Reviews of Powell River Physiotherapy (Physiotherapist)

Brittany Solowan

I saw Kevin today. I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge of physiology and anatomy. His approach is evidence based and he is happy to explain what and why he does each activity with you. He made me feel comfortable even though I was very nervous and sore. Honestly 20 out of 10, the session exceeded my expectations and I am so glad I was referred to him and his clinic.

6speedconstellation

Kevin is very personable, professional, and takes the time to hear you out and to evaluate your problems the first time! I have been treated by him a few times now, and have been extremely satisfied every time! Also i love the new location and design!! Keep up the good work!

Hillary

Kevin is the best physiotherapist I've ever had! He was so thorough, patient and professional in assessing my chronic pain from an SI injury. He gave me exercises that actually worked and addressed the problem. No physio had been able to do that before because my pain was so difficult to pinpoint over the years. With the strategies and exercises Kevin gave me, my chronic pain was gone in 2 weeks and with the upkeep of my exercises, I don't think I'll ever have to deal with pain from this injury ever again. Thank you Kevin!!

Rebecca Alcock

I would never go anywhere else to get well! The staff are incredible. They are experts and make you feel like family. I highly recommend them. Thank you Sam and Kevin !

Sheena Lee

Kevin was no less then amazing, if I could give 100 stars I would. He was professional, thorough and explained all his thoughts and theories as he went along so I understood everything every step of the way. He finished up with some exercises for me to do at home and even emailed the instructions to me. The receptionist was also friendly and professional. And the office space is beautiful. The whole experience was great. Now to do my exercises!

Stanley Darland

As a former NCAA athlete who’s youth and young adulthood was replete with physio, massage, injections and liniment, I can say without reservation, Powell River Physiotherapy (PRP) is above par in treatment plans and treatment results. My recovery from knee replacement was speeded by the approach followed by PRP - my surgeon at Lion’s Gate Hospital remarked positively at my recovery - when I told him it was the work of PRP he replied Oh yes, I’ve heard nothing but good about PRP.” Bottom line - PRP’s combined kinesiology with hands-on massage, acupuncture and advice for continuing at home will shorten one’s recovery time.

Andrea Harrison

Clean, modern, welcoming esthetic, brand new equipment with loads of parking. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and approachable and explains the treatment plans in understandable terms. I have had a great experience and excellent relief from chronic discomfort. Highly recommend.

Lauren Eckert

I am so grateful for Powell River Physiotherapy. Excellent facility, care, and people. I see Kevin regularly for chronic pain management and highly recommend his services and Powell River Physiotherapy.

Mark Leppert

Powell River Physiotherapy has a great atmosphere, state of the art all new equipment, and a well thought out design. Kevin is very in tune to resolving my health issues in a very professional manner. The receptionist is very cheerful, personable and goes beyond to accommodate booking my appointments. Great, quiet location with plenty of parking.

Lucien Garneau

Kevin and his team are excellent , recently i have been suffering from plantar fasciitis and he used his RSWT machine on me and "Oh my God" with the treatment and some exercise my feet are much better I can go for walks that I couldn't before....... two thumbs up I highly recommend it to any one that suffer from plantar fasciitis to give it a world!

Keith

Kevin has helped both myself and my wife. Each time he has been very knowledgeable, professional and enthiastic about our treatment. I would absolutely recommend this clinic to anyone dealing with chronic, or acute musculoskeletal issues.

Pete Soos

Kevin provided a clear and focused plan which was successful in getting myself back to work in a timely and safe way. Highly recommend .

Dean Clark

Kevin and his team took excellent care of my mother. Thorough explanation, lovely environment and a spectacular staff that is Second to none! Kevin's ability as a physiotherapist to be both effective and highly trained however empathetic and reach people at their level is a true gift. Couldn't be happier!

