Reviews of Physica Health - Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic (Physiotherapist)

Joseph Camilleri

I first visited Physica Health in late February of 2020 as I was experiencing some Achilles pain and it actually prevented me from doing my daily runs. When I first talked to Carl Cachia, the resident physiotherapist, he first wanted to learn about my running history and what, if any, other injuries that I might have suffered. Carl was very thorough in his initial analysis after which he asked me to do some mobility routines to try and figure out my strong points and which areas were being affected by my injury. I was amazed how quickly he was able to diagnose my condition and started me on a rehab approach. Carl then prescribed a strengthening and stretching routine to be done at home to compliment his treatments. I was really impressed by the follow-up emails and also by the continuos communication between treatments. I am so happy that only after a couple of treatments I was able to resume my training program for a May virtual marathon, which I am happy to say went well. Luckily my Achilles never flared up again. I have been more than happy and confident in recommending Physica Health. Some of my friends went for physio treatments and they informed me that they were also really impressed by his services. I highly recommend Physica Health and Carl Cachia, you cannot receive better service anywhere else.

Paul

I've been to many physios over the years for multiple reasons... Car accidents, sports injuries, general strength concerns... And Carl has been among the best. He really takes time to listen to your concerns and caters your treatment accordingly. His combination of IMS, soft tissue release, and rehab work has been amazing for my neck!

Veronika Moore

Over three years, Carl has helped me learn and maintain good habits after getting injured. He is professional, curious, warm, and always staying informed about ways to help his clients. Look no further, Carl and Physica will be there for you!

Gabriel Linden

Carl is a wonderful physio, knowledgeable and friendly. He always makes sure to offer the most efficient treatment and also suggests relevant follow-up exercises to do at home. You can tell that Carl cares a lot about his patients and loves what he does. Can't recommend him enough!

Andrew Flynn

Carl is a fantastic physio that combines years of experience, loads of education and an approachable demeanour. It's very evident that he cares deeply about people. Carl is my top recommendation if someone asks me if I know a good physio!

Keegan Hucul

I have had nothing but efficient, successful, and long lasting treatment effects from my experiences with Carl. His body of knowledge and practice is a gift to the community. …

Benjamin MacDonald

Carl is a phenomenal physiotherapist who is nothing short of a miracle worker. Any patients with complicated/challenging presentations that weren't improving as expected were sent to him and he was able to get them fixed without much fuss. The guy is a legend.

Christopher Johnson

Ive had the opportunity to spend a fair amount of time with Carl in a professional capacity. As a fellow physical therapist he is one of the few clinicians that I'd trust my friends and family to without reservation. To say that he will be an invaluable resource to the community of Victoria is an understatement. Not only is he a master of his craft but he is also a down to earth person, who takes the time to fully understand every patient's unique situation, narrative and goals. Im really excited for you and Im confident that you will redefine the standard of care in your community and beyond!

Amy Cox

Osteopath Joel Cosman is an incredible healer. He is a gifted body worker, blessed with a trinity of intuition, knowledge and technical skills. I recommend him to anyone I meet with body mechanical misalignment, injury and pain.

Kala McKenzie

10/10 for Joel Cosman and the osteotherapy services he provides. If you are experiencing muscle tension/pain that is limiting you, go see Joel! Joel is professional and adept. He explains what he is doing and why, and clearly is very knowledgeable about his field. I saw Joel for the first time several years ago, and after only 3 sessions, my back pain vanished. Now I see him any time I experience muscle pain/tension, and he is always happy to help. I tell all of my friends and family to connect with him if they have any sort of muscle tension/pain. Thank you Joel for your fantastic service!

Kyle Deveau

Joel Cosman is much more than just an osteopath or a physiotherapist. Joel is a real healer. After each session with him, I feel aligned, pain-free, and ready to move!

Eleanor Rushton

Carl is the best! I met Carl after suffering an injury in a car accident several years ago. I can’t say enough about how much Carl has helped me through so many stages of my recovery, and given me hope the whole way along! He has an incredibly vast skill set and knowledge base. I trust him completely! I live in Vancouver and will happily travel to Victoria for a treatment with Carl.

Colleen Bryant

I have seen Carl for a few different sports related issues. He is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and realizes that athletes want to get back in the game as soon as possible. He has treated me with skill enabled me to keep doing what I love to do! I would not hesitate to recommend Carl to anyone!

