Chiropractor

Our Doctor of Chiropractic offers you over 20 years of experience. He will assess and treat you and your family with gentle and effective care to get you out of pain and improve your quality of life in the least amount of visits possible. You get a personalized treatment plan that is adjusted to how you respond to treatment. Dr. Tater utilizes a number of manual adjusting techniques and will... Read More

Our Doctor of Chiropractic offers you over 20 years of experience. He will assess and treat you and your family with gentle and effective care to get you out of pain and improve your quality of life in the least amount of visits possible. You get a personalized treatment plan that is adjusted to how you respond to treatment. Dr. Tater utilizes a number of manual adjusting techniques and will find what works best for your condition. He is certified in a specialized Chiropractic technique used to treat complicated spinal issues such as: herniated and swollen discs, facet syndrome, stenosis, sciatica, (pinched nerves) etc. It is a gentle traction with flexion along with specific protocols to relief pressure on the nerves.


Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of physiotherapy is to make daily tasks and activities easier; help your joints move better and to restore or increase your flexibility, strength,... Read More

Physiotherapy is a treatment you may need when health problems make it hard to move around and do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of physiotherapy is to make daily tasks and activities easier; help your joints move better and to restore or increase your flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, and/or balance.

Our Treatments are Hands-on and Movement based with minimal use of machines or equipment. Sessions are strictly one-on-one and there is no switching between clients.
Our Therapist each have unique approach to treatment. Please dive into each practitioners Bio to see which treatment style is going to fit best for you, or give the clinic a call and our front end team can help guide you to the right Therapist! 250-862-2673


REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY

We have an elite team of Registered Massage Therapists at The Core. You can be assured that you will have a therapist who can adjust the therapy to your individual needs. They work the deep layers of the muscle and connective tissue to enhance function and aid in the healing process to obtain optimal heath.


Counselling / Coaching

Counselling offers a safe space for clients to explore difficulties they are facing in their daily lives where they are able to feel heard and be seen without judgement. Our Licensed Registered Professional Counsellor, uses an individualized integrative therapy approach combining techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Psychoanalytic Therapy. C... Read More

Counselling offers a safe space for clients to explore difficulties they are facing in their daily lives where they are able to feel heard and be seen without judgement. Our Licensed Registered Professional Counsellor, uses an individualized integrative therapy approach combining
techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and
Psychoanalytic Therapy.

Certified Life Coach sessions designed to help ambitious achievers meet the goals and
outcomes that will bring them success and
fulfillment in any and all areas of life. Together, you will clarify goals and identify obstacles and problematic behaviors in order to create an
action plan to achieve your desired results

When asked the difference between Counselling and life Coaching, one could explain that Coaching takes the client’s current starting point as an acceptable neutral ground and is more action-based from that point onward. A life coach enables the person receiving treatment to take control of their life and take action to steer it toward their goals.


Psychology

**Dr. Kuelker happy to be offering IN OFFICE visits on Mon/Wed/Fri! You can choose what fits best for you, virtual/phone/in-person!** Life is full of stress and anxiety, and everyone knows how unhealthy living under stress is, it can literally take years off your life! Our Clinical Psychologist has proven methods of treatment to help you get control of your life, your health. You can choos... Read More

**Dr. Kuelker happy to be offering IN OFFICE visits on Mon/Wed/Fri! You can choose what fits best for you, virtual/phone/in-person!**
Life is full of stress and anxiety, and everyone knows how unhealthy living under stress is, it can literally take years off your life! Our Clinical Psychologist has proven methods of treatment to help you get control of your life, your health. You can choose from in person / virtual / or phone appointments.

Bri is a Licensed Clinical Counsellor and Certified Coach. She is passionately dedicated to helping her clients better their lives and the lives of those around them as well.

Always fascinated by human potential and the reasons why thoughts and behaviours vary so widely, Bri started down the psychology track in 2003 and quickly fell in love with self-exploration and the world of personal development. Bri attended Simon Fraser University studying Psychology and later went on to attain her diploma in Applied Psychology and Clinical Counselling from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling. Professionally, she began by working as a coach and group facilitator for a personal development program where she learned the fundamentals of coaching and had the amazing opportunity to lead thousands of people to achieve meaningful change in their personal lives.

