Meet Our Team

Elizabeth Ballard, BHK, MPT
Founder & Lead Physiotherapist

Elizabeth Ballard is a registered physiotherapist specializing in neurological physiotherapy, with over 17 years of experience in neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic recovery, and chronic disease management. Based in Cranbrook, BC she is passionate about helping individuals regain mobility, confidence, and independence through personalized, evidence-based therapy, with a strong focus on health promotion and preventative care.

A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Beth integrates the latest advancements in neurological and orthopedic physiotherapy. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes hands-on care, movement retraining, and education to empower clients throughout their recovery.

Outside the Clinic:
Beth loves exploring the Kootenays with her husband and two boys. Whether it’s camping, hiking, or yoga, she finds joy in staying active and connected with nature.

Continuing Education Courses:

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) – University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) – University of British Columbia

Bobath Therapy
(Level 1 Certified)

PWR!Moves® Certified Therapist
(Parkinson’s-specific functional training)

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (Levels 1 & 2)

Training focus:

Vestibular & Concussion Rehabilitation

Core Confidence for Pre/Postnatal Care

Total Joint Replacements & Hand Therapy

Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach (NDTA) – Introductory Courses

Approach
& Experience:

Beth has extensive experience across acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, home-based rehabilitation, extended care, and private practice. She specializes in treating:

Neurological Conditions – Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, brain injuries

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation – Joint replacements, fractures, orthopedic injuries

Senior’s Health – Fall prevention, balance training, mobility support

Chronic Disease Management – Arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes

Shawndelle Pocha BSc.P.T.


Shawndelle is an English and French speaking physiotherapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and a special interest in helping individuals to regain function after suffering a stroke.  

She loves to help people to regain movement, independence and dignity.  She brings listening, compassion, creativity, fun and hope into her therapy interactions. Her clinical practice is shaped by over 25 years of experience and advanced training in neurological rehabilitation.

Born and raised in Ottawa, she moved to Cranbrook in 2000. She enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, water sports, photography and volunteering in kids and music ministries at her church.
 

 

Continuing Education Courses:


Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSc.P.T.) – McGill University 1998


NDT/Bobath 3 week course in treatment of adults with hemiplegia – Toronto 2002

NDT/Bobath Advanced Gait Course – Calgary 2007

Training focus:

Balance disorders rehabilitation

Parkinson’s rehabilitation

Vestibular rehabilitation

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Spinal cord Injury rehabilitation

Burn rehabilitation

NDT/Bobath introductory courses

Approach
& Experience:


Shawndelle’s career has been spent in diverse care areas including hospital, out-patient, rehabilitation unit and community settings.  Her clinical practice has focused on the following areas:  


Neurological conditions: stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, spinal cord injury, BPPV, Alzheimer’s, brain injury

Post-surgical rehabilitation: joint replacements, fractures, amputations, orthopedic injuries

Senior’s health: fall prevention, balance training, mobility support


Pediatrics: neurological and orthopedic conditions

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