Matthew Liao

As a former client of Carl, I can confidently say he was by far the best that I have had. Coming from a lower back injury, Carl was able to properly diagnose my root issues and relieve my pain with his experience in manual therapy and IMS. Aside from that he has educated me very well on proper exercises that would eventually lead me to go back into my sport. I would highly recommend Carl for anyone not just for rehab, but to also come back stronger than they were before their injury.

brent jansen

Giorgio Caiterzi "Osteopath" So glad I met you. 2 yrs chronic back pain. i have tried deep tissue, chiro, better back, another osteopath physician, acupuncture, thai massage, stretching, yoga, inversion bed, and more with only short term relief! Giorgio is the only one that is giving me longer term pain relief. looking towards a better quality of life. Thank you Giorgio Brent Jansen

Kyla Gagnon

Years of mobility issues and discomfort - seemed to be although not solved completely in one session with Joel, GREATLY supported. Joel was able to pinpoint where my body trauma came from and quickly and effectively moved me through gentle …

Jason Wong

As many have stated below in other reviews, I cannot recommend Carl enough. I am a physio myself and Carl is the person I turn to for clincial advice and mentorship whenever I feel lost. He is kind, funny, and most of all passionate about helping you, the patient get better. I have no hesitation recommending or even referring my patients to Carl. Victoria, you are lucky to have him!

Megan Sociedade

Really positive physio experience! Carl is easy to talk with and provides a very welcoming space with Physica. He asked a lot of questions and used a variety of approaches to treat my concerns, including massage, needling, home exercises and stretching. I really appreciate Carl's commitment to making healthcare accessible and comfortable. I was told about Physica by a friend, and would also highly recommend it to anyone else!

Ryan Cheng

Carl's methodologies are straight to the point and highly effective! I was experiencing pain and instability in my knee when I put weight on it. I injured it from sprinting and jumping from my sport. In one month, I was able to return to running and lifting weights without pain. Not only does he have the knowledge to help you with your injury, he's able to give you the confidence needed to push through the discouragement of getting injured. Ultimately, he was able to help me fight through my injury both physically and mentally.

Lango Lango

Carl used to treat my different soccer injuries for months now and I have been very happy with the results. I used to play a lot last year in competition level and he always found a way to relief my pain and with just a few sessions to heal all sort of sport injuries. I recommend Carl for his professionalism and his kindness

Caitlin Rushton

Carl is fantastic and has been my trusted go-to Physio for years. He had a deep understanding of multiple types of treatments (IMS, massage, adjustments etc) and provides custom care every session while making you feel comfortable. I’ve seen great progress managing chronic back and pain - thank you Carl!

kate shelton

Carl is an incredible physiotherapist he takes time to listen and creates a treatment plan that achieves positive results. He has a fantastic treatment space in Fernwood Square.

Daryl Stubbs

Carl is Fantastic! He uses his vast set of skills to get his clients back from injury quickly! As a fellow clinician, I don't hesitate recommending Carl and Physica Health! Keep up the great work!

Sarah-Jane Chilton

Carl's passion for what he does shows in every aspect of his business, from the care he shows his patients to the physical space he has created to treat them in. He is a true professional with the knowledge to back it up. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to improve their health.

Meg Lewis-Schneider

As an elite distance runner, I have worked with a number of physiotherapists, RMTs, chiropractors and sport doctors; but hands down, Carl is one of the best! He truly knows his stuff, and genuinely takes the time to treat and listen to your symptoms. He is my go-to physiotherapist in Victoria. I'd recommend him to any athlete trying to get back to their sport after injury AND for maintenance to remain injury free. Thanks for all your help, you rock Carl!!

Dylan Spence

Carl is an amazingly nice guy, and very good at what he does. Physica helped me move from a limp into normal walking in no time. Carl is also great at explaining what is going on internally, which I appreciate as a guy who always wants to know exactly what someone is doing. Even if your injuries or issues aren’t extreme Carl is very helpful in giving exercises to build strength. I would recommend physica to anyone.

Arvinth Arasu

I got my bike fit done by Carl. Carl was very patient and knows what he is doing. He informed me the changes he was doing to the bike at every step reasoned out why he is doing them. Carl also gave tips on stretching to improve my performance on the bike. I will be visiting Carl and Physica for future physiotherapy sessions. Carl is very recommended for your bike fits.

Average To Great

I've been seeing Carl for over a year now on and off and he has helped me with numerous aches and pains and recommended great rehabilitation exercises which have helped me avoid it going forward.. I highly recommend Carl not just for his years of experience but also for he is very understanding, soft spoken, and genuinely wants to help others live better! Thanks again brother, keep doing what you do best! SUPPORT LOCAL ALWAYS - Alexander

Tanner MP

Carl has been great at giving me stretching and strengthening exercises to help with my recovery. He definitely is highly qualified and is working so that soon I will not need any more therapy. He also has answered questions and given extra advice via email between visits!

