meet our
PANDOSY TEAM
We are a unique group of fun, friendly, competent health practitioners! We are a team that absolutely loves fitness, health, and wellness.
That love leads us to be dedicated to sharing our knowledge and passion with clients and friends to give them the greatest gift in life, Health. Meet our fantastic group of Pilates Instructors, Physiotherapists, and Kinesiologists!​
MANAGING TEAM
Jen Gulley
Owner / Registered Physiotherapist
BSc PT, FCAMPT, MCPA
Jen loves to laugh and hopes that she can help inspire people back into their natural healthy state.
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Lara Yanik
Studio Owner / Pilates Instructor
Lara has completed her BCRPA, 1st year apprenticeship, Stott Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel and ISP certifications.
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Eric Vivian
Studio Owner
Eric has a passion for NeuMovement that begins with a teenage dream of becoming a Physiotherapist.
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PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Jen Gulley
Registered Physiotherapist
BSc PT, FCAMPT, MCPA
Jen Gulley is living her best life by being a part of the NEUMovement team and her clients lives. She has been offering physiotherapy to clients since 2005 after graduating from the UofA. She went on to complete her Fellowship of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Following that she completed her training in the Integrated Systems Model. More recently she has learned visceral, craniosacral and fascial release techniques.
Jen strongly believes in treating clients as whole beings where the physical, mental and emotional parts of us all impact our health and healing. She loves working with clients using a variety of tools to help them reach their goals and live their best life.
When she isn’t at the studios you can find her with her two girls playing in the beautiful Okanagan!
Danielle Gruber
Registered Physiotherapist
B.H.K. MPT Registered Physiotherapist
Danielle was born and raised in Kelowna, where her love for sports and fitness began at a young age. She dedicated ten years to competitive trampoline gymnastics representing Team Canada around the world on numerous occasions. These experiences ignited a keen interest in movement, healing, and how the physical body works. Danielle graduated from UBCO with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and continued on at Western University where she obtained her Masters of Physical Therapy.
Danielle is committed to helping all individuals achieve their goals, whether it’s recovering from an injury, looking to make the body stronger, or returning to high level sports. She strives to build meaningful connections with others and uses a combination of manual therapy and personalized exercise programs to create treatment plans that are tailored to each client.
Dedicated to ongoing education and professional growth Danielle is always striving to broaden her clinical expertise and provide the highest level of care to her clients. Her specific interests include manual therapy and women’s health.
Outside the clinic, Danielle maintains an active and balanced lifestyle. She enjoys staying healthy and strong through fitness classes, yoga, pilates, hiking and most recently pickleball.
OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL THERAPY
Ryan Mercier
Osteopathic manual practitioner
Hi, I’m Ryan Mercier — an experienced Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who has recently relocated to Kelowna from Ontario. I hold a four-year Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology from Laurentian University and a four-year Master’s in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
Growing up, I was always active and involved in sports, which naturally sparked my passion for human movement and biomechanics. This curiosity eventually evolved into a career focused on helping people move, function, and feel better by restoring balance and alignment to the body’s structure.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide variety of people — from children and seniors to athletes, desk workers, and tradespeople — and have seen consistent results across all systems of the body. Whether you're dealing with musculoskeletal pain like sciatica, TMJ dysfunction, or chronic back pain; headaches or migraines; preparing for or recovering from surgery; managing digestive issues like IBS, bloating, reflux, or constipation; or navigating respiratory, hormonal, circulatory, lymphatic, or nervous system challenges — osteopathy offers a hands-on approach that supports your body’s natural ability to heal and self-regulate.
Osteopathy uses differential diagnosis to find the root cause of your symptoms, focusing on how one issue can lead to another. By treating the underlying cause, rather than just masking the symptoms, we help restore balance and support your body’s natural healing process.
Additionally, osteopathic treatments are covered under most benefit packages, making it easier for you to access the care you need.
I’m excited to be part of the Kelowna community and look forward to welcoming you to the clinic.
