Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic consisting of chiropractors, physiotherapists and massage therapists. We provide this care along with prescriptive bracing and orthotics, as well as integrating low intensity laser therapy within our facility. In association with Innovative Fitness Abbotsford we…
Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic in Abbotsford, BC, offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and more. With over 20 years of experience, their team focuses on helping patients reach their physical potential through proper movement and tailored treatment plans.
Born and raised in the Greater Vancouver area, Dr. Todd Marshall graduated from Simon Fraser University in Kinesiology and from Palmer College of Chiropractic West with Magna Cum Laude honors. For over 25 years, Dr. Marshall has co-owned Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine.
Dr. Stephen Funk is a graduate of University of Western States, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2013. Born and raised in Abbotsford, Dr. Funk has returned to his hometown to join Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine - the clinic he grew up going to as a teen.
Dr. Tyler Oosterhof graduated from the University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic, and Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science programs in 2014. Dr. Oosterhof has experience treating athletes at the professional, amateur, and collegiate levels in a variety of sports. He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints including the spine, extremities, and temporomandibular joints (TMJ).
Dr. Courtney Bartel is a CIS Women's Basketball alum and played at UFV before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. Dr. Bartel completed her degree in Kinesiology at UFV and continued on to graduate with Summa Cum Laude honours from Palmer.
With over 30 years of experience, Greg is a Sports Physiotherapist with a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual therapy. He has extensive experience in the treatment of athletic injuries and has been a member of the Canadian Soccer Medical staff for over 20 years. His practice includes the treatment of both recreational and professional athletes.
Jennifer has over 26 years of experience working at Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine. She practices Gunn IMS and uses it to treat chronic conditions: chronic myofascial pain syndrome, headaches, temporal mandibular dysfunction (TMJ dysfunction), as well as shoulder, knee and hip pain. She also treats pre-natal and postpartum dysfunction.
This is variable. It depends on your initial assessment outcomes and the treatment plan your physiotherapist or massage therapist will advise for your recovery.
A spinal adjustment is one of the the most important features in the process of spinal correction. The doctor of chiropractic applies specific targeted movements that promote the optimal function of the nervous system and improve the strength of the spinal joints. They can be performed with the doctor’s hands, a special chiropractic table or special instruments. For the typical patient, a spinal adjustment does not hurt. Each and every spinal adjustment that we employ is safe and effective.
Yes! Chiropractic is safe for developing bones and aging bones alike. To maintain and prevent conditions from occurring, it is recommended to receive chiropractic care throughout life. If the condition has already developed, specific spinal correction techniques can be utilized to prevent further deterioration and/or reverse chronic, long-term health conditions naturally.
We suggest starting physiotherapy as soon as possible after surgery to ensure a rapid recovery and minimize errors or poor movement patterns you may develop after surgery. During the early days treatment may include education, range of motion exercises, pain management strategies, and gait training. However, it may depend on your surgeon's recommendations and clearance.
The vast majority of patients feel significantly better after one adjustment. Some feel about the same or experience a little bit of soreness. If such soreness occurs, it’s typically due to the lack of movement, tight muscles or