Ginette de la Chevrotiere

Kevin was very professional , clear explanations Gave me the tools to continue my treatment at home

Margaret Ann Belanger

I am so grateful to Kevin for his expertise, professionalism & sense of humour. His staff is accommodating with appointments & happy. A few weeks ago i was in absolute agony & could barely walk. During the first treatment Kevin was able to reduce my pain significantly. If you are reading these reviews, get off the fence & into Powell river Physiotherapy. You will be so glad you did.

Bob Davey

Very professional, personable, educated and helpful. Highly recommended!

Shirley Gentner

Today marks 9 weeks post op total knee replacement surgery. It also marks my graduation day from further physiotherapy. It’s not the easiest rehab and I cannot thank Kevin Turpin enough for guiding me through this process. I’m not quite a gazelle, but getting there... Thank you for your guidance and encouragement Kevin. I feel like a new woman!

Holistic RN

My experience has been nothing but positive with this clinic. Kevin and his team are knowledgable, enthusiastic, respectful and compassionate. Kevin has created a space that is safe, welcoming, and encouraging with regards to health promotion and wellness. As a physical therapist Kevin is client centred and goal orientated. He brings a wonderful sense of humour along with humility to his delivery of care. Many thanks from this happy client!

Ron Bignell

Excellent Physiotherapy. Kevins methodical assessments lead to effective recoveries every time. PowTown is lucky to have him!

Aaron Dovauo

Kevin is a blast to work with, very knowledgeable and a keen sense of humour to boot. Facility and staff are top-notch, really just a good experience all-round. I generally don't give 5 stars, as there's always room for improvement, but I really couldn't think of anything that fell short of expectations. Maybe a coffee bar and complementary foot rub? ;)

Barbara Aasen

PR Physio is always very professional and friendly service. Kevin is very knowledgeable in everything I have been to the clinic for. I highly recommend this clinic.

Noah B

Kevin is a true professional. He really takes a personal interest in each of his clients, you're not just a number to Kevin. Kevin has guided me back to health twice now and unfortunately I'm sure there will be a third time. I recommend that you go to Kevin if you're looking for a physiotherapist in the Powell River area.

Jennifer B

They were all booked up, but I gave them a call because I was in a lot of discomfort and they made sure to fit me in! Always a great experience for me here!

Marika Varro

I have not felt better for months! My strength and mobility has improved tremendously. Following a vehicle accident Kevin recommended Rehab session with Alexandra Barnes. Alex is a very caring physiotherapist; she carefully puts together exercises to help your specific needs, and makes sure all is done correctly. The clinic is inviting, comfortable, lovely decor, and great music , and Felicia always greets with a smile. Kevin has created a wonderful healing atmosphere.

U H

I recently had a treatment with Kevin and I found him to be very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a wicked sense of humour ta boot. Kevin was able to alleviate my pain, and he showed me a few stretches and exercises that I could do at home. The clinic is very comfortable and inviting, and I would not hesitate to recommend Kevin and his team. ps Aaron might be on to something with that whole Coffee Bar / Foot Rub idea! Thank You Ulrich Herl

Peter Mitchell

My doctor arranged an appointment for me at Powell River Physiotherapy which proved beneficial for me. I was impressed with Kevin’s knowledge, he communicated this well, was professional, and I never felt rushed, overall a great experience. The receptionist is friendly, the booking experience easy, with convenient email/text reminders. The clinic is new, clean has a friendly atmosphere.

Leonardus Speckling

Thank you Alexandra for your professional assessment and treatment to get me back on my feet. I look forward to your plan for me to strenghten my core muscles to keep peddling my bikes. Leonardus

Jen Giroday

After Dislocating my Knee in March I went to go see Kevin, I was very impressed with the treatment I got. I had no confidence in the way my knee felt but after the treatment I got my knee is feeling amazing. He knew exactly how to treat my knee and my pain and I couldn’t be happier I would totally recommend going to Kevin for any treatment and the staff was amazing and very friendly, always smiling when I walked in for treatment. I wish I could give more stars

