Holistic health care in Vernon, BC
Your health is the home you live in.
A wholistic, multidisciplinary health team offering Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Massage and Kinesiology.
Hi! We are Allie and Erin, owners of Habitat Health. We are dedicated to offering a welcoming space for holistic health care that encourages individual growth and cultivates community based connection.
Located in downtown Vernon, we are easily accessible for clients living in Lumby, Armstrong and Silverstar.
We aim to inspire our North Okanagan community by education and empowering others to embrace an active lifestyle and reconnect with themselves.
We whole-heartedly believe in nurturing the symbiotic link between individual health and environmental well-being within our habitat. We cultivate healing and personal growth through one-on-one manual therapy, movement therapy and elemental connection. We offer an inclusive, at home environment that enhances your holistic healing experience.
If you are:
Motivated by an adventurous, active lifestyle
Requiring treatment for pain or injury rehabilitation
Interested in education for foundational fitness
Focused on achieving lasting physical and mental well-being
Wanting to improve everyday habits and mobility
Looking to find a comfortable and inclusive health care space
Our Services
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Massage and Yoga
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work autonomously and collaboratively alongside physicians and healthcare teams. With a patient-centred approach, physiotherapists use evidence-informed knowledge of rehabilitation sciences, anatomy, kinesiology and physiology to assess, treat, and manage pain, injuries, movement dysfunction, and chronic conditions. The goal of physiotherapy is to empower, promote independence and improve the quality of life for British Columbians across all ages and abilities.
Services offered:
ACUPUNCTURE ○ BEMER ○ CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ○ ELECTROMAGNETIC THERAPY ○ EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION ○ FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING ○ GUNN APPROACH ACUPUNCTURE ○ INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MODEL (ISM) ○ INTRA MUSCULAR STIMULATION ○ ISM ○ MANUAL THERAPY ○ MANUAL OSTEOPATHIC THERAPY ○ ORTHOPAEDIC LEVELS ○ OSTEOPATHY ○ PAEDIATRIC FITNESS ○ PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY ○ RED LIGHT ○ SPORTS THERAPY ○ STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ○ THORACIC RING APPROACH ○ VESTIBULAR REHAB
Chiropractic Care
If your life is disrupted due to back pain, neck pain, headaches, sprains or strains, or another problem involving your muscles, joints, and nervous system, chiropractic care can help you feel like yourself again. As spine, muscle, and nervous system experts, chiropractors provide qualified and effective treatment to promote health, alleviate pain and improve your quality of life. With a patient-centred approach, a combination of manual mobilizations, Active Release Technique, Graston Therapy, and advanced rehabilitative methods will be utilized during a typical visit.
Services offered:
ACTIVE RELEASE AND FUNCTIONAL RELEASE THERAPY ○ BEMER ○ DYNAMIC NEUROMUSCULAR STABILIZATION (DNS) ○ ELECTROMAGNETIC THERAPY ○ GAIT EVALUATION AND CUSTOM ORTHOTICS ○ GRASTON THERAPY ○ INSTRUMENT ASSISTED THERAPY ○ KINESIOTAPING ○ MANUAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE ○ MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION ○ RED LIGHT ○ SPORTS NUTRITION ○ SPORTS THERAPY
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient practice combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and diet therapy.
After a TCM diagnosis has been made, the practitioner will use small needles to manipulate acupuncture points in an attempt to guide the body back to homeostasis and regain smooth flow and circulation throughout the body. Acupuncture can be used to prevent or overcome illnesses of both mind and body.
Book a TCM/Acupuncture Session
Services offered:
DRY NEEDLING ○ CUPPING ○ ELECTROACUPUNCTURE ○ FEMALE HOLISTIC CARE ○ HEALTH COACH ○ HERBAL MEDICINE ○ MOTOR POINT ACUPUNCTURE ○ NATURAL THERAPY ○ RED LIGHT ○ SPORTS NUTRITION ○ SPORTS THERAPY ○ STRENGTH ASSESSMENT ○ TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Registered Massage Therapy
Massage therapists are licensed healthcare professionals who work alongside our healthcare team to improve blood flow, myofascial gliding and facilitate the proper functioning of the body. They use myofascial release, Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage techniques and joint mobilization depending on the individual needs of the patient. These treatment techniques help to create a calm and comfortable space to rest, regenerate and heal. Our massage therapists communicate regularly with our team to ensure that we maintain a client centered approach and continuity of care.
Services offered:
JOINT MOBILIZATION ○ MYOFASCIAL RELEASE ○ NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY ○ SWEDISH MASSAGE
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of human movement. Our Kinesiologists work with you to develop personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function. In Canada, Kinesiologists or Physiotherapist Assistants (PTAs) work with Physiotherapists to provide care for clients under the direct one-on-one supervision of the Physiotherapist. PTAs can be involved in aspects of care such as supervised exercise, assisted mobilizations and stretches, and applying recovery modalities. This can help optimize recovery from injury, improve performance, and facilitate long-term, sustainable movement.