Tasso Irinakis

I am a specialist in dentistry and avid fitness advocate. My job forces me to bend in ungodly angles for prolonged periods of time (every day) that eventually led to various problems with my back, shoulder, neck along with the fact that I've been practicing for 20 years. On top of that at this age (late 40s), when you get injured, it can take a very long time to heal and I do get injured in one muscle group or another on -it seems- an annual basis. Since I met Carl (several years ago) from his working days in Vancouver, my life has been transformed. I have tried many different physiotherapists for the years but no one offered me the relief and results that Carl did. He's a committed professional and a master of his craft. I appreciate his hands-on approach along with his attention to detail and the consistent follow-up videos, emails and PT programs i got from him. And he's such a funny and approachable guy so every visit was entertaining on top of being therapeutic. I recommended him without any reservation whatsoever! Thank you Carl for everything you have done for my health!

Julia Barron

Highly recommend a visit! Super helpful and kind physio. I went in with a back issue and it was completely fixed within a few weeks. Gives good treatment during appointments and recommended exercises to do at home. The space is small in a …

stefan iorio

Carl is a great physio. Super down to earth and approachable. He's helped me out with my numerous injuries for years. Always finding the route cause of the issue and giving me exercises to ensure it doesn't come back. Was so disappointed when I heard he was moving, but wishing him all the best.

Dr. MJ Atkins ND

Carl is an excellent physiotherapist and I love his boutique space in Fernwood square! He provided very effective treatment for my shoulder and ankle, and gave me an exercise plan that I can stick to. Highly recommended!

Cameron Goes

Working with Carl at Physica has been great. He's effective at what he does and I've been very happy with the physical progress I've made. I would highly recommend anyone in need of physiotherapy go to Physica Health to see Carl.

Larissa Vishniakoff

Carl is an amazing Physio! He is knowledgeable, professional, and fun! I am a Physio myself and have entrusted my care in his hands many times with great results! I highly recommend him for any of your rehab needs - he knows it all!

Kevin Philip Lee

Carl is a highly knowledgeable and experienced physiotherapist. He's treated me for a number of years. While in Vancouver, I looked for him, finding him out in Victoria. I had to book a couple of appointments. He's attentive, empathetic, focused on relieving pain and getting me healthy so I can get back to normal. All the qualities of a good health care professional.

Natalie Edgett

Giorgio is amazing! I had never tried osteopathy before and he had me feeling SO much better after only one appointment, I truly couldn't believe it. He addressed issues I hadn't even mentioned! He really cares about you and making you feel better, and goes above and beyond to do so. It is a completely different experience, as he does not only focus on where the pain is coming from, but how it is affecting the whole body. I cannot recommend Giorgio enough for osteopathy! I fully trust him and recommend him to my family and friends.

Rebecca Burton

I see Giorgio here for Osteopathy. He is a truly skilled and gifted practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I’ve had chronic pain impacting my mobility for a number of years and have worked with a team of practitioners from various disciplines. Giorgio always finds a way to get my body to release pain and keep me moving. I am so grateful for him! Highly recommended!

Tina211 Mastrangelo

Carl was my mentor many many years ago. His passion for physiotherapy and consistently building on his knowledge and skills was insatiable back then and it has remained over the years. He is a well known member of the community not only teaching fellow physiotherapists, working along many athletes and of course patients from all backgrounds. I recommend Carl to any person looking for exceptional treatment based on the latest scientific evidence, experience, skills, knowledge as well as and the individual in terms of circumstances, beliefs and lifestyle.

Graham McKinnon

Carl is an amazing physiotherapist and has helped me over come my running injury with an effective and efficient rehabilitation plan. I would strongly recommend his clinic!

Vitas Naudziunas

I have worked with Carl as both a patient and a colleague. Carl is extremely knowledgeable and has a true passion for helping others. He has extensive post graduate training along with staying up to date on the latest research. He is easy to get along with and simple great at his craft. I highly recommend him.

Kara Moro

Carl is great! He’s been a huge help in my journey to recovery from my bike accident (got hit by a car) + various sports related injuries I have picked up on the way. He’s helped me by using his skills in IMS, manual therapy and exercise demonstrations (just to name a few). He genuinely cares about his patients, which is evident through his check-ins and time spent after appointments sending exercises and suggestions to help you get better/ stay well in between appointments.

