Catherine Bolton has been practising physiotherapy since 2004. Raised in Kamloops, she completed her degree at the University of Alberta before returning to support people in her home community.
Her clinical practice includes musculoskeletal physiotherapy, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), neck conditions, and migraine-related symptoms. She also treats dizziness, imbalance, mobility concerns, and persistent pain. Catherine is trained in dry needling and acupuncture, and has completed further education in pain management.
Catherine has pursued advanced physiotherapy education across Canada and the United States, learning from leading clinicians in Perth, Atlanta, Raleigh, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and throughout Western Canada. Her vestibular training includes the Competency Course in Vestibular Rehabilitation through the American Physical Therapy Association in Atlanta (2012), Advanced Vestibular Therapy Competency at Duke University (2014), and Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist certification through the University of Pittsburgh (2025).
At Kamloops Physiotherapy, Catherine is a key resource for patients managing dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity, concussion symptoms, and related concerns. She also mentors colleagues who are developing or refining their vestibular rehabilitation skills.
Catherine’s care begins with understanding the person in front of her: their goals, routines, challenges, and priorities. She believes treatment is most useful when it fits into everyday life, rather than focusing only on symptoms. Her approach combines careful assessment, patient education, and practical treatment plans that help people understand what is happening and feel more confident about their next steps.
Areas of focus
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Dizziness, imbalance, and motion sensitivity
- Concussion management
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Neck pain and migraine-related symptoms
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
- Persistent pain and pain management
- Balance and mobility
- Manual therapy
- Dry needling and acupuncture
- Patient education
Qualifications
- Competency Course in Vestibular Rehabilitation, American Physical Therapy Association, 2012
- Advanced Vestibular Therapy Competency, Duke University, 2014
- Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist Certification, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
- Dry needling and acupuncture training
- Further education in pain management
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Approach to care
Catherine keeps care practical, personal, and connected to day-to-day life. She takes time to understand not only what a patient is experiencing physically, but also how it affects work, home life, recreation, sleep, and confidence in movement.
This is particularly important for people with vestibular symptoms, concussion concerns, neck pain, migraines, TMD, or persistent pain, as these conditions can be disruptive and difficult to explain. Catherine helps patients make sense of their symptoms and works with them on a plan that supports steady, meaningful progress.
Her treatment may include education, exercise, balance and mobility work, manual therapy, dry needling or acupuncture where appropriate, and strategies for gradually returning to the activities that matter to each patient.
Catherine also brings a strong teaching presence to the clinic. Her advanced education and many years of clinical experience make her a trusted resource for patients and colleagues alike.
Quick tip
Try standing on one foot while brushing your teeth, keeping a hand close to the counter for support if needed. Small, regular practice can help build balance confidence over time.
Outside the clinic
Outside the clinic, Catherine enjoys hiking, downhill skiing, mountain biking, gardening, and camping. She is an avid tea drinker with an entire cupboard dedicated to tea, and she enjoys cooking while listening to music, often with one of her many cookbooks close at hand.
If she were not a physiotherapist, Catherine thinks she might have pursued photography or another creative path. Her interest in food, photography, music, and the details that make ordinary days more interesting carries into life outside work.
