Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physiotherapy Partner in Courtenay
Fresh Tracks Physio was founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife physiotherapy team Dustin and Lissa Fraser to provide one-on-one, evidence-based care in Courtenay, BC. Our clinic prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, combining manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic exercise, and education to address musculoskeletal conditions. With a team of highly trained physiotherapists specializing in areas like pelvic health, sports rehabilitation, and functional movement assessment, we serve individuals across the Comox Valley. Our practitioners bring extensive experience from diverse settings, including elite sports medicine, hospital rehabilitation, and private practice, ensuring comprehensive care for acute injuries, chronic pain, and performance optimization.We emphasize patient empowerment through education and individualized exercise prescription, fostering long-term recovery and injury prevention. Our commitment to staying current with research ensures patients receive the most effective, science-backed treatments available. Located in the Riverwalk Centre, our accessible clinic offers private treatment rooms and specialized services like professional bike fitting, which can be claimed under extended health plans. By focusing on holistic care and community health, we aim to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love. Our team's passion for movement and rehabilitation is reflected in our collaborative approach, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care to deliver measurable results.
Services
Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
Pelvic Health
Bike Fitting
Functional Movement Assessment
Therapeutic Pilates
Sports Rehabilitation
Postpartum Care
Concussion Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer one-on-one physiotherapy sessions focused on individualized care.
- Our team includes BikeFit-certified and pelvic health specialists.
- We combine evidence-based manual therapy with therapeutic exercise prescription.
- Our physiotherapists have experience treating elite athletes and post-surgical patients.
- We provide functional movement assessments to prevent injuries and optimize performance.
Services
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services combine manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education to treat musculoskeletal conditions. We address acute injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation through individualized treatment plans. Our evidence-based approach ensures effective recovery and long-term injury prevention for patients in Courtenay and the Comox Valley.
Bike Fitting
Professional bike fitting optimizes your cycling position to enhance comfort, reduce pain, and improve performance. Conducted by BikeFit-certified physiotherapists, this service includes posture analysis and equipment adjustments. It's ideal for commuters, recreational riders, and competitive cyclists seeking injury prevention and efficiency gains.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Specialized pelvic health physiotherapy addresses incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery through targeted exercises and manual therapy. Our practitioners provide discreet, evidence-based treatment to restore pelvic floor function and improve quality of life for individuals experiencing these common but treatable conditions.
Functional Movement Assessment
This assessment identifies movement inefficiencies that may lead to injury by evaluating mobility, stability, and control. We create customized exercise programs based on findings to improve physical performance and prevent musculoskeletal issues in athletes and active individuals.
Dry Needling
Dry needling involves inserting fine needles into muscle tissue to release tension and alleviate nerve-related pain. Our physiotherapists use this technique to treat conditions like headaches, tennis elbow, and back pain, often combining it with exercise for lasting results.
People
Lissa Fraser
Clinic Owner
Lissa Fraser, a registered physiotherapist, specializes in manual therapy, pelvic health, and clinical pilates. With experience in postpartum care and orthopedic rehabilitation, she co-founded Fresh Tracks Physio to provide personalized treatment in Courtenay.
Dustin Fraser
Clinic Owner
Dustin Fraser brings expertise in sports therapy and injury prevention to Fresh Tracks Physio. A former Canadian Men's Alpine Ski Team physiotherapist, he specializes in BikeFit certification and manual therapy for active individuals in the Comox Valley.
Kelsey McCallan
Registered Physiotherapist
Kelsey McCallan treats sports injuries and chronic conditions using dry needling and manual therapy. With experience in private and hospital clinics, she helps patients recover from acute and chronic disorders while promoting athletic development in the local community.
Jamie Burniston
Registered Physiotherapist
Jamie Burniston specializes in orthopedic manual therapy and concussion rehabilitation. He combines manual techniques with therapeutic exercise to create customized treatment plans focused on addressing root causes of pain and mobility issues for patients in Courtenay.
Naomi Cole
Registered Physiotherapist
Naomi Cole, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, offers advanced manual therapy and Gunn IMS for orthopedic and sports injuries. Her comprehensive approach includes patient education to help individuals understand and manage their conditions effectively.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We provide manual therapy, dry needling, pelvic health physiotherapy, bike fitting, functional movement assessments, and therapeutic pilates for injury recovery and performance enhancement.
Do you treat sports-related injuries?
Yes, our team specializes in sports rehabilitation, including ACL recovery, shoulder injuries, and concussion management for athletes of all levels.
Can bike fitting help with cycling discomfort?
Our BikeFit-certified physiotherapists adjust your bike position to reduce pain, improve comfort, and enhance cycling performance during a 1-hour session.
Is pelvic health physiotherapy covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans cover pelvic health physiotherapy when provided by a registered physiotherapist, though some require a doctor's referral.
What should I wear to a physiotherapy session?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area, such as shorts for lower body issues or a tank top for shoulder problems.
Reviews (6)
Jane Weiss
Oct 19, 2021
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Today was my first session at Fresh Tracks. To my delight Andrea was extremely knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic and kind. With her guiding my physiotherapy journey I am confident that I am well on the way to recovery. Thank you Andrea for your expertise!
Rob Moore
May 27, 2021
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The Fresh Tracks team are helping me incredibly. The combination of physio and massage have me regaining strength and flexibility in a badly damaged shoulder that was once headed for intrusive surgery. And even more than the technical support, it is the manner in which Dustin, Lisa and Thom relate to me and my needs. I love the feel at Fresh Tracks!
Pacific Northwest
Oct 06, 2020
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Only been in a couple times with Dustin on a torn pectoral tendon, i will be continuing to visit for rotator cuff health (both shoulders) ... Very good physiotherapist.
Gary & Betty O'Neill
Jul 19, 2020
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I have definitely benefitted from Lissa's knowledge, commitment and expertise. And I truly appreciate her supportive "bed-side" manner. The massage therapy services here are equally as impressive. Thom is dedicated to solving your issues for the long term rather than just offering a "band-aid" solution. I was also impressed with his follow-up. He promptly emailed me the exercises to continue at home. I highly recommend Fresh Tracks, even down to their friendly front desk staff.
John Kuby
Jan 16, 2020
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Dustin did a mountain bike fit for me and the results were amazing. The neck and shoulder tension as well as SI joint tightness I was experiencing while riding has been reduced by about 80%, even after 4 hour rides.
Game Life
Aug 12, 2019
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Im super happy to be following Thom from Fit to Fresh. I work in an industry that is notoriously hard on the upper body and have had so much success in treating and rehabilitating my shoddy back. Absolutely recommend.
