Born and raised in the Kootenays, Travis developed a passion for sports and movement early in life. He realized his childhood dream when he was selected and signed by the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2007 MLB draft. Unfortunately, he sustained an elbow injury during his minor league career which required surgery and more than a year of physical rehabilitation.
This experience sparked his interest in physiotherapy and a desire to better understand how to prevent and treat injuries. Travis would go on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics at UBCO in Kelowna (2020) and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at UBC in Vancouver (2022). He believes movement is truly medicine and combines this principle with hands-on manual therapy techniques, IMS (Dry Needling) and education to help clients achieve their goals.
Travis has a special interest in helping others explore movement, improve performance and develop physical independence. He’s personally experienced the benefit of Pilates as part of a well rounded active lifestyle and hopes to share this experience with others. When not at the clinic, he’s likely playing golf, training or searching for the best coffee and food in Kelowna with his partner Taylor.
Born and raised in the Kootenays, Travis developed a passion for sports and movement early in lif...
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Danielle was born and raised in Kelowna, where her love for sports and fitness began at a young age. She dedicated ten years to competitive trampoline gymnastics representing Team Canada around the world on numerous occasions. These experiences ignited a keen interest in movement, healing, and how the physical body works. Danielle graduated from UBCO with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and continued on at Western University where she obtained her Masters of Physical Therapy.
Danielle is committed to helping all individuals achieve their goals, whether it’s recovering from an injury, looking to make the body stronger, or returning to high level sports. She strives to build meaningful connections with others and uses a combination of manual therapy and personalized exercise programs to create treatment plans that are tailored to each client.
Dedicated to ongoing education and professional growth Danielle is always striving to broaden her clinical expertise and provide the highest level of care to her clients. Her specific interests include manual therapy and women’s health.
Outside the clinic, Danielle maintains an active and balanced lifestyle. She enjoys staying healthy and strong through fitness classes, yoga, pilates, hiking and most recently pickle ball.
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I grew up in the Okanagan and quickly returned as I realized how lucky we are to call this place
home. I originally moved to Calgary and attended SAIT to pursue a career in health care, which
has provided me with such a valuable background about the body. My love for physical wellness
built over the years, and when I was first introduced to Pilates in 2020 I knew that was it for me.
It’s changed my life and I’m passionate about the opportunity to share that! To encourage others
to continuously work towards being the best version of themselves.
I grew up in the Okanagan and quickly returned as I realized how lucky we are to call this place
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Karissa is passionate about helping individuals live flourishing, healthy lives. With 10 years of experience, Karissa offers personalized massage therapy rooted in a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology to support optimal physical function.
She believes the body is more than muscles and tissues—it can also hold stress, tension, and emotion. Karissa is committed to creating a safe, welcoming treatment environment for every patient. Her therapeutic approach includes myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and Swedish massage techniques to address muscle imbalances, improve mobility, and support tissue healing. She also has a growing interest in lymphatic therapy and plans to pursue further training in this area.
Born and raised in Kelowna and currently living in the Pandosy neighbourhood, Karissa enjoys spending her weekends with her husband and three children—often walking or biking to the nearest coffee shop and playground.
Karissa is passionate about helping individuals live flourishing, healthy lives. With 10 years of...
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Hi, I’m Ryan Mercier — an experienced Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who has recently relocated to Kelowna from Ontario. I hold a four-year Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology from Laurentian University and a four-year Master’s in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
Growing up, I was always active and involved in sports, which naturally sparked my passion for human movement and biomechanics. This curiosity eventually evolved into a career focused on helping people move, function, and feel better by restoring balance and alignment to the body’s structure.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide variety of people — from children and seniors to athletes, desk workers, and tradespeople — and have seen consistent results across all systems of the body. Whether you’re dealing with musculoskeletal pain like sciatica, TMJ dysfunction, or chronic back pain; headaches or migraines; preparing for or recovering from surgery; managing digestive issues like IBS, bloating, reflux, or constipation; or navigating respiratory, hormonal, circulatory, lymphatic, or nervous system challenges — osteopathy offers a hands-on approach that supports your body’s natural ability to heal and self-regulate.
