Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Physical Therapy Services in Castlegar
Saber Physiotherapy was founded in October 2010 by Kaysry Gill and Tarik Saleuddin, two dedicated physiotherapists committed to providing individualized, hands-on care. Our practice focuses on restoring function and improving quality of life for clients across all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics. We specialize in treating musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and mobility challenges through manual therapy, acupuncture, and personalized exercise programs. With over a decade of combined experience, we prioritize understanding each client's unique goals to create tailored treatment plans. Our clinic emphasizes community connection and ongoing professional development, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of physiotherapy advancements.We work closely with patients to address pain management, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention while maintaining transparency in communication and treatment expectations. Our approach integrates therapeutic modalities, posture retraining, and patient education to deliver comprehensive care that extends beyond symptom relief. Located in Castlegar, British Columbia, we serve the West Kootenay region with a commitment to accessibility and client-centered service.
Services
Manual Therapy
Acupuncture
Therapeutic Exercise
Postural Retraining
Electrical Modalities
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We've served Castlegar since 2010 with specialized physiotherapy care
- Our hands-on treatment approach delivers measurable patient outcomes
- Individualized programs address each client's specific mobility goals
- We treat patients across all life stages from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Comprehensive services integrate manual therapy, acupuncture, and exercise prescription
What people say
Personalized treatment plans
Knowledgeable physiotherapists
Effective pain relief
Friendly atmosphere
Noticeable improvement
Services
Manual Therapy
Our manual therapy interventions use skilled hand movements to reduce joint stiffness, alleviate pain, and restore normal tissue mobility. This evidence-based approach addresses musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine and extremities through techniques like joint mobilization and soft tissue release. Patients benefit from improved range of motion and accelerated recovery when combined with therapeutic exercises.
Acupuncture
We incorporate traditional acupuncture techniques to manage chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing processes. Fine needles stimulate specific points to improve blood flow and trigger the body's self-regulating mechanisms. This modality effectively complements other treatments for conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, and post-surgical recovery while minimizing reliance on medication.
Therapeutic Exercise
Customized exercise programs target strength deficits, improve flexibility, and enhance functional mobility based on individual assessment findings. Our physiotherapists design progressive routines that address specific movement limitations while considering patients' lifestyle needs and personal goals. These evidence-based exercises form crucial components of both injury recovery and preventive care strategies.
Postural Retraining
We analyze and correct dysfunctional movement patterns that contribute to chronic pain and repetitive strain injuries. Through targeted interventions and patient education, our postural retraining programs address workplace ergonomics, gait abnormalities, and muscle imbalances. This service helps prevent recurring injuries while improving overall biomechanical efficiency for better daily function.
Electrical Modalities
Our clinic utilizes FDA-approved electrical stimulation devices to reduce inflammation, manage acute pain, and accelerate tissue healing. These modalities deliver controlled therapeutic currents that interrupt pain signals and stimulate cellular repair processes. When combined with manual therapy, they provide effective non-pharmacological pain management solutions for post-injury or post-surgical rehabilitation.
People
Kaysry Gill
Physiotherapist
Kaysry Gill graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She holds acupuncture certification and intermediate orthopedic manual therapy credentials. With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in individualized treatment plans and patient education for injury prevention.
Tarik Saleuddin
Physiotherapist
Tarik Saleuddin has practiced physiotherapy since 2002, specializing in manual therapy and acupuncture. He co-founded Saber Physiotherapy to emphasize hands-on care and personalized service. His clinical focus includes mobility restoration and goal-oriented rehabilitation for diverse patient populations.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We provide manual therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise programs, postural retraining, and electrical modalities for pain management and mobility improvement.
Do you accept insurance claims?
We submit claims through Telus e-Claims for extended healthcare insurance and handle ICBC claims when applicable.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring completed intake forms, insurance card, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical assessment and movement.
What makes your clinic different?
Our hands-on approach combines individualized treatment plans with evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient's specific mobility goals.
Reviews (4)
N.
Aug 04, 2020
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Over the last five years, myself and teenage offspring have been patients at Saber for a myriad of ailments (TMJ, shoulder rehab, sciatica, calf injury, etc). The staff are professional and friendly. Once out of desperation I booked with another local physio clinic and he was terrible and ineffective, but the experience did confirm that Saber is the best practice in town. If you are very lucky, you will show up on a day when one of the physiotherapists has brought in their exceptionally calm dog.
Shannon Marshall
Jun 11, 2020
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Had lots of physio, in 3 different regions in B.C. - haven't had a better experience all-around than with Saber, my son and I both. Crazy good on shoulder rehab, even hard-cases like me keep making gains :-)
Omar Kassem
Nov 08, 2018
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Very pleased with the level of service and care, from both the staff and physiotherapists - they all seem to engage very well with their clients. More importantly, they are very affordable. My physiotherapist was Joe Melo. I had an excellent experience with him, he was extremely supportive and helpful during my recovery. His service and approach felt personalized and beyond superficial. I did not feel like just another client. I would highly recommend him for anyone with an injury.
Cord LaFond
Jan 10, 2016
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I was very pleased with my first visit to Saber Physiotherapy. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The diagnosis was informal but thorough. The therapist explained everything quite thoroughly but without medical jargon. I left the office feeling I was in good hands.
