Welcome to Crystal Creek Physiotherapy Clinic, a private practice, owned and operated since 2002 by Carla Hutchinson BSc. PT. Treatments take place in a spotless cabin, surrounded by charming gardens, just 10 minutes from Nelson at 4 Mile on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake. Carla's goal is to provide personalized professional care to help clients regain and maintain a healthy active lifestyle and improved quality of life.
A thorough assessment that looks at your movement patterns and muscle balance can help identify possible areas of weakness/breakdown in your body. Physiotherapy, both pre- and post-surgery, is extremely important in helping to obtain optimal recovery from operations.
A thorough assessment that looks at your movement patterns and muscle balance can help identify possible areas of weakness/breakdown in your body. Physiotherapy, both pre- and post-surgery, is extremely important in helping to obtain optimal recovery from operations.
Services
Carla Hutchinson offers over 35 years of experience in orthopaedics and sports-related injuries. She takes great pride in delivering high quality one-on-one treatments with an attentive approach that optimizes therapeutic benefits and ensures proper instructions in exercise and movement. Her approach empowers clients to take charge in their recovery.
A detailed assessment (including the patient's history, symptoms, posture, muscle balance, and movement pattern) can help to determine not only what the diagnosis is but what the actual cause is. In this way, the physiotherapist can work with you to not only resolve your symptoms, but to help you to learn how to prevent a reoccurrence.
Manual therapy is treatment that involves skilled physiotherapy hand techniques to reduce pain and swelling, and to improve range of motion and mobility. An evidence-based treatment plan, specific to your needs, is devised according to a thorough initial assessment and subsequent re-assessments each visit.
Reviews (10)
Jana Avram
Dec 01, 2021
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Carla is amazing. She provides the best physiotherapy experience I have ever had. Every appointment is thorough and I never feel like she is rushing through the steps as time is taken to talk about how I've been feeling and to go over the exercises. It is obvious every time I go for an appointment just how much knowledge she has from years of experience. Can't recommend Carla highly enough!!
Nancy Guillemette
Oct 13, 2021
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Grace Devaux
Jul 12, 2021
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Carla has an excellent private practice in a bright clean cabin located just a few minutes outside of Nelson. She has been my physio for over 15 years and I am always impressed with her expertise and the careful attention she takes to understand my issues and to help me learn how to exercise and strengthen my knees and hips. She explains with diagrams and visuals, then sends me home with detailed written directions on my exercises. Following these exercises carefully and regularly, I am very pleased with the results. We are lucky to have such a friendly and professional service in our area.
Andrea Maxie
Jun 01, 2021
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I have seen Carla for a few different injuries, and I love her approach. Excellent diagnostics and gentle yet effective treatment (it's always surprising how a seemingly simple exercise or treatment can yield big results). She goes above and beyond to understand your specific problem and develop a recovery plan. Highly recommend!
Paula Slack
May 10, 2021
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Carla is an amazing person to work with in accomplishing the goals she so very thoughtfully outlines for my care and recovery. Carla never stops thinking about what can be done to resolve the physical
Issues that I have. Her methods for recovery are very specific to the injured area, they are easy to do, and she provides specific printed information to take home so that repeating the exercises at home.
is much easier. Carla has gone beyond her regular scope to assist me and has found the other resources in town to assist me. Carla is truly knowledgeable about the body and will continue to work
Issues that I have. Her methods for recovery are very specific to the injured area, they are easy to do, and she provides specific printed information to take home so that repeating the exercises at home.
is much easier. Carla has gone beyond her regular scope to assist me and has found the other resources in town to assist me. Carla is truly knowledgeable about the body and will continue to work
Caroline McMahon
Jan 04, 2021
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Before Carla there was precious little I could do without pain. Walking, sitting, driving, working all caused pain. After working with Carla (do your exercises and make sure you are doing them right!!) I’ve been able to all the usual things and more without triggering pain! I’ve even been able to run down Pulpit. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Tom Johnston
Nov 30, 2020
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Carla Hutchinson has helped both my wife and I. Under her careful treatment, my low back injury was successfully treated without the need for surgery and my wife’s knee replacement therapy was highly successful also.
Carla made thorough, ongoing evaluations, provided gentle, skilled treatments and showed genuine care for her clients. You will receive exceptional one-on-one attention during your appointment.
The Clinic is in a pleasant, quiet setting, just a short drive from Nelson and rates are competitive.
Carla made thorough, ongoing evaluations, provided gentle, skilled treatments and showed genuine care for her clients. You will receive exceptional one-on-one attention during your appointment.
The Clinic is in a pleasant, quiet setting, just a short drive from Nelson and rates are competitive.
Cheryl Makeiv
Aug 23, 2020
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I highly recommend Carla at Crystal Creek Physiotherapy Clinic. I have visited Carla over many years for different ailments. Every time Carla is thorough, finds the root of the problem and works with me in administering an effective treatment plan. Her clinic is bright, clean and welcoming. I appreciate the time Carla takes in helping me understand my ailment and offering me exercises and adjustments to my movements to speed and maintain my healing. Carla has simply made my life easier and better!
Jan Flett
Aug 10, 2020
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Carla is a physiotherapist who has helped me immensely, initially with an acute injury and ongoing with chronic neck problems. As I continue to see her and as I continue to age, my neck only gets better. She is extremely knowledgeable, so caring and at the same time, very professional. Having seen many physiotherapists over several decades, I feel completely qualified in recommending Carla for your rehab needs. You would be hard-pressed to find a better physiotherapist! Thank-you, Carla!
Carlo Alcos
Jul 25, 2020
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Carla has helped me rehab two separate issues, one a shoulder issue and the other a knee one. I've gone to other physiotherapists who just gave me exercises and sent me on my way without a clear path forward. Carla was very involved in the process and was genuine in her care about actually helping me get better for the long term. On subsequent visits she would monitor how I was doing the exercises she assigned me and make sure I was doing them right. Usually she would tweak something to improve it. It's a level of care I haven't seen with anyone else. She took time to explain things to me, showing
