Physiotherapists
Kirsty Exner
Kirsty is a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience and the founder of Blue Velvet Health in Rossland. Known for her expertise in functional fitness and hands-on, holistic care, she’s completed advanced training in techniques like Dry Needling, Myofascial Release, ELDOA, DNS, and more. Her approach is thorough, empowering clients to move and feel their best.
A former big mountain freeride athlete, Kirsty competed on the World Freeskiing Tour—earning multiple podiums, including two silver medals at the Worlds in Alaska—and has competed in Enduro, XC, and DH mountain bike races. When she's not in the clinic, she's chasing peaks, riding trails, or adventuring with her family.
Andrea Blois
Andrea has 18+ years as a physiotherapist in Washington, treating musculoskeletal, sports injuries, concussions, vestibular issues, and scoliosis across all ages.
A Nova Scotia native, she earned her undergraduate degrees in Canada, became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2001, and completed a Master’s (summa cum laude) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy by 2007 in the U.S.
Andrea is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Schroth scoliosis provider, Level II Shift Concussion Provider, and has advanced vestibular training. She values strong patient rapport, thorough evaluations, and tailored treatment plans. Andrea and her family recently moved back to Canada, eager to enjoy skiing, biking, hiking, running, and community life.
Genevieve Dupont
Geneviève completed her physiotherapy degree at McGill in 2008 and earned a Clinical Master’s from Western University in 2014. She holds an Advanced Manual Therapy Diploma (FCAMPT) and is certified in dry needling.
She specializes in complex musculoskeletal, spinal, and sports injuries, with advanced training in orofacial pain, headaches, concussion management, and TMJ therapy. Geneviève teaches postgraduate physiotherapy courses in Quebec and BC, and mentors clinicians, highlighting her passion for education and clinical reasoning.
Her goal is to help patients return to the activities they love. She moved to Rossland to enjoy mountain biking, skiing, and outdoor adventures with her family.
Massage Therapy
Kathryn Lord
Kathryn graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1990 and has since practiced as a full-time RMT, amassing 35 years of experience. She moved to Rossland in 2017 after living in Whistler. Her passion for knowledge led her to obtain a Bachelor of Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Clinical Science in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003.
Kathryn specializes in Swedish massage, joint mobilization, sports massage, and deep tissue therapy, focusing on postural issues, myofascial techniques, and sports injuries. She has worked with various sports teams, including the Fijian rugby team, BFC football players, professional skiers and snowboarders, the US Alpine team, and more. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, biking, and walking her dogs.
Alex Dubois
Originally from Quebec, Alex has spent the last 15 years living in various regions of BC. She loves adventuring in the mountains and pushing her physical limits. This has led her to study massage therapy to understand better how the body can function at its best, helping herself and others in their life endeavours.
Alex uses a variety of active and passive techniques in her treatment. She values connecting with her clients to work as a team to find long-term strategies to resolve bodily tension and discomfort.
Chiropractic care
Martin Zollinger
Hi, I’m Dr. Martin Zollinger, a chiropractor with 16+ years helping people reduce pain and move better through gentle, evidence-based care. My background includes pro cycling, snowboarding, and studying human performance at UBC. I earned my Doctor of Chiropractic in Toronto and am a multi-time Ironman finisher, so I know the demands of active living—especially here in Rossland.
I’m here to support you whether healing from injury, managing stress, or staying active. Outside the clinic, I enjoy biking and snowboarding with my wife Kailey and our four boys.
Chiropractic care naturally relieves pain, improves mobility, and boosts overall health—helping you move and live well.
I look forward to helping you feel your best! Reach out by phone or visit our website to learn more.
Pedorthic Care
Kaleigh Hole
Kaleigh Hole, a Certified Pedorthist from a small Manitoba town, has spent 7 years in her field. She holds a Kinesiology degree and a Pedorthics Diploma from Western University. Kaleigh has opened "Sole to Summit Orthotics" in Rossland, focusing on biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, custom foot orthotics, knee braces, and compression socks.
She has a competitive background in figure skating, having been part of the National Team, and now coaches the Rossland Figure Skating Club. In her spare time, Kaleigh enjoys the British Columbia lifestyle and is eager to help you stay active and reach your goals!
Clinical Counselling
Dr Sean Larsen
Dr. Sean Larsen has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in mental health, with a strong focus on anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional regulation. His clinical work and national presentations have centered on how the developing brain responds under pressure, and how stress and emotions can impact performance.
While newer to formal performance coaching, Sean brings a highly relevant brain-based perspective to sport. His background working with young people facing high anxiety gives him deep insight into what happens in the brain during competition, injury, failure, and high expectations. As a mental performance coach, he helps athletes build awareness, regulation skills, confidence, and resilience, while also supporting families in creating environments that foster long-term wellbeing.
Outside of work, Sean is a self-described mediocre skier and pretty okay mountain biker who loves being outdoors, slowly improving at meaningful things, and sharing the journey with others.