Meet the Team!

Dr. Ted Frackson was born and raised in Victoria. He first attended a chiropractor’s office while in high school, to help recover from sports injuries and knew it was the profession for him.

After completing pre-chiropractic studies at Camosun College and UVic, he attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he graduated in 1992. His interest in sports led him to take a one year post graduate course in sports injury treatment through Northwestern College of Chiropractic.

Understanding the relationship between chiropractic treatment and exercise, Dr. Ted took another one year postgraduate course in exercise rehabilitation through CMCC.

Being a father of three, he also became interested in chiropractic treatment of children and has taken one year of postgraduate training in pediatrics and maternity through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Realizing nutrition’s role in health and healing inspired Dr. Ted to take a Masters of Science in Nutrition, which he completed in 2009 from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.

His continuing pursuit of health related knowledge; his proficiency in several different chiropractic techniques and his 17 years of professional experience have helped Dr. Ted to bring insights to his treatment of his patients that are hard to find elsewhere.

With his staff of health professionals, including massage therapy, naturopathy and acupuncture, Dr. Ted has assembled a team that is able to treat most injuries and illnesses naturally and effectively.

Born and raised in Victoria, Dr. Kavan Yu first went to a chiropractor at the age of seven, for aches and pains related to growing. Constantly playing sports and being active, he found that his chiropractor consistently helped him alleviate and recover from injuries and pain in both an effective and efficient manner. After discovering that all the chiropractors he encountered seemed so passionate about their job, he quickly knew this was the career for him. After high school, in preparation for his chiropractic training, Dr. Yu attended the University of Victoria, where he completed his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, which is the study of human movement. He subsequently attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Dr. Yu has a strong interest in soft-tissue injuries and rehabilitation in relation to chiropractic care. This has led him to complete various courses in soft-tissue injury related treatment. Some of these courses include certifications in Active Release Techniques®, Graston Technique®, FAKTR-PM or Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation, and Motion, and Kinesiology Taping (K-Taping) ( http://www.k-taping.eu/ca ).Furthermore, he constantly strives to better serve his patients by increasing his knowledge base through continuing education courses, workshops and conferences. Dr. Yu enjoys treating patients of all ages for various neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions ranging from acute injuries, to repetitive strain injuries, to supportive and wellness care. He also has a special interest and knowledge base in athletic injuries, and enjoys taking on challenging cases. He believes in a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to care and utilizes an array of techniques, including: chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue/myofascial mobilization, functional movement screens, rehabilitation exercises, education, and lifestyle modifications. Outside of chiropractic practice, Dr. Yu enjoys all that BC has to offer – mainly outdoors activities such as hiking, camping, surfing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. He also loves to travel. Dr. Yu is thrilled at the opportunity to practice at Frackson Health Care and looks forward to working alongside Dr. Ted to serve the residents of Victoria! Please check out Dr. Yu’s website for more information: www.kavanyu.com

Dr. Jen Corbeil has been a Victoria resident since the start of 2008, though a native to B.C., and is thrilled with her new home. As well, she is excited to be practicing Naturopathic Medicine with the wonderful and supportive team at this clinic, where she’s been since May of 2009.

Jen obtained her licensure from the College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C. and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the British Columbian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (BCNA).

Following four years of intensive study, including a year of clinical internship, Jen graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2006. This was preceded by undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia focused on sociology and medical sciences.

In addition to her naturopathic training, Jen is a Reiki and Craniosacral therapy practitioner and has been privileged to extend her training in homeopathy through numerous seminars with some of the world’s great homeopaths.

Jen is passionate about working with patients of all ages and conditions to restore balance and vibrant health to their whole self – body, mind, and spirit. Depending on a patient’s unique constitution, she will use a combination of diet and lifestyle changes, homeopathy, botanical medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, Craniosacral therapy, and/or Reiki to best suit their needs.

Outside of her naturopathic practice, Jen loves exploring this beautiful island via hiking, biking, and walking; visiting farmers’ markets and enjoying local, organic food; and spending as much time as she can with her husband Brian.

Rachelle grew up on the lower mainland as a very active child and teenager: participating in such activities as softball, dance, and camping. Her love for being active and her want for helping people assisted her in knowing at an early age that massage therapy was the career for her.

After high school, Rachelle attended the University College of the Fraser Valley in preparation for the upcoming three year massage therapy program.  In 2000, Rachelle moved to Victoria to attend the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Rachelle has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003.

She joined the Frackson team in September of 2005. Since then, the team has expanded to include three more practitioners, creating a multidisciplinary clinic. Working with a team of such individuals has always been a goal of hers.

Her repertoire includes, but is not limited to sports injuries; children with muscle tension; and general, non-specific pain and tension, caused from day to day activities.

Rachelle has specially designed pillows to accommodate pregnant women right through their third trimester. She has also done a lot of work with ICBC patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents.   Rachelle is passionate about her job and is working towards a degree in health sciences through Thompson River University.

