Trailside Physiotherapy

My husband has been getting physio treatments with Christina Smith.
He finds her encouraging and sensitive to his challenges as he is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Would highly recommend Traiside.

After a sports-related achilles tear, a good friend referred me to Trailside Physio. From the get-go, I was so impressed with the care, friendliness, and follow-up I received from the therapists and the staff. Francisco and Christina were exceptional, both from a knowledge and application standpoint. They took the time to pinpoint the issue (s), monitor my progress, and build a gradual recovery plan over a few months to literally get me back on my feet and training daily. It's a two-way street and one has to put the work in between sessions - there are no shortcuts - but I was both surprised and grateful with how well the rehabilitation went, and with minimal residue from the injury. Even with secondary complications they worked to strengthen my core, flexibility, and training technique to reduce further stress. This is not a place to go through the motions - they will challenge you based on abilities, but that's because they care! Highly recommend!

I saw Jay for physical therapy hoping he could give me some answers. He told me what he thought the problem was, said to do a couple exercises at home which did nothing. Then next session he said that it was actually the rotator cuff in my shoulder which was the problem in which he gave me some self massage tools which he said would alleviate it, which they did not. He didn’t actually do anything for me in my appointments other than talk for the entire session which was basically him trying to give me an anatomy lesson and would repeat the same things 3-4 times over. If I wanted an anatomy lesson, I would buy a text book. Thats not what I go to physical therapy for. He didn’t even do any work on me like every other physical therapist I’ve been to has. Just a couple useless exercises and self massage techniques that he could have showed me in 2 minutes and then actually did something to help me rather than talking about the anatomy of the body the whole time. This was a waste of my money. I usually never write reviews but this was not a good experience.

I have been working with Christina for several months, to rehab a shoulder injury. She is always professional, friendly and approachable. I have found her approach for my specific injury to be very helpful. (My program is based on range-of-motion and strength-building exercises, as well as some physical manipulation, as opposed to the use of ultrasound and electronic muscle-stimulating machines.) Christina is responsive to my feedback and is always reassessing my progress, and making adjustments to my home program, as needed. She sends me an updated program after every visit, with videos that clearly illustrate the exercises. Her recommended home program is reasonable (in terms of time commitment and difficulty) and user-friendly. I am making good progress, and would highly recommend Christina's services.

Wesley did a great job rehabbing my shoulder, there was a noticeable difference from when my physio started to my last session. I also was very happy with the knowledge surrounding sports injuries and how to treat them. I highly recommend Trailside Physiotherapy!

I really appreciate the excellent physio care I received from Christina Smith at Trailside physio. She is knowledgeable, caring and encouraging.

I have been receiving physiotherapy from Trailside Physio consistently for about 4 years now - it is hands down the best physiotherapy clinic I have ever experienced.

The whole team is kind and welcoming. Office staff are prompt and always on top of things (thank you Danet, Kristie, Lauren and the others I can’t name). The therapists I see but don’t work with are all friendly and add the sense of community in the clinics (Hi Tri, Jacky and Brendan!). The physiotherapy assistant Janessa also deserves an honourable mention for her technical skills and ability to build rapport with everyone (and her counting skills!).

The clinic itself is always clean and the tidy. Lots of open space to do exercises and interact with fellow clients.

**A very special shout out to Christina in the Coquitlam and PoCo clinics**

Before Trailside, I had probably seen about 4 different physiotherapists that did not work for me. Christina was the first to take the time to get to know me and my problems. She is kind, empathetic, motivational, funny and so intelligent. She is the best physio I’ve ever had! She changes my program to fit my ever-changing needs and problems so that I leave treatment feeling much better. She is also very good at monitoring all her clients at a time and providing any needed exercise correction or hands-on treatment. Because of her and her approach to treatment, I now walk with significantly less pain and I’m able to do movements I never thought possible. I’ve seen her since I started going to Trailside and I honestly think I would follow her if she were to change clinics or move towns. She is THAT good. I can’t say enough good things about her.

