Stephanie Meier

As a physiotherapist, Stephanie’s goal is to work with you. She will create a plan that will allow you to reach your goals, feel better in your body and move how you want, when you want.

Stephanie believes in a whole body approach and incorporates a model developed by Dr. Linda-Joy Lee called ConnectTherapy™. This is a functional, hands on model that takes into consideration the whole person– not just the area that is painful or symptomatic. Using her skills she works to find the root cause of your pain/symptom.

Stephanie also has special interest and advanced training in vestibular/dizziness disorders, post-concussion vision retraining and vestibular disturbances. As a lifelong learner she is continually improving her skills to provide the best care for her patients. Steph has completed courses in: soft tissue techniques, anatomical acupuncture, strength and conditioning, IMS/Dry needling, neuro dynamic mobility and many more. She has also had the pleasure of assisting with Dr. Linda-Joy Lee on her ConnectTherapy Series and short courses.

Stephanie is an Island girl, born and raised. After graduating from high school on the Saanich Peninsula she accepted an athletic scholarship with rowing as a coxswain to Oregon State University “Go Beavers!” She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from OSU in 2006 and was immediately accepted to the University of Toronto where she completed her Masters in Physical Therapy in 2008. Stephanie was very happy to be able to move back to the Victoria area and has been working in private practice here for the last 10 ½ years, most recently in Langford. Steph is excited to join the wonderful team at Cedar and Sage and continue to help patients reach their full potential.

When Steph is not in the clinic you will most often find her with her young family, enjoying nature. They love hiking, biking, camping, playing ultimate frisbee and enjoying local festivals and events.

For more information on ConnectTherapy and The Thoracic Ring Approach™ please click here.

Kim Lobb

Kim is a passionate physiotherapist who believes in treating the whole body and whole person.  Kim loves to learn and has completed a diversity of certifications and courses (see below) to help her clients meet their individual physiotherapy goals.   In her 15th year of practice, Kim has experience with a wide variety of patients from complex persistent pain issues to high-level performance athletes.   With her background in the thoracic ring approach, Kim has significant experience working with patients with chronic thoracic, rib cage pain.  Kim is experienced working with patient with TMJ/jaw pain.

Kim’s main treatment approaches include a combination of whole body assessment, hands on manual techniques, IMS dry needling, visceral manipulation, specific exercise prescription and patient education. 

Kim grew up in Victoria and was an active athlete in several sports in the community.  After finishing high school Kim went to UVic to complete her kinesiology degree while competing for the varsity basketball team.  She then moved to Edmonton to pursue her physiotherapy degree. Upon graduation Kim began her physiotherapy career working in Squamish and Whistler BC, before returning to Victoria 10 years ago.  When not in the clinic Kim is active with her young family, enjoys volunteering in the community and travelling to new places.

Highlights of Kim’s Education include:

• Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at University of Alberta

• Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at UVic

• Certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation

• Completion of Connect Therapy/Integrated Systems Model Series and ConnectTherapy™ Level 4 course

• Visceral Manipulation Level 1,2 and 4 through the Barral Institute

• Level 3 Manual Therapy through the Canadian Orthopedic Division

• Certification in Acupuncture

• Certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

• Certification in Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

• Certification in Rost Therapy for pregnancy and post partum related pelvic girdle pain

• Courses in TMJ, whiplash associated disorders, complex pain, graded motor imagery, fascial manipulation, and diastasis recti

• Kim has attended the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapist’s Conference (IFOMPT), the Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain, and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Conferences

Leigh Negin

Leigh is excited to be joining the Cedar and Sage Physiotherapy Clinic team after managing the University of Victoria Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic for many years. She graduated from the University of Toronto and has worked in Toronto, South Africa, Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria. 

Throughout her career, Leigh has taken a wide variety of continuing education courses and since becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), she has been an instructor in the National Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program.

She completed Dr. LJ Lee’s ConnectTherapy™ Series in 2015 and assisted in the Series that year and continues to take further courses as this approach evolves. ConnectTherapy™ is a functional, hands on model that takes into consideration the whole person, not just the area that is painful or symptomatic. This holistic approach considers all regions of the body to find the true driving cause of an individual’s pain and dysfunction. It can be used with all clients from those with acute and chronic injuries, to those with complex multiple areas of symptoms or recurring muscle strains and ligament sprains. This approach to assessment and treatment has been a phenomenal framework to understand the root cause of a problem helping you reach your optimal physical goals.

Leigh’s knowledge and passion for teaching is evident in her approach to treatment as she helps you understand your problem or symptoms so that you feel empowered to help yourself.

When not in the clinic, Leigh enjoys ocean kayaking around our beautiful gulf islands, hiking, playing golf and tennis and travelling around Southern Africa, hiking in the desert south western states or lush New Zealand coastline.

Libby Meakin

Libby loves being a physio as she gets to connect with folks while supporting them in achieving their goals. She provides thorough assessment, hands-on treatment, education and movement prescriptions to help clients keep doing what they love. We're all at different stages of change, growth and development and Libby aims to meet you where you're at. You'll find a warm welcome and a wee Irish lilt mixed in with her experience.

Qualifications

BSc Honours Physiotherapy (2009)

Acupuncture

Pilates Matwork

ConnectTherapy™

Permission To Move

Bri

Office Manager

As the office manager of Cedar and Sage Physiotherapy, Bri is committed to holding a kind, thoughtful, inclusive space in which all who enter through our doors feel welcome and safe. With compassion, sensitivity, and a decade of experience working in reception and administration, Bri strives to make the process of booking and attending appointments as easeful for patients as possible. Bri believes that care and belonging are integral to healing and recovery, and is honored to be in a position in which she is able to help facilitate this for others alongside Felicity, our brilliant team of physiotherapists and receptionists, and our clinic pup Molly. 

Outside of the office, Bri spends much of her time out on neighbourhood nature walks, practicing meditation, sharing heart-to-hearts with friends over a cup of coffee, caring for her cat and many plants, or curled up at home with a book.

Molly

Molly, the therapy dog, is often in the clinic alongside Felicity. She often sleeps in the office, and her presence helps create a beautiful environment.

Her passions include:

-Treats

-Swimming at Dallas Rd

-Tummy Rubs

-Forest Hikes