Our Mission
Our mission is to prevent and rehabilitate both acute and chronic injuries so people in the Cariboo can thrive doing the activities they love. Our top priority is to optimize movement for better performance and wellbeing
What is Athletic Therapy?Ways to Work With Us
1:1 Athletic Therapy
In-clinic session to assess and give hands-on treatment with one of our therapists.
$125 per hour.
Classes
Instructor-led classes, held in our clinic with a group. Each class will have a specific goal.
Prices vary.
Workshops
Instructor-taught, online or in-person. Take-away techniques for you to use at home.
Prices vary.
Treeplanter’s Course
Online course specifically designed for tree planters to work efficiently & prevent injury.
Price $150 +GST
Who We Treat
Retirees
Maintain and improve your body’s mobility and strength to keep up with all your newfound free time! Prevent injury to optimize your life and continue being active.
Physical Labourers
Get that nagging pain looked at and feel good after a manual treatment. And then you can immediately implement movement corrections at work!
New moms
Leave your appointment feeling refreshed and relaxed! For homework, we will focus on core strength and postural adjustments to be comfortable and pain free with your new baby.
Recreational Athletes
Keep your body functioning so that you can continue to meet your fitness and activity goals happily and without pain.
Professional Athletes
Optimize your performance through manual therapy, big and small picture calibrations in your sport specific movement and postures, fine tuning body awareness.
Office workers
Combat your office posture with new ways to sit, stand & move. Learn the ‘why’ behind your aches and pain and the little adjustments to alleviate pain and soreness.
How We Treat
Movement
We treat using a variety of different modalities. But our main tool that we use is movement. People came to our clinic because of an injury, for a movement that hurts, because they want to prevent further injury from happening or optimize their current movement - so let’s get you up and see how you move, this will help us hone in on how to treat you!
Individual assessment
We treat the person in front of us, not just the injury. Our assessment and treatments are individual to each person that comes in, resulting in feeling better faster and getting back to doing what you love sooner!
Manual Therapy
Our fantastic manual therapy and palpation skills aid in achieving our number one goal: optimizing movement for better performance. Better movement helps improve injuries and can prevent them too. Some manual techniques used by our therapists include: therapeutic cupping, AISTM, joint mobility, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy.
Simplicity
In our clinic, we do not have any electric or ultrasound machines. We like to keep things simple and be able to send you home with exercises and movements that you can do on your own and/or with your own home equipment.
Homework!
Movement is a part of our assessment and treatment and most likely going to be a part of your homework too. Movement assessments and treatments can include: sport specific, joint specific, muscle strength and flexibility, balance, posture, etc.
Long-term relationship
Our goal is to get you active and keep you active, so our treatments are not a one-time occurrence. Once healed, preventative treatment is key to healthy movement.
Book an appointmentThe Team
Meet the Momentum team! We want to help you with your injury and rehabilitation goals. We listen to your needs and can match you with a therapist for an acute or on-going injury, or suggest a class or workshop where you can learn about your body more. Our goal is to bring awareness to your body to improve how you move, and feel good doing it!
Left to right: Lexi (Office Administrator) and Kerri (Athletic Therapist)
You’ll likely see Lexi, our amazing Office Administrator as you walk into the clinic!
Meet the therapists
FAQ
What is an Athletic Therapist?
Athletic Therapists specialize in preventing, assessing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries. Athletic Therapists are also trained in on-field emergency response. If you get injured in your sport, we assess your readiness to return to play, provide support with tape or other materials, and offer sport-specific rehabilitation to ensure a safe and effective recovery.
Can you help me prevent injuries?
Yes! At Momentum, we focus on injury prevention by assessing movement and biomechanics to optimize performance. Biomechanically the bones and joints work together and react to each other depending on the movement, sport or activity you are completing. Taking a look at your movements during your activity can give an indication if you need help preventing injury. Also, coming in for treatment before injury (like when it first starts coming into your awareness), can prevent it from getting worse.
Where is the clinic located?