A big THANK YOU to Christina for changing my life! Thank you for fixing me:)

I've gone to Trailside Physio on three separate occasions. Wesley has been great to work with. I highly recommend them for your physio needs.

Fantastic place. They've helped me tangibly w/ a serious tendon issue and have great phys therapists. Very well run operation, good equipment, smart caring people. I've been to both Coq and PoCo locations -Poco is my favorite. Christina Smith in particular is a terrific physio therapist. Can't say enough good things!

Trailside Physiotherapy has been and still is a great healing place for me. Christina has helped me so much, my mobility has really improved and my pain is steadily improving.

Christina is the best. She has been piecing me back together for a decade now for a wide variety of damage I have done to my body from living an active life style. She has always guided me back regaining pain free full range of motion and is also a great person so physio sessions are enjoyable. Plus, being a athlete, she doesn't question why I keep doing the things that land me in her clinic. She just says "Now what have you done? " with a smile and gets to work fixing me up.

This place deserves more stars.all of the guys are great, care about patients and smart.
I had bad migraine attack and I was treated by Wesley Wai and my migraine was gone. I shocked by great job that he did.also Tri Tran and also Christina smith they are great physical therapist.thank you

I have tried several physio therapists in the Tri-Cities and have found a big difference in the results you get. I have found Christina at Trailside the best. I highly recommend her and Trailside.

My Dr.gave me great advice when she recommended Wes to help with a stress fracture of the second metatarsal of my foot. Always pleasant and positive, I appreciate that Wes listened to me when I said I hoped to return to running. I’m 73 years old. He set a program that appropriately challenged, then adjusted accordingly as I progressed while constantly monitored the healing of my foot. After 4-5 months I am off and running. I’ve had lots of physio over the years this experience was excellent! Big thanks!

Wesley was amazing in getting my ACL back up to speed! He's super knowledgeable and knows how to adapt/progress based on individual needs. Was also very clear on progression plans and how to improve.

Just finished 6 months of physio at Trailside for a torn ACL (non-operative, conservative treatment). I'm extremely pleased with the care received by Wesley- in addition to being very knowledgeable and answering many questions, he was very friendly and kind.

I have to say that I am very much pleased with the whole experience for the last 6 months at Trailside. My therapiest, Wesley was able to assess all the issues I had accurately and followed through with the exercises that were right for me. I can honestly say that I've got better because of his professionalism and thoughtful guidance. I have already recommended him and this place to my family and friends who need physio, and I will be keep recommending in future.

There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about Trailside Physio. My physiotherapist Wesley, saved me! To start, his schedule was very flexible- there wasn't a date either of us couldn't make work. Second, the conversation was easy, light, educational, funny, informative. Thirdly, Wesley explained what he was going to do, why he was doing it and how it was to help my movement issues every step of the way. So enlightening! Fourthly, Covid protocols were strictly enforced and everything was set up very conveniently to promote that. Fifthly, extended health coverage/ payments were easily and respectively organized. Sixthly, communication with Wesley about my recovery plans was super easy via email- he would email the moves I was shown how to do each week using a wonderful little program. Seventhly, all I had to do was contact Wesley if i had any questions or issues. Eighthly, there's a cute, brand new coffee shop across the walkway in the mall they're in. Ninethly, reception was lovely, cheerfulI and welcoming. I absolutely recommend Trailside Physio 100%!

I worked with Tri for a Worksafe injury for a few months this year. Had a great experience! Highly recommend Trailside!

Wesley is great. Thanks for thanks for sessions. I am looking forward to the ski season now thanks again.

I came to the clinic after tearing my ACL at work and needing surgery well over a year ago. They helped me build my leg back up from rock bottom and bring back a sense of normality to my life. Of course much sweat and tears went into it, but I wouldn't have been able to do it without all of the amazing staff there, and especially not without my physiotherapist Wesley. I wouldn't think twice about trusting myself to them again, absolutely great experience.

I’d recommend this place to anyone. The staff is fantastic! They all go above and beyond to help you. Wesley helped me with my back pain over the past 4-5 months. I went from having crippling back pain to being able to go about my day normally. A big thank you to all the staff. I hope I never need physio again but if I do I know where I’m going!

