Stephanie Galitzine ~ MPT
Steph is passionate about delivering whole-person physiotherapy care and supporting her clients to help optimize their quality of life. In addition to her interest in general orthopedics and lifelong participation in physical activity, Steph has special interests in cancer care, pelvic health and chronic pain. Prior to pursuing her master's in physical therapy, she worked as a clinical exercise physiologist at a cancer care center and identified a need for support of oncology patients in rural communities. Throughout her career in the wellness industry, Steph has also supported many clients in their chronic pain journeys and is fascinated by the roles that pain science education and nervous system regulation play to support quality of life.
Steph grew up playing multiple team sports and continued on to play volleyball at the collegiate level. After her retirement as an athlete, she transitioned her role into Camosun’s strength and conditioning coach and has coached many youth sports teams. Over the past few years she has also expanded her own athletic pursuits to mountain sports and is excited to explore what the Comox Valley has to offer! Through both her personal and professional pursuits, Steph has learned how crucial the combination of physical, mental, social and spiritual health impacts performance and well-being.
Education & Training:
Steph graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master in Physical Therapy after completing her Undergraduate Degree in Sport and Fitness Leadership – Exercise and Wellness at Camosun College. She has pursued professional development courses in pelvic health, cancer care, and chronic pain (including the Pain BC Allied Health Professionals Professional Development Course, Pelvic Health Solutions Level 1 and Level 2, and EX MED Cancer PD). Steph is also a registered yoga teacher.