Her background is in both Somatic Coaching and Cognitive Behavioural Psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Anxiety. Bri has an integrative approach utilizing Person-Centred Theory as the base. She provides her clients honest, constructive and compassion based feedback that allows them to remove mental barriers and eliminate maladaptive behaviours in order to heal and achieve success.

Bri’s areas of focus are Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety & Depression, Grief, Relationships, Addictions, Domestic Abuse, Group Therapy, and LGBTQ+.

Bri is a mother of two sons. She enjoys an active lifestyle outside of work consisting of travel, sports and recreational fitness.

Bri is a Licensed Clinical Counsellor and Certified Coach. She is passionately dedicated to helpi... Read More

Originally from Ontario, Krista has spent over 10 years working as a Physiotherapist in Kelowna. She loves to spend time in the mountains and she is very passionate about helping others lead an active lifestyle.

Krista believes that the key to recovering from an injury is often through an exercise based program. She finds that a combination of education, manual therapy and exercise are an optimal approach to recovery after an injury.

Through a series of guided exercises, she assists her clients to improve their posture, flexibility, balance, strength and general health. She strives to help clients come away feeling stronger and healthier than before their injury. She works hard to be sure that her clients are consistent and comfortable with a regular exercise routine to continue staying active, even once they have completed their physiotherapy treatments.

Krista holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Honours Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Western Ontario. She has advanced her manual therapy skills through clinical courses with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Outside of the office, Krista enjoys strength training, snowboarding, running, mountain biking, hiking, paddling and travelling with her husband. She also enjoys spending time at home, cooking and hanging out with George and Rosie, her two sweet cats.

Originally from Ontario, Krista has spent over 10 years working as a Physiotherapist in Kelowna. ... Read More

As Owner of The Core, Dr. Tater welcomes you to his dream, creating a place where you, your family & friends, can come and have all your health care needs taken care of… one stop! The Core Centre of Health is very much a family run practice with Dr. Tater’s wife, Pamela, and his two boys, Oliver and Nicholas (and, of course, Hank) at the heart of everything. That “family” also extends to the staff that Join him here at The Core Centre of Health.

Dr. Tater graduated from Logan University - College of Chiropractic in St. Louis Missouri in 2000. He has had practices in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and now British Columbia. Raised in the Kootenays he slowly made his way back to his roots after he got his degrees. He opened the doors to The Core Centre of Health in April 2006. His Bachelor of Science degree was achieved from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Tater is like a sponge, he loves to read and keep up on the latest studies in his field to keep his mind sharp and bring new insight that compliments his many years of clinical experience.

Dr. Tater utilizes a number of treatment techniques to correct your condition, Diversified (the main technique used by most practitioners where there is a lot of “popping”), Cox Flexion/distraction (a specialized technique where traction is applied to help the correction) moist heat, ice rubs, as well as soft tissue techniques to further address the complaint. We strive to have a very relaxed atmosphere at the Core and are always eager to educate you the patient and answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Tater has a specialized focus in Disc injuries, such as herniated and swollen discs, facet syndrome, stenosis, sciatica, (pinched nerves) etc. As certified Cox practitioner since 2000 he is very experience this specialized area of treatment. Dr. Tater has a treatment table specifically for the Cox Treatment.. Cox It is a gentle traction with flexion along with specific protocols to relief pressure on the nerves.

We pride ourselves that our patients not only call themselves patients, but friends. Come in and lets start the journey to getting you back to health.

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Jim focuses on muscle manipulation techniques that he finds effective as well to have each treatment improve the quality of life all his clients. He makes use of a number of techniques within his practice including trigger-point therapy, general Swedish and non-Swedish techniques, hydrotherapy applications and remedial exercises.

Born and raised in Kelowna, he plans to stay in the Okanagan area for years to come. Jim’s interest in Massage Therapy after his own very positive experience after being in a serious motorcycle accident. The treatment and care resulted in having an active life again, he is looking forward to helping you ensure your life is active and enjoyable.

