Nicola (Nikki) Tait, BScPT

About Nicola (Nikki) Tait

Nicola (Nikki) Tait is an experienced Physiotherapist with a background in the UK and extensive practice in Canada within both private and public healthcare sectors. Dedicated to improving her patients' quality of life, Nikki has enhanced her skills through post-graduate training in orthopedics, neurology, pain management, and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) (dry needling).

Nikki provides compassionate, results-driven care, treating a wide range of conditions from post-operative recovery to motor vehicle accident injuries, with a focus on helping patients regain function and confidence.

Areas of Focus

Nikki provides personalized, hands-on treatment combined with various modalities to offer comprehensive care for her patients.

• Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries: Helping patients recover from conditions such as whiplash and other accident-related injuries, focusing on pain relief and functional recovery.
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Providing post-operative care for hip and knee surgeries, as well as specialized rehabilitation for lower limb amputees to restore mobility and independence.
• Neurological and Chronic Conditions: Designing targeted exercise programs for conditions like Parkinson’s Disease, promoting improved mobility and quality of life.
• Sports Injury Management: Assisting athletes and active individuals with recovery from sports-related injuries, emphasizing performance restoration and injury prevention.
• WorkSafeBC Rehabilitation: Supporting workplace injury recovery with personalized care plans that help patients return to work and daily activities safely.

Why Choose Nicola (Nikki) Tait?

Nikki’s treatment philosophy is grounded in individualized care and patient empowerment. She combines hands-on techniques with advanced modalities like electrotherapy and IMS to create personalized plans tailored to each patient's needs. With expertise in workplace injury recovery, she is also a trusted provider for WorkSafeBC patients, guiding them toward safe and effective rehabilitation.

Treatment Approach

Nikki’s treatments combine evidence-based techniques and advanced therapies to deliver comprehensive care, including:

• Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to relieve pain, improve mobility, and promote healing.
• Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): Targeting muscle tension and chronic pain through dry needling.
• Electrotherapy and Modalities: Using cutting-edge tools to enhance recovery and reduce pain.
• Exercise Therapy: Empowering patients with customized exercises for strength, mobility, and injury prevention.

Education & Certifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist – UK
• Post-Graduate Courses in Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)