Sarah Darnell

Sarah Darnell

Athletic Therapist

What can I do for you?

As an athletic therapist, my goal is to help you get stronger than you were before your injury so we can reduce the chance of recurrence. Whether you have an acute or nagging injury, I can assess it and help you work towards pain-free movement confidently. My approach is collaborative, working with you to solve the issue, planning a way through. As we like to say, “athletic therapy is for everyone!”

How else can I help you?

I can provide retraining post-concussion, neuromuscular stimulation, and modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound and manual therapy. As an experienced strength coach, I can help you tweak your form to balance your strength, perform better in your sports, and take care of your body. We can work to decrease the occurrence of aches and pains that so many people associate with getting older. I have experience working with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. I have helped people to regain their balance, mobility, and coordination using aqua therapy and dryland training. I’ve also worked with people recovering from pregnancy, surgeries, cardiac and respiratory issues, cancer, as well as pickleballers, soccer players, rowers (university and para), runners, cyclists, and various other athletes.

Want to know a little bit more about me?

Growing up, I figure skated and swam competitively, and played every sport I could at school. Rowing is the sport that kept me going through college. I’ve lived on the island for most of my life now, but I am newer to the Cowichan Valley and I’m excited to explore more! These days, I enjoy hiking and most other sports on some form of water (windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, snowboarding).

What Our Patients Are Saying

    
 
 
        
   Dira McClintock 
 
 
 
  Friendly efficient staff.  Appts are on time. I’ve only dealt with Patrick for physiotherapy but he knows his stuff, is thorough, honest  and kind.
  
 
       
   Jarred van de Mortel 
 
 
 
  Tim was very knowledgeable and took the time to really get to know what was going on with my injuries. Tim knew what was up with my shoulder and worked very hard to produce the results I was hoping for when I made my massage therapy appointment. I will definitely be coming back!
  
 
       
   Cindy Wilson 
 
 
 
  Very helpful.  Zeroed in on my specific problem.
  
 
       
   Marija Majdoub 
 
 
 
  Tim is a first class massage therapist.  Amazing work on my nagging back and neck injury.
  
 
       
   Jonathan Steen 
 
 
 
  Great experience with Rebecca today, very good massage therapist!
  
 
       
   Charlotte Germaine 
 
 
 
  Jessica Goodwin was very knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their pelvic floor health.