Andrea Burr

I have worked alongside Carl as a Physio and also as a patient. Carl is extremely knowledgeable and always up to date on the latest research. His hands on skills and expertise in exercise prescription are remarkable! Carl is an awesome and personable physiotherapist with a great sense of humour!

Vinh Mai

Carl is one the best physiotherapist I have ever met. I have had the privilege of working alongside him, always seeing patients walk out satisfied. He has an extensive background in physiotherapy and you can tell right away that he knows what he is doing and the best modalities for each patient. He is a great person and I would recommend any patient to come see him in a heartbeat.

jamie williams

I saw Carl for the best part of a year after suffering issues with my hip and back after 2 consecutive car accidents. Carl was great to work with and was able to prescribe routines that aided my recover and pain management. I would highly recommend.

Mai Holmes

Carl is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about rehabilitation and recovery. I have had the pleasure of working, treatment and strong referral with him when I moved to another clinic . Through his dedication, communication and positive attitude he had reclaimed the faith of my referred patients that was lost with other therapists treatment. Carl is a great addition to anyone's healthcare team.

Michal Kapic

Carl is most caring and skilled physiotherapist I have ever visited. Unlike other physiotherapists he uses his hands for proper assesment and treatment. As another health care provider I can truly recommend Carl's services!

Patrick Mayne

Carl is a fantastic physio and I highly recommend him if you need help with rehab or if you have any nagging injuries that aren’t getting better on their own. I worked with Carl for 5 years at one of the busiest (and best) clinics In Toronto- the Sports Medicine Specialists- now the Cleveland Clinic. He was one of the best therapists there and he mentored me and several other physios. He has lots of experience, has taken lots of extra courses and so has a varied skill set, he genuinely cares about his patients and best of all he is very easy to get along with and has a great sense of humour.

John Lee

Carl is amazing. He's trained in physio, majored in adjustment (of ribs/vertebrae), qualified in NMS needle work, and skilled in certain forms of massage. It's as if I'd seen four practitioners (physio, chiro, acupuncture, massage) at the same time, where each is communicating and coordinating perfectly with the other. This is priceless. Saves time, money, communication effort, and mitigates differences in approach/style/philosophy. Carl has been steadily opening up, and resolving, my back issues through all four above-mentioned disciplines, and looks like we're very much on track to put some serious discomfort behind me. Pain is dramatically reduced after 3rd visit. He even wrote a letter to my regular RMT explaining recommended next steps (as I foolishly booked, in advance, a massage treatment withing hours of Carl), which she genuinely appreciated as it saved time and cautioned about sensitive areas. I have mixed feelings about writing this review, as it may increase future demand of Carl's services. Good for Carl, and human kind.... Bad for my ability to book him again on short notice....

Sangeeta Sankaran

Carl is an amazing physiotherapist! He is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and he provides the best treatment options.

Zale Bonnett

Carl is a top notch physio and one of the best in town. He listens to your concerns and treats you as an individual. No cookbook therapy here! Caring, effective, and personable. Don't hesitate to book with him.

Leon Cheng

The guy with the magic hands! Carl is hands down one of the better physio's out there. …

Sean Love

Joel Cosman is a true healer!! I have played full contact sports my whole life and have seen multiple different physios and chiropractors, and none of them come even close to what Joel has been able to do to help repair my physical health. I tell everyone I know about how truely gifted and caring Joel is. I continue to see Joel even after my extended health plan is used up, purely on the fact that no one has ever done a better job in helping me feel less pain in my day to day life. Joel is truley the best, and I will continue to go to him, akd you should too! You will not be disappointed!!

Andrew Langford

Carl is knowledgeable, talented and genuinely cares for his patients. I also appreciate his awareness of sports injuries, he's helped me get back on the field faster than I initially expected! Highly recommended!

Emily Rolfe

Carl has been my physio for the past year and has done wonders with me. I have periodic injuries from training at a high level in crossfit, but he has kept me in the game competing pain free. He makes it his job to continuously educate and better himself by regularly partaking in courses and seminars, which greatly benefits me and all his other patients. He takes it upon himself to learn specifically about my sport and the movements I do so he can fully understand what I need for treatments. I have been to many physics throughout my gymnastics and now crossfit career, and Carl is by far the best I've seen.

