Maheshi Fernando was born on the tiny island of Sri Lanka and raised in the beautiful Okanagan. In 2009 she received her Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and in 2013 she graduated with her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. She completed her acupuncture training through Acupuncture Canada in 2016 and IMS training through Foundations Health Education in 2024.

Maheshi enjoys treating patients of all ages and takes pride in providing the best patient-centered care possible. She believes that you have to listen to people’s story and treat them individually. Her preferred treatment style is a combination of patient education, hands on manual therapy & soft tissue release, modalities, acupuncture or IMS, and a personalized home exercise program.

Maheshi Fernando was born on the tiny island of Sri Lanka and raised in the beautiful Okanagan. I... Read More

Karen grew up in Southwestern Ontario and moved to Lake Country with her family in 2021. She completed undergraduate degrees at Brock University in 2008 and a Masters of Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor in 2010. She received her Masters of Physical Therapy from Western University in 2014 and has completed her Level 3 Manual Therapy courses. She is also certified in IMS. As a young athlete, Karen played both soccer and hockey competitively and chose a career in physiotherapy after her experiences rehabilitating two major knee injuries. She is motivated to identify underlying biomechanical imbalances to not only heal your injuries, but to prevent recurrences so that you can continue to participate in all of life’s adventures! In her free time, Karen continues to lead an active lifestyle by skiing, babywearing, and discovering local trails with her family and their dog.

Karen grew up in Southwestern Ontario and moved to Lake Country with her family in 2021. She comp... Read More

Stephanie was first introduced to massage after suffering severe whiplash following a motor vehicle accident. While receiving numerous manual therapies, she experienced the healing powers of massage. This inspired her to take interest in human anatomy and the diverse complexity of how the body functions, which led her to pursue her career as an RMT.

Born and raised in Vernon BC, she completed the Massage Therapy Program at the Okanagan Valley of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in July 2018. Stephanie has a passion for a healthy active lifestyle, and understands the demands that sports and every day activities have on the body. It is her goal with every patient to find the root cause of pain, and get them back to their optimal well-being through manual therapy, muscle re-education and clients understanding. Curious and fascinated with the body’s ability to heal, she is passionate to be a part of your road to wellness.

Stephanie is also Vernon Matter’s Best of the Best award winner of 2020 for best RMT!

Stephanie was first introduced to massage after suffering severe whiplash following a motor vehic... Read More

Preet Samra completed her Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy in 2012. She practiced in hospital as well as clinic-based settings in India and moved to Canada in 2015. She worked at a private clinic in Surrey, BC and moved to the Okanagan Valley in 2021.

Preet uses an evidence-based approach to treat various acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, whiplash-associated disorders, work-related injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Her treatment approach to physiotherapy is a combination of manual therapy and rehabilitative exercises to address muscle imbalance or dysfunction and provide a foundation for injury prevention.

Preet is multilingual, fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi and has experience working with patients of various cultural backgrounds. In her free time, she likes to explore new places and spend time with her family.

Preet Samra completed her Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy in 2012. She practiced in hospital as well ... Read More