Business Details
Your Trusted Multidisciplinary Health Clinic in Victoria
Achieve Health is a multidisciplinary health clinic located in the Admirals Walk Plaza in View Royal, BC, serving the Greater Victoria area. Our clinic combines expertise from four disciplinesmassage therapy, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and acupunctureto provide holistic, individualized treatment plans. Our team of trained and accredited professionals focuses on restoring physical, mental, and social well-being through evidence-based practices. We prioritize patient education, active rehabilitation, and advanced therapeutic techniques to address acute and chronic conditions. With convenient access and free parking, we serve View Royal, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, and surrounding communities.Our services cater to athletes, post-surgical patients, individuals with persistent pain, and those seeking preventive care. We emphasize collaboration between practitioners and patients to maximize mobility, reduce discomfort, and enhance quality of life. Our physiotherapists hold university degrees and specialize in manual therapies, while our chiropractors use evidence-informed spinal adjustments. Acupuncture integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern diagnostics to promote recovery without side effects. Psychotherapy services address mental health challenges through relational, trauma-informed approaches, including art and nature-based therapies.
Services
Massage Therapy
Chiropractic Care
Physiotherapy
Acupuncture
Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer multidisciplinary care from accredited professionals in four specialties.
- Our treatments combine evidence-based practices with personalized rehabilitation plans.
- We specialize in managing persistent pain and post-surgical recovery.
- Our team includes university-trained physiotherapists and certified chiropractors.
- We provide holistic therapies addressing physical, mental, and emotional health.
Services
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists provide hands-on treatment to restore mobility and function after injury or illness. Our university-trained professionals develop customized plans using manual therapies, therapeutic exercises, and movement strategies. Patients benefit from education on injury prevention and techniques to reduce discomfort while improving physical independence. This service addresses acute injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation for optimal recovery.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic treatments focus on musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders through spinal manipulation and extremity adjustments. Our evidence-informed practitioners use symptom modification techniques and therapeutic exercises to alleviate pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and sports injuries. Patients receive individualized care plans emphasizing long-term wellness and functional improvement without pharmaceutical interventions.
Massage Therapy
Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) assess and treat soft tissue injuries using deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. This service addresses acute/chronic pain, postural dysfunction, and sports-related injuries while promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Treatments incorporate patient education on stretching and home care to enhance recovery outcomes for athletes and post-surgical patients.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern diagnostics to treat pain and improve health naturally. Fine needles stimulate specific points to address musculoskeletal issues, headaches, and systemic conditions without pharmaceutical side effects. This holistic approach enhances the body's self-healing mechanisms while reducing inflammation and stress for comprehensive wellness.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy services address anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic pain through relational, evidence-based approaches. Registered therapists use cognitive-behavioral techniques, somatic processing, and art therapy to improve emotional well-being. Nature-based and virtual sessions help clients develop coping strategies, enhance self-awareness, and achieve greater autonomy in managing life challenges.
People
Melissa Alterthum
Physiotherapist
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from PUC-Campinas, Brazil in 2001. She specializes in treating sports injuries, motor vehicle injuries, and persistent pain using dry needling and manual therapies. Her approach emphasizes patient education and active rehabilitation to empower clients in their recovery process.
Dr. Richard McIlmoyle
Chiropractor
Dr. McIlmoyle earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College in 1999 and completed a Pain Management Certificate from the University of Alberta. He focuses on evidence-based chiropractic care for chronic pain, utilizing manual therapies and biomechanical analysis to help patients regain functional mobility and return to active lifestyles.
Joel Hamm
Acupuncturist
Joel holds a diploma in acupuncture from CCAOM and a degree in Pacific and Asian studies from UVic. His practice integrates traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern pain management techniques. He specializes in treating repetitive strain injuries and chronic pain conditions while emphasizing performance optimization for athletes.
Kaitlin McManus
Psychotherapist
Kaitlin is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Licensed Professional Art Therapist with trauma-informed expertise. She combines mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, somatic processing, and nature-based interventions to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain through holistic mental health care.
Kelsey Matichuk
Massage Therapist
Kelsey graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006 and serves as a clinic supervisor there. His treatments integrate myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and patient education to address musculoskeletal conditions while emphasizing long-term wellness through home care strategies.
Questions
What services does Achieve Health offer?
We provide massage therapy, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and psychotherapy for comprehensive physical and mental health treatment.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, our physiotherapists and massage therapists specialize in sports injury rehabilitation using evidence-based manual therapies and exercise programs.
Are your practitioners licensed?
All our practitioners are registered professionals with required certifications in their respective disciplines, including RMTs, DCs, and physiotherapists.
Do you accept insurance?
Most services are covered by private insurance plans. We provide receipts for submission and can process claims with many providers directly.
What areas do you serve?
We serve View Royal, Esquimalt, Langford, Colwood, and other locations throughout the Greater Victoria region from our Admirals Walk Plaza clinic.
Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?
Yes, our acupuncture treatments integrate traditional Chinese medicine with modern diagnostics to effectively manage chronic pain conditions without pharmaceutical side effects.