Andrew Watson

Carl is the best physio I’ve had the opportunity to be treated by and an all around great guy. He is committed to helping his clients reach their peak physical health. He was quickly able to diagnose and begin treating a chronic knee and rib challenge that I had been struggling with for some time. He also prepared a personalized strength and conditioning routine to help me target and strengthen the problem areas. I’ve also had the pleasure of being treated by a Giorgio, an Osteopathic Practitioner, that works out of the same location at Physica Health...he’s also been instrumental in helping me get my body back into alignment and is a great guy too. These two are the dream team and pairing Carl’s physio and Giorgio’s osteopathic treatment has really accelerated my healing process. Kudos to the team at Physica for getting me sorted...I’m grateful to have found these guys!

Christof Perenta

Carl is a gifted physio. Does a great job of incorporating exercise programs along with his immense hands-on technique toolkit. Happy to see him establish his own clinic where he can provide the integrity and quality of care he always wanted and that all patients deserve.

Charlie Shin

One of the most dedicated and knowledgeable physiotherapist that I know! Carl was my mentor and I would most definitely recommend my Family and friends to Carl. If you want a therapist that dedicates 1on1 time, provides excellent manual therapy/exercises and educates on your condition and symptoms, Carl is the perfect person to see!

Jeff Cathrea

Carl is a passionate and knowledgable physio who is great at troubleshooting and problem solving any injury, from sports to MVA. Working along side Carl, I can say with confidence that his active approach will have you in control of your injuries and back to the activities you love doing. He loves what he does and it shows in his work and his clinic. Just don't judge him on his socks ????????

Satyen Ram

I've had treatment with Carl on and off for 5+ years. Carl is extremely knowledgeable, warm, friendly and most importantly, he quickly gets me back to full fitness!

Jacky S

Carl is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate physiotherapists I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. When I suffered a herniated disc, he played a vital role in helping successfully rehab my injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent physiotherapist!

Christina O'Connor

I saw Carl many times to treat multiple injuries. I always left feeling much relief from my pain and had great exercises to help me strengthen and return to my sport and daily activities. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. He is also very professional and funny :D Thanks Carl!

Heath Bolster

Carl at Physica Health was instrumental in fixing my neck / levator scapulae problem. He is very knowledgeable and provided me the stretching routine that helped me round the corner on the injury. I would highly recommend his therapy.

Reid Cannon

I had a great bike fit with Carl. He is very knowledgeable about the human body and even lent me one of his tools!

Ana Baskalovic

I had been having knee problems due to an ACL surgery I had many years ago. I had seen many physiotherapists/doctors in the 2-3 year span of my problem and despite following their advice, got no relief. I was not able to run, and sometimes even walking would bother me. I felt extremely discouraged every time it didn't work out with my physiotherapists and doctors because I increasingly began to feel like my problem would never resolve. In fact, even thinking about seeing yet another professional about my problem was difficult because building that therapeutic relationship is often not easy and not everyone is receptive. That said, Carl is the guy who made me feel like myself again. Because of him I am able to run- and better than ever before! It's true, I've never done more glute bridge varieties in my entire life, but I am beyond grateful for his support and advice. I have gained so much joy from being able to move freely again and he deserves all the accolades he gets, from myself as well as from the 80+ people below who feel the same.

Desmond Fung

Carl is a go to for any running injuries. He'll look at your movement patterns and systematically help you get back to doing what you want to do! Highly recommended

Manuel Villalobos

Carl is extremely professional and passionate. The best physiotherapist I have ever gone to. I have gone to him for two injuries already and has helped me recover efficiently. He has also treated me with acupuncture/needling as well as massage. He has assisted me in strengthening training to also avoid further injuries. He is very respectful. I definitely feel safe and comfortable with him. 15/10 would recommend!

Latif Khoja

Carl is an excellent physio with advanced manual therapy skills. His approach to treat the root cause of pain/injury in addition to addressing current symptoms makes his treatments really effective and efficient. He takes time to do a thorough assessment, explain his findings and treatment plan. He is there every step of the way on the journey to recovery.

Jeannette Lim

Carl is an incredible physio. I had the great pleasure of seeing him for many years to help me with a various assortment of injuries. Carl is incredibly skilled and his skill set is immense and also rare. On top of that, Carl is a wonderful and caring health practitioner and can will always keep you laughing with his stories. I live in the lower mainland, but have contemplated taking a ferry out to Victoria just to see Carl. He really is that much of a gem.

armin

Highly recommended! Incredibly knowledgeable and great person! I came to Carl as a referral for my L1 burst fracture and incomplete spinal cord injury, and he has become a very dear friend of mine. He is knowledgeable and informative in all aspecst of the rehabilitation proccess. His variety of skill sets allowed him to spent time with me and help me to reunderstand how to reconnect with my body again.