Active rehabilitation and kinesiology in Richmond
Supervised, progressive exercise with a kinesiologist to rebuild strength, confidence and function after injury. Sessions are one-on-one and matched to your goals, from everyday movement to sport and work demands. At our Minoru clinic, every kinesiology visit includes access to the fitness centre and pool.
One on one coaching, with pool and gym access at Minoru.
Active Rehabilitation Services
Active Rehabilitation
Supervised, progressive exercise with a kinesiologist to rebuild strength, confidence and function after injury.
Exercise Therapy
Individualized exercise programs designed to restore movement and manage pain or conditions, with coaching on form and progression.
Therapeutic Exercise
Targeted exercises prescribed for a specific problem, progressed step by step as your strength and movement improve.
Functional Rehabilitation
Training built around everyday movements such as lifting, carrying, climbing stairs and getting up from the floor.
Strength & Conditioning
Structured strength and fitness work to build resilience after injury or improve overall conditioning, in one-on-one sessions.
Injury Rehabilitation
A progressive exercise plan to recover from injury, moving from gentle movement to full activity at a pace that suits your healing.
ICBC Active Rehabilitation
Kinesiology-led rehab after a car accident, with direct billing to ICBC. Coaching helps you rebuild strength and return to daily activity.
Motor Vehicle Rehabilitation
Exercise-based recovery from motor vehicle injuries, tailored to your symptoms and goals and coordinated with the rest of your care team.
Work Conditioning
Progressive training that prepares your body for the physical demands of your job, such as lifting, carrying, bending and long periods of standing.
Functional Capacity Training
Builds the strength, endurance and movement you need to perform specific tasks safely, tracked against clear goals.
Sports Performance
Training for athletes and active people to improve strength, power and movement quality, whether you are returning from injury or preparing for a season.
Injury Prevention
An assessment of your movement and a plan to address weak links that may raise your risk of injury, for sport, work or everyday life.
Post-Operative Conditioning
Progressive exercise once your surgeon and care team clear you, to rebuild strength and movement and return to full activity.
Chronic Pain Exercise Programs
Gentle, graded exercise programs for long-lasting pain, designed to build tolerance and confidence and support everyday activity.
Kinesiology / Active Rehab Techniques
Techniques your active rehab practitioner may use within your visit. Each one has its own page explaining what it involves and who else at Vitality offers it.
Meet our kinesiologists.
What is a kinesiology session like?
Sessions are one-on-one. At your first visit, your kinesiologist assesses your strength, movement and goals, then builds a program around them. Later visits are supervised exercise with coaching on form, and the program progresses as you get stronger. The initial visit is 45 minutes and follow-ups run 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear workout clothes and supportive indoor shoes. At our Minoru clinic, every kinesiology visit includes access to the pool and fitness centre, so bring a swimsuit and towel if you would like to use the pool. Arrive no more than 30 minutes early to warm up, and stay afterwards as long as you like.
Do I need to be fit, or have an injury?
No. Programs start at your level, whether you are recovering from an injury or surgery, preparing for the physical demands of work, returning to sport, building balance or managing long-lasting pain. Your kinesiologist begins with gentle, graded movement and builds from there, so you are never asked to do more than you are ready for.
How many sessions will I need, and what do they cost?
It depends on your goals and how you respond. Your kinesiologist reviews your progress regularly and works toward giving you a program you can keep up on your own. A 60-minute follow-up is $105, a 45-minute follow-up is $95 and a 30-minute follow-up is $84.
Do I need a referral, and is kinesiology covered?
No referral is needed. We direct bill ICBC and WorkSafeBC for approved active rehab visits, and we bill many extended health plans. Kinesiology coverage differs from plan to plan, so check your policy first. Our coordinators are happy to confirm what you need before your visit by phone, seven days a week.
How does active rehab work with physiotherapy?
They fit together well. Your physiotherapist treats the injury and sets your direction, and your kinesiologist then helps you rebuild strength, endurance and confidence through supervised exercise. Because our team shares one file, your kinesiologist knows what your physiotherapist has found and can keep your program aligned with the rest of your care.
Direct billing, so you pay less at the desk.
We bill ICBC, WorkSafeBC, MSP and most extended health plans directly, including Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life and Green Shield. Bring your policy details to your first visit and we handle the rest. How direct billing works