Ryan graduated from the University of Alberta with his Masters in Physiotherapy in 2006. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Lethbridge in 2004 with a major in Exercise Science. Ryan played junior hockey for the Calgary Royals in the Alberta Junior Hockey League for three years after which his hockey career continued with a NCAA Division 1 hockey scholarship to Bemidji State University in Minnesota. Unfortunately, his NCAA career was cut short by injuries, luckily though this long list of injuries led him to a career in Physiotherapy. He was able to have surgery and rehabilitate enough to return to the University of Lethbridge to play for the Pronghorns in the CIS. Ryan’s interests include travel, hockey, snowboarding, skiing, wakesurfing, biking, golfing, hiking, camping and all the other activities the Okanagan Valley has to offer.

Ryan has been practicing in the Okanagan since 2007. He joins us at Leading Edge Physiotherapy after successfully owning and operating Kelowna Manual Therapy Centre. He enjoys helping clients return to their desired activity. He offers a comprehensive treatment involving manual and exercise therapy for all musculoskeletal disorders whether they are caused by trauma, work or sport. With his certifications in acupuncture from the CAFCI, as well as his certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Ryan offers multiple needling techniques as part of his physiotherapy services. He is also a provider of DONJOY custom knee braces. Ryan has completed numerous post-graduate courses in manual therapy and other techniques that will help you on your journey to recover.

Ryan graduated from the University of Alberta with his Masters in Physiotherapy in 2006. He compl... Read More

Ross is a 1995 graduate of the University of Manitoba. After graduation Ross continued to study and work in Georgia, USA, at a clinic renowned for treatment of patients, including professional athletes such as PGA golfers. While in Georgia he went on to specialize in spinal rehabilitation. Ross returned to Canada in 2000 to work at Rutland Physical Therapy and continue his studies. Ross completed his post-graduate Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2005.



In the fall of 2006, Ross joined the Kelowna Manual Therapy Centre as a partner. Since joining the clinic, Ross has completed his certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) with Dr. Chan Gunn in Vancouver. Ross also completed his Certification in Manual Therapy with Jim Meadows who was a founding father of the Canadian Manual Therapy System.  Most recently Ross has been continuing his education taking the ConnectTherapy™ / Thoracic Ring™ approach series in Vancouver with LJ Lee.

Ross has partnered with Leading Edge Physiotherapy to open the Landmark Leading Edge clinic. This brand new clinic opened in March of 2025.

Ross has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions through education, manual therapy, IMS and specific exercise.

Ross is a consultant physiotherapist to the BC Nordic Ski Team and is working to develop accurate screening tools and exercise programs to both prevent injury and improve performance.

Ross is married with two sons. Ross is active with mountain biking, road cycling, trail running, cross country skiing, and hiking. He is a volunteer ski coach with the Telemark cross-county ski race team and provides physiotherapy support to the team.

Ross is a 1995 graduate of the University of Manitoba. After graduation Ross continued to study ... Read More

Thomas completed his Master of Physical Therapy education at the University of Western Ontario in 2019, where he was class valedictorian. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with Minors in Fitness and Sport Science, Natural Science, and Business Administration. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Castleton University in Vermont in 2015.

Thomas has participated in the sports community since a young age. In high school, he was a multi-sport athlete in cross-country, volleyball, hockey, soccer, and track-and-field. Ultimately, he played four years of NCAA hockey while attending Castleton University in Vermont.

Thomas has worked as a physiotherapist in both public and private settings. He has spent time working in a hospital on the orthopaedic and traumatology team, in sports injury clinics, and as the physiotherapist of a multi-disciplinary health care team. He integrates his work experience and continual learning from ongoing post-graduate courses with his passion for health and fitness to restore every patient’s health to its fullest potential.

Thomas and his wife moved to Kelowna to have access to the outdoors so you’re likely to find them biking, hiking, camping, playing tennis, or spikeball during the summer months. Then, when it cools down, you are more likely to find him playing hockey or out on the slopes snowboarding.

Thomas completed his Master of Physical Therapy education at the University of Western Ontario in... Read More