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Emergency Help & Treatment - Phone 911
General Practice Doctors · Family Physicians
- Family doctors - finding a "family doctor" can be an adventure, like finding a good lawyer, or mechanic or
school - you are looking for a longer term working relationship that you can depend and trust
- WALK-IN CLINICS - an increasingly popular option for many people in terms of extended hours / days of operation and ease of access, for example:
- Yates & Quadra Integrated Health Centre Inc.
walk-in medical clinic with extended hours
next to the London Drugs Pharmacy - mall / stores
(250) 388-3080
- Downtown Medical Centre
Vists by Walk-In or Appointment 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
622 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C1
[1/2 block off of Douglas St. between the Empress Hotel and The Bay Centre]
Telephone: (250) 380-2210
Mayfair Walk-In Medical Clinic
210-3214 Douglas St.
Victoria BC, V8Z 3K6
(across the street from Mayfair Mall)
Phone: : 250-383-5214
Burnside Family Medical Walk-In Clinic
- Doctors' Walk-In Clinic Open 7 days a week
- CML X-Ray at 101 Burnside Centre is the only X-Ray facility in Victoria open on Saturdays, tel. 475.2020
- Shoppers Drug Mart at 101 Burnside Centre, 250.381.4223
- MDS diagnistic services e.g. blood tests, ekg, etc. 6 days a week , tel. 250.475.1577
Walk-in Clinic
4-101 Burnside Road West,
Victoria, BC V9A 1B7
Tel: 250-381-4353
Web site: www.burnsideclinic.ca
Shelbourne Medical Clinic
Walk-In Services 7 days a week
150 - 3200 Shelbourne St.
Victoria B.C. V8P 5G8
Telephone: (250) 598-3200
[located on the corner of North Dairy Road and Shelbourne, accross the street from the Sears-Hillside Shopping Mall, convenient for students attending Camosun College and on a major bus route to UVIC University of Victoria]
Victoria Physicians Taking New Patients
"The VMS [Victoria Medical Society, est. 1895] has compiled a list of doctors who are accepting new patients in the Greater Victoria and surrounding areas."
See directory at www.victoriamedicalsociety.org/gp-listings
NOTE: "The Victoria Medical Society appreciates the challenges that people may face when trying to secure a family physician. .... If you have already had a doctor in Victoria and are looking to change, please do not contact the physicians who specify that they are taking only patients new to the city [emphasis added]. This only creates unnecessary work for already busy offices."
[quote fr. website VictoriaMedicalSociety.org 2006.10]
FEES for medical treatment in BC
N.B. even with medical insurance people/visitors should note that many services now have increased direct user fee for part or all of services provided. For out of province and out of country visitors the costs may be substantial - particularly if a hospital stay is required.
MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN of BC
"Health Insurance BC is the new name for the administrative operations of the Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare, including Fair PharmaCare. The programs and benefits have not changed - only the name, and our commitment to improved customer service. Visit the Health Insurance BC Web site for more information and links for B.C. Residents at www.hibc.gov.bc.ca." [quote fr. website www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/msp 2006.10]
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Dr. Bing J. Guan, Reg. T.C.M.P., M.D. (China)
- Registered TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, BC Canada
- Master of Tui Na Massage · Chinese Massage Therapy
- Qi Gong Instructor
- 1985-1991 trained in Fundamental Traditional Chinese Medicine at medical school at Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
took additional intensive acupuncture courses and continued massage practice.
- 1991-1997 worked as orthopedic surgeon at the Teaching Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here he learned advanced bone-setting techniques and did clinical studies of lower back pain and sport injuries.
