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Kinesiology at Evolve Vancouver
Kinesiology is the science of human movement, performance, and function. Kinesiologists assess movement and prescribe exercise to manage sports injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and much more.
Here at Evolve, we believe Kinesiology is a vital component of rehab, and time with a Kinesiologists is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and how you move. We want to empower you to move better and more often! We will do our best to find movement strategies that work best for you and that help you rediscover the joy in movement.
Kinesiology is not just about corrective movement and exercises. Our Kinesiologists are experienced in personal training and can take you beyond rehab, and into longevity. Whether you want to optimize your movement performance or get a challenging workout in, our Kinesiologists can help you meet your goals.
What do Kinesiologists Provide?
Our Kinesiologists administer and provide exercise programs that are specifically tailored to your needs and goals. This plan is administered under close supervision by your Kinesiologist to ensure maximum benefit and safety. You will receive feedback and assessment throughout your session that will help you better understand movement better.
Here are the types of exercises that our Kinesiologists provide:
- Self-massage techniques
- Active, passive, and 3-dimensional stretching
- Resistance training
- Plyometric training
- Fascial sling training (Anatomy Trains)
- Mace/clubbell training
- Throwing based training
- Dynamic based training
- Gait/running-based training
- Breathing techniques
- Postural exercises
- & more
Our Physiotherapists also work hand-in-hand with our Kinesiologists to provide Physio-Delegated Kinesiology. This is a service that uses your Physiotherapy benefits for Kinesiology services when active rehab/program is a necessary part of treatment.
In order to utilize this benefit, you must first be assessed by one of our Physiotherapists who will prescribe Physio-Delegated Kinesiology if you are eligible. For more information, please click here to contact us.
Active vs Passive Modalities
Everyone loves to get a massage. Massages can help to temporarily relieve pain, but exercise is the primary way to make changes long-term.
Kinesiology used in conjunction with Registered Massage Therapy can be an effective way to address pain, discomfort, and restriction. While our Massage Therapists do administer self-care and exercise techniques, they may be limited in with how much they can give.
That’s where our Kinesiologists can step in and focus their attention on the types of movements that can serve you best.
We need to ensure all patients are receiving both passive (RMT) and active (Kinesiology/exercise) modalities in their recovery to promote better outcomes. This is why Kinesiology is so important to our approach here at Evolve!
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how we're different
We do things differently at Evolve Vancouver. We take a modern approach to Kinesiology.
Proactive Treaments
We work with you 1-on-1 to create long-term strategies individual to your goals and personal concerns, and go beyond short, temporary relief. To understand the influencing factors, we must assess thoroughly. We will provide an assessment unique to you.
Patient-centered Care
We want to understand how we can serve you best by learning more about you! We’re here for you. Everyone has different goals and reasons for seeking Kinesiology. We provide patient-centered care and will work with your best interests in mind.
Joy of Movement
We don’t just want to make you stretch and do rehab exercises. We want to show you the joy that moving well, and moving often can bring you!
Focus on Growth
Growth happens through challenge. You won’t grow, or Evolve, without experiencing adversity. At Evolve, our mission is to challenge you to grow and be better.
our Unique process
Here at Evolve, we take a holistic approach with our unique process. The body is complex, but we will do our best to break down and make things simple.
We understand everyone comes in with a unique set of circumstances that can influence the issues you are having. We ensure that your assessment and exercise programs are tailored specifically to you and your unique set of circumstances.
Step 1: Assessment
Assessment can take many forms. Our Kinesiologists will typically assess your joint range of motions in the affected areas, but likely surrounding areas as well, in order to get more information. While joint range of motion is an important assessment, we believe looking at more dynamic motion such as running or walking can give us more information into how your body likes to organize movement. Your Kinesiologist may also assess posture to see what areas may be limiting motion. Your posture may help us to start to identify your body’s preferences for moving, so we can start to explore movement outside of those preferences.
Assessment is something that takes place at the beginning, but also happens throughout your session. How you perform exercises and movement gives your Kinesiologist important feedback that can help you to perform better and minimize discomfort. This feedback is very valuable and will help your Kinesiologist identify a more specific approach.
Step 2: Specific, Corrective Exercise
Based on your assessment and goals, we will choose the most relevant exercises for you. Our first step with exercise is to identify the most specific intervention required for you. That may mean finding new movement strategies that positively support the body while using pain as a guide through motion. Corrective exercise is designed to be a challenging or adequate stimulus to the body to create awareness. We may identify certain parts of movement that can be addressed directly. The exercises shown in this stage may be tailored to more symptomatic relief to help to manage any pain and discomfort, but they can also be helpful for ultimately moving more holistically.
Exercise prescription will vary greatly depending on your goals. Based on your assessment, we will choose the most relevant exercises for you. For example, those experiencing pain with movement will be taught new movement strategies that positively support your body. While pain may be used as a guide, we may not need to feel pain at all if we can find a realistic and relevant way for you to move. Either way, our goal is to provide you with a challenge so your body can adapt and grow more resilient. And in the long run, we want to teach you more about your body so you can take your health into your own hands, and become empowered.
