Marty has been a licensed physiotherapist since graduating from Queen’s University in 1996. Over the years, he has continually advanced his clinical skills through extensive post-graduate training with respected osteopathic institutions, including the Upledger Institute, Barral Institute, and John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release approach. He has also completed the full McKenzie Method certification, specializing in the treatment of neck and back pain.

Marty integrates a wide range of techniques into his practice, combining evidence-based physiotherapy with osteopathic principles to help clients restore mobility, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of function.

He has a particular interest in treating chronic pain and complex, unresolved conditions—especially in clients who have seen limited results despite pursuing various therapies. Marty is passionate about uncovering the root cause of persistent dysfunction and enjoys working with patients who feel they have “tried everything.”

Dedicated to lifelong learning, Marty continues to expand his therapeutic toolkit to provide personalized, effective care tailored to each individual.

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Tim developed a natural interest in physiotherapy in Middle School where he learned the connection between physical health and performance in sport. Tim’s studies have always paired with sport, but it was while travelling to the Netherlands during his Senior Year when he was introduced to clinic life at his Aunt and Uncle’s large and successful Physio Clinic that confirmed his Career choice.

Immediately upon High School graduation, Tim returned to the Netherlands to attend Fonty’s University of Applied Sciences where he graduated in 2017 with his Bachelors of Science degree with Honours, in Physiotherapy. Returning home to the West Coast in 2018, Tim joined a Clinic in Victoria, where his breadth of knowledge, engaging personality, and genuine empathy helped him to quickly build a thriving practice.

Tim’s positive demeanour, natural energy, and commitment to individualized treatment, has supported his ability to manage full, daily slates of patients, while still making time to continue the learning and to pursue his specialization within physiotherapy. He has completed courses in vestibular rehab, sports physiotherapy, first aid and an evidence based assessment treatment of the lower limb. AN-IMS. Needling course. Pelvic Health. TMJ. Jaw work.

An all-around gifted athlete, Tim was born and raised on Salt Spring Island and is now completing the circle with the building of a clinic on the Island and doing the work he loves within his home community. Beyond his day-to-day, Tim has plans to work with the local school to guide training for athletes and at the hospital to further develop higher level rehab programs, yet he still manages to squeeze in his nightly 10k runs.

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Salt Spring Island has always been home for Carly, and after six years of clinical practice in Kamloops, she’s thrilled to be back serving the community she grew up in.

Carly’s path to athletic therapy started on the field. Growing up, she played volleyball, basketball, and, above all, fastball, and has more recently discovered a love for playing rugby. As an athlete on a small island, she learned firsthand how hard it can be to find the right care when injuries happen, and she was always the first to run over when a teammate went down. Athletic therapy was a natural fit: a way to help people get back to what they love while staying connected to the sports that shaped her.

She graduated from Camosun College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist that same year. As a Certified Athletic Therapist, she specializes in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints. Athletic therapy isn’t just for athletes: Carly works with people of all ages and activity levels, whether they’re recovering from a sports injury, managing a nagging ache from everyday life, healing after surgery, or simply wanting to move and feel better.

Her experience spans a wide range of sport, including Rugby Canada, BC Rugby, James Bay Athletic Association (JBAA) rugby, Kamloops Rugby, the Kamloops Broncos football club, the Merritt Centennials Junior Hockey, the Thompson Blazers AAA hockey, and the Cariboo Cougars minor hockey.

Clients describe Carly as friendly and easy to talk to, and many say she creates a safe space where they feel comfortable and heard. She brings genuine empathy to every session, knowing that injury can be frustrating and discouraging, and takes the time to listen and understand each person’s goals. Her approach is active and client-centred: rather than relying on hands-on treatment alone, she focuses on movement-based rehabilitation that builds strength, confidence, and independence. Working collaboratively with each client, she gives them the tools to manage their own recovery, so they leave not just feeling better but understanding how to stay that way.

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Born and raised in Victoria, with summers spent on Salt Spring Island, Sasja Drechsler brings a deep local connection and a lifelong appreciation for outdoor movement and coastal community life.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (University of Victoria) and a Master of Physical Therapy (Western University), and brings clinical expertise grounded in evidence-based care. As an active physiotherapist and dedicated cyclist, Sasja emphasizes an exercise-driven approach to rehabilitation—supporting her patients in building real-world strength and mobility. Her practice centres on helping individuals feel confident and capable in their bodies, whether navigating pelvic health concerns, recovering postpartum, or resuming activity after injury.

Each monthly visit to Salt Spring Island, Sasja offers personalized, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, tailored one-on-one to support the local community she knows and loves. She takes pride in helping people feel stronger, move better, and live well—just like the philosophy at Gulf Island Physiotherapy

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Nikki grew up in a small town in Ontario, where her love of sports grew through soccer, sailing, skiing, competitive dance, and rugby. This passion led her to pursue both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, where she was a member of the Women’s Varsity Rugby Team and the Dance Team.

During her Master of Kinesiology program, Nikki gained hands-on experience as a strength and conditioning coach for the UBC Varsity athletes and worked as a kinesiologist in a senior’s retirement home. She then furthered her education by completing her Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) at UBC. Upon graduation, Nikki joined a paediatric physiotherapy clinic in North Vancouver where she cared for infants, toddlers, children with neurological and physical disabilities, as well as clients recovering from sports injuries and concussions.

Now, fulfilling her dream of settling down in a small town, Nikki is excited to support the Salt Spring Island community. She is passionate about helping her clients reach their goals through individualized care and always strives to keep her sessions fun and engaging.

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Alice is a 2014 graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has practiced on Vancouver Island, in Northern BC and now back in her hometown of Saltspring Island.

Alice is passionate about staying active through a variety of activities; soccer, running and triathlon. She believes that movement is key to a happy, healthy body and integrates that belief system into her treatments.

Using a variety of modalities such as; Sports massage, Swedish techniques, Trigger point therapy and Myofascial Release. Alice works intuitively and in communication with her patients.

She is looking forward to working with patients in this lovely island community and helping them achieve their health care goals.

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