Great place to go for all of your physio needs! Christina is amazing and I have never had a bad experience there! Everything is clean and sanitized as well.

Trailside physiotherapists are very professional, respectful, caring and very good at what they do. They have helped me a lot with my injuries and getting back to normal life. Christina Smith, in particular, has found ways to rehab my injuries, especially my back; she has been a good friend to my back and has helped with my range of motion and pain reduction

I was in chronic disc pain when I started physio at Trailside. My friend recommended Christina and she was amazing! I noticed the difference right after the first session and I could go back to normal life after 5 sessions. The team in Trailside are professional, caring and friendly; I strongly recommend them.
In addition, they directly contact your insurance which is another bonus for me. Also, they are super clean and sanitize everything and everywhere and wearing mask all the time.

I was recommended Trailside Physio by one of my close friends and I’m super glad I came! Wesley has been very informative and extremely helpful with my ongoing back pain - he’s really helped me understand the mechanics behind it while also helping me with my rotator cuff that I THOUGHT was no longer an issue. He’s provided me with thorough exercises and is teaching me the cues to know when to incorporate them. I’d highly recommend Wesley and Trailside in general as I’m continuously learning new things each time I go in.

Trailside is an excellent clinic with extremely knowledgeable staff.

Christina helped with back/disc issues and quickly developed a plan to recover and build core strength.

I would highly recommend Trailside Physiotherapy and Christina.

I visited Trailside Physio for shoulder and back issues. Christina was very good at listening to the issues and quickly determined a course of action. During the visits she did manipulation on my shoulder as well as providing exercises. This combination resolved the issues I had. I was very happy with the service.

Due to recently moving to port Coquitlam I needed to find a new physio therapist as I am always getting injuries playing basketball. My orthopedic surgeon recommended me to trailside and I couldn't be happier. Out of all the therapists I have seen Wesley is by far the best one I have seen. He really makes you understand the injury as well as the progression in order to recover from it. In times past I have had therapists seeing 3-4 clients at the same time and just putting you in a room with a shock wave machine for 30 minutes at a time whilst bouncing from room to room. Not here, it is one on one time with people that know their stuff. Highly recommended going here, especially if you are in athletics.

I've been working with physiotherapist Wesley Wai since January of this year for my achilles tendinopathy in my left ankle. I'm happy with the progress I've made so far as he's helped me work on my balance as well as stretching and strengthening of my feet, ankles, legs, and lower body. I also did tele-physio visits as well with Wesley before the clinic re-opened in May. I recomend Trailside Physio whether it's a tele-physio visit or a visit in person at their clinic. They do follow covid-19 health protocols so you can be confident of the care you will receive here!

I have been going to Trailside for many years. Most recently I have seen Jay and now Wesley. I love that they listen to what’s going on with my body and work with me to resolve my pain and improve my strength. I have especially appreciated the virtual sessions that I received during the lockdown. I was able to continue under Wesley’s guidance when none of my other healthcare providers were available to me. Now that we are back to in person sessions, I have been very impressed with the changes and precautions that the clinic has made to keep everyone safe!

Donned a mask and went to my in-person physio appointment on Wednesday. Very smooth sign-in process. Plenty of room. Covid protocols being followed. I washed my hands and had a great session with my physiotherapist Christina Smith. She is a great physio with excellent skills in manual therapy. I highly recommend this clinic.

After seeing another physiotherapist and unhappy with his quick assesment of my condition, I asked around for a reference to a good one. After a few inquiries one lady was mentioned a couple times. Christina Smith at Trailside Physiotherapy. On my first appointment she throughly examined me, spending time until she figured out what exactly was wrong. This gave me confidence that I had a great physiotherapist with a lot of knowledge. She has been hands on and very through with all her upgrading of what exercises I should be doing. And always keeps in contact to see how I am doing. I would recommend her highly to anyone with outstanding problematic issues.

Knowledgeable and very supportive particularly through 2020 social distancing. Christina Smith continued to up my programs goals but always listened to me in my level if difficulty with exercises. I am feeling so much better.

