Meet the Pandosy Village Team

Dr. Kyle McLeod

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Being from the West Kootenays, I had visited Kelowna many times throughout my life, so when it came time to choose a city to settle in Kelowna was an easy choice. I have always been an active individual taking part in hockey and competitive golf growing up. This led me to become interested in pursuing a career in the health care field with a specific interest in sports injuries. Watching my father, who was a ten-time Ironman competitor, being kept in top physical condition by his chiropractor I realized how much I could help enhance and maintain not only people’s athletic ability, but also their everyday quality of life by becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to attend Chiropractic School at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, graduating with honors. During my time in school, I recognized the benefits of incorporating soft tissue techniques to compliment traditional chiropractic care, specifically the Graston Technique® and Active Release Techniques® (ART). Since then I have taken continuing education courses in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) which helps break down faulty movement patterns leading to a more accurate diagnosis, as well as Function Range Release (FR), another effective soft tissue treatment. I have also been fortunate to have spent time being the Chiropractor for the Okanagan Sun Football team, further increasing my knowledge of sport related injuries and their treatment/rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic of you can find me on the golf course, any of the local ski hills in the winter time or doing my most recent passion, trail running on the many amazing trails around Kelowna. Please feel free to reach out and I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your optimal level of health and fitness!

Dr. Chris Carter

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (Kinesiology/Biology) at the University of Victoria in 2002, and then completed my Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2006 (graduating Cum Laude).

A desire to live overseas quickly landed me in Perth, Australia where I worked as a chiropractor for nine years. I was fortunate to gain a significant amount of experience treating patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal health conditions such as back and neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. With a passion for teaching, I also spent 6 years as a clinical supervisor at Murdoch University teaching diagnostic and manual therapy skills to chiropractic students.

In 2016, I completed a Master of Science in Pain Management from the University of Sydney, Australia as well as the diplomate program in the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. With these qualifications, I am able to more thoroughly evaluate and manage patients with both acute and chronic pain.

My approach to chiropractic care emphasizes thorough evaluation and care that is evidence-informed and patient-centered. Some people prefer getting their spine ‘cracked’, while others want help with a more gentle approach. I provide either or both, and discuss with you what would be best and in line with your preferences. I have completed the ART® and Graston® courses, and use pain science education and rehabilitation to help you feel better as soon as possible.

Outside of the clinic, I keep busy with family life, coaching youth hockey and baseball, and participating in trail running, golf, and racquet sports. Should you have any questions regarding how chiropractic can be helpful for you, please feel free to contact me at the clinic.

Dr. David Urness

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Born and raised in Kelowna BC, this beautiful valley and its great people drew me back to join my father Dr. Barry Urness in practice in 1997. Dad, thanks for your mentorship and example to this community, our family, and your willingness to share, love for others, allowing me to expand my abilities to help others.

David really values the patient experience, the interaction, and the story each person chooses to tell on their journey toward better function, physically and mentally. With a passion to learn, he chose to invest in many seminar and learning opportunities over the years of practice. The result is expanded treatment options for each person, and an admiration for the complexity of the human body. We are truly fearfully and wonderfully made.

Darren Bishop

MScPT, Physiotherapist

Mobility Performance Specialist
Biomedical Dry Needling
Advanced Manual/Manipulative Therapy
Concussion Management

Darren was born and raised in Prince George, BC, before moving to Kamloops to attend TRU. He later made the jump to Edmonton—trading mountains for long winters—to begin his physiotherapy career. He earned his Master’s in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2014, graduating with the Canadian Physiotherapy Award for top combined academic and clinical performance. Prior to that, he completed a degree in Chemical Biology, receiving the Governor General’s Silver Medal for the highest undergraduate GPA.