Graham Kerr

I have been seeing Kevin and Sam (more recently) weekly for over one and half years after a serious lumbar disc injury. I have gone from having a very weak right leg with numbness to being very close to my pre-injury self. The team has been amazing, from the front staff Felicia and Nia to both physiotherapists Kevin and Sam (I was never treated by Alex but I've heard great things). Powell River Physiotherapy is not like other physio clinics that I have been to in the past. At the onset of my treatment Kevin conducted an extremely thorough and lengthy assessment of my condition and mapped out his treatment plan. I started with copious stretches and body weight exercises then moved onto strength training using free weights, kettle bells, and cable machines. I also took part in some needling and other manipulations. During the circuit training sessions it was common for me to leave the session sweating from the workout. Kevin and Sam spend the entire session with you, dedicating their time, expertise and experience to assist with the exercises and monitor form and technique (was called out often for cheating haha). I was surprised by this level of commitment as my previous experience with other physio clinics around the Province would be: Physio sees you for 5 minutes, gives you an elastic band, then leaves to see other patients while you work things out yourself. Definitely NOT the case at Powell River Physiotherapy. Kev, Sam, Felicia, and Nia...I am going to miss our weekly visits and chats. You folks are excellent at what you do and are amazing people. I would not be physically and mentally where I am without your, expertise, compassion, and professionalism. I fully recommend Powell River Physiotherapy Until the next injury, Graham

Sandra Gail Marchand

I have been enjoying my Active Rehab sessions with Alex. She is knowledgeable, focused, and has a very nice personality. I am happy to be sharing the session with another client who has been making it fun with her sense of humour. Alex works with us individually to ensure we are working safely for our specific injuries & needs. She is an excellent addition to the Powell River Physiotherapy team. A big thank you to Kevin for his expertise, dedication, and continuing care following the car accident I was involved in. Kevin has an abundance of energy & an amazing connection with his patients/clients. He takes extreme care while performing dry needling. I have no hesitation in recommending PRP as the place to go for treatments & rehabilitation. You will also get to ride the "coolest" exercise bike!

Allan Hansen

Friendly Courteous Knowledgeable

samuelis samueliss

Just wanted to express my gratitude to the great staff. Very understanding and respectful every time that I came into the establishment. Sam is a great person at his job that he doe's everyday. He healed my shoulder. He took time out to ask of any questions or concerns before the session and monitoring, always listened. Thank you Sam Kumar

Tim Schafer

I am extremely grateful for the compassionate Knowledgable care i have received from all the staff At powell river physiotherapy . The very genuine staff made me feel at ease , in there clean and welcoming clinic. My only regret would be not taking the time to go see them in the past for previous injuries. They took the time to answer all my questions. I truly believe they have empowered me with knowledge and exercises which will Improve the quality of my life greatly! Thank you all so much for your help!

Brian Wadden

I have been going to PR Physio for several months now. Sam has been great for me and has helped me with not only the physical strength and mobility, but also with the mental side of recovery. He is always straightforward and honest and i credit him for getting me to the point in my recovery where I can have some confidence in mybarms and shoulders. The staff at PR Physio are ALL great to deal with and the reception is always sunny and welcoming and able and willing to answer any questions i may have.

Igor Victoria

I am a visitor to Powell River and recovering from knee surgery. Prior to my trip I arranged for bi-weekly appointments for the four weeks I am in town. Alex has been a very very competent and professional physiotherapist, both in her detailed diagnosis of what was need to help my recovery and in her "hands on" delivery of services. I am extremely pleased with the services and could not recommend Alex and her team more.

