Reviews of Shoness Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist)

Shannon Bos

I have two teenage daughters. They have both been treated by the physiotherapists at Shoness Physio. I am extremely happy with the level of care by this team! My 16 year old daughter had a sport related injury to her knee. We took her to a sport doctor & to a sport therapist, but because her knee was swollen ,the injury wasn't diagnosed. Some time later, her knee still didn't feel sturdy & so I took her in to see Stephanie. Stephanie caught the injury & we quickly got her in for surgery. Following her surgery, Stephanie & James put together a progressive physio plan, which helped my daughter to recover quickly & get back to the sports that she loves. I would highly recommend Stephanie & James. Not only are they both professional and friendly, they always followed up each appointment with an email of the exercises that the girls had to do. If you're looking for a physiotherapist for you, or for someone in your family, I would highly recommend you give these guys a call.

Lynda Unruh

I received treatments for several months for chronic hip pain and was very impressed with the attention and caring nature of Stephanie. She was able to help alleviate the pain as well as build muscle tissue to prepare for surgery. I would highly recommend her office.

Marlene Wylychenko

Stephanie is very professional. She takes the time to determine what the issue(injury) is and provides realistic, helpful treatment. She cares. Also, during Covid-19 the care taken with cleanliness and sanitizing for the protection of everyone in the building is top notch!!

Leah McIntyre

James and Stephanie are both fantastic! They take a lot of time with you and get to the root of your issues. I have tried a lot of therapies over many years, and it wasn’t until they took the time to focus on fixing the issues rather than patching them up, that I found relief.

Eve Jonas

Stephanie takes the time to get to know you. She worked to understand my goals, and my limitations related to chronic pain. When no one else was able to figure out next steps to help me she did. I am forever grateful and will have no hesitation in recommending her service.

Audie Mehlen

When I first had dealings with Stephanie it was for a Pre-Op(Jun)/Post-Op(Oct) for ACL re-construction. I was able to heal and become stronger prior to my injury in six months; she kept me accountable and challenged me when I needed it. I was able to hike the WCT (with doctor approval) as planned. When I had a shoulder injury there was no question on who I would go to for my Physio Therapy. I still do all the warm up she has shown me prior to working out at the gym. Thank you so much Stephanie you are amazing at what you do!! Audie Mehlen

Aliya Visscher

I have been Stephanie for over 2 years now and would 10/10 recommend her to anyone! She is so kind and caring when you first meet her and she is extremely knowledgable. She is also VERY thoughtful and remembers so many details of your personal life, which made me more comfortable in my appointments. I have gone for treatment of multiple injuries and each appointment all of them are addressed - which is impressive! The transition over to James when Stephanie went on her mat leave was professional and made me feel very comfortable that I was in good hands! I have also been seeing James for about 9 months now and he is also extremely knowledgeable and personable. His passion for his work is very evident and it's so interesting to hear about his experiences with his career and where it has taken him! He, like Stephanie, is very good at remembering unique things about my personal life and never fails to ask and check in on those. I have been seeing him for a MVA that has caused issues with my neck and I never fail to leave feeling MUCH better! 100% would recommend either of two! Also, the building they work out of, Elevation Wellness, has a very good atmosphere and tons of other therapies to help you with whatever you need to feel better!

Jog My Dog

Wonderful! Really helpful, really knowledgable and good at helping keep me on track when I slack off. Thank you!

Ashlyn Gunderson

Steph is so knowledgeable, personal, and truly made a difference in my back pain in a matter of weeks. Customer service and passion for helping others is so evident here!

Kimberley Edmonds

I went to see Steph after a knee injury, while I was waiting to have surgery. She was extremely patient and incredibly knowledgeable. I continued to see her after surgery and was thankful for for her all of her hard work to get me back on my feet. When Steph went on Maternity Leave, I began to see James to continue my recovery. He was great as well! My daughter also went to see James to help heal an elbow injury. She was in the middle of a very chaotic training and competition season, and was so pleased to work with James to help ensure she wasn't out for an extended period of time. I am very pleased with the Physio we have received at Elevation :)

P A

In the Fall of 2018, my doctor referred me for physiotherapy for numbness in the fingers of my left hand and also neck issues. A friend referred me to Stephanie and after several weeks of treatment, plus following the exercises she gave me, I no longer had the numbness and my neck was much better.

Natalie Warkentin

After a car accident James did IMS treatment on my back and neck. He is skilled at what he does, and within several months I was back to normal. I highly recommend his physiotherapy treatments!

kel coulson

James Rowan treated me for over a year when he was in Vancouver at Granville Physio. James is a fantastic physio who's thorough and gentle. I am unbelievably injury prone and James kept me in great condition so I could continue to progress in CrossFit as well as do long hiking. We miss you in Vancouver James! Alberta gained a real gem :)

Jordan Armstrong

Very professional and very private. Lots of one on one time is spent between physio and the patient.