Since becoming an RMT, Rachelle has struggled with varying food sensitivities which have made her quite conscious about the foods she eats and how it is prepared, leaning towards whole and fresh foods, and staying away from prepared foods full of chemicals.

With her devotion to healthcare, this has led her to pursue her second passion, a balance of food and exercise. Exercise has always been a priority in Rachelle’s life. She has been doing an exercise boot camp since last January as well as working with a personal trainer weekly.

She loves to take advantage of the outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing, especially in the summer. As a result of Rachelle’s own experiences, her goal is to inspire and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle among her patients.

Danielle was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C. She moved to the Okanagan for University and played soccer on a scholarship for three years. After completing a degree in Psychology, Danielle traveled to the Middle East and taught English in Cairo, Egypt. Upon returning to Canada, she decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a Massage Therapist. She graduated in 2006 from the Massage Therapy program at OVCMT in Vernon, B.C. Danielle has worked in Kelowna, Calgary and Burnaby with various patient issues ranging from acute strains to chronic illness. Her practice style is deep yet patient, allowing the body time to respond to treatment. Danielle enjoys a balanced lifestyle of work and play with her husband and young son. Visit her website at: www.roninmassage.com .

Caitlin Milloy was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. After high school graduation, Caitlin completed 2 years of part-time general studies at Camosun College. Between 2005 and 2007 Caitlin worked as a receptionist at a chiropractic and massage clinic, and with time, she realized that a profession in the heath care field was right for her. Caitlin graduated in April 2008 from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and was registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia in September 2008. Since October 2008, Caitlin has been working with the Frackson Health Care team. This has provided her with thorough clinical experience working with a variety of soft tissue injuries and dysfunctions. She strives to work with clients through rehabilitation and re-balancing, then proceeding to injury prevention and body maintenance. Caitlin has been a highly competitive soccer player since a very young age, and currently is a veteran member of the LIWSA Gorge Premier women's soccer team. Being a competitive athlete gives Caitlin a unique appreciation for athletic-type injuries and the determination to get clients back to optimum health and essentially back doing the things they love to do. Caitlin has an interest and wishes to further her knowledge in Myofascial release and Muscle Energy techniques as well as completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Massage Therapy. Outside of her massage therapy practice, Caitlin loves to spend time with her husband Derrick. The two of them are expecting the arrival of their first baby due July 7th, 2011. Once the baby is born she will be taking somewhere between 6-12 months off from her practice to be a mom and enjoy the wonders of parenthood. During this time there will be two therapists, Danielle Ronin RMT and Rachelle Murphy RMT who will be taking care of her practice. Caitlin also enjoys catching a movie, watching local sporting events and always makes time to spend with dear family and friends.

Jaime was born in Victoria and though she has lived elsewhere for the majority of her 31 years, Victoria has always felt the most like home. She has been a patient of Dr. Ted’s since 2003, and previously worked for him in 2006 – 2007 in-between backpacking through Europe with her sister and moving to Australia to live with the Aussie, Dave, she had met during her travels through Scotland. Jaime is very happy to be living in Victoria once again and thrilled to be back on the Frackson Health Care team, working in a positive and health-focused environment. She is passionate about traveling, natural health and nutrition, and cooking. She also loves burying her nose in a good book, getting outside to enjoy the natural beauty of Vancouver Island, as well as getting lost in the sounds of good music (especially when it’s live!). And, in case you’re wondering, Jaime did manage to bring her Aussie home to Canada and they were married in September 2010. Currently they are waiting to hear if Dave will be allowed to stay on as a Canadian resident, but most importantly, they are excited for the arrival of their first child at the end of this coming November, 2011.
 

Krista is a born-and-raised fourth-generation Victoria girl. She spent her first few years out of high school working as a florist who specialized in wedding design. During that time she attended night school in accounting and dental programs. At the age of 20 she moved to Toronto Ontario to live with her fiancé while he finished college. While living in Toronto she was hired as a receptionist in a dental practice owned by two dentists. Over the next two years this small practice grew into a dental centre team of fourteen with Krista in the role of office manager. It was this management position that gave Krista the experience she needed for her position today as office manager for Dr. Ted. When the office first opened in 1992 Krista was responsible for the bookkeeping and some part time reception duties. In August 2008 the office was relocated to its current location which was much larger, allowing it to grow into a multi-disciplinary health centre. Over the years Krista has increased her time in the office and now has the role of office manager/receptionist and bookkeeper for Dr. Ted. For those of you who may not know, Krista is also Dr. Ted’s wife. They have been married for twenty years this year and have three teenage children. They love being able to raise their family in the city of Victoria where they grew up together. When they are not working together in the office, Krista and Dr. Ted love to spend time with family and friends. They love to do many things with their family including movies, sports, and travel. Krista has found it to be a wonderful experience working along side her husband to develop a health care office where they are able to help many wonderful people. She is looking forward to being a part of the continued growth of this health care team where each one feels like extended family. Krista finds it to be a true blessing that she loves her job!