Our Blog
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Audriana
Audriana is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping patients manage chronic pain. She is registered with the College of Physical Therapists of BC and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies and a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy. As the lead physiotherapist in our integrated active physiotherapy program, Audriana brings…
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Dr. Jean-Paul Etheridge
Dr. Etheridge is a physician with expertise in family medicine, anesthesia, and chronic pain management. In 2011/2012, he completed the Pain Medicine fellowship program at McGill University, where he developed expertise in ultrasound-guided pain management procedures. Currently, Dr. Etheridge serves as the Medical Director at the Bill Nelems Pain & Research Centre in Kelowna, British…
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Dr. Corinne Dyke
Dr. Dyke is a radiologist, certified by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the American Board of Radiology. With extensive experience in providing hospital radiology services in all areas, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Dr. Dyke has a subspecialty in musculoskeletal MRI, making her a…
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Dr. Rachel Grimminck
Dr. Grimminck is a psychiatrist accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), with a focus on group therapy and chronic pain management. She is a collaborative member of our clinic, where she takes an active role in leading virtual group sessions in Cognitive Skills for Chronic Pain. These groups, conducted…
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Dr. Yaman Khattab
Dr. Khattab is no longer working at the Helmcken Pain Clinic. He has his own pain clinic in Ontario.
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Dr. Bryn MacNicol
Pronouns: They/Them BSc. (hon) – UBC Science / Pharmacology MD – UBC 1997 FRCPC (Anesthesiology) – UofA 2002 Associate Clinical Professor – UBC Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Dr. MacNicol is an anesthesiologist with additional training in interventional pain management and medical education. They began their career at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton…
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Direct to Procedure Program
The Direct to Procedure Program has been temporarily halted due to an influx of inappropriate referrals. All consultations will be reviewed and patients who may benefit from DTP will be offered the option. The only exception is that we will continue to accept DTP referrals from some neurosurgeons and physiatrists who have been using the…
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Integrated Physiotherapy Update
Our Integrated Physiotherapy program is up and running really well. We are accepting patients with insurance for a variety of active physiotherapy programs, including individualized yoga, targeted exercises, pain education and acupuncture.
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Peripheral nerve stimulator update
Dr. MacNicol has inserted dual lead StimRouter PNS devices for two separate patients. Unfortunately, these amazing devices are not going to be available in Canada any longer due to manufacturer / distributor issues and there are no suitable replacements. We will not be able to implant any more devices unless a new device is brought…