Get to know Kristine Slater
Education
Kristine has a bachelor degree in Kinesiology from UBC and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom.
Style of Treatment
Kristine strongly believes that exercise is medicine and that nobody should have to accept living in pain. Her physiotherapy approach is not only to help you recover from acute injury, but also find prevention strategies for the future. Her treatments often include manual therapy and dry-needling. With her background in personal training and kinesiology, she enjoys getting creative with exercises for movement re-education to help you reach your goals.
Sports and Recreation
Kristine has a special interest in working with all athletes. As a rugby player for 15+ years, she has experienced her fair share of injuries and understands the ups and downs of rehabilitation. She now works with local club and provincial rugby teams, is the physiotherapist for Canada Netball. Kristine also partakes in Pole fitness and is part of the Australian based Pole Physio team.
Kristine also enjoys all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, camping, and climbing as well as water sports.