Even in these trying times, it's fantastic that I get to still have treatments. Christina Smith has been a lifesaver. She's been able to pull me through with all her techniques in helping me get better and stronger every day. I don't know what I what do without her. She's been amazing in rehabbing my injuries and I trust her to get me where I need to go. Anyone out there looking for a physio clinic or therapist you will be in good hands with Trailside and Christina and Fran and the rest of the team.

I had physio for 2 knee replacements at Trailside I did my rehab with Christina who was awesome Her knowledge and professionalism coupled with her upbeat personality made a gruelling rehab very tolerable She knows exactly when to push and when to ease up I highly recommend her for all your physio needs

“Beam up Scotty” has arrived. It’s awesome to be able to continue getting Virtual treatments to keep strengthening for prevention and rehabbing injuries during this pandemic, right in my living room. Not only do I get my physio sessions but its an opportunity to catch up and chat with a friend and escape the daily reminders of what we are all dealing with right now! Thanks for all the work Fran.yes I did my exercises!

I have attended many physio clinics over the years and cannot say enough about the team at Trailside Physio. Christina has been my rock in recovering from an injury and her virtual support during COVID has helped me continue with recovering. I recommend them to anyone who wants a personal, professional approach to physio in a smaller gym with excellent hours.

This is the best Physiotherapy clinic you can find. I have been in many clinics in past fourteen years and Trailside is the best. A friend of mine told me about Trailside about four months ago. If you want the real help, treatment that will help you recover, you are in the right place. This clinic will work with you for the whole time you are there, no wasting time.so get ready to get your body back in shape.

Fantastic experience there. Christina listens, interacts and adjusts things based on your feed back.
My GP even commented "Your physiotherapist saved you big time"

Amazing experience and got me back on the ice sooner then I had thought. Tri was the one who treated my LCL injury and with his programs I have been able to play hockey, workout and every day activities pain free.

Christina Smith helped me with my lower back injury, when no-one else could. Christina provides one-on-one, innovative treatment and her years of study and continued learning is evident in her approach. She also includes an individualised rehab program that is easy to follow on any device. If you have any back or hip pain - I strongly recommend booking an appointment with her. Her expertise and approach has been life altering.

Trailside PTs guided, challenged, encouraged, and cared for me through two knee replacements. They are my heroes - so good at what they do!

BEST RESULTS!
I had been suffering with a shoulder injury for a year. I’d gone to other physiotherapy clinics. But they made it worse. Finally I went to Trailside. Tri Tran worked with me and now my shoulder is fully functional again!

I was bit disappointed with Trailside Physiotherapy.person who do the physiotherapy was not on time to start I need to wait around 10 min sitting in the room. I was not only one patient who are getting physiotherapy. He just give me a short instructions how to do the exercise left room and deal with other patient or talk with staffs I had a lot of waiting time. I do not know all the Managing Provider is like that but I do not recommend one I got. I am surprise they have 5 stars.

Trailside Physio has helped me through so many sports injuries and kept me active and able to do the things I love. I recommend Trailside to anyone needing physiotherapy. All the therapists are knowledgeable, kind and warm:)

I have had multiple work related injuries in a uniquely physically demanding job for over 15yrs. I have, through WCB been referred to many clinics and therapists. The staff here are the most knowledgeable and simply the best, making you feel comfortable enough to push your own boundaries extracting the maximum benefits from your therapy.

If you are motivated and ready to take ownership of your injury then this is the clinic for you.

The staff at Trailside Physio are knowledgeable and comforting at all the times you need it. Coming in after surgery from a bike injury, Trailside fine tuned my sessions to help me get back in shape and on the bike quickly. With easy to remember exercises and a very positive and realistic outlook towards the future, this clinic made something physio feel completely different than any other clinic. Athletic or not, Trailside Physio will fix you properly and will leave you feeling excited about going to your appointments.

Outstanding clinic. Extremely educated and caring therapists. They’ve helped me get through a number of injuries related to sports and work.