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As a graduate from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Jada holds space and creates a relaxing and healing environment for each of her patients; she works to encourage her clients to relax and and take a moment from their busy day to day lives to reconnect with their body. Jada takes a different approach with each patient depending on their condition, using a variety of techniques including myo fascial release, trigger point release, muscle stripping, passive range of motion, and practicing deep breathing.

When she is not in the clinic you can find her working out, studying, hanging out with friends and family, or having a cuddle with her dog.

As a graduate from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Jada holds space and creates a rel... Read More

Tia was born and raised in Kelowna, B.C. and is a graduate of Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy.

Tia tailors her treatments to fit her patient’s individual needs, using a combination of Swedish techniques in addition to, myofascial, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, muscle stripping, hydrotherapy, and relaxation.

Tia strives to enhance the well-being of her patients by creating a safe, relaxing, and healing space. Her interest in massage therapy stems from her genuine passion for helping people; she is looking forward to working with you!

Tia was born and raised in Kelowna, B.C. and is a graduate of Okanagan Valley College of Massage ... Read More

With over a decade of experience in the field, Shardul is a seasoned physiotherapist and massage therapist dedicated to enhancing the well-being of his clients through a comprehensive mind-body approach. Shardul incorporates John Barnes Myofascial Release approach and Functional Range Conditioning training system to promote healing, optimal mobility, flexibility, functional strength and acute/chronic pain relief. He also has additional training in Vestibular Rehabilitation where he helps clients with vestibular/inner ear dysfunction to regain balance and stability, crucial for daily life and physical activities.

His practice is deeply rooted in the promotion of mind-body awareness or mindfulness which is one of the key components for healing. Believing that true recovery begins with understanding how we hold tension and stress within our bodies, he focuses on helping clients recognize bracing and holding patterns that can contribute to pain and dysfunction. By guiding clients toward greater self-regulation and awareness, he empowers them to actively participate in their healing journey, fostering long-term well-being and resilience.

He continues to take courses annually to stay on top of his skills. But, he also believes that work experience of a therapist will not matter if they are not present on the day of treatment, which is why self regulation is important and it’s a responsibility. His personal experiences with past injuries also helped him become more cognizant of the healing journey.

An avid athlete, Shardul plays tennis regularly and competes in local and regional tournaments across British Columbia, showcasing his passion for staying active and fit. When winter arrives, you can find him snowboarding at Big White in Kelowna, enjoying the thrill of the slopes and the beauty of the outdoors. Beyond physical activity, Shardul maintains a regular meditation and breathwork practice, which complements his holistic approach to health and wellness. This practice, along with a love for hiking and spending time in nature, underscores his commitment to awareness and the connection between mind and body as he continues to evolve.

Living with his wife and a beloved mini golden doodle, Shardul embodies the balance of professional expertise and personal passion, striving to help clients achieve their health goals and lead fulfilling, active lives.

Special Interest in helping with : Acute/Chronic Pain, Headaches, Migraines, TMJ Dysfunction,Craniosacral work, Vestibular Dysfunction, Pelvic Pain, Tennis/Racquetsports Rehab and Prehab, Snowboarding/Skiing injuries, Everyday Overuse Injuries, Individuals looking for a Mindful/Holistic approach navigating Trauma or looking to reset the nervous system.

More information on Myofascial Release- www.myofascialrelease.com

More Information on Functional Range Conditioning- https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/

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Michaela grew up in Northern BC and has happily called Kelowna home since 2003. She graduated in 2013 from the 3 year program at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. Michaela is a people person at heart and really enjoys the ever changing needs of her profession. She uses a combination of techniques including relaxation, fascial, and addressing postural imbalances when treating clients. She is also able to incorporate her yoga training into her homecare regime. When Michaela’s not at work, you will find her on her bike, curled up with a good book, or petting other peoples dogs.

