Karen Cornish - Owner & Physiotherapist
Karen has over 40 years of physiotherapy experience providing treatment for:
- Orthopedic
- Neurological (Post-Stroke & MS)
- Balance & Fall Risk
- Pre- & Post-Surgical
- Pediatrics
- Complex Disorders (multiple injuries)
- Post-Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
- Seniors
She is also proficient in completing Home Safety Assessments and Balance & Fall Risk Assessments. Our clinic also offers Standardized Testing for Pediatric clients. (BOT 2)
One of her main passions is Aquatic Therapy. She is a certified instructor in the following areas:
- Aquatic Arthritis Instructor
- Aquatic Prenatal Instructor
- Aquatic Rehabilitation Instructor
- Aquatic Senior Instructor
- Aquatic “Shape Up & Water Train” Instructor Weight Management
- Aquatic Sports Conditioning
- Aquatic Tai-Chi Fitness & Mindful Movement Instructor
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Krinna Limbachiya - Physiotherapist
Krinna earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India in 2021 and is also a certified Yoga Instructor. After working in an orthopedic hospital in India for a year, she moved to Canada in 2022 to complete her postgraduate studies in Hamilton, Ontario. There she honed her skills as a physiotherapy assistant, and finally completed her licensing process to practice as a physiotherapist in BC. With her husband supporting her each step of the way, they have made this community their home.
Krinna believes successful rehab goes beyond treating symptoms - it involves understanding each person’s lifestyle, goals and individual challenges. .
She is certified with the following additional credentials:
- AIM level 1 certification through Orthopaedic Division of Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Level 1 Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Krinna has strong professional interest in continuing her education to expand expertise in manual therapy, pelvic health, dry needling and concussion management.
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Mattea Polivka - Kinesiologist
Mattea is a registered Kinesiologist in B.C. In 2021, she received her Bachelor of Kinesiology majoring in Human Kinetics from the University of Regina. During her time there, she worked as a Student Trainer with multiple varsity teams and completed an internship with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Mattea is involved in our hydrotherapy sessions and has completed the level 1 Kinetic Link Training course. She has experience in designing exercise programs for a variety of clientele in our clinic. Mattea is currently working towards a Diploma in Pedorthics through Western University Continuing Studies.
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Hayley Racansky - Office Manager
Hayley moved to the East Kootenays in 2012 and joined the Purcell team in April of 2022. She is an accomplished artist and spends her spare time running a small business Hayley Made This, and is close to finishing her final year of the Accounting Diploma program online through College of the Rockies. She is always happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have, and will do her best to make sure that your healing journey isn’t burdened with billing and paperwork.
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Kana Dolgopol - Rehab Aide
Kana has been a part of the team since 2020, starting at the clinic when she was just 15 years old. She started helping out several days a week after school, answering phones, doing laundry and sanitizing the treatment area. We could not manage without her. She is three semesters away from finishing nursing school and we couldn’t be more proud of her!