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Akela Derksen
Registered MassageTherapist
After attending university in Ontario, Akela relocated back to beautiful British Columbia to complete her Registered Massage Therapy diploma at Okanagan College of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2019. As her knowledge of human anatomy and physiology grew so did her passion for helping clients reach their health and wellness goals. Akela also has a background in personal training which brings an interactive approach to her treatments.
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Akela deeply believes that movement is medicine and that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Her treatment style uses a sports massage approach with techniques such as hydro therapy, PNF stretching, myofascial release, and Swedish massage to help improve muscle imbalances and biomechanics, as well as promote tissue healing. She also uses body awareness and therapeutic exercise to help her patients understand the mind-body connection.
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Akela and her husband own a hobby farm outside Kelowna and she spends most her free time gardening, looking after her chickens, and exploring the many hiking trails in the area with her dog, Franklyn. After spending time away from BC, Akela can safely say she never plans on leaving the amazing Okanagan!
PILATES INSTRUCTORS
Malrie Stratford
Certified Pilates Instructor, Pilates Team Manager
Neu Pilates Teacher Trainer
Having completed her Pilates, anatomy, and active rehab training with Neumovement, Malrie's teaching style focuses on alignment and activation, and she truly love what she does. She is incredibly grateful to be able to call this my work and enjoy working with a diverse range of individuals, including those in pre/post-surgery, general injury rehab, and those seeking mind-body connection, alignment, stability, and overall strength. Malrie also enjoy helping athletes improve their performance and address instabilities. Outside the studio, her passions include everything related to dogs, as she loves talking about my fur kids Bentley and Piper. She is also skilled in cooking and baking, having obtained my Red Seal in culinary arts, and I believe that simplicity often makes the best dishes. Additionally, I find joy in activities like yoga, hiking, and indulging in the good things the Okanagan region has to offer, like wine.
Avery Yanik
Certified Pilates Instructor,
Avery is a certified Neu Pilates instructor with a deep passion for health, movement, and helping others feel their best. She believes Pilates is more than a workout — it’s a way to build strength, balance, and confidence from the inside out.
With a warm and encouraging approach, Avery creates a welcoming space where everyone can connect, move mindfully, and discover what their bodies are capable of. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her outdoors soaking up nature, spending time with her family and finding inspiration for her next class.
Megan Rowe
Certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer
Megan brings a fun, inspiring, and energetic approach to her Pilates private sessions and group classes, creating an environment that is both motivating and supportive. Her passion for healthy, mindful movement shines through in every class, and she has a natural ability to make clients feel comfortable, encouraged, and challenged in all the right ways.
With a strong focus on proper alignment, strength, and body awareness, Megan empowers clients to move with confidence while enjoying the process. She is dedicated to helping individuals of all experience levels build resilience, improve mobility, and develop a deeper connection to their bodies through Pilates.
Megan’s positive energy and genuine enthusiasm for movement make her classes both effective and enjoyable, leaving clients feeling stronger, more balanced, and inspired long after they leave the studio.
Abby Beer
Certified Pilates Instructor and kinesiologist
I am originally from Chilliwack but have lived in the Okanagan for half of my life.
Since I was young, I have loved movement and exercise which led me to pursue a Bachelors of Human Kinetics from UBCO with a focus on clinical populations. I am most passionate about helping people feel strong and capable in their bodies!
I grew up playing all kinds of sports from rugby to ballet, which fuelled my interest in what functionality looks like for different people! Because of that, I focus on individuality in rehabilitation and strength. Nowadays, I like to spend all my free time on the water when it’s warm, but I have also been trying to embrace the winter by learning to ski, which has proven to be more difficult than I thought!
Taylor Kjartanson
Certified Physical Therapy Assistant, Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer
As a competition dancer and figure skater, Taylor’s passion for movement has carried on since early childhood. Having been introduced to physiotherapy young to aid personal injuries and support her athletic training, she developed a desire to help others with their rehabilitation and performance goals.
