After graduating from Vancouver Island University with a degree in Sport, Health & Physical Education, I applied to Chiropractic school in Toronto. I was accepted to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2015.

There I learned what evidence-based practice was. Like three legs of a stool, evidence-based practice involves helping people using:

We were taught how to critically evaluate research and how to apply those findings to better help our patients.

I also learned was that physical activity is critical for the health of my knees - even running! People over the age of 50 with knee arthritis who run have less pain and less progression of the disease.

I learned that people living with osteoarthritis are less likely to be given lifestyle, exercise and weight loss advice compared to people who live with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. I learned that people living with persisting pain conditions are not receiving quality care. Like, some how, the health of our joints are ‘less important’.

Since my knee injury I’ve worked as a wildfire fighter, I’ve completed multi-day hikes in the Himalayas and finished an ultramarathon trail race.

I still deal with pain flare-ups and worrying thoughts about what my future might be like. I still have good days and bad days.

But, the education, experience and skills I’ve gained has allowed me to self-manage my knee pain with confidence. The things I’ve done since my injury have been some of the best experiences of my life. Had I listened to the advice I got from most of the healthcare providers I saw, I would not have had those opportunities to live a meaningful life with knee arthritis.

I’d like to empower you to do the same.

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Mathew Oakley is a Campbell River-based kinesiologist committed to a proactive approach in optimizing health and performance at any age. With a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, Mathew’s philosophy centres on exercise as both a foundation for peak physical performance and a key preventative tool for lifelong health. Through advanced exercise testing, personalized strength programming, and precise rehabilitation techniques, he empowers clients to address health risks early, prevent injuries, and enhance metabolic health, cognitive function, and resilience against age-related decline.

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or simply aiming for lifelong wellness, Mathew’s tailored programs offer a scientifically grounded path to a healthier, stronger, and more resilient future.

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Logan has always enjoyed working with people to achieve their goals. This made a career in Physiotherapy a natural fit. His journey started at the University of Victoria in 2005 studying human movement and exercise (Kinesiology) and began in earnest when he graduated from the Masters of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia.

In order to pay the bills along the way Logan worked as a Crew Supervisor for Canada’s only Wildland Fire Fighting Smokejumper program. While jumping out of planes and working in remote areas of the North American wilderness he suffered many bumps and bruises, which stoked his passion for physiotherapy.

In addition to his formal education Logan has spent time working with people from all walks of life including time at the Child Development Centre and as a trainer on a professional hockey team, the now defunct Victoria Salmon Kings (not his fault, he swears).

Logan loves working with all types of clients but has a particular interest in musculoskeletal injuries, return to sport, and spinal pain. Inspired by evidence based practice, Logan has taken several continuing education courses focusing on back pain, extremity treatment, chronic pain, and pain science. When not trying to further his education, he maintains a love for all things outdoors including mountain biking, surfing, snowboarding, running, swimming, building signs and front desks, and all things involving movement.

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