Next up in “Where Are They Now?” is Kaylie W!

1️⃣How and when did you come to work at Momentum?
• I started working at Momentum in 2016 during my last year of my Kinesiology undergraduate degree at UBCO. I was actually informed of the opportunity by one of my professors, Greg DuManoir, who is a good friend of Marc’s. He knew that he was looking for a motivated individual with a Kin background and luckily, I fit the bill!
2️⃣What did you do?
• I slid into the role of office manager after being shown the ropes by the OG manager Kayla. My main role was to ensure the successful operation of the business as a whole! I also had the opportunity to work as a registered kinesiologist and care for my own patients, which was a great experience. My most memorable contribution was probably how I took it upon myself to revamp the office both technologically and aesthetically (AKA initiating direct billing and pretty much forcing Marc into an office makeover lol!).
3️⃣What is your favourite memory/thing about working at Momentum?
• My favourite thing about working at Momentum was my incredible coworkers! It truly felt like a little family and I miss everyone so much. Hands down the best perk was having the most amazing massages of my life!
4️⃣Where do you live? What are you doing now?
• I left momentum shortly after finding out that I had been accepted into medical school at UBC. I moved to beautiful Vancouver and have been attending school here for the last 3 years. What a crazy time to be a medical student!!
5️⃣What will you be doing in 5 years?
• If the stars align.. I hope to be in my 4th year of an OBGYN residency here in Vancouver! Catching babies left and right on 0 hours of sleep woo! I know it won’t be easy, but I truly can’t imagine myself doing anything else.. so fingers crossed! ...

Lingering injuries? Off balance? Needing a push? You should consider integrating Kinesiology into your health care routine!

We currently offer ICBC kinesiology treatments and personal training to help you with your health care and personal goals.

Swipe for a silly before photo of Kira! ...

Next up in our series is Lexi Keen!
Where is she now?!

1) How and when did you come to work at Momentum?
I was actually a patient of Marc Nimchuks first.  As luck would have it he needed a receptionist and I needed a job!

2) What did you do?
Mostly the typical receptionist duties: patron greeter, appointment booker, payment taker, room tidier.  But I also helped out with odd tasks around the office when I had the chance.

3) What is your favourite memory/thing about working at Momentum?
Every day was different.  I loved meeting so many different people who came in, as well as helping out around the office.  I learned so much on the job. Plus the team is super friendly and fun to be around!

4) Where do you live?
Kelowna!

5) What are you doing now?
I'm a software developer - I teach computers to do neat tricks.

6) What are you going to be doing in 5 years?
Hopefully still be in the same career field (although that changes a lot).  I’d love to be living on a farm, or at least a plot of land where I can grow my own food. Maybe I’ll even have some chickens! ...

Next up in our “Where Are They Now?” series is @sarahcoghlin 😊

1. How and When did you come to work at Momentum?
- I started working at Momentum after I completed my practicum there in 2017.

2. What did you do?
I worked as the Office Manager and Kinesiologist (and other related duties such as: cleaning lady, babysitter, etc.) 😄 This experience helped me gain confidence in my skills in a professional setting

3. What is your favourite memory/thing about working at momentum?
⁃The relationships I made while working there and playing with Owen whenever he would come into the clinic!
⁃I always look back at my time at Momentum with fond memories!

4. Where do you live? What are you doing now?
⁃I currently live in London, Ontario and I’m completing my Masters degree at Western in Speech-Language Pathology.

5. What are you going to be doing in 5 years?
⁃Hopefully working with kiddos as a Speech-Language pathologist maybe back in Kelowna! ...

To help celebrate our 6 years in existence we are compiling a series of posts to catch up with former practitioners and employees of momentum. We have had the fortune of awesome people working here who are doing amazing things all across the country and here’s your chance to see what they have been up to!

Introducing our former RMT @jennyghiggins

1. How and When did you come to work at Momentum? What did you do?

I was a RMT, sad and weathered in Kelowna, getting screwed over by not one but 2 other clinics in the area when I came across a new upstart clinic run by MARC NIMCHUCK. We had a conversation and I thought his shoes were funny and his bald head was trusty worthy. The rest is history.

2. What is your favourite memory/thing about working at momentum?

My favourite memory of momentum was getting the whole gang together on a houseboat for 4 days. Particularly the part where it came to jumping off cliffs...if I remember it correctly it was only Marc who had his tail tucked and didn’t jump. I also enjoyed and learned from treating Marc’s broken bones throughout the years.

3. Where do you live? What are you doing now?

I live in Pemberton now, I have my own little practice here and love the simplicity of a small town and active life in the mountains. I work alongside a awesome chiropractor and although we haven’t gone on any houseboats, we do have plans to do an 8 day camping trip coming up! My work world had huge shoes to fill after Momentum and I miss them dearly.

4. What are you going to be doing in 5 years?

In 5 years time I’d like to either be living on the beaches in Australia, or own a rehabilitation centre for dogs (maybe humans too)

Thank you Jenny for being a part of the Momentum team! ...

🏃‍♂️ Achilles/Ankle Injuries 🥾

There are certain injuries that seem to occur with the changing of the seasons. One of these includes achilles tendon/ankle injuries.

With more running, hiking, golfing and tennis (especially with Dr. Marc) these overuse injuries can really put a damper on your outdoor plans. 

At Momentum we have a number of ways where we can effectively deal with these and get you back on the court or the trail.

1️⃣ ART - Active Release Techniques
2️⃣ Radial Shockwave Therapy
3️⃣ IASTM - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Management
4️⃣ Manual Adjustments

Remember to ramp up your activity slowly and consistently, but if you’re stubborn like the rest of us, feel free to give us a call or book in online to see what we can do for you!

🌞🌞🌞 ...

Happy 6 years to us! We are humbled and so appreciative of all the support our patients and community partners have given; particularly over this past year. Our team of practitioners thanks all of you and we are grateful and excited for what’s to come. ...