Osteopathy uses differential diagnosis to find the root cause of your symptoms, focusing on how one issue can lead to another. By treating the underlying cause, rather than just masking the symptoms, we help restore balance and support your body’s natural healing process.
Additionally, osteopathic treatments are covered under most benefit packages, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
I’m excited to be part of the Kelowna community and look forward to welcoming you to the clinic, hearing your story, and working together to help your body do what it’s meant to do — move with ease.
Hi, I’m Ryan Mercier — an experienced Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who has recently relocated ...
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Meet Mel, the French Fitness Guru, and her loyal service dog, Meggie.
Mel and Meggie are all about daily movement. While Mel trains hard each day, Meggie prefers perfecting her Shavasana. On weekends, you’ll find them hiking, water skiing, boating, motorcycling, camping, cycling, downhill skiing—or just enjoying a good walk together.
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, Mel brings both expertise and contagious energy to her sessions. Her top priority is making every class fun, engaging, and interactive—so don’t be shy!
Mel is a certified Personal Trainer, Supervisor Fitness Leader, and Corrective Exercise Specialist. She’s also a qualified instructor in Stott Reformer and Mat Pilates, Yoga, Weight Training, Group Fitness, and Aquatic Exercise. In addition, she specializes in customized exercise programs for individuals recovering from cancer, managing arthritis or osteoporosis, and those with Parkinson’s disease or age-related mobility challenges.
Mel is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and live more fully—and she can’t wait to move with you.
Meet Mel, the French Fitness Guru, and her loyal service dog, Meggie.
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Olivia is very passionate about all things wellness and movement. As a certified
Pilates instructor, it is her mission is to help you achieve your fitness goals and enhance your overall
well-being. She received her certification through Neu Pilates and plans on continuing her studies at
UBCO to become a kinesiologist. Healing and strengthening through movement is important to her,
and she can’t wait to help others feel better in their bodies!
When she not in the studio, you’ll likely find her exploring the great outdoors, practicing mindfulness,
or diving into new books about movement and body mechanics. She is always on the hunt for new
ways to make our sessions even more fun and effective. Join her, and let’s discover the
transformative power of Pilates together! She can’t wait to help you unlock your full potential.
Olivia is very passionate about all things wellness and movement. As a certified
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Jen graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with distinction. Since graduation she has worked in private practice and has a particular interest in manual therapy and orthopaedics. Jen has completed extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy giving her the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). She then went on to complete the course on the Integrated Systems Model which she combines with her manual therapy skills to provide her clients with a “whole person” treatment. Jen strongly believes in combining her treatments with other members of the team – Pilates, yoga, chiropractic and massage – to allow for whole body transformation. Jen loves to laugh and hopes that she can help inspire people back to their naturally healthy state.
Jen graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy wi...
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Avery is a certified Neu Pilates instructor with a deep passion for health, movement, and helping
others feel their best. She believes Pilates is more than a workout — it’s a way to build strength,
balance, and confidence from the inside out.
With a warm and encouraging approach, Avery creates a welcoming space where everyone can
connect, move mindfully, and discover what their bodies are capable of. When she’s not
teaching, you’ll find her outdoors soaking up nature, spending time with her family and finding
inspiration for her next class.
Avery is a certified Neu Pilates instructor with a deep passion for health, movement, and helping...
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Michelle found out about Pilates a few years after being diagnosed with scoliosis. Since she passed by the Kelowna NeuMovement studio all the time, she decided to try out the integration physiotherapy and Pilates. She fell in love with the exercise and never stopped after that point. Michelle has been a Pilates group equipment student at NeuMovement since 2012. She loved how much it helped with her pain and overall posture. So she started training in Pilates Process to help others feel the way she does.
Michelle now offers Pilates Private sessions and Group Classes in both our Kelowna and Vernon locations 5 days a week!
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