More about Rainsford Physiotherapy
Dale Rainsford
MPT, BSc Kin, IMS, PgC PAIN
Dale attended the