Physiotherapist and Owner

Ross specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, manual / manipulative therapy for the spine and exercise rehabilitation. He has a particular interest in orthopaedic conditions affecting the knee and shoulder and post-operative rehabilitation. He is skilled in treatments and orthotic prescription for disorders of the foot and ankle. Ross has post-graduate training in the assessment and treatment of positional vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation.

Ross gained his Physiotherapy degree in Adelaide South Australia and also has a Master of Business Administration degree with specialization in small business and professional services. Having owned a successful network of practices in Australia and with experience working in other practices here in Victoria, Ross has developed the services and quality facilities at PhysioPlus to help you Go Better. Ross enjoys cycling to work along the waterfront and serving patients who live and work in beautiful downtown Victoria.

With over 20 years clinical experience and 12 years as an Independent Physiotherapy Consultant to WorkCover (NSW) you can expect Ross to give you an accurate assessment of how physiotherapy can help you or what other treatment options may be appropriate for you.

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Darrell Epp - Physiotherapist

Darrell Epp comes to the clinic with 20 + years’ experience in outpatient private practice. Darrell was born in Vancouver and grew up in the Fraser Valley. Darrell graduated in 1987 with an Honors B.A. in Physical Education from Western University. His work in the athletic training program piqued his interest in Physiotherapy and he graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.Sc. Physical Therapy in 1992. Being keen to learn a Master of Health Science Physical Therapy took him to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Darrell remained in St. Louis after completion of his Masters in 2000 till 2013. He returned to Vancouver Island in 2013 and has worked in private practice since in Victoria, Nanaimo and Port Alberni.

Having developed an interest in osteopathic manipulative treatment Darrell has studied manipulative therapy through Pursuit, PT in Redmond Washington: http://pursuitpt.com and Kinections Inc., in Sacramento, California: https://kinectionsinc.com. Osteopathic manipulative techniques include but is not limited to strain counter strain, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and spinal manipulation. To treat the whole body, we must understand the integration of the nervous system with the skeletal and muscular systems. Darrell’s background in manual therapy, sports injuries, and post-operative orthopedic conditions are there to assist you in attaining your health-related goals. Rehabilitation is a process and not a product.

Apart from work Darrell enjoys athletic pursuits of hiking, tennis, yoga and paddling. Being a foodie enjoys both cooking and the local restaurant scene and enjoys the vibrant music and cultural scene of Victoria.

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Physiotherapist and Owner

Christine Morrison has a combined degree in physiotherapy and occupational therapy from UBC in Vancouver. Christine’s early career was in her home town of Victoria where she operated a VIHA outpatient clinic at Fairfield Health Clinic – right where PhysioPlus is now located!

With years of experience leading a physiotherapy service at a 160 bed private hospital in Australia Christine has recently added to her expertise with specialised training and experience in the management of inflammatory and osteoarthritis whilst working at the Arthritis Centre here in Victoria. Christine will be providing a specialized program to manage hip & knee arthritis.(www.gladcanada.ca)

Christine has post-graduate training in women’s health matters including pelvic floor physiotherapy, post mastectomy problems and osteoporosis. She is also trained in dry needling/IMS.

Christine has worked at VIHA orthopaedic clinics and facilitated a two year study in conjunction with the orthopedic specialists and Ministry of Health on outcomes after joint replacements. Christine offers post op physiotherapy and hydrotherapy after hip and knee replacements.

Christine is resourceful in sourcing equipment and working cooperatively to help older patients with orthopedic and medical problems maximize their function and maintain independence.

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