Taylor graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, followed by the Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant diploma program at Vancouver Community College. With her formal education and certifications in personal training and clinical Pilates, she is dedicated to provide individualized and client-centered care to help you get back to the activities that are meaningful to you!
Lauren Greenough
Pilates Instructor
Lauren is the owner of Goods, a wellness shop and smoothie bar in Kelowna (right downstairs from our Pandosy studio), and a proud entrepreneur. Her business is where her love for wellness, great flavours, and community connection all come to life. When she’s not running her shop, you’ll find her teaching or taking a Pilates class.
Her classes are upbeat and welcoming, full of visual cueing, creative spins on classic repertoire, energizing EDM playlists, and plenty of laughs. Safe, effective, and fun movement is at the heart of everything she teaches, empowering people at every stage to feel strong and confident.
Outside of Goods and the studio, Lauren loves spending time with her tight-knit community, hanging out with her two spirited working-breed dogs, and getting lost in murder-mystery audiobooks with a heavy dose of Taylor Swift on repeat.
Holly Ward
Certified Pilates Instructor
I grew up in the Okanagan and quickly returned as I realized how lucky we are to call this place home. I originally moved to Calgary and attended SAIT to pursue a career in health care, which has provided me with such a valuable background about the body. My love for physical wellness built over the years, and when I was first introduced to Pilates in 2020 I knew that was it for me. It’s changed my life and I’m passionate about the opportunity to share that! To encourage others to continuously work towards being the best version of themselves.
Vanessa Gill
Kinesiologist
Vanessa brings a blend of knowledge, compassion, and authentic enthusiasm for anatomy to
the NeuMovement team. She graduated with her Business Administration Diploma in 2018,
followed by her Bachelor of Human Kinetics from UBC Okanagan in 2024. She is currently
completing her Pilates training with NeuMovement, expanding her toolkit for helping clients
move with strength, balance, and intention.
With a lifelong fascination for how incredible and resilient the human body is, Vanessa has
always been drawn to the deeper “why” behind movement, healing, and wellness. Growing up
as a competitive soccer player, she experienced several concussions, which ultimately sparked
her commitment to pursuing a career where she could support others on their own journeys
back to feeling strong, grounded, and empowered. She is especially passionate about holistic
healing and hopes to integrate more mind-body therapies into her practice in the future.
Vanessa’s goal as a practitioner is to help people feel better in their bodies; to move with
confidence, find balance in their daily lives, and become more in tune with their physical and
energetic well-being.
Outside the studio, Vanessa is all about exploring life’s joys. She’ll take any opportunity to jump
on an airplane and discover a new destination, and as a true foodie, she loves trying new
restaurants and cooking for her loved ones. She appreciates fine wines, time spent in nature,
and soaking up every bit of sunshine.
Avery Yanik
Administrative Assistant
Originally from Calgary, Avery has been living in Kelowna for the past 10 years and has a genuine passion for helping people feel their best. Whether she’s greeting you at the front desk or supporting in the studio, her warm energy and friendly smile make everyone feel welcome.
Avery is currently completing her Pilates teacher training and is excited to step into the role of instructor. Outside the studio, you’ll likely find her soaking up the sun at the beach or enjoying the outdoors on a scenic hike.
She’s thrilled to be part of the team and looks forward to moving, learning, and growing alongside the amazing community here.
Kendra Kulak
Lead Administrative Assistant
Kendra loves being part of the NEU team, helping people at the front desk and connecting with the community that comes through the doors. She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and certified yoga instructor with a passion for wellness. Outside of the clinic, Kendra enjoys spending time in nature and being with her loved ones.
ADMIN
Maile Johnson
Administrative and Social media assistant
With a background in Kinesiology from UBCO, Maile brings a strong foundation in movement science and wellness to our team. Passionate about holistic health, Maile plans to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine, aligning her academic goals with her commitment to helping others feel their best. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys staying active through exercise and hiking, and finds balance through creative outlets like crocheting, photography, playing guitar and making music.