- see introduction to Dr. Guan's work in Chinese Text
Office TCM Clinic Location in Victoria
#111 - 1026 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 3N7
Telephone: 250.995.0028
Clinic is wheelchair accessible by Johnson St. ramp
Dr. Guan is experienced in treating:
- upper & lower-back pain
- knee-ankle-foot disorders
- arm-wrist-hand disorders (e.g. carpal tunnel and repetitive stress injuries from excessive keyboard-typing)
- head-neck-shoulder disorders
- gastrointestinal problems
- PMS and menopause syndrome
- insomnia
Location Features
The Guan Clinic is located on Johnson Street, between Vancouver and Cook Streets -- 2 doors from the BCAA (B.C. Auto Association) Parking Lot - 2 blocks from the Yates Street London Drugs Mall.
There is 2 hour free parking on the street, as well as a pay parking lot across the street.
Music Therapists & Professionally Trained Pianists & Music Therapy Consultants
Ms. Maudie van Klaveren, MT, ARCT piano, BMT
Music therapist with ARCT in piano performance
(Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto)
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- Client settings include: Palliative Care / Adult Day Care / Alzheimer-Dementia Programs /
Seniors Residences
- Practitioner since 1984 in Vancouver and Victoria BC
- Full time music therapist at Valley View Hospital, for psycho-geriatric patients (part of the River View Complex) 1985-1988
- Primary Instruments: Piano and Voice
- Secondary Instrument: Guitar
- Widely traveled as a musician, entertainer & music therapist Maudie brings her experience of different cultures and venues to enhance her rapport with both patients and private piano music students
- Previous work: in psychiatric hospitals & seniors programs / as a professional piano teacher / a cruise ship musician and
working as an individual as well as part of different ensembles gives her tremendous insight and skill in working with a wide
range of people of all ages.
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see also Vancouver Music Therapists and Music Therapy Program Consultants
If you are looking for a group of music therapists / program development consultants and performers with over
20 years of practice and teaching experience in Vancouver?
see OnWellness.info Music Therapy Services
This web site includes good introduction and definitions of "What is music therapy" and some of the range of client groups that music therapists work with.
BAYSHORE DENTAL CENTRE Downtown Victoria
Dentists: Dr. Todd Regnier
115 Victoria Bay Centre - formerly the Eaton Shopping Centre
( 4 blocks from the Inner Harbor )
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 3M9 Canada
Phone 250-381-6433
see also Sidney Denture Clinic
see also Victoria Downtown Dentists
- Ronald A. Postings, Denturist
3937 Quadra St.
Victoria, BC V8X 1J5
Phone: (250) 383-7227
- Communitee Denture Clinic
Ron Postings · Ken Blunt
2227 James White Blvd.
Sidney, BC V8L 1Z5
Phone: (250) 655-7009
- Shaw Denture Clinic Ltd. - Health Care Since 1978
complete and partial denture services
home and hospital visits
wheel chair accessible offices
4004 Saanich Road,
[ 1 Block West of Quadra & McKenzie ]
Victoria, BC
- see also College of Denturists of B.C. www.cd.bc.ca
"The College of Denturists regulates denturists in B.C. Our site contains valuable information for the public as well as denturists" [quote website description 041125]
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Victoria Health Inspection Reports of Restaurant and Food Handling Services
An interesting site to visit to see if your favorite restaurant, cafe, coffee shop or market
passed their most recent health inspection and how they rated.
Victoria's Capital Health Region web site www.healthspace.com/viha [formerly www.caphealth.org/mho]
Note - you can search by name of restaurant / facility or by going through the alphabetical listings
McNeill Audiology · 2 locations · Victoria & Sidney, BC
Hearing assessments · Hearing aids · Hearing information
SIDNEY CLINIC
Brent McNeill, MA., Aud.(C) Registered Audiologist
Edward Storzer, M.Sc. Aud.(C) Registered Audiologist
Marina Court
5 - 9843 Second St.
Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C7
Tel: (250) 656-2218
VICTORIA CLINIC
Athlone court
115 - 2187 Oak Bay Ave.
