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Shoulder Treatment

ASHLY HILL,


FUNCTIONAL Manual Therapist & KINESIOLOGIST

With over two decades of experience in the health and wellness field, I am deeply committed to helping individuals achieve optimal health through a holistic approach grounded in the philosophy of osteopathy.

My journey into this field began not just with academic interest, but through personal necessity. Growing up, I faced significant emotional and physical challenges—including childhood and relationship trauma, anxiety, and depression.

 

As a young person, life often felt unstable and overwhelming. It was during this time that I found refuge in the world of health and wellness. Moving my body, learning about it, and tuning into its needs became a way to regain a sense of control and connection. In many ways, this path was my lifeline.

This deep personal connection to healing inspired my professional path. I completed a Diploma in Sports Science followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Psychology. I began working as a personal trainer in 2001, helping clients build strength, mobility, and resilience. Over time, this naturally evolved into my work as a Kinesiologist, where I have spent years addressing movement-related challenges and supporting functional recovery.

Along the way, I faced my own physical hurdles—two debilitating concussions that deeply impacted my daily life, as well as chronic sciatic and postural pain that caused persistent shoulder discomfort. These experiences gave me a visceral understanding of how pain and trauma—both emotional and physical—can affect every part of our being.

This understanding led me to pursue deeper knowledge. For the past four years, I have been attending the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice, working toward the completion of their five-year program. Osteopathy has filled in the blanks, giving me the tools to approach each individual as a whole being—not just a collection of parts, but a dynamic system shaped by mind, body, and experience.

My approach is rooted in the bio-psycho-social model of care. I consider every aspect of a person's life and history when working to uncover the root causes of discomfort. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma—emotional or physical—and I offer a safe, nurturing space where the body is supported in its natural ability to heal.

Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from injury, or navigating the effects of trauma, my goal is to provide personalized, compassionate care that empowers you to reconnect with your body and live a more fulfilling life.

Let’s work together to help your body find its natural balance and achieve its full potential.

I offer Functional Manual Therapy, a unique blend of hands-on treatment that combines the structural precision of osteopathic principles with the movement-based approach of kinesiology.

 

This integrative method allows for targeted, whole-body care that supports long-term healing and functional resilience. If you have kinesiology coverage through your extended health benefits, receipts can be provided for reimbursement. 

Ashly Hill Osteopathy for East Van Integrated Health

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