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Kinesiology and Manual Osteopathy · North Vancouver
Whiplash recovery in North Vancouver
I am Saba Sedighi, a Registered Kinesiologist and Registered Manual Osteopath. I help people get their neck, their sleep and their confidence back after whiplash, with hands-on care and active rehab that is built to last.
Understanding whiplash
What whiplash is
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a fast, forceful back and forth movement of the head. It happens most often in rear end car crashes, but it can also come from sports, falls or other impacts.
Common signs include neck pain and stiffness, headaches that often start at the base of the skull, tired or tight shoulders, and pain that gets worse when you turn your head. Symptoms do not always show up right away. Some people feel fine on the day of the crash and notice pain a day or two later.
Many people recover within a few weeks, and staying gently active is generally better for healing than long periods of rest. If your neck is still bothering you, or you are not sure where to start, that is where I come in.
If you have severe pain, numbness, weakness, trouble with balance or vision, or you hit your head, please see a doctor or go to emergency first.
How I help
Treating the cause, not just the neck
After a crash, the neck is rarely the only part of you that changed. The upper back, shoulders, jaw and even the way you breathe can tighten up to protect you. My care is whole-body and trauma-informed, so we go at a pace that feels safe and we look for the main cause of your pain.
We talk and assess
You tell me what happened and how you feel now. I look at how your whole body moves, not only the sore spot.
Manual Osteopathy
Gentle hands-on work to ease tension and restore movement where your body is holding on. More about Manual Osteopathy.
Active rehab
Kinesiology in the gym and clinical Pilates on the reformer, progressed with you, so your neck gets strong and the results last. More about kinesiology.
Coverage
ICBC and extended health
ICBC active rehab, 100% covered
After a crash in BC, ICBC pre-approves 12 kinesiology sessions in your first 12 weeks, 100% covered, nothing out of pocket. No referral needed, and I bill ICBC directly.
Extended health plans
I accept all insurance companies, including Canada Life and Sun Life, and I am happy to help you check your coverage before you begin.
Free consultation
Not sure if this is right for you? Call for a free 15-minute consultation and ask me anything.
Meet your therapist
Saba Sedighi, RKin, RMO
I studied kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and became a Registered Kinesiologist, then trained in Manual Osteopathy and clinical Pilates. Many of the people I see come in after a car accident, and I know how unsettling it can be when your body does not feel like your own.
My clinic is inside Level 10 Fitness on Harbourside Drive, with free parking in front. I see people from across the North Shore. See the areas I serve.
- RKin Registered Kinesiologist, BC Association of Kinesiologists
- RMO Registered Manual Osteopath, BCAOMP
- Pilates Certified clinical Pilates instructor
- ICBC Approved Recovery Network provider
Good to know
Whiplash questions
Do I need a referral for whiplash treatment?
No. You can book directly with me. If you were in a crash, bring your ICBC claim number and your Personal Health Number to your first visit.
Is whiplash treatment covered by ICBC?
Yes. After a crash in BC, ICBC pre-approves 12 kinesiology sessions in your first 12 weeks, 100% covered, with nothing out of pocket. No referral is needed, and I bill ICBC directly.
My neck only started hurting a few days after the crash. Is that normal?
It is common for whiplash symptoms to show up hours or days after an accident. Please get checked by a doctor, and you can still book with me once you are ready to start rehab.
Can you help if my whiplash happened a long time ago?
Yes. Many people come to me months or years later with neck pain, stiffness or headaches that never fully settled. We look for what is still keeping it going and work on it together.
Is it covered by extended health insurance?
I accept all insurance companies, including Canada Life and Sun Life. Coverage depends on your plan, and I am happy to help you check what yours allows.
Whenever you are ready
Let your neck heal
Book online, or call first for a free 15-minute consultation. If you were in a crash, I can start your ICBC sessions with no referral needed.
890 Harbourside Dr #140, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3T7 · Inside Level 10 Fitness · Free parking in front of the building