Victoria, B.C. V8R 1G1
Tel: (250) 370-2633
Web site: www.mcneillaudiology.ca
College of Massage Therapists of B.C. www.cmtbc.bc.ca/
NOTE: the College's website sections on "Complaints" and "Unauthorized Practice"
Massage Therapists Association of B.C.
Website www.massagetherapy.bc.ca/index2.html
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Optometrists for Eye Examinations · Eye Care · Prescription & Quality Eye Glasses
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Dr. John Poon, O.D.
(Dr. Poon is fluent in English & Chinese Cantonese, phone ahead to see who to see for language skills)
- Eye health examinations for eye wear glasses & contact lenses
Purely Optometry Clinic
Unit #105,
1964 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
V8R 6$3
across the street from Oak Bay, SaveOn Foods.
2 blocks from Jubilee Hospital
Appointments Phone:
250-590-7499 or 250-590-2932
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Website: Dr. Poon & his associates are
Doctors of Optometry see
eye exam equipment photo samples
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Purely Optometry
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Dr. John Poon, O.D.
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Opthalmologists - Opthamology: Cornea. Cataract & Retroactive (Eye) Surgery
- Hamza N. Khan, MD MPH FRCSC FACS
Opthalmologist · Eye Surgeon
Suite 400
1120 Yates Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 3M9
Telephone: 250.382.EYES ( 382.3937 )
Note 1: please remember - new appointmens to see Opthamlogists are arranged through referrals from your "family doctor-physician"
Note 2: the above listing for Dr. Khan, is a complimentary gift from very appreciative patient and their family to Dr. Kahn and his friendly professional office staff team. Thank you. from NC 2005.12
see Optometrists-Opticians Prescription Eyewear Stores above
| Cedar Hill Clinic
| Lorelie Lew, Vestibular Rehab Physiotherapist
| Saanich Commonwealth Centre, Marcia Kirby, Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Physio
| McKenzie PhysioTherapy - Near UVIC
| Westside Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic
| Westside/Esquimalt AquaTherapy Program
| Shelbourne Physiotherapy |
Updates for Victoria Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Clinics & Therapists
LORELEI LEW B.Sc. P.T., M.Sc., M.C.P.A.
Registered Physiotherapist, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
As of March 2004 Lorelei practices with the McKenzie Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic (she was previously with James Bay Physiotherapy). She is becoming well known with local family physicians as a resource for patients with vestibular-dizziness problems.
She is experienced preparing medical-legal reports for lawyers representing patients (in personal injury cases) with trauma induced dizziness and imbalance e.g. the cause being head injury related and/or the cause is damage to the inner ear.
McKenzie Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy Clinic
2nd Floor, 3941 Shelbourne Street
Victoria, B.C. V8P 4J2
Phone: 477-1441
Lorelei Lew is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1987 with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. She has specialized in aquatic exercise rehabilitation for 17 years and vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance disorders for 6 years (as of 2006).
In 2005 was named to the National Medical Advisory Board for the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada as the dizziness and balance resource person.
Lorelei obtained a Master's of Science Degree from the University of Victoria in 1994 and has studied vestibular rehabilitation with Dr. Susan Herdman at the Emory University, Dizziness and Balance Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. [quoted with permission fr. personal communications with Metrotown.info health services / rehab info coordinator N. Chan, MSW]
Dizziness? Vertigo? Unsteadiness? Balance Problems? Vestibular rehabilitation can help!
Lorelei, has been a speaker at several public education workshops sponsored by the BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders BADD society in 2002 and 2003 ( about BADD )
Other Physiotherapists at McKenzie Physiotherapy & Sports Rehab Clinic include:
- MARIA CHRISTIAN, B.Sc. ( Kinesiology ), B.H.Sc.P.T. ( Bachelor Health Science in Physiotherapy ), R.C.A.M.T.