Step 3: Holistic Movement
After identifying strategies for specific, corrective exercise, the goal is to put all pieces together to start moving holistically. Moving holistically means using the entire body to move in a coordinating fashion. The body can understand relationships between structures better when we move them together. Corrective exercise has its place but is not the end goal. Movement and exercise is going to make the biggest changes for you in your journey. Understanding how to coordinate movement will help to make you more confident in your body!
What does “moving the body as one” look like? Movement may be conscious – you think about how you are moving. But, it can also be subconscious – you are moving but not thinking deeply about how to achieve that motion. For example, if you are learning how to squat you may be thinking about how different parts of the body should be working together. Alternatively, if you are going for a walk or a jog, you may just perform the movement without thinking specifically about how you are doing it.
Ultimately, when acquiring new skills and movements, we typically have to think more about the movement – a conscious state. Ideally, the end goal is to perform these new motions subconsciously. These motions may resemble squatting, hinging, lunging, rotating, bending, pushing, pulling, throwing, dancing and more! Being able to move more subconsciously can be liberating! Maybe we think a lot about how we are moving because we are in pain. Movement liberation comes from true expression without internal judgement. We look forward to helping you through this journey!
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Kinesiology Pricing
Includes gait, movement, and postural assessment for injury rehab, or improving movement quality and strength.
Our prices is inclusive of GST.
$100
40 Minute Kinesiology Session
$130
55 Minute Kinesiology Session
Initial ICBC Rates
We Directly Bill to ICBC
Initial ICBC Appointment
55 Minute Kinesiology Session
User fee: $0
First time ICBC patients must book the initial ICBC appointment.
Subsequent ICBC Rates
Subsequent ICBC
(45 min)
45 Minute Kinesiology Session
User fee: $0
Subsequent ICBC
(55 min)
55 Minute Kinesiology Session
User fee: $17.60
We're located in Vancouver
Our modern, open-concept clinic provides a fresh-take on rehab. We want to create an environment that is inviting, easy-going, and fun! We want you to feel at home. Our facility is equipped with the necessary tools for rehabilitation, education, and therapy.
Subsequent ICBC
30 minutes
user fee $0
Subsequent ICBC
45 minutes
user fee $10
Subsequent ICBC
60 minutes
user fee $15
Registered Massage Therapy
ICBC rates
Initial ICBC rates
(direct billing to ICBC available soon)
Initial ICBC visit
45 minutes
user fee $0
Initial ICBC visit
60 minutes
user fee $15.55
Subsequent ICBC Visits
Subsequent ICBC
30 minutes
user fee $0
Subsequent ICBC
45 minutes
user fee $18.90
Initial ICBC visit
60 minutes
user fee $43.90
We are now accepting new
Kinesiology patients
We’re excited to welcome you to our space and help you get back to doing what you love.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Kinesiology is the science of human movement, performance, and function. At Evolve Vancouver, our Registered Kinesiologists assess your movement patterns and prescribe tailored exercise programs to help manage sports injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries (ICBC), back pain, knee pain, and more. Our goal is to move you beyond temporary pain relief and empower you to build long-term strength, mobility, and resilience.
Yes, we directly bill ICBC for active rehab and kinesiology services. If you are recovering from a motor vehicle accident, your initial 55-minute ICBC kinesiology assessment has a $0 user fee. Subsequent 45-minute sessions also have a $0 user fee, ensuring you can focus entirely on your recovery without out-of-pocket expenses.
While both involve exercise, Kinesiologists are regulated healthcare professionals with a university degree specializing in human biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, and anatomy. At Evolve Vancouver, our Kinesiologists can certainly act as high-level personal trainers to optimize your athletic performance, but they are uniquely qualified to safely manage complex pain, injuries, and post-accident rehabilitation. Read more about it on our blog post.
Your exercise program is entirely customized to your specific needs and goals. Depending on your assessment, your Kinesiologist may guide you through 3-dimensional stretching, resistance training, plyometrics, fascial sling training, mace/clubbell training, self-massage techniques, or targeted postural and breathing exercises.
Your initial visit involves a comprehensive assessment of how your body organizes movement. We look beyond basic joint range of motion to analyze dynamic motions like walking, running, or squatting. This helps us identify your body’s movement preferences and postural habits so we can design a specific, corrective exercise plan tailored just for you.
Our goal is to help you find new movement strategies that positively support your body, using pain as a guide—not a barrier. While corrective exercises are designed to challenge your body to create adaptation and awareness, we aim to find realistic and relevant ways for you to move comfortably, minimizing pain while building strength.
Kinesiology and RMT work perfectly together as a complete recovery strategy. While massage therapy provides excellent passive care to temporarily relieve pain and reduce restriction, kinesiology provides the active care (exercise and movement re-education) required to make those physical changes permanent. We highly recommend combining both modalities for the best long-term outcomes.
Not at all! Kinesiology is for anyone looking to move better and more often. Whether you want to correct your posture, overcome a plateau at the gym, improve your sports performance, or simply rediscover the joy of moving without stiffness, our Kinesiologists can design a program to help you optimize your health and longevity.