Yvonne Bonnici

Kevin is professional, caring, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Kevin as your physiotherapist, he knew exactly how to treat my injury and relieved me from the pain. My daughter also had Kevin as she too had an injury and she had nothing but good words to say as he helped her recover from her back injury. His receptionists are always smiling and welcoming, I also love the new office, it is very modern and clean. I definitely give Kevin and his business 5 stars, and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks again Kevin! - Yvonne & Sydney

Teila Adler Brown

I absolutely adore this practice, Kevin has a very compassionate and thoughtful approach, and he always makes me laugh! Coming to Powell River Physio was the first time I felt taken seriously and really listened to by a health care proffesional. While Kevin is funny and upbeat, he is also determinedly focused and genuinly concerned, he has a magical way of listening to you, listening to you body, and inspiring healing. I cannot reccomend this place enough, Kevin has helped me tremedously!!! Thanks Pr Physio! <3

Irene Peters

I have been seeing Kevin for about 5 months and receivie treatment for sciatic pain from disc/nerve root damage. He is an intelligent listener, skilled diagnostician, and consummate professional in every way and in particular in administering treatment such as needling. His treatment is very compatible with treatment I receive concurrently from another complimentary heath provider and has resulted in a pain management regime that might well allow me to avoid surgery. The staff is warm, welcoming and efficient. I am very pleased with the progress I have made since Kevin has been part of my professional team.

Kathleen Milne

I remember my first visit with Kevin Turpin. I recall being impressed with his experience, professionalism, and extensive knowledge base. When I asked Kevin how he could memorize so much information and recite it back(what I thought was verbatim) Kevin said being knowledgeable and up to date with current information is important and that he spends 2-4 hours daily studying. Kevin is my favorite type of practitioner because he thinks out loud and I can follow along with his process of diagnosis while it's happening. I appreciated the extensive health history report he took. It was not just about my current concern but almost every injury over my life. I also wanted to say that I never felt rushed. I was never left alone with a magic bag (hot bean bag) or stim (electronic vibrating pads) like a clinic I had been to in Vancouver. I am grateful and appreciative for hands on treatment. I'm sure the warm bean bags and stimulating pads are effective for many patients and I don't want to knock it, but I personally want to spend my time in the clinic with the practitioner and not alone waiting for the treatment to end. I had two appointments at a clinic in Vancouver in 2008 for neck pain. For my first appointment I was given a hot magic bag and left alone and that was it. I payed $75 and returned a week later. The second appointment consisted of applying stim pads, leaving me alone and another $75. My appointment at Powell River Physiotherapy with Kevin was completely the opposite. Keven physically worked on my neck and explained to me what was wrong and how to correct it. My last comment will be that the clinic is modern, bright, open with a very high ceiling and is very clean. If anyone is reading through the comments to aid in making a decision about booking an appointment, I say book it!

Lana Joy Parra

Donna was vitally helpful to me during my pregnancy as I got ready for birth. She taught my partner how to help with certain exercises and practices that require two people so that we could work together to optimize my experience of birth. She helped me alleviate some major pelvic floor pain that was coming up and helped me understand how it was all connected to the labral tears in my hip. She also made adjustments to her practice during the pandemic so that we could continue making progress in my healing together. I look forward to working with her again during postpartum and beyond. One little note about the clinic itself - a great place that feels clean and serene except for the way each of the treatment rooms don't have walls that go all the way to the high-vaulted ceilings, making it a bit difficult to feel like there is the full degree of (audio) privacy one might appreciate (especially for pelvic floor physiotherapy).

Nils Christjansen

Great knowledge and friendly staff. Effective recovery from rotator cuff surgery.

Steve Brown

Kevin was so helpful in keeping me positive and looking forward even with covid in our way he help me through video chat, witch worked to keep me motivated . He also was very dedicated to find exercises that pertained to my job actions .I highly recommend his services and am very thankful for all his hard work!