Appointments Phone: 250.477.1441
- SUSAN LOTT B.P.E., B.Sc.P.T., Diploma Sport Physical Therapy
Clinic Director, Sports and Orthopaedica Manipulative Physiotherapist
McKENZIE PHYSIOTHERAPY (a facilty of LifeMark Health)
3941 Shelbourne St.
2nd Floor
Victoria, BC V8P 4J2 Appointments Tel: 250.477.1441
- [a division of Lifemark Health in 2006]
(in "VIC WEST" near the Bay St. Bridge, in same mall as SaveOn Foods supermarket/pharmacy and West Side Medical Walk-In Clinic)
n.b. above photo taken circa 2009 of CHRIS MAY, B.Sc.Kin., B.Sc.PT.
then - Westside Clinic Director, Sports & Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapist, Certified Western Acupuncture Services
Chris May has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria and a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia. He is also a NCCP level 3 coach for rugby, and has coaching experience at the club, super league, provincial and national team levels. (quote from The Physio Room in BC Rugby News 01.2006
BCrugbynews.com)
Westside Physiotherapy Clinic
174 Wilson Street,
Suite 240
Victoria, BC V9A 7N6 Canada
Tel: 250.382.0777
Fax: 250.382.0777
Faraley Vander Schilden, B.Sc. Kin., M.Sc. PT
Registerd Physiotherapist
Vander Schilden has a history of competitive rowing, e.g. "8s" such as pictured in the photo above.
Note: the clinic is located beside Victoria's Gorge area (near the Bay St. Bridge), where rowing teams often practice and compete in e.g. Victoria's annual corporate rowing challenge.
www.broadmeadphysiotherapy.com/staff.html
bcphysio.org/faraley-vander-schilden
Chelsey Hulowski, B.Sc.PT, CAFCI
Registerd Physiotherapist
The CAFCI Designation is awarded on successful completion of both written and practical examinations from
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute website: www.AFCI.com
Westside Physiotherapy Clinic
Tel: 250.382.0777
Irene Borecky, B.Ph.Ed., Dip. SIM, CAT(C)
[Bachelor Degree in Physical Education, Diploma in Sports Injury Management, Certified Athletic Therapist in Canada]
Cowichan Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
www.cowichantherapy.com/about.html
Cowichan Chiropractic and Wellness
#204-225 Canada Ave.
Duncan, BC.
Please call (250) 709-2151 or (250) 686-3994 to book your appointment.
Jay Purdon, B.H.Sc., B.Sc., PT (reg.46610)
Jay is originallly trained and experienced as a physiotherapist and clinic director in New Zealand and was an avid rugby plawyer. He currently works part time with the LifeMark® clinic at Westside Mall and part time in the LifeMark AquaTherapy Program at the Esquimalt Swimming Pool.
LifeMark Aqua Therapy Program
527 Fraser
Victoria, BC, V9A 6H6
www.healthcarevictoria.com/bc/victoria/ profiles/ jay-purdon
Downtown Victoria Physiotherapists
yarrowclinic.net
Yarrow Physiotherapy & Acupuncture
330-645 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1G2
Phone: 250 385-3151
- CEDAR HILL SPORTS THERAPY CLINIC
Orthopaedic, Sports, Wellness & Preventative Treatment by professional
Physical Education (PE) and Physiotherapy (PT) trained specialists
#211 - 1551 Cedar Hill X-Rd.
Phone: (250) 721-3300
SAANICH COMMONWEALTH CENTRE, PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MARCIA KIRBY, B.P.E., B.Sc.P.T., C.A.E.C.I. ( Acupuncture )
Certificate of Manual & Manipulative Therapy - Physical Therapist
Marcia's background includes a degree in Physical Education, from Western University in London (Ontario) and an history in competitive swimming; combined with her training as a Physiotherapist; as well as certifcation to provide accupuncture (within a Western medical perspective).
