Take the Next Step on Your Wellness Journey with Sitka Physio & Wellness.

Looking to improve your movement or boost your wellness? Sitka Physio & Wellness has spent over 25 years helping Vancouver residents move better and feel their best through personalized physiotherapy, health services, and movement classes.

Sitka’s team of experienced practitioners blends holistic approaches with clinical expertise to support wellbeing.  This clinic offers a wide range of services, including physiotherapy, sports and post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain management, massage therapy, kinesiology, acupuncture and IMS/dry needling, craniosacral therapy, and small group movement and yoga-based classes. Each plan can be tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and needs, ensuring you get care that fits your life.

Beyond in-clinic services, Sitka also supports workplace wellness with ergonomic assessments, movement and yoga sessions, and educational workshops, helping individuals and organizations build healthier habits.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking to improve your movement and wellness, Sitka Physio & Wellness offers guidance, support, and care tailored to your unique journey.

Top Workplace Wellness Tips from Sitka’s Practitioners

3 Desk Exercises to Improve Posture (10 seconds each movement):
  • Wall alignment: Stand with the crown of your head and both shoulder blades against a wall or door. Rotate your palms forward (pinkies toward your body), close your eyes, and take three slow breaths.
  • Vertical Reach: Sit tall in your chair and extend your arms as high as possible. Close your eyes and take three deep, slow breaths.
  • Seated Figure-Four: While sitting tall, rest your right ankle on your left knee. Press your left foot firmly into the floor and lengthen

*Helen Ries – BScPT, BScKin, CGIMS, CAFCI Physiotherapist, Running Specialist (Owner/Operator)*

Box Breathing to Calm your Day:
  • 4 seconds inhale, 4 seconds hold, 4 seconds exhale and 4 seconds hold
  • Repeat this pattern for your own little meditative moment at work

*Rani Sanghera – IAYT, RPHT*

Relaxation and Stress-Release Using Cranialsacral Therapy:
  • Inward rotation of both arms/legs held for 10-20 mins as the body can handle sitting or standing or lying
  • Repeat upwards of 4 times a day to help with sleep or relaxing

*Elizabeth McLatchie – BSc. PT, CAFCI, CGIMS, CST-T, Running Specialist Registered Physiotherapist*

Reduce Discomfort from Screen Usage and Sitting Stationary:
  • Take your index finger and thumb and gently press and hold the fleshy area of the opposite hand between the index finger and thumb
  • Hold this and slowly massage in small circular motions for 20-30 seconds
  • Repeat 3-5 times as needed throughout the day to help with headaches and eye strain

*Yvonne Sui – BSc, R.Ac*

Appointments can be booked online through their website, with in-person visits available at 1055 W Georgia St, Suite #204 (Royal Centre).