Kirby Maronda

I’ve been going to Stephanie and James since they opened and have had wonderful results with my back! Thank you very much!!

Melisa Hamilton

James Rowan was my physiotherapist at his former practice in Vancouver, BC. He is extremely skilled, very knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with. When I was suffering from symptoms of herniated cervical discs, I went through 4 different physiotherapists who did not help at all before being recommended to James. He immediately identified the root problem and his treatments (mostly IMS) provided me relief from my symptoms. I consistently improved over time, to the point where I saw him every few weeks for maintenance. He made a huge difference in my quality of life and I was very sad when I found out he was moving to Lethbridge. But my loss is your gain! If you want an very professional, friendly, skilled physio, James is your guy.

k L

James has treated my injuries from a series of accidents and I must say that without his help I would definitely not have made a good recovery. Very professional and knowledgeable, does amazing work. Would recommend him to anyone who needs physio!

Joanne Armstrong

I had a great experience. I really liked that I was emailed the exercises to do after each appointment that we had worked on. Before each appointment I was sent a reminder 2 days before. Then each morning before the appointment I was emailed a quick 4 question to make sure I was feeling well. Then I got a text message 2 hours before as a reminder. She was on time every time I was there. It is very easy to access and plenty of free parking. She had me feeling better in 3 appointments.

Kim Nielsen

My daughter has had the pleasure of seeing both Steph and James. They both take there time and see you for as long as needed. She was comfortable with both of them and saw improvements each time we went. I feel we got a level of care you wouldn't receive elsewhere. They go above and beyond for there clients. Highly recommend!

Drew Sutherland

Both Stephanie and James have both offered nothing but outstanding service. They listen and will do there absolute best to get you back to %100.

Tony Kuz

Stephanie is a true professional. I would recommend her to anyone that needs physiotherapy.

A W

I was very lucky to have picked James Rowan as my IMS therapist for help with my concussion and migraine issues. After 2 years of numerous specialists, scans, xrays and other tests there was no progress. James found that the root cause was hypertension/hypertonicity of the muscles in my neck and upper back and helped me back to a decent quality of life and health. It was Intramuscular Stimulation therapy (IMS) by James that was the only thing that made a difference. He was always very patient with my questions and expertly explained to a layperson why he was needling a specific region and the expected benefits of working on that area. James was also very accommodating when I wanted to focus on other areas but would also politely let me know if my suggestions would have no benefit. Great bedside manner. The only complaint I would have with James is that he moved to Alberta and now I have to find someone new, which is a challenge as I trusted him implicitly with my issues. I'll miss our half hour chats sharing stories about our families. Good luck in Lethbridge!

Natasha mcauley

Excellent Physiotherapist! So much progress in 2 treatments!

Jackie Cardinal

She is innovative and effective in her work, I left feeling heard and respected. Her treatment and exercise plan was easy to follow, effective and simple to adjust based on mobility or pain levels. We started from the very basics and it was very encouraging to be able to quickly gain results. She is also fantastic with kids, Stephanie treated my daughter as well and we have had nothing but great experiences with her.

Devan MacPherson

A fantastic experience, great interaction with the physiotherapist, always on time, never feel rushed, explained all the exercises and was thorough in his explanation of why was happening and timeline for recovery.

Linda Hobberstad

After a car accident, I started having achilles and knee issues. It was recommended that I go to a physio-therapist. I chose Stephanie because I knew her on a personal level, but soon realized that Stephanie was very professional and is exceptionally knowledgeable with injuries and overall wellness. "Steph truly cares about each patient, and goes above and beyond to make sure that you are progressing with each treatment, and provides a great wellness plan for each patient. I would highly recommend Steph to anyone who requires physio!!

Nathalie Snyder

James and Steph are exceptional physiotherapists. After 23 years of having back and core issues and seeing many other practitioners, I've experienced relief and ongoing healing through our working together. They're very relational and professional and care deeply about addressing the root causes of pain. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Lyns

Amazing personalized care that keeps me pain free!

Lesley Boorsma

Stephanie and James are great! I've been seeing Stephanie for a couple of years now and most recently James while Stephanie is on maternity leave. Both are super knowledgeable, professional but also friendly. They are great at reducing acute pain and then giving you exercises for stretches to prevent further injury and pain. I would highly recommend both of them.

Jett Pedersen

Helped me recover and I couldn’t ask for more! Stephanie does a great job and cares about your physical well being. Great person and great environment!

S S

Stephanie and James have been excellent to work worth. I have spent time with both therapists and they have been exceptional help to me and my wife. We both have worked physical jobs and have the aches and pains to go with it. They have worked with us as much as we needed to get the results we were looking for. Other clinics I have been to rush you in and out while dealing with as many other patients as they could fit in, this not the case with Stephanie and James. They provide one on one care and made sure we felt like we were important. I definitely recommend them.

Trevor Inaba

Great service and great treatment. They really went out of their way to accommodate our appointments during hockey and baseball season.