TD

Three years ago and really it has been more like nearly four years ago, an arthritic knee lent itself to me learning to accommodate the pain when doing stairs. A total knee replacement relieved the pain but by that time was fully entrenched in doing stairs like a toddler, one at a time all the while clutching railings, shrubs, humans and big dogs. It was/is embarrassing as am 7 decades older then a 3 year old. Just today Kevin taught me the mechanics of walking up and down stairs and for the first time, in nearly four years, as mentioned, I actually walked up and down the stairs like an adult. Freedom! Still a bit nerve racking but practice makes perfect but the best part is that I have hope. Kevin, thank you! Thank you! Whew! Posted by Teedie

Rose Lily

After spending most of my life as an athlete; dancer, skier, fitness instructor, and runner, I thought I knew everything there was to know about strengthening and repairing my body through exercise. My husband and I were in a car accident in Jan 2020 and started therapy with Kevin. He is amazing! His varied techniques and intense attention to my injuries have been a life saver. Just recently we started working out with Sam Macdonald, his colleague and also a physiotherapist. He designed a routine for each of us that has changed my entire approach to everything I do. My posture has improved, I walk better and I climb stairs with ease. Sam has taken me to places (physically) that I would never have accomplished on my own. It’s been a great experience and I finally feel as though I have my body back!

Gary Poirier

Sam was great! Very professional. I enjoyed his company. He improved my situation immensely.

Chris Behan

Going to Kevin after an ankle surgery. He is definitely the best in town

Andi Hagen

Following my extensive shoulder surgery (Feb 2020) I enjoyed over 4 months of sterling service from Kevin. Both hands on and during restrictions the online support was outstanding. The highly professional, informative and relaxed culture was an absolute pleasure and highly therapeutic. 5 stars isn't enough! Just pure magic!

Gail Marchand

Powell River Physiotherapy is a new, inviting, & modern clinic with state-of-the-art exercise equipment along with welcoming, cheerful & efficient receptionists. Kevin is an experienced and truly dedicated physiotherapist who shares a caring & professional manner as well as a hard-working attitude. Kevin definitely offers a high level of "expertise & integrity". His sense of humour is a bonus. I confidently recommend Kevin Turpin at Powell River Physiotherapy for excellent care, a rewarding outcome, and a positive experience!

Sid Allman

I have been dealing with Kevin for about 4 years. He keeps me positive with my ongoing issue. Always trying new approaches to allow me to keep going. Very upbeat and friendly.

Amy Davies

I've had chronic back pain for over a decade. Nothing I tried ever worked for me. I walked out of that office after one visit %100 pain free. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Aaron & Terri Cramb

I can't say enough about our experience with Kevin at Powell River Physiotherapy. He's treated our two boys, 11 & 15, for sports injuries and his professionalism, bedside manner and overall interaction with the kids was incredible. I highly recommend Kevin for treating patients of any age.

barb bombardir

Kevin Turpin has been instrumental in the treatment of a hip injury. His Needling technique helped me to feel like myself again. Kevin is easy to talk to, and a very skilled professional with a really nice personality. Highly recommended.

Chuck Metzner

I have been seeing Kevin and Alex for rehab after a knee replacement. I would not hesitate in recommending either as both have been very professional. Five stars will be awarded after we make it to 120+ degrees bend. LOL I am sure it not take long with the success I have had so far.

Brown Girl Excursions

I have seen Kevin only twice in two years. He knows exactly what he is doing and he absolutely shows the right way to good health. Last year, I had problems with my neck, spent a lot of money on other medical treatments but saw him only once and since then no neck pains. He doesn’t ask to make follow up appointments if he thinks you won’t need it. Which saves you money and time! Highly recommended!! Thank you for all your help Kevin! You rock!!! :)))

Karen Diemert

The folks at Powell River Physio are friendly, prompt courteous, and professional. Kevin has been spot on for each visit making my issues very tolerable. Thanks for taking the time to listen and figure things out! Great place!

cathy “Cathy Kelford” kelford

I can not thank Kevin enough for being there and guiding , coaching , and encouraging me. I love his gentle yet professional approach; and to maintain that quality at the beginning and all through the steps of COVID assures me that I picked the right person to help me through my confusions and my pains during the beginning process of my PCS. Sam has magical hands and is very clever in locating the source of the issue. Thanks to Sam for his dedication , perseverance and gentle humor, in helping me with the desire to achieve my personal best. Can;t forget the front desk people, so kind and non judgmental; and again , haha , a touch of humor.