Over the past 15 years in Edmonton, Darren built a career that blends high-level clinical care with real-world performance. He spent 8 years as a Practice Director and Partner at a successful sports clinic and gym, while also gaining extensive experience in organ transplant care over 5 years. This background gives him a unique medical perspective—helping individuals recover from complex, life-altering procedures including heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants, and guiding them back to meaningful, active lives. As a result, he has worked with a wide range of clients, from the general population, weekend warriors, post-operative clients and complex case to professional and Olympic-level athletes across several sports including soccer, hockey, MMA, and fitness athletes. He also was one of a few select practitioners in Edmonton designated as a shoulder specialist for the Bone and Joint Clinic and has completed extensive training for lower back rehabilitation and is certified in all of Dr. Stuart McGill’s courses, a pioneer in lower back rehab and performance.

His approach is straightforward: movement first, always supplemented with patient-specific hands on care, healthy lifestyle choices and clear communication and education. He integrates a strong foundation in strength and conditioning with a broad clinical toolkit that includes biomedical dry needling, advanced manual and manipulative therapy, spinal manipulation, concussion management, pain science, and nutrition. He is also a certified FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms) and EXOS Performance Specialist, allowing him to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance optimization with an encyclopedia of exercise selections, progressions and regressions.

He has also taught courses on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training—one of his go-to tools for getting results when heavy loading isn’t an option. By combining low-load exercise with BFR, Darren helps build tissue resiliency, improve circulation and lymphatic flow, and reduce pain and inflammation—accelerating recovery all while using low load and preventing unnecessary strain to injured tissues.

Beyond clinical practice, Darren has taught and mentored other healthcare and performance professionals through his course Redefining Musculoskeletal Therapy, helping physiotherapists, chiropractors, athletic therapists, and coaches rethink how injuries are assessed and managed.

Darren takes a holistic, individualized approach to care—no cookie-cutter programs, no one-size-fits-all plans. Whether the goal is reducing pain, returning to baseline, or elevating performance, he builds treatment around what actually works for the individual.

Now back in BC, Darren is right where he belongs—closer to the mountains, surrounded by Canucks colours, and helping people move, feel, perform, and live better.

Melina Marini

MScPT, BKin, Physiotherapist

Melina is a Registered Physiotherapist originally from British Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia Okanagan before completing her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto.

Melina has experience working in private practice with all ages and enjoys treating active individuals, runners, recreational and competitive athletes, and those looking to return to the gym or their favourite activities. Her experience includes, but is not limited to; sports and activity-related injuries, running injuries, low back and neck pain, chronic pain, shoulder and knee injuries, ankle injuries, TMJ dysfunction, and general musculoskeletal pain.

Melina’s background as a competitive dancer, along with her experience with running, skiing, strength training, and other athletic pursuits, has strongly influenced her approach to rehabilitation. Having experienced the demands of training, performance, and injury prevention firsthand, she understands the importance of restoring not only pain-free movement, but also strength, control, confidence, and readiness for activity.

Melina takes an active, individualized approach to physiotherapy, integrating hands-on manual treatment with targeted exercise, strength and conditioning, mobility work, movement retraining, and education. She believes treatment should extend beyond the treatment table and focuses on tailored treatment to help patients understand their symptoms, build confidence in their bodies, and develop the strength and capacity needed to return to the activities they enjoy.

In addition to her orthopedic experience, Melina has a background in pediatric physiotherapy, working with children with developmental and neurological conditions as well as MSK injuries.

Outside of the clinic, Melina enjoys strength training, hiking and skiing. She loves travelling, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.

Chris Carlson

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

I have been a practising RMT since 2010. My treatments mainly focus on myofascial release, and I have been working towards incorporating more osteopathic techniques, such as cranial-sacral and visceral therapies.

I have experience treating people with many different health conditions, and my intention is to facilitate them in their healing process. I also work in a preventative capacity to help my clients maintain a healthy body and reach their full potential. I am very passionate about my practice as a Registered Massage Therapist, and am committed to continuing education and expanding my knowledge and ability.

Stephanie Fairfield

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Since childhood, I have always had a passion for human anatomy and supporting people in their journey to well-being. I would spend time with my mom, who is a nurse, asking her countless questions about physiology and her experiences with people in the healthcare field. Still just as inquisitive, I am highly motivated to continually learn and utilize my knowledge to the best of my ability to support patients with their unique goals.

