
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.

Sophie Boivin
Registered Physiotherapist
B.H.K. MPT Registered Physiotherapist
Sophie graduated with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy with Distinction from Glasgow.
Caledonian University in 2023, after earning a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Since then, she has been working in orthopedics, gaining valuable knowledge and an understanding of the importance of a holistic approach to care.
To continuously expand her evidence-based practice, Sophie has taken courses on persistent pain, rotator cuff-related shoulder dysfunction, and lower back pain. She is passionate about fostering long-term wellness and helping others develop sustainable habits rather than relying on temporary fixes.
OSTEOPATH
Ryan Mercier
Osteopath
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.


Vorachoat Ike Karunyasopon
Osteopath
Vorachoat Ike Karunyasopon (Dr. Ike), is a Registered Manual Osteopath and Registered Professional Counsellor who excels in holistic, integrative care. He combines hands‑on techniques with mental health support to address pain, posture, stress, and overall well‑being.
Ike is also a licensed physician in China (Orthopedic and Aesthetic Medicine) and holds a professorial appointment in Eastern psychology at National University of Medical Sciences USA, where he explores the intersections of body, mind, and culture. His work has been featured on the Harvard University Medical School Website (2024)
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!

Austin Fountaine
Registered MassageTherapist
Austin is a recent graduate of the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy diploma program, finishing up in November 2024. Born in the lower mainland, he was raised in Kelowna until graduating high school after which he spent a year living and working in Victoria. He developed a love for skiing from a young age, spending most weekends during his childhood with friends at Big White. In recent years he has swapped the higher impact sports for paddleboarding, rock climbing, and time spent in the gym. Austin likes to live slowly, spending time in or around the water in the summer, on a bike ride with friends, or reading at home with his cat Minnie.
He initially became interested in massage as a career when he was involved in a car accident at seventeen that left him concussed and with a fractured cervical vertebra. Receiving massage treatment was instrumental to his recovery. His love for working with his hands and his mind, along with personal experience with injury recovery, ignited a passion that was reinforced everyday during his education. New to the profession Austin has an interest in expanding his repertoire with instrument assisted techniques, he also has a passion for working on the neck and head owing to his own experiences.
He is excited to get to know you, meet you where you are at in your healing journey, and work with you to achieve the best possible results!
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.



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!

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
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.