About Kootenay Health Services

Nelson, BC’s Institute for Sport, Health, and Rehabilitation

Kootenay Health Services Inc. (KHS) is the region’s premier destination for sport performance, injury rehabilitation, and integrated health care. We bring together leading professionals across multiple disciplines to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care that helps individuals move better, perform at their best, and live healthier lives.

Our model is built on collaboration. At KHS, clients benefit from a seamless team approach where clinicians work together to provide personalized, results-driven care. Whether supporting high-performance athletes, active families, workers recovering from injury, or individuals seeking to improve their overall health, our focus is always on measurable outcomes and long-term success.

A Complete Team of Highly Trained Professionals

KHS is proud to offer one of the most comprehensive integrated health teams in the region. Each clinician brings specialized expertise and a shared commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. Our team includes:

  • Professional Client Service Staff
  • Physiotherapists
  • Hand Therapists
  • Kinesiologists
  • Athletic Therapists
  • Massage Therapists
  • Clinical Counsellors
  • Ergonomists
  • Occupational Therapists

Serving the Kootenays and Beyond

With a reputation for clinical excellence and innovation, KHS serves a broad geographic region across the East and West Kootenays. Our facility is designed to support rehabilitation, performance training, and return-to-activity programming using modern equipment and evidence-based techniques.

We are proud to be a trusted partner for:

  • Athletes and teams
  • Youth and active families
  • Workers and employers
  • Seniors and community members
  • Post-surgical and complex rehabilitation clients

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver exceptional care, optimize performance, and empower individuals to achieve their highest level of health, activity, and athletic capacity.

Our Areas of Focus

Recovery

We treat a wide range of injuries and conditions using an evidence-based approach designed to achieve efficient, effective, and long-lasting recovery. Our goal is not only to relieve symptoms but to restore strength, mobility, and independence.

Athletic Performance

Our clinicians have advanced training in sport-specific assessment, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance programming. We work with athletes of all ages and levels to help them stay active, reduce injury risk, and reach their full performance potential.

Return to Work

From the clinic to the worksite, our experienced clinicians provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and workplace-based interventions to support safe and timely return to life roles, including work. We collaborate closely with employers, insurers, and healthcare providers to help individuals regain function, confidence, and productivity.

Our History

Serving Our Community Since 1996

Kootenay Health Services has been a trusted part of the community for nearly three decades. Founded in 1996 as Kootenay Rehabilitation Services Inc., the clinic has grown significantly to meet the evolving health, rehabilitation, and performance needs of individuals and families across the region.

Under the leadership of Robyn Clark (co-owner since 2001) and Craig Sully (co-owner since 2006), KHS has expanded its services, facilities, and team of skilled clinicians. Their shared vision and dedication have positioned KHS as a leading provider of rehabilitation, return-to-work services, and athletic performance care in the Kootenays.

Today, KHS continues to combine experience, innovation, and community commitment to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that helps people recover, perform, and thrive.

Why Choose Us

Since 1996, Kootenay Health Services has been at the forefront of health, rehabilitation, and fitness innovation in the Kootenays. We deliver clinical services of the highest standard, guided by the latest research and evidence-based best practices.

Our clinicians are committed to lifelong learning, continually expanding their expertise through advanced education, specialized certifications, conferences, and ongoing professional development. This culture of continuous improvement ensures that we provide the most current, effective, and high-quality care.

Supported by modern facilities, spacious clinical environments, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation and performance equipment, our team is prepared to help you recover, stay active, and perform at your best.

Kootenay Health Services is Nelson, BC’s premier destination for physiotherapy, athletic therapy, massage, and integrated health care. Located in the heart of the Kootenays, our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to providing evidence-based rehabilitation and performance training to help you move better, recover faster, and live an active, pain-free life.

Clinic Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Contact Us

Address:
602 Kootenay St, Nelson, BC V1L 1L2

Phone: (250) 352-1116

Fax: 250.352.1118