Originally from Edmonton, Dr. Nimchuk started his Kelowna chiropractic practice in 2008. Dr. Nimchuk is one of a few full body certified Active Release Technique practitioners in the Okanagan Valley. He has worked with athletes ranging from weekend warriors to Olympic champions and brings the same philosophy and treatment approach to every patient. In addition to ART, Dr. Nimchuk employs many different chiropractic techniques including manual and instrument adjusting. He values active rehabilitation and implements exercises into his patient’s treatment plan to help minimize pain and return them to full function, faster.

 

Prior to chiropractic school, he worked as an exercise therapist with WCB-Alberta designing rehabilitation programs for people with workplace-related injuries ranging from back pain to post-surgical mobilization programs.  There, he designed and implemented the first core strengthening protocol offered at WCB-Alberta for injured workers.  He attended the University of Alberta for both his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and well as his Master’s in Health Promotion.

In addition to being a chiropractor, Dr. Nimchuk is also registered as a Certified Exercise Physiologist and he enjoys running, cycling, golf, skiing, ball hockey and trying to keep up with his better half Sheena, and their young kids.

Dr. Madeleine Levine’s fascination with the human body began at a young age when she was a competitive dancer. She was intrigued with the movement of the human body and how all different structures were interrelated and interconnected. She was curious of the benefits of movement, exercise and physical activity while she was also aware of the negative consequences of injuries, which could be caused by certain movements. These interests led her to the University of British Columbia (UBC) where she was enrolled in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program for 3 years. After her third year at UBC, she was accepted to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where she was immersed in courses such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, orthopaedics, clinical diagnosis and radiology. After 4 years of study, Madeleine received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, graduating Cum Laude, from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

Dr. Madeleine is dedicated to the health and well-being of her patients. She uses evidence based chiropractic care to help patients minimize pain, maximize function and prevent injury. If you are suffering from an injury, increased pain or any difficulty in moving, Dr. Madeleine is here to assist you. With experience in both acute and chronic conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches, sprains and strains, postural imbalances and limited ranges of motion, Dr. Madeleine will work with you to find the cause of your problem and will be sure to deliver professional, caring and effective treatment to ease your concerns.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Dr. Madeleine practicing yoga, hiking with her golden retriever Rory, skiing in the winter months and enjoying all of the beauty that the Okanagan has to offer.

Madison recently graduated in April 2019 from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelor of Human Kinetics. Originally from Fort St James, British Columbia, she came to Kelowna to complete her degree. During her time at UBCO, she specialized in Clinical Exercise Physiology and holds a minor in Psychology.

Madison previously volunteered with Phoenix Health, assisting in exercise classes for clients whom suffer from Osteoporosis, Muscular Atrophy, stroke, and other diseases of aging. She also brings her energy to coaching youth soccer in her free time. When she is not in the clinic you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her friends and family – running, hiking, camping, and skiing during the winter months.

With a passion for health and exercise and an interest in how the human body moves and heals, Momentum Health was a great fit. Madison recognizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to health care and is excited to share her knowledge with others. She hopes to continue her education through a Master’s Program in the near future.

Kelsey’s passion for Massage Therapy was sparked at a young age due to her interest in living an active and healthy lifestyle! Upon graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Victoria, she made a huge move to a little town in Saskatchewan where she practiced for the past 3 years. Missing the mountains, warmer weather and lake country brought her back to BC, settling in Kelowna. Having family in the Okanagan meant almost every long weekend making the trip here from Quesnel BC when she lived while growing up. This city has always held a special place in her heart which made it an easy decision to finally call her forever home.

Fitness, happiness and health have always been top priorities in her life. Kelsey takes a special interest in deep tissue/sports massage, maternity, post mastectomy / myofascial release, headaches, neural compression syndromes (ex. sciatica) and joint issues. When indicated she incorporates kinesiology and sports taping into her treatments which she has advanced training in. She encourages her patients to be proactive in their recovery by educating them & customizing a home care plan including stretching, strengthening and remedial exercises.

Outside of the clinic Kelsey loves the outdoors, the gym/workout classes & any activity that involves bringing along her Miniature Dachshund “Sage”! Her passion for a healthy lifestyle reflects in her treatment plan to help get you living your best life! Kelsey’s treatment goals are to treat each patients condition successfully by getting to the root of the problem rather than just mask the presenting symptom.

Sara has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology and Anatomy from the University of Western Ontario and became a Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2011; working with a large variety of athletes ranging from no prior experience to highly competitive levels.

Sara loves making movement a centrepiece in her life. She spends a lot of her time playing various sports, doing functional movement and mobility practices and loves any and every hike she can set foot on!

She has an in-depth understanding of the complex and integrated systems of the human body, functional movement and human kinetics, and injury rehabilitation. Sara believes the majority of physical restrictions can be improved and corrected with a combination of hands-on treatment and movement re-patterning.

Sara uses a tailored approached for each patients’ unique lifestyle and enjoys focusing her RMT practice on injury rehabilitation, pain science and patient education about functional movement and the human body.

Throughout my life I have been active in sport and in life. Combined with my love of movement and the outdoors, I have challenged my body in ultra endurance multi-day stage racing, long distance cycling and Ironman triathlons. I have felt pain, discomfort and the physical limitations that my body was capable of. I learned first hand that taking care of myself was essential so that I could continue to enjoy all the activities and adventures I loved to do.

Incorporating massage therapy into my recovery and maintenance program assisted me in reducing the physical effects of training, recovering from injuries and the negative consequences of prolonged stress so that I could remain active and functional in my daily life.

I am passionate about helping others improve their physical well being. I view massage therapy as a partnership between therapist and client. Beginning with a thorough assessment; injuries, physical compensations and imbalances are evaluated. Based upon the goals of my clients and the nature of the physical limitation, a treatment plan is developed and implemented so that clients can return to their activities and daily lives with as little pain as possible.

In my free time you will find me in the outdoors volunteering with the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, and training my certified Search and Rescue dog Chase with the BC Search Dog Association. As a trained NCCP Community Coach in cycling and triathlon, I enjoy coaching, leading cycling adventures and enjoy the many recreation activities of the Okanagan.

Shawna was born in Edmonton and attended The University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan College before moving to the Okanagan 13 years ago. She has developed a great sense of organization, administration, customer service, and managing skills through her career path. She has moved from working in restaurant management to owing an event planning business, called White Orchard Wedding for more than a decade. Shawna also owns a company called Okanagan Gift Boxes. Through Okanagan Gift Boxes Shawna creates beautiful boxes filled with local goodies.
Shawna has been a long-time patient of Momentum Health and Dr. Marc Nimchuk’s and was excited to join the team in 2017.

Shawna lives with her husband, Glenn, who are both involved with recreational sports in Kelowna. She plays volleyball, enjoys doing yoga, skiing, and participates in boot camp classes. Through being so active, Shawna understands how important it is to have your team of supportive healthcare professionals to keep you in your best condition possible.