Her background and experience equips her to deal with a wide range of orthopaedic / sports injuries for younger clients as well as seniors with pain that is amenable to her orthopaedic-rehab treatment approaches.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Dr,
Victoria, B.C., V8Z 5M1
Appointments Phone: 250.475.7630
- SHELBOURNE PHYSIOTHERAPY · Pilates Studio · Massage Therapy
open evenings and weekends
- Sports Injuries · Neck & Back Pain · Ankle / Foot Problems
- Manipulation / Manual Therapy · Post Surgery Knee / Hip / Shoulder Rehabilitation · Intramuscular Stimulation IMS
- Payment-Claims Benefits Billings Including: WCB Workers Compenstaion Board - ICBC Insurance Corp. of BC - DND Dept. of National Defence - DVA Dept. of Veterans Affairs
#100 B - 3200 Shelbourne St.
[across the street from the Hillside Mall on the corner of North Dairy Rd. and Shelbourne]
Victoria, BC
Telephone: (250) 598.9828
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see also Physiotherapy Association of B.C. website at www.bcphysio.org
Moving to Vancouver-Burnaby area? Looking for a physiotherapist? consider
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Rankin Physiotherapy: Specializing in facial and vestibular rehabilitation
Susan Rankin, B.Sc.P.T. & M.H.Sc.
[Susan is pictured above - as a guest speaker at a BC Balance & Dizziness Disorders Society information
night in Burnaby 2002]
Office-Clinic location
5270 Schou Street
Burnaby, BC
V5G 4L1
Telephone: 604-294-8778
E-Mail: Goldrank@hotmail.com
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- B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society
- This registered non-profit society with over 350 members is based in Vancouver, B.C.
- "The B.C. Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society has been organized to provide information and support
for persons with balance, dizziness, and all vestibular disorders and to develop awareness of the
issues surrounding these disorders" - see their web site for more information
at
· www.BalanceAndDizziness.org
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Westside Sport & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic
Suite 240- 174 Wilson St.
Victoria, BC, V9A 7N6
Phone: (250) 382-0777
more info re sports injury phsyios
Charlotte Salomon, QC
· wills, estates, incapacty planning
· personal injury / catastrophic injuries
· real estate
Profile: www.mcbop.com/charlotte-a-salomon-qc
Click to overview on class actions and services from this Vancouver law firm - Bruce Lemer, has over 30 years eperience - including the 1990's Canada Tainted Blood class action
Lorenzo Oss-Cech,
BSC LLB
Personal Injury,
Brain Injury Lawyer
Denturists
Sidney Dentists
Explanatory Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM Treatments
"
Tui Na is a practical therapy which works on acupressure points along the meridian.
Chinese Tui Na Massage is a series of systematic techniques which effectively regulates muscular tension, loosens joints and muscles, restores skeletal alignment, and increases circulation in order to reduce the inflammation and pain.
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Both acupuncture and Tui Na massage have been used for thousands of years to help people maintain health and prevent
disease
" [quoted with permission from 10/03/2003 Dr. Guan's clinic brochures for patients]
Other Victoria Resources
Downtown Victoria lawyers experienced in personal injury cases such as: brain injury, soft tissue injuries, ICBC settlements for catastrophic injuries. Lawyers fluent in English, Italian, French, and some Spanish - see us at Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt HOM-law.com
Westside Sport & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic
Suite 240- 174 Wilson St.
Victoria, BC, V9A 7N6
Phone: (250) 382-0777
Lorenzo Oss-Cech,
BSC LLB
Personal Injury,
Brain Injury Lawyer
Downtown Victoria lawyers experienced in personal injury cases such as: brain injury, soft tissue injuries, ICBC settlements -- see us at Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt
HOM-law.com
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See Also
Downtown Victoria lawyers experienced in personal injury cases such as: brain injury, soft tissue injuries, ICBC settlements, see us at Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt
HOM-law.com
Lorenzo Oss-Cech,
BSC LLB
Personal Injury,
Brain Injury Lawyer
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McConnan Bion O'Connor Peterson