Procedures
Don't come early for appointments
I ask that you please DO NOT arrive early for appointments if possible. If the door is open, please come in! If the door is closed, please head back toward the coffee shop and wait at the tables and chairs. I'll come get you when I'm ready.
Cleaning
We are running a very tight ship with regards to cleaning. We are using a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution to wipe down all surfaces between each appointment.
Payment
I take cash cheques and E-transfers. An Etransfer is easiest, if you do online banking. it is a quick set up on your computer or tablet at home or on your cell phone. Once you are on your banking site just enter my email address, contact name and amount and your bank sends me money directly. It's brilliant! I do have auto-deposit.
What do you love to do?
Are you not able to keep up with the kids because of pain? Not able to race due to injury? Or does it hurt to move? Feeling like your body is just not working for you? I work with people to find out what is stopping them from being their awesome selves. Then we look at where the body is not functioning well and what daily habits are supporting this dysfunction. I will input manual therapy, muscle loosening and resetting techniques, realign the parts that are shifted and give you strategies and self care exercises to take home. Let's get you back doing what you love best.
What I love to do
I have been living in the Cowichan Valley since 2001. I love to spend time my 14 year old daughter at our new home in Duncan. I love to grow food, get up into the mountains for hiking and camping, or get on the water with my paddle board or a kayak. I have a new hobby where work with clay to make ceramic art inspired by the ocean and forests of Vancouver Island. When I'm not making my art, I'm playing at work, manipulating and exploring these fascinating bodies we live in and helping them get back into action.
Come see me, I'm still in Cobble Hill, but have just moved to Valleyview Centre, next to the Drumroaster Coffee House.
#1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill. Enter the doors to the right of Drumroaster Coffee, go straight down the hall to Room #39.
My Skills and Testimonials
Credentials
Certified in Gunn IMS
Trained in the Thoracic Ring Approach and Connect Therapy
Certified Level 1 and 2 Anatomical Acupuncture, AFCI
ACSM Exercise Specialist (lapsed)
Manual Therapist Level 3
Certified Hippotherapy Part 1 (AHA)
Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Member of Physiotherapy Association of BC
Testimonials
Steph Bergman has been an immense help in my recovery following a whiplash and rib injury. After many weeks searching for relief from constant pain, she identified the source of persistent headaches within minutes of our first meeting. She has worked with me to address other pains and problems, providing lasting relief and tools to help maintain proper alignment. I appreciate her explanations, homework and meaningful task approach. Thank you Steph!
-P.G.
One visit to Steph and my pain subsided. I now go for tune-ups as needed to keep myself fit for work. Would not hesitate to recommend.
-A.P. Limb, Bricklayer