduation she was the recipient of a Rotary Cultural Ambassadorial scholarship which allowed her to live in Taiwan, study the Chinese language and complete a clinical internship in both a private clinic and complete advanced acupuncture training in a hospital in Beijing, China. In 2004 Gabriella completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in Thailand and taught both group and private classes for years. She incorporates therapeutic stretches and exercises into her treatments when appropriate.

Gabriella spent 5 years living and practicing in Edmonton Alberta. During this time she was part of the Pediatric Integrative Medicine (PIM) Study Trial at the University of Edmonton Stollery Hospital which is the first trial of its kind in Canada to assess the impact of PIM medicine for hospitalized children. Education is also a keen interest for Gabriella and she taught both in the Herbal Dispensary at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) as well as at the ACOS Teaching Clinic in Nelson BC in her role as Clinic Supervisor.

Gabriella believes in lifelong education and continues to take every opportunity possible to further her studies in Chinese medicine. She has completed post graduate studies in obstetrics and gynaecology, infertility, diet and nutrition, pediatrics, cancer care, sports medicine, pain management, psychology and facial rejuvenation. She has studied under many esteemed teachers including Paul Pritchford, Sharon Weizenbaum, Debra Betts, Suzanne Robidoux, Dr. Huang Huang, Heiner Fruehauf, Matt Callison, to name but a few.

Currently in her 20th year of practice Gabriella prides herself on both thorough and effective treatments. She brings compassion to her work and strives to do the best that she can for each individual patient. She believes in true collaborative medicine and bringing a team approach to her patients as she feels this is most beneficial. She is excited to be working at Back in Balance Wellness Centre.

Gabriella is especially passionate about empowering individuals to become active participants in their health and has chosen this field out of a genuine passion for helping others. Gabriella lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Pass Creek and loves the people and community of Castlegar. She looks forward to the privilege of working with you.

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Caroline Vrba, RMT, BA is a Registered Massage Therapist and is a member of the International Association of Health Care Practitioners, The Massage Therapy Association of BC and College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy of BC in 1997. Her undergraduate degree is in Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario in 1994. She has experience working with people of all ages from infancy, children and adults, pregnancy and post pregnancy. Her work experience includes recovery from motor vehicle accidents, acute sports injuries, chronic pain and stress management including relaxation treatments. Caroline is inspired to help others heal and recover from acute and chronic injuries, whiplash, concussions, headaches, sinus problems, muscle strains and ligament sprains, back and neck pain. She supports people with acute injuries and chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia. Caroline is trained to perform treatments in Lymph Drainage Therapy, Viceral Manipulation, Kinesiotaping, Craniosacral Therapy and Brain Therapy.

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