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Claire Kingston holds a Masters of Social Work degree (with clinical specialization). She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 13 years of experience in the health care field.

Claire utilizes a strengths based, collaborative, solution-focused, harm reduction and trauma informed approach. Claire is well versed in assisting others navigate varied systems within the health care system. As a Social Worker Claire is knowledgeable of both governmental and non-profit funding/advocacy programs and well versed in assisting with varied applications (ex, Handy Dart, support with PWD funding, caregiver resources, ect).

Claire has hands on experience helping individuals navigate chronic health challenges and Grief/Loss. She integrates evidence-based methods into her practice. Claire is also available to support caregivers and family members seeking information, support and counselling.

Claire offers in-person at the Victoria clinic, and virtual sessions for clients at all three of our clinics.

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Pauline Martin has been a Physiotherapist since 1993. She obtained her Physiotherapy Degree from Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, Scotland. She then went on and completed her Master of Science Degree in Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. Pauline was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada when she was 16 months old. Pauline’s dream has been to ‘help someone walk again after they have and an injury’. Pauline gained her love of working with individuals with significant neurological conditions while she was an Activity Assistant at Pearson Hospital in Vancouver. There she learned how to communicate with, assist, care and understand individuals with significant disabilities.

Her PT career began at Lions Gate Hospital. Her mentor, Moya Stokes, shared her compassion for helping, caring and treating patients with neurological conditions. Pauline worked in acute neuro, in-patient and out-patient settings, and palliative care. After having her second child in 1999, Pauline went to work at the GF Strong Rehab Centre in Vancouver. Here she was part of the Adolescent Young Adult program, working with teens and families with a multiple of different diagnoses. The emphasis was on maximizing function, recreation and making movement fun.

Pauline knew there was a huge lack of places for individuals with neurological conditions to get appropriate treatment. So, in 2000 Pauline started to treat ‘neuro’ clients out of West Boulevard Physiotherapy Clinic. This client base grew from 2 clients to over 70. During this time Pauline also worked one day per week for the Vancouver Infant Development Program, working with babies with motor delay.

In December 2007 Pauline was approached by a family member of one or her clients asking her ‘what do you think of the Lokomat?’ Pauline stated she thought it was an excellent tool and could be very useful. Six months later Neuromotion Physiotherapy Clinic, with the state of the art Lokomat, was opened on West 6th in Vancouver. In June 2010 Pauline was approached by another family to assist with bringing another Lokomat to Victoria BC and in January 2011 the Victoria Neuromotion Physiotherapy Clinic was opened. In 2016 Pauline was approached by a group in Surrey to provide Physiotherapists for the PONS trial. Thus in late 2016 Neuromotion Surrey opened doors to support individuals in the Fraser Valley. From 2013 -2016 Pauline helped Dr. Cirelle Rosenblatt with the development of a new clinic to treat individuals with Concussion.

Pauline is a Bobath trained Physiotherapist having completed several Advanced Bobath Courses. Pauline loves working, encouraging and assisting patients to reach their maximum potential.

Over the years Pauline has worked on many committees, the Vancouver Unit Neuroscience Division, The Canadian Physiotherapy National Neuroscience Division, the Bobath Planning Committee. Through these committees, Pauline has assisted in many neurological courses coming to Vancouver.

Pauline enjoys taking students and training more people to be compassionate and understand the care needs of individuals with severe neurological injuries. Pauline has worked as a Clinical Physiotherapist on a large international research study looking at electrical stim to improve gait in individuals with stroke. Other research she has been involved in has been the investigation of the PONS device for individuals with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Pauline is currently one of the clinicians doing the MyndMove study for the research study looking at recovery of upper arm function in individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. When not working Pauline loves to run, swim, golf, watch her children play soccer, cheer on the Whitecaps and Canucks, camp and hike.

Teaching Assistant UBC 2004-2009 Physiotherapy Clinical Neurology Course

Teaching Assistant UBC 2006-2009 Physiotherapy Neuroanatomy Course

Clinical Teaching UBC 2006 - 2019

In conjunction with the BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society Pauline helped create a Vestibular Rehab Exercise Video.

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Registered Massage Therapist

Marissa was born and raised in Hawaii and moved to Victoria in 2014 to begin her studies at the University of Victoria. Over the years, Marissa has loved to try many different ways of moving such as dancing, swimming, climbing, yoga, and any other sport available.

Marissa graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, B.C. in 2016. Throughout her time at WCCMT, she gained massage experience at sport events, in clinical environments, and out in the community. She has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2019, and volunteered at MOVE Adapted Fitness and Rehabilitation before becoming part of their staff. She completed her Bachelors in Kinesiology at UVic in 2022.

In her practice as an RMT, Marissa aims to help each client heal by relaxing the body and mind through manual techniques, breathwork, and open communication. Her hope is that every person leaves the treatment feeling heard, supported, and more comfortable in their bodies, while also having tools for healing outside of the treatment room.

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Registered Speech-Language Pathologist

B.A. Communication Disorders, Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSLP)

Lindsey provides services for people with communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing needs. She sees her clients in the Neuromotion clinic, over the phone or telehealth, in a suitable community setting or within a client’s home. She is deeply passionate about neurological rehabilitation and has had the privilege of practicing in this area for 22 years.

Lindsey graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from San Jose State University before completing her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Alberta in 2000.

Lindsey has worked across the continuum of rehabilitation care including acute care and inpatient rehabilitation at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary followed by outpatient clinics in Calgary and Victoria. While Lindsey spends most of her time working with people with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease and Post Concussion Syndrome, she’s experienced with a myriad of neurological diagnoses.

Lindsey believes the most effective way for her clients to achieve their goals is by delivering effective, research-based therapy techniques in a fun and welcoming client-centered environment.

Lindsey’s other passions include teaching group fitness, and mountain biking, hiking and skiing with her husband and kiddos.

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Registered Physiotherapist

MScPT, BScKin, NDT/C

Masters of Science – Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology

National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

Certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment

Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation

Certified MyndMove Therapist

Certified in RT300 Functional Electrical Stimulation Ergometry (Advanced Clinical Applications)

Certified in Functional Dry Needling

Certified PWR! Therapist

Jacqui graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and NASM certification in personal training. During her time at U of I, she worked for the Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory assisting with research regarding the impact of exercise on cognition in children. She additionally worked with the Disability Resources and Education Services department implementing physiotherapy treatment programs and working as a care aide for individuals with neurological conditions.

Following her time at U of I, Jacqui completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. During her time at McMaster, she gained valuable experience in a variety of clinical settings, including private practice, inpatient mental health, paediatrics, and acute trauma/spine.

Since graduating, Jacqui started working as a physiotherapist at Victoria General Hospital, primarily in acute medicine and neurological rehabilitation, in addition to joining the team at Neuromotion. Since 2017, she has been president of the board of directors of MOVE Adapted Fitness and Rehabilitation Society of B.C. – a non-profit organization dedicated to making physical activity and exercise accessible to individuals who may need additional support and adaptive equipment.

Jacqui has completed a certificate course through the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association. The course provided advanced therapist training in assessment and treatment techniques specific to individuals with neurological conditions. Further continuing education courses include Bobath training, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion rehabilitation, PWR! certification (treatment approach for individuals with Parkinson’s), functional dry needling, and training in use of equipment such as MyndMove and FES Ergometry.

Jacqui believes in a collaborative treatment approach; working in conjunction with clients toward achieving their goals. She utilizes therapeutic handling and task-specific training to assist clients as they drive their course of treatment through goal setting.

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