Michaela grew up in Northern BC and has happily called Kelowna home since 2003. She graduated in... Read More

Lindsey was born and raised in Victoria, BC, and relocated to Kelowna in 2003, where she has made her home ever since. In 2007, she graduated from the three-year program at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy. In addition to her formal massage therapy education, Lindsey has completed specialized training to become a Dr. Vodder certified therapist in Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). She enjoys incorporating both light lymphatic massage techniques and deeper, more specific therapeutic approaches into her practice. This balance allows her to cater to a wide range of clients, which she finds both rewarding and enriching.

For over eight years, Lindsey has been involved in massage therapy education, contributing to two different massage therapy programs in British Columbia. Throughout her career in education, she has taken on various roles, including clinic supervisor, instructor, clinic coordinator, and program director. These experiences have provided her with the opportunity to share her expertise, and mentor future therapists.

Lindsey was born and raised in Victoria, BC, and relocated to Kelowna in 2003, where she has made... Read More

Alison has been with the Core Center of Health since 2020, and is proud to be working along side a strong team of health care professionals. With over 15 years of experience, she practiced in busy multi disciplinary clinics in Burnaby and North Vancouver for 11 years, and is happy to be back in her hometown of Kelowna.

Alison graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2007, and has been honing her rehabilitative skills ever since. She spent 2 years teaching human anatomy and kinesiology in the First College RMT program. She was also a clinic supervisor in the student clinic. Mentoring the next generation of RMTs is a passion for Alison as she feels strongly about giving back to the profession.

Alison’s main goal is finding the appropriate treatment for each individual person. Whether a firm, deep tissue approach is preferred, or a lighter circulatory touch, Alison understands that no two bodies are the same. She uses a “whole body” approach with the goal of achieving optimal performance and comfort. She looks forward to working with you.

In her spare time, Alison enjoys downhill skiing, travelling, paddle boarding, exploring Okanagan food and wine, hiking adventures with her dog Violet, and spending time with her family and friends.

Alison has been with the Core Center of Health since 2020, and is proud to be working along side ... Read More

Brooke graduated from the Vancouver Career College Massage Therapy program in 2019. Moving from a small Kootenay town, she has called Kelowna home since 2012.

Enjoying the active lifestyle the Okanagan has to offer she believes in promoting regular movement and activity as an important aspect of wellness. Brooke’s treatment approach is focused on bringing awareness to the body. This includes using techniques such as Fascial Release, Active Release, Passive stretching and Relaxation, of course. Her training includes Prenatal Massage, TMJ treatments, injuries, as well as Stress and Pain management.

Working with patients from all walks of life and living with all levels of pain, whether they have been involved in an MVA or simply set aside time for self care Brooke is passionate about the work she does and creates a very personalized treatment for every patient.

Brooke graduated from the Vancouver Career College Massage Therapy program in 2019. Moving from a... Read More

Jamie is passionate about helping individuals decrease the chronic pains that are all too common in our day to day lives. She uses techniques like myofascial release, active release technique, and deep tissue work while also including a relaxation focus. Addressing postural imbalances and compensations is also a necessary part of a treatment plan.

Jamie was born and raised in Kelowna, and has been a practicing RMT since 2016 after completing the massage program at Vancouver Career College.

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Kayla is dedicated to the health and wellness of her clients and utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish and deep tissue massage, followed by hot stone therapy.

Kayla graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy with honours and received the leadership award. Her passion for massage therapy was ignited while receiving treatment for her own aches, pains, and injuries she experienced as a Dental Hygienist. Through the course of her massage therapy treatments, she gained knowledge and interest for musculoskeletal anatomy, chronic pain treatments, and the rehabilitation process.

Outside the treatment room Kayla enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, cooking, and spending time with her Sheltie Stevie.

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Dr. Eric Kuelker received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manitoba, an APA/CPA accredited program. He was past president of a company that built the largest internet resource for therapists to use with their clients.

He is the only psychologist in Canada to publish his data on how much clients improve in therapy. He has been featured multiple times on TV, books, and newspapers, and taught in university, hospital, university and corporate settings.

He is a member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (#1296). He is happily married, enjoys his three children, as well as cycling and skiing in the Okanagan.

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