Evan is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Masters in Physical Therapy Program (2019) and University of Victoria’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program (2015).


Evan grew up in Campbell River and has always had a love for sports and fitness. He loves weight training, golf, basketball, and triathlon. While these sports have kept him active, they have not been without their own physical hurdles and injuries. It was through his own process of injury recovery that he discovered a love for anatomy and rehabilitation, which led him to pursue education in Physiotherapy.


As a Physiotherapist he loves finding the source of the problem and using the most appropriate treatment tools to create a solution. Evan uses hands-on manual therapy, Dry Needling (IMS), exercise rehabilitation, and education to ensure his clients obtain the best rehab experience. His current interests lie in shoulder rehabilitation, low back injuries, strength training injuries, and vestibular rehabilitation, but he is excited to see anyone that comes in the door!

Outside of the clinic, you can find Evan on the trails with his wife, daughter, and dog, at the gym, or golfing when the weather is good.

Evan Somerville

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BSc(Kin), Dry Needling (IMS) Certified

Education

  • Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, University of Victoria (2015)
  • Masters of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (2019

Experience

  • Personal interest in injuries that develop from weight lifting, basketball, golf, and endurance sports like triathlon.
  • Physiotherapy provider for CR Storm Hockey Team. Implementer of yearly functional screening for players.
  • UBC Clinical Preceptor
  • Workout / Exercise program development and Personal Training
  • Experience as a physiotherapist for local running races
  • Previous assistant team trainer for UVic Vikes Basketball

Continuing Education Courses

  • CPA Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Level 1 (2019)
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation: A comprehensive introduction (2020)
  • Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation (2020)
  • Acupuncture Canada Dry Needling (IMS) Level 3 Certified (2023)
  • Key Clinical Skills: Manipulation and Management of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine (2024)

Accomplishments

  • Half-Ironman Victoria Finisher, 2016
  • Half-Ironman Canada (Whistler) Finisher, 2017
  • Bear Mountain 10K (the “hardest 10K in Canada”) 2-time finisher
  • Finalist: Best Physiotherapist, Reader's Choice Awards 2021


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