Meet the Team

  • Jamie Heaviside Physiotherapist in Innov8 Physiotherapy Gym

    Jamie Heaviside MSc. BSc.(hons)

    Registered Physiotherapist, Owner

    Jamie is an experienced physiotherapist having graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007.

    He has been lucky enough to have worked with some amazing physiotherapists in the UK. He has worked as an orthopaedic/musculoskeletal physiotherapist within the NHS, British Army, Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Athletics and a professional Ice hockey team.

    He has completed many post-graduate courses including Orthopaedic Medicine, Kinetic Control, Podiatry, Explain Pain, Acupuncture, Trigger-point Dry Needling, Myofascial Release and many others.

    In 2015 Jamie started a new life on Vancouver Island. He loves exploring the Island and has taken up new hobbies such as skiing. He enjoys an active lifestyle and promotes health and wellbeing for his patients.

    As well as the post-graduate courses that have shaped Jamie’s career, he also draws upon his many sporting influences and passions such as running, Taekwon-do, Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting. He is committed to professional development and staying up to date with the latest research which he applies with consideration for all his clients.

  • Brittany Morgan Registered Massage Therapist providing professional RMT services at Innov8 Physiotherapy

    Brittany Morgan RMT

    Registered Massage Therapist / Ashtanga Yoga Instructor

    Brittany is a Registered Massage Therapist from Vancouver who graduated with honours from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2021. She has worked in a number of different multidisciplinary clinics around BC and New Zealand. 

    She was a competitive dancer in her youth, and has spent the last decade expanding her knowledge of kinesthetics as a yoga practitioner. In 2014 she began teaching Ashtanga Yoga with the aim of helping her students cultivate balance within their bodies and their minds. Her background in dance and Yoga has helped her cultivate a keen interest in the limits and possibilities of the human body. 

    Developing a relationship to one’s body, through manual therapy or otherwise, is something Brittany believes has immense therapeutic value. It is her aspiration to help others to experience this for themselves. To achieve this she strives to meet each person where they’re at, by being collaborative with treatment planning. She is happy to be continuing this work through massage therapy and supporting patients on their health and rehabilitation journeys. 

    Brittany is trained in, and has experience using, a variety of treatment modalities including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular techniques, Swedish massage, and PNF stretching. Of special interest to her is working with women throughout the stages of their pregnancy and utilizing massage as a remedial tool for sports-related injuries.   

    When she’s not in the clinic she is most likely playing outside. Her love for climbing rocks, surfing, flying on aerial silks, and skiing means that she has a good understanding of how to support others  with similar passions.

  • Photograph of our relaxation massage provider Keli Turner

    Keli Turner

    Massage Provider

    Keli is a highly skilled Massage Provider with a clinical foundation built on over seven years of dedicated professional practice. A graduate of the intensive 2,200-hour Advanced Massage Therapy program at Wellington College, Keli brings a wealth of technical knowledge and experience from her extensive career in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Her approach is rooted in evidence-informed care, specializing in the treatment of persistent tension within the "stress centers" of the body—specifically the neck, shoulders, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

    Keli’s treatments are highly personalized, often integrating advanced techniques such as myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and applied reflexology to address the root causes of physical discomfort. She is particularly passionate about the intersection of physical structure and the nervous system, aiming to restore mobility while providing a deeply restorative experience that lowers patient-reported pain scores. By utilizing her background in clinical assessment and treatment planning, Keli ensures that every relaxation session contributes directly to a long-term goal of improved function and well-being.

    Beyond her clinical expertise, Keli is a certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master, allowing her to view recovery through a truly holistic lens. She believes that movement is a vital component of rehabilitation and frequently draws on her background in wellness planning to support her clients' journeys. When she isn't in the treatment room, Keli nurtures her own wellness through meditation, reading, and time spent in nature with her family. She considers it a privilege to offer attentive, compassionate care and is committed to helping every client unlock a life with less pain

Support Staff

  • Jamie's dog Zoe living her best life in her happy place on the beach in Tofino

    Zoe Heaviside

    Clinic Pooch and all-round “good dog!”

    Jamie’s Lab-Retriever can often be seen hanging out with the crew at the clinic, but she is happiest when close to water at the beach or swimming in Sproat Lake. Zoe Loves her people, and being next to water. She does not love insects that fly, being weighed, or loud noises.

Opportunities To Join Our Team

We have a modern fully equipped space with room to share with fellow health professionals that will compliment the patient-centered, evidence-informed ethos of Innov8 Physiotherapy.

We have a well equipped gym space with private treatment rooms available for the right healthcare professionals. Our clinic is located in a well-known area of Port Alberni in what used to be a busy Gym, and prior to this was the local police station.

If you would like to find out more about joining our team shoot us an email by hitting the link below.