#4 – 150b Oliver Street, Williams Lake BC V2G 1L8
The clinic is located downtown above Woodland Jewellers
How can I book an appointment?
Online: https://momentumtherapyandmovement.janeapp.com/
Email: hello@kdathletictherapy.ca This will change I will be getting Momentum emails once the site is up
Call or Text: 236-300-1818
Should I arrive early for my first appointment?
Please arrive 10 min early for your first appointment. This is so there is enough time to park, find the clinic, and get changed if required.
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
Clothes that expose the area that we will be working on and that are comfortable to move in. Please bring shorts and/or t-shirt or tank top.
Do you treat people of all ages?
We help people that are 12 years old or older. An accompanying adult is required for children 16 and under.
Do you need a doctor referral to come to Momentum?
No need for a doctor’s note! Please contact the clinic to book an appointment
Are you covered under insurance?
Typically, insurance companies cover Athletic Therapy, but it depends on your plan. It is advised to contact your insurance company to verify if Athletic Therapy is covered under your plan.
What are the qualifications needed to become an Athletic Therapist?
Enrolment and successful completion of a CATA (Canadian Athletic Therapists Association) accredited institution and Athletic Therapy program. Upon passing the national exam, therapists earn the CAT(C) title.
To maintain the CAT(C) title: maintain a First Responders certificate and/or a BLS certificate, pay the yearly dues and adhere to the Athletic Therapy scope of practice, by-laws, and codes of ethics and professional conduct, and gain 21 CEU’s (Continuing education units) throughout a 3 year cycle.
Is an Athletic Therapist the same as an Athletic Trainer?
An Athletic Therapist is the term used in Canada. Our USA equivalents are called Athletic Trainers.
Is an Athletic Therapist the same as a Physiotherapist?
There is overlap in the scopes of practice for Athletic Therapists and Physiotherapists, but we also differ in some areas. Athletic Therapists are experts in musculoskeletal injuries and are skilled in preventing, assessing, and treating active injuries. Athletic Therapists are also trained in on-field emergency response to make that on-field call to tape you up or take you out for further rehab/assessment.
Testimonials
Talana Brown-John, Competitive U20 Curler
“Katelynn from Momentum Therapy & Movement has been instrumental in supporting my curling journey. Her expertise and personalized approach have greatly improved my performance on and off the ice, helping me prevent injuries and maintain peak condition. We highly recommend her to any athlete looking to enhance their training and recovery.”
Tara D
“A friend recommended Kerri when I was struggling with reoccurring muscle strains and limited mobility. With Kerri’s help I have been able to improve my physical strength and mobility and continue to pursue new goals in the gym. Being active is key for my mental health and I am super thankful for Kerri’s knowledge, skill and encouragement to keep me moving the way I want.”
Kaarina F
“I have been seeing Kerri at Momentum Therapy for 6 years. Not only does Kerri help me manage my migraines and scoliosis pain - but she also helps me understand how all the parts of my body work together. Kerri has encouraged me to be more active. I now play slo-pitch softball, pickleball, downhill ski, and attend barre classes on a regular basis.”
Thomas S
“I started seeing Kerri Dunsmore for treatment after my serious paragliding accident in the summer of 2024, and I’m incredibly thankful she took me on as a client. From the moment I stepped into her clinic, it was clear that Kerri is both passionate and highly skilled in her work. Her holistic approach focuses on finding the root of my injuries rather than simply addressing the symptoms, which has been a real eye-opener for me. The thorough injury assessments, combined with her hands-on manual therapy techniques made a difference in my recovery journey. If you’re looking for an athletic therapist who will genuinely help you recover and give you the tools to stay active and prevent future injuries, I can’t recommend Kerri enough. Her deep knowledge, commitment to individualized care, and supportive environment have been invaluable to me. I’m so glad I found her!”
Stacey P
“Kerri is extremely intuitive and always makes sure that with treatment, to give exercises and stretches to do at home. She is kind and generous with her knowledge and her time. Thank you, Kerri!”