Oksana Pankova, MPT
Certified in Scoliosis Specific Physiotherapy (Rigo/Schroth)
Starting her career in education and administration, Oksana decided to change fields and pursue her passion for in health and fitness (she has previously taught aerobics and yoga) and graduated from University of Manitoba with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2022.
It was her natural interest in anatomy, movement and the body’s ability to recover that made physiotherapy a perfect match. With a background in linguistics, Oksana’s patients appreciate her keen listening ability. Her practice style is a balance between manual therapy, exercise, and education.
During her first year of clinical practice, Oksana became interested in spinal conditions, in particular, scoliosis. She got certified in Scoliosis Specific Physiotherapy (Rigo Method / based on the Schroth Method) and now dedicates half of her practice time to this therapy.
“I find working with patients who have scoliosis to be incredibly rewarding as my mind thrives on the complexity of this condition. It is great to know that my interest in this field can benefit others. I love guiding my patients on the journey of learning how to work with their curvature(s) as we explore daily movements, sports, weightlifting, etc.”
Outside of the clinic, Oksana enjoys yoga, weightlifting, slacklining, paddleboarding and learning foreign languages. She offers physiotherapy in English and Russian.
Amazing to work with
“Everyone here is amazing to work with. From the reception to the to the physiotherapists. Highly recommend.”
Elliot Knox
Arbutus is the place to go!
“I love Arbutus! As an avid runner, I’ve had multiple injuries treated by three different physiotherapists. They’re courteous, knowledgeable and have magic hands to fix any problem. Their front desk staff is also lovely, helpful and professional. If you need physiotherapy of any kind, this is the place to go! If you’re a runner, Joshua is your guy!”
Lily S.
