Allied Health Care Providers

In our clinic we work with Interior Health and their primary care network. This consists of a wonderful team of physiotherapy, social workers, nurse and the regional team of aboriginal coordination, respiratory, pharmacist, and dietician. Having this team based approach to your health care allows for faster service to improve your health care needs.

Carly, Social Worker

Carly has been a proud member of the Nelson Medical team since 2015 as a Primary Care Social Worker. She provides counselling and supports patients to access resources and community programs. She is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and completed her Masters of Social Work degree at UBC and her BA and BSW degrees at McGill University. With over 15 years experience as a social worker in hospital, physical rehabilitation, and community settings, she is dedicated to person-centred care and committed to advancing her learning in each area of practice. She is passionate about providing team-based care that starts with the person – hearing their stories, drawing on strengths and goals, and finding solutions together. She has training in a variety of counselling modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Action Planning, and Solution Focused Therapy. She loves exploring the beautiful Kootenay landscape with her family by bike, ski, paddle, or foot, and enjoys the richness of Nelson’s food, music and art scenes.

Christine, Registered Nurse

Christine joined our team at Nelson Medical Associates Clinic, in February of 2023 as the Primary Care Networks Registered Nurse. She is passionate about upstream, whole-person centred care, community health, population health and global health. Christine graduated from the University of Victoria Bachelor of Science Nursing program/Selkirk College in 2019. She brings a wealth of experience with her nursing background in community health and mental health including geriatric care, palliative care, wound and ostomy care, and healthcare system navigation. Since joining our team, Christine has expanded her practice and skills to include chronic disease management, sexual health, and lifetime prevention assessments. She genuinely believes that both patients and medical professionals benefit greatly through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. When Christine isn’t working she spends her time with her family and enjoys the beauty of nature and the outdoors.

Jordan, Social Worker

Hello! My name is Jordan Kian, I am a clinical social worker who appreciates wearing other professional hats to incorporate into my practice. I am in current training with Somatic Experiencing International as well as Ayurvedic Health Counselling. Because of my diverse background I offer a holistic and eclectic service. Depending on what your goals and aspirations are concerning your well-being, I can creatively serve you based on your uniqueness and values. My work embodies Western and Eastern approaches to support you on an emotional, mental, physical, and social level. I work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, and body-focused approach. This involves calmly and practically responding to individuals’ needs to achieve the best outcomes while working collaboratively and without judgment. By meeting clients where they are at, my method of practice allows me to value the uniqueness of all persons I serve.

Justin, Social Worker

With a fifteen year connection to Nelson, Justin was thrilled to join the Nelson Medical Clinic team as a Primary Care Network Social Worker in July 2020. Justin received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University, and his Bachelor and Master in Social Work Degrees from McMaster University. He is a registered social worker with the BC College of Social Workers. He has worked with youth, adults and seniors in several health authorities within Hamilton and Toronto in areas such as regional trauma, neurosurgery, general surgery, stroke, ICU, ED, and internal medicine. He has training in CBT, Trauma informed practice, Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Action Planning. Justin feels fortunate to work within this community and always feels recharged by the natural surroundings.

Katelyn, Physiotherapist

Katelyn joined Nelson Medical Clinic in 2020 as a Primary Care Physiotherapist. She received her Master in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan and Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University in NY State where she played DIV I Ice Hockey. Katelyn has vast experience working in many areas of physiotherapy including sports medicine, concussion, the aging population, pediatrics, adult neurology, and orthopedics among others. She has advanced education in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion/post-concussion management, manual therapy, Dry Needling, Chronic Pain, Pelvic Health, and CBT. Katelyn’s practice is centered on optimizing the health, wellness, and independence of her patients; working TOGETHER towards self-management and patient-centered goals. When not at work she enjoys playing hockey, softball, hiking, camping, and spending time on the water fishing and boating! Come see how physiotherapy can help you!

Annick, Regional Pharmacist

An interest in primary care practice was sparked for Annick during the early days of her entry-to-practice PharmD program, leading her to pursue her current role as British Columbia’s first primary care clinical pharmacist, as part of the Pharmacists in Primary Care Network (PCN) Program.

Following graduation, Annick obtained an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency certification at Interior Health in 2020. Prior to her current role, Annick practiced as a clinical pharmacist at Kelowna General Hospital.

Annick is part of the Kootenay Boundary PCN and provides comprehensive initial and follow-up consultations to complex patients with the goals of identifying and resolving drug therapy problems, providing patient support and education and assisting them in meeting their health care goals.
Currently, Annick lives in Nelson, BC and is happy to have returned to a rural community as she is originally from a Francophone community in Northern Ontario. In Nelson, she continues to pursue her passions outside of work such as mountain biking, hiking, backcountry skiing, and reading.