Our Vestibular Physiotherapists in Victoria, BC
Cody McEvay, BScKin, MPT, Registered Physical Therapist
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Cody has been living in Victoria for over a decade since he moved to the city to complete his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. Following his studies at the University of Victoria, he spent time working in his new Kinesiology field running exercise and recreation programs specialized for seniors both in the community and at care facilities. This work gave Cody valuable experience working with a wide range of abilities and varying chronic conditions of the human body, eventually leading him to seek further training in the field. The end result was him completing a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of British Columbia in 2020.
A lifelong athlete, Cody has participated in many different sports growing up, from hockey, lacrosse, and rugby, to his ultimate passion of Olympic wrestling. Battling his own injuries during these times, he understands the drive to get back to the activities we love. Whether it’s athletics or just working towards improving function in your activities of daily living, he’s developed a passion for helping other people navigate and improve their physical functioning for their own specific goals.
Cody’s practice and treatment style is centered around empowering clients by approaching each person specific to their own unique situation, goals, and motivations. Client participation is a key aspect of his treatment, as he believes in an approach that focuses on the best available research and evidence in exercise and education in conjunction with his interest in manual therapy and other modalities. The result is a client-centered approach to developing a treatment plan that builds self-efficacy and works towards maximizing function at all ability levels.
Outside of the clinic, Cody has shifted his own recreational and sport interests to spending time in the great outdoors that Vancouver Island has to offer. Combining his love of the outdoors with a passion for travel, he has travelled to various parts of the world for long distance trekking such as Nepal for Mt Everest’s base camp, India’s Himalayan mountains, and Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia. Trail running, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding and other various water and mountain sports are where you will likely find him most of the time locally!
Alta Bezuidenhout, BScPT, Registered Physical Therapist
Alta graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Pretoria in her home country of South Africa. After graduation she spent many years working in acute and sub-acute rehabilitation settings, with a special focus on post stroke rehabilitation as well as orthopaedic rehabilitation. Alta also has a great passion for vestibular rehabilitation and has completed multiple courses in this area.
Alta is a lover of the outdoors, and spent many weekends on the mountains and foothills in South Africa and cannot wait to explore all the nature and opportunities available on our lovely island.
Alta has clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of muscle, joint, bone and nerve issues. She has completed continuing education courses on vestibular rehabilitation, post stroke rehabilitation, concussion management, and musculoskeletal injuries and treatment. She also has a special interest in the two extremes of both pediatric and geriatric rehabilitation.
Bhavana Billapaty, BScPT, Registered Physiotherapist
Bhavana Billapaty has been practicing in the field of Physiotherapy Since 2006 and has been working exclusively in the private sector in India, British Columbia and Alberta.
Bhavana obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from NTR university in 2005. Bhavana enjoys working in the area of Orthopaedics & has taken many post graduate courses. Bhavana has completed the level 3 Orthopaedic courses offered by the Orthopaedic Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Bhavana is currently enrolled into Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Master’s program at Western University in London, Ontario and is working towards achieving her FCAMPT Designation.
Bhavana Billapaty is Certified to perform GUNN intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and Anatomical Acupuncture through the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Both are dry needing techniques proven to be quite effective in the treatment of pain.
Bhavana has received specialized training n the assessment and treatment of Vestibular dysfunctions such a vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders.
Bhavana is easy to get along with & enjoys working with all age groups.
Bhavana can communicate in English, Hindi & Telugu languages.
Outside of her Physiotherapy career Bhavana enjoys travelling, spending time with family, reading books & playing badminton.
Jennifer Kolot, BScPT, FCAMPT, CGIMS, Registered Physical Therapist, Herdman Certified Vestibular Therapist
Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Alberta Physical Therapy Program. Her current clinical interests lie in Vestibular/Balance/Dizziness Disorders and treating soft tissue injuries and myofascial pain with Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).
Jennifer is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). She has a special interest in designing stretching and core stability programs for endurance athletes.
Jennifer Kolot has received extensive post graduate training in vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy and is well qualified to treat vertigo, balance and dizziness disorders for patients in the greater Victoria area. Jennifer has been certified by Susan Herdman PT, PhD Director of Vestibular Rehabilitation at Emory University. This is the highest certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation available for Physical Therapists.To read more about how Vestibular Physiotherapy treatments can help you Click Here. Jennifer is a member of the Vestibular Disorders Association.
Jennifer Kolot has also received special training and is well qualified to provide physiotherapy treatment for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders, also known as TMJ syndrome. This term refers to either acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible(jaw) to the skull. Symptoms associated with TMJ disorders may include; Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw, biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort, clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth, neck and shoulder pain, dull, aching pain in the face, reduced ability to open or close the mouth, earaches, headaches, tinnitus and migraines.
Jennifer Kolot is an experienced and Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Practitioner. She treats patients at our downtown Cook Street Victoria Physiotherapy clinic located at 308-1175 Cook Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 4A1.
Jennifer is accepting new patients.
To book an appointment with Jennifer please call the downtown physiotherapy clinic at 250-381-9828.
Unfortunately, Jennifer does not provide treatment for WorksafeBC claims.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys competitive long distance running and organic gardening.
Jennifer does not offer online booking, please call to book an appointment at (250) 381-9828.