Since being introduced to the manual therapies, both as a patient, and now practitioner, my mind has been opened to the world of preventative, and rehabilitative health. With this, I have begun to truly understand the importance of muscle balance and movement. As an RMT, my belief is that assessment, patient education and empowerment are essential when it comes to providing individuals with the best possible treatment outcomes.

Outside of Massage Therapy, I love spending time outdoors, adventuring off to the ocean as frequently as possible. I am still very active, and also enjoy the challenges of high intensity workouts such as Spin Cycle, HIIT and strength training!

Amy Carson

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) / Medical Aesthetician

In 2014, I moved to Kelowna, BC to pursue a Human Kinetics Degree at UBCO. This degree gave me a strong understanding about our internal body processes as well as functional and dysfunctional movement patterns. After graduating in 2018, I was left curious and keen to continue my education. Shortly after, I enrolled and completed the Massage Therapy program at OVCMT. Here, I was able to expand my understanding of not only human anatomy, physiology and neurology, but also treatment modalities and how Massage Therapy can aid in injury recovery as well as optimal health and performance.

My goal as an RMT is to help people feel their best, whether it be to recover from an injury, help calm the nervous system in today’s increasingly stressful environment, or to move with less restriction and pain in everyday life. I believe in educating clients and empowering them with information on how to connect with their body through breathing, stretching and home care exercises.

Since moving to Kelowna, I have found myself drawn to the BC lifestyle, taking advantage of the beautiful opportunities for physical activity right in our back yard. Hiking and backpacking being one of my favourite summer activities has allowed me to see so much of what this amazing province has to offer. I also enjoy climbing, yoga, surfing, biking, snowboarding and backcountry touring.

Lance Booi

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

I grew up in a small town in Ontario where I enjoyed an active lifestyle playing hockey and any other sport that didn’t conflict with the season. Ultimately, it was when injuries left me sidelined that I discovered a passion for anatomy through my rehabilitation. With the combination of the care I received in treatment, the work I put in, and witnessing my body’s own innate ability to heal, I was inspired to change my career path entirely to support others on their journey to wellness.

I graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy where I was able to gain invaluable experience treating a variety of conditions across a diverse group of clients. I believe that movement is essential to maintaining optimal tissue health and function, and empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I’ve seen great benefits to incorporating movement during massage in conjunction with a blended approach of neuromuscular therapy, myofascial and trigger point work.

As an RMT, my mission is to provide a customized treatment plan that supports clients on their unique wellness journey as they recover, maintain, and thrive while doing the activities they love most.

Outside of work I enjoy getting outdoors and staying active with my family. As a lifelong learner, I look forward to continuing my education and strengthening my offerings within this practice.

Jillian Underwood

Massage Specialist

I’m originally from Edmonton and moved to Kelowna to pursue my career as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). Outside of work, I enjoy kayaking, teaching aerials, and exploring the Okanagan. I’m passionate about travel and love experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Whether it’s discovering new places or trying out a new dish, I always look for opportunities to learn and grow in both my personal and professional life

Celina Lai

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Celina’s interest in the human body began at a young age after experiencing manual therapy and all it’s benefits due to various major injuries stemming from a competitive hockey career.

She believes in treatment that embodies a holistic approach and welcomes a wide variety of clients – whether or not you need a treatment to decompress or have an injury – she’s here to provide you care! Originally from Vancouver, Celina has since relocated to Kelowna and is excited to explore all that the Okanagan has to offer! Outside of the clinic, you can find Celina powerlifting, on a mountain somewhere or cuddling her two cats!

About Us Pandosy Village

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Kyle McLeod

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Dr. Chris Carter

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

Dr. David Urness

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Darren Bishop

MScPT, Physiotherapist

Melina Marini

MScPT, BKin, Physiotherapist

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Chris Carlson

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Stephanie Fairfield

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Amy Carson

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) / Medical Aesthetician

Lance Booi

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Jillian Underwood

Massage Specialist

Celina Lai

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)