David Fleming | BSCPT, CGIMS, FCAMPT

David graduated from UBC in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Since then, he has gone on to take specialty courses in orthopedic and manipulative physiotherapy, obtaining the Fellow of the Canadian Association of Manual Physical Therapy (FCAMPT) designation in 2011. He is also certified in Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS). David has also taken post-graduate courses in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) in order to apply optimal movement patterns and exercise to his treatment approach.

David worked with elite sports teams before transitioning his practice to a more diverse group of individuals, from teenagers to seniors, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions and workplace accidents. He understands the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. He enjoys taking the time to understand each person’s unique challenges in order to ascertain which treatment approach will work best and help them get back to what they love.
In his spare time, David enjoys an active lifestyle, having retired from training for Ironman races. He enjoys hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, running, swimming, paddle boarding, soccer, playing golf badly and cooking (which he does well, according to his wife). David and his wife, Fiona, love being involved in the Salmon Arm community and taking part in community events and local adventures with their 2 young boys. He coaches his boys in cross country skiing and soccer and is also a volunteer firefighter.

Bree Petch | RMT

Bree graduated from UBC with a degree in Psychology and then went on to graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008. She opened Traverse Integrated Health with David Fleming in 2021.
Bree loves her massage therapy practice and has completed many additional courses in pain science, myofascial release, soft tissue release and rehabilitative exercises. She enjoys working with a variety of clients including pre and post-natal, athletes, seniors and ICBC clients.

Her treatments include manual therapies and exercises to help alleviate pain and increase patient education. She believes in a holistic approach to optimize health and functionality.
In her spare time Bree enjoys being active with friends and family, trail running, biking and XC skiing. She and her husband love exploring Shuswap with their two young kids and Roger the dog.

Robin Watt | Dietician

Robin graduated from McGill University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Sciences and a Masters degree in Health Sciences from the University of Victoria in 2010. She moved to Salmon Arm in 2000, and worked as a clinical dietitian at Shuswap Lake Hospital for a decade, providing comprehensive nutrition care to community members in acute, community and long term care. For the past 10 years, she has worked for the Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health providing project management and health leadership to various quality improvement projects, including team based care in Primary Care practices in B.C as part of the Ministry of Health’s strategic plan. She is thrilled to be back in the community, working as part of an integrated health team providing nutrition care and lifestyle coaching to the residents of Salmon Arm.

Robin takes a holistic approach to health, with an emphasis on whole foods, food security and manageable goal setting to help each individual achieve their own personal Nutrition and lifestyle goals. She is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and spends most of her free time outside with her son and friends exploring the mountains and lakes in this beautiful area.

Kathleen Mitchell | RMT

Kathleen graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2023.  Prior to this she taught middle and elementary school for 15 years in Chilliwack and Salmon Arm.  She loves being able to work one on one with patients to help alleviate pain and stress and to better their understanding of how their body is functioning.  

Her treatments include a variety of relaxation and deep tissue techniques including myofascial and trigger point release and neuromuscular therapy as well as stretching and exercises.  She enjoys working with a variety of clients including kids and teenagers, pre and post natal women and seniors. 

Kathleen enjoys watching her kids play sports and reading and having coffee in the sunshine.  She plays baseball, curls, skis and loves to walk and hike.