Michelle Kwan

I have been seeing Steph for years for a few different injuries - most recently she has helped me get back to running in the mountains after having to walk around using a stick! What sets Steph apart from others is that she doesn't see her sessions with you as a "quick fix". Rather, she provides you with the resources so that you can self-manage long term - through education and empowerment. Steph puts in the extra time and effort, and it is obvious that she cares deeply about each individual. I could go on about Steph for pages... but bottom line is: I would recommend (and have recommended!) Steph to all looking for a physio in Lethbridge.

Roy/Mary Shewchuk

I am in my early 70's and broke my arm/shoulder Stephanie was very kind and empathetic which was greatly appreciated...as well as very professional and knowledgeable

jq jq

Great work to help my daughter with her pain. Friendly and knowledgeable high recommended.

Erin Kanegawa

Steph is a staple in my self-care maintenance! Her athletic background is perfect for understanding movement for an active individual and her solutions are practical and smart. Her approach to injury rehab through "traditional" physio approaches pairs well with her training and expertise in dry needling and other contemporary physio approaches. Her knowledge is evidence based and up to date and her approach is calm, professional, patient, and empathetic. I would recommend SHoness Physio whether you have an injury or whether you are just looking to maintain a healthy and happy body!

A L

I have been a client of Stephanie Honess for many years. She has helped me with my chronic neck tension due to a motor vehicle accident by introducing me to dry needling. This has helped significantly and Stephanie did a great job of making me feel comfortable with this new procedure. All of the staff at Elevation Wellness are very professional and truly care about their clients.

Heather Morrow

I would highly recommend James. He is personable, knowledgeable, and has a knack for explaining both the injury as well as the treatment in clear and understandable terms. He gives easy to follow instructions for my at home exercises, and I have found his treatment effective at helping me improve a number of issues related to my chronic back pain.

Johnna Kubik

Stephanie treated me following a wrist fracture. She provided professional and personalized care to help me regain strength and mobility. I highly recommend her services.

Carolyn A

I saw James Rowan at his clinic in Vancouver and he is knowledgable, caring and was extremely helpful. I found his work to be gentle yet effective. My neck has never been better ! I wish him good luck in Lethbridge but will miss him.

Jennifer Peck

Stephanie and James are excellent physiotherapists. I have seen them both over the past year. I attribute my recovery to my bilateral half knee replacements to them. They enabled me to get all my muscles, tendons, etc in excellent shape before surgery. My surgeon was very pleased with the condition of my muscles before even doing the surgery. I will continue to see them for postop physio.

Beverly Wickenheiser

I found SHoness Physiotherapy to be very professional. Stephanie is kind and very pleasant. I felt very much at ease and was happy to be there. I would highly recommend them.

Jennifer Mueller

I have had the privilege of seeing both Stephanie and James and they are both amazing physiotherapist. I love the 1x1 attention and time the dedicate to their clients. Stephanie really helped me recover after having my son and get back into my sweaty routine! James has kept me going so I can enjoy my pain free time at the gym, golfing or running. As many active people know injuries are part of the game but having these two in my life has helped to decrease recovery time an the number and severity of injuries.

Derek Puzzuoli

James Rowan treated me regularly for over a year at his former practice in Vancouver (Granville Physio). He is highly skilled, couteous, and great to chat with. Most recently he treated my lower back pain from an old injury and I'm pretty sure his treatment prevented it from worsening into the debilitating issue it was before. Thanks James!

R Irwin

James Rowan treated me regularly at his Vancouver clinic and is the best physiotherapist I've ever sought help from. He listened, assessed and discussed my situation and started on a treatment plan which has been very successful. I shall be forever grateful for James Rowan, physiotherapist and HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Wish you all the best in Lethbridge, you will be missed! Five stars is not enough.

Kathryn Arnold

Steph truly cares about her patients, and has such great bedside manner. She is so thorough with her assessment, truly cared about my recovery and was with me every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend her more. She’s the best in Lethbridge.

Fran Ziola

SHoness Physiotherapy is fabulous! I have been a client of Stephanie and James for several years. They give you focused, personalized service and follow up with a specific exercise plan made for you. Stephanie and James are both very well versed and educated in their field. James uses dry needling which I find very effective for my issues. They are located within a wellness centre which also offers some of the best massage therapy in Lethbridge. Highly recommend!

Chad Guindon

Steph was awesome when helping me work back from tearing my Achilles’ tendon. Even when she changed to Elevation she updated everything with me so I knew where she went.

And War

Professional and knowledgeable. Recommended.

Nicolletta Roelofs

Stephanie at Elevation Wellness creates a great rapport with her clients. If I need to change an appointment or have specific questions about treatments she is always very accommodating and informative. I always feel she wants the best for her clients. By giving me extra exercises for at home and checking in regularly I am able to get the most out of my treatments. I would recommend Elevation Wellness physio to anyone. Thank you for helping in my recovery!