“Humans have the innate ability to heal themselves. Too often we think that when we ache or are in pain we must always go elsewhere for treatment. This may be the case in acute injuries. Ultimately, there is much that we can do for ourselves on a daily basis to maintain our body’s optimal capacity in the form of stretches, releases and exercises. Even 15 minutes per day of focused and specific exercises can make a difference to our day to decrease pain and increase productivity.” -Anna
Testimonial:
“My experience with Blackbird has been fantastic! Jodi (the Physio) identified other contributing factors to the condition (of my arms) and so referred me onto Anna (Kinesiologist) for some further diagnosis. Both Anna and Jodi are fantastic listeners and they compared notes to provide a real understanding of my issues. This integrated approach has really worked and the combination of exercises and treatments has really reduced my chronic pain condition. Can’t say enough good things about this clinic, would refer them to a friend or family in an instant!”
~Jon Exley
Anna Topf, a certified Kinesiologist who graduated from UBC in 2000, has been training and helping clients since 2003. Her skills are based on a wide variety of background knowledge and ongoing training. Her ongoing courses include KTape certification, Ergonomic assessment certification and also training in Myofascial Release all help her clients improve in their healing process. As well, she has taught yoga for 8 years, is a certified CHEK Exercise Coach and has also been certified as a Functional Movement Screen Practitioner. Over the past many years she has been performing Rehabilitative Exercise Therapy working with WCB clients, ICBC claims as well as private clients.
She created Topfitness in 2013 and is now excited to collaborate with Blackbird Physiotherapy Hand to Shoulder Centre with Christy Macfie and Jodi Dool in their clinic in town.
Anna's personable nature and excitement about what she does is contagious as she helps empower people to heal themselves. Clients are given the tools to take home so that they can stretch, release and strengthen their own bodies.