Services offered:
PAEDIATRIC FITNESS ○ PAEDIATRIC YOGA ○ PERSONAL TRAINING ○ PHYSICAL THERAPY ○ SPORTS THERAPY ○ STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ○ STRENGTH TRAINING
Physio Active Play
Physio Active Play is a personalized rehabilitation program that is lead by your Physiotherapist. This program allows you to complete your prescribed exercises and ensures you are competent and educated on your movement needs. Active rehabilitation is imperative for overcoming acute injury, managing repetitive injury risk, and ensuring you continue to achieve all of your movement goals. You must complete an Initial Assessment with one of our licensed Physiotherapists prior to booking a Physio Active Play online.
Our Health Team
Providing well-rounded, individualized care.
Allison Godley
Physiotherapist
I made the exciting move from Nova Scotia to beautiful British Columbia in search of outdoor adventure and a vibrant community. With a passion for helping my patients regain their mobility, I specialize in using the Integrated Systems Model to diagnose movement impairments. My approach combines manual therapy and dry needling to effectively address issues and facilitate recovery.
I am committed to getting my patients back to doing what they love—whether it’s enjoying a leisurely walk along the rail trail with their grand kids or conquering the trails at SilverStar Bike Park with friends. Together, we’ll work towards restoring your movement so you can fully embrace all that the stunning Okanagan has to offer.
Brittany Niemantsverdriet
Physiotherapist
I am a wild soul who loves to wander. Whether it’s wandering the local trails, traveling the world with my husband, or walking alongside you on the journey with your body. My approach is integrative, inclusive and trauma informed. It’s my goal to create an environment where you feel safe to navigate your pain and step back into harmony and wholeness with all of who you are – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Through curiosity and a passion for growth I have learned that there is an art to healing and returning to wholeness requires a unique and individualized path. It’s why since graduating in 2011 with my Master’s in Physical Therapy I have wandered into the wilderness of healing and walked out with a unique blend of knowledge. When we collaborate on your care I will combine my understanding of acupuncture, intuitive energy work, somatoemotional release, craniosacral, pelvic floor and traditional physiotherapies to bridge the gap between where you are and where you desire to be.
In my eyes, embodying and stepping into true health is an ever evolving journey and I look forward to walking with you on yours.
Mara Boaru
Physiotherapist
Nikolina Nikolic
Physiotherapist
Nikolina completed her Masters of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia and has worked as a Physiotherapist in Prince George and the Kootenays. She moved back to the Okanagan to be closer to family and enjoy all that the Okanagan has to offer.
Women’s health and pelvic floor physiotherapy are the focus of Nikolina’s career. She treats the prenatal and postpartum populations, as well as individuals that have had surgery and those living with incontinence, urgency, frequency, prolapse, pelvic pain, and/or sexual dysfunction.
Additionally, she has a strong interest in working with individuals who have musculoskeletal or sports injuries, and those undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation. Nikolina has taken many post-graduate courses to advance her training in these fields and is dedicated to developing her expertise. Her physio toolkit consists of manual therapy, education, and individualized exercise programs. She is also accredited in Anatomical Acupuncture by Acupuncture Canada and Intramuscular Stimulation Needling (IMS).
Nikolina approaches every session with warmth and compassion, cultivating a safe and inclusive environment where you feel respected and heard. Her holistic approach encourages not just physical healing, but connection between body and mind.
When she’s not in the clinic, you might find Nikolina in her vegetable garden, exploring the farmer’s markets, paddleboarding, hiking, camping, or fishing.
Nikolina looks forward to meeting you, supporting your journey toward better health, and working with you to achieve your goals.
Erin Woitzik
Chiropractor and Kinesiologist
I came to the Okanagan Valley in search of a healthy, adventurous, and joy-filled lifestyle. I believe our days should be filled with exploration through movement and connection to nature. I enjoy biking, running, skiing, paddling and making the most of our seasonal sports while enjoying the views.
My passion in sports and performance lead me to a career in manual therapy, where my goal is to work together with clients to alleviate pain and dysfunction, and empower continuous growth through movement and self-discovery.
Bronwen Erickson
Licensed Acupuncturist
Basia Pielecka
Registered Massage Therapy
I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at Habitat Health. My education and passion for holistic healthcare span numerous decades and populations. While I have an extensive background and training in women’s health and trauma informed practise, at this time it is my hope to support clients of all ages, genders, shapes and sizes in cultivating health and wellness. I am an advocate of personal embodiment and have found massage therapy to be highly beneficial. My philosophy is that we are better together and so I look forward to being part of your circle of support in achieving optimal health.
As an RMT I assist individuals in finding awareness, ease and freedom in their bodies through the tools of massage therapy. I will collaborate with you to understand your concerns and goals and offer assessment and treatment that is focused on offering you relief. My approach can be soft or deep depending on what is preferred. As I work with the soft tissues of your body I will respect the needs of your nervous system and encourage you to integrate the work we do through breath awareness. Some of the techniques I use include Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Joint Mobilisations and Muscle Energy Techniques. You will be offered home care strategies to support your recovery and maximise beneficial outcomes. I believe healing can happen when we commit to offering our bodies time and attention.
I am grateful to have called the Okanagan Valley home for over 20 years and respectfully acknowledge that I am privileged to work, play and raise my family in the unceded traditional territories of the Okanagan/Syilx peoples.
Sarah Graver
Kinesiologist
I am new to the Okanagan Valley in 2021 to join the Habitat Health team. I moved from Calgary, where I completed a Kinesiology degree with Honours in concussion research. I love to use movement and breath work as a healing modality to help those around her heal and activate their full potential. After practicing yoga consistently since the age of 20, I completed a 200 hour yoga teacher certification and enjoy teaching the benefits yoga can bring to the body in day to day life.
You can find me on my paddleboard any chance I get and exploring local parks and trails on my days off. I am excited to integrate my passion of movement and ease into your individual health journey.
Cassidy Sharman
Kinesiologist
I am a Vernon girl born and raised who has a wide love for the many things the Okanagan has to offer. After discovering my passion for health and fitness through working as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I decided to complete my Exercise Science degree at UBCO to further the realm of people I am able to help. I have a strong passion for what exercise and taking care of ourselves can do for us physically and mentally, and how strength training can be used to rehab, prevent injury, increase confidence, and improve our overall quality of life. Throughout my degree I had the opportunity to do performance based strength training with many of the UBCO varsity athletes during both their on and off seasons. I have also completed my Nutritionist Specialist certification through ISSA as I began to discover the link of the foods we consume and the effects on the body, so have a strong belief on how this is all intertwined! I have now officially been out of university for a year, and during this time I have had the pleasure of helping many individuals in terms of rehab, strength, power and confidence! And it has been so fascinating, rewarding and empowering to see what strength training can do!
When I am not helping and encouraging others in their exercise endeavors, you can often find me in the gym for my own health, and working towards my next bodybuilding competition. I also enjoy going for walks in the various trails the Okanagan has to offer, and spending time paddle boarding in the summer!
I am beyond excited to be joining the team at Habitat to use the skill base and experience I have to help you in any part of your journey that I can! But also for the chance to continue to grow and develop my own skill set with the various amazing practitioners that are here as well!
We can help you with:
Achilles tendinitis ○ Achilles tendonopathy ○ ACL injury ○ Adductor tear ○ Ankle sprain ○ Anterior cruciate ligament injury ○ Autoimmune disease ○ Car accident ○ Carpal tunnel syndrome ○ Cervical radiculopathy ○ Collar bone fracture ○ Collar bone pain ○ Concussion ○ Concussion therapy ○ Conservative care ○ Disc herniation ○ Disc pain ○ Dizziness ○ Facet arthropathy ○ Fat pad syndrome ○ Femur fracture ○ Fibula fracture ○ Fracture ○ Frozen shoulder ○ Golfers elbow ○ Green stick fracture ○ Groin pull ○ Hamstring tear ○ Headache treatment ○ Headaches ○ Heel pain ○ Hip adjustments ○ Hip bursitis ○ Hip pain ○ Hip stiffness ○ Humerus fracture ○ Injury prevention ○ Intercostal neuralgia ○ IT band syndrome ○ Knee pain ○ Knee rehabilitation ○ Kyphosis ○ Lordosis ○ Low back pain ○ Lumbar disc compression ○ Lumbar disc injury ○ Lumbar disc sprain ○ Mental health ○ Metatarsalgia ○ Migraine ○ MTSS (shin splints) ○ Neck pain ○ Neck stiffness ○ Nerve entrapment ○ Orthotic prescription ○ Orthotic treatment ○ Orthotics ○ Osteoarthritis ○ Osteoporosis ○ Pain relief ○ Patella femoral pain ○ Plantar fasciitis ○ Post concussion symptoms ○ Post concussion syndrome ○ Repetitive stress injury ○ Prenatal and postnatal pregnancy care ○ Rheumatoid arthritis ○ Rotator cuff injury ○ Running injuries ○ Sciatica ○ Shin splints ○ Shoulder bursitis ○ Shoulder impingement ○ Shoulder strain ○ Sleep disturbance ○ Spinal stenosis ○ Sports injury prevention ○ Sprain ○ Strain ○ Stress fracture ○ Stress reduction ○ Stress relief ○ Tendinitis ○ Tendonopathy ○ Tennis elbow ○ Thoracic disc compression ○ Thoracic disc injury ○ Thoracic disc sprain ○ Thoracic outlet syndrome ○ Tibia fracture ○ TMJ ○ Ultra running injuries and prevention ○ Vertigo treatment ○ Whiplash ○ Wrist pain
Core Values
Within our habitat, you can expect consistent demonstration of our core values.
Inclusivity
Resilience
Compassion
Positivity
Holistic Healing
Connectedness
3406 28th Ave.
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W9
We respectfully acknowledge that we have the privilege to play, practise and grow on the unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation.
778-790-0898
info@habitathealth.ca
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