Stefan Tamboline

Many influences of Stefan’s upbringing, including time living in a developing country during his formative years, ingrained in him a strong desire to help people, whatever career he chose. As he became more fascinated by human movement and physiology, these two passions came together in a pursuit to become a Physiotherapist. 

The fist step in Stefan’s journey was completing his Bachelors Degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College in 2017, where he graduated top of his class, and as valedictorian. During the program, his field placements working with high-level hockey, soccer and rugby teams gave him the opportunity to witness and treat a variety of sports-related injuries, as well as develop injury prevention techniques. He also gained experience treating in clinical settings, helping individuals recover from musculoskeletal injuries through exercise prescription and manual therapy. Next, Stefan attended the University of Albert and completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2020. With the combination of his Athletic Therapy and Physiotherapy experience, Stefan has a wide range of skills and is able to work with a diverse demographic. 

What Stefan loves most about physiotherapy is having the ability to help people help themselves get back to the things they love to do – from playing hockey to playing with their grandkids. Stefan believes that the key to success is curating a comfortable environment for the patient to thrive and actively participate in their own recovery. His calm and patient demeanour allows patients to relax and feel heard. Stefan focuses on an evidence-based approach, which includes patient education, collaborative goal setting, exercise and manual therapy, to help his clients feel empowered and facilitate their road to recovery. 

When Stefan isn’t working, he loves spending quality time with his wife and animals, playing sports such as hockey, golf and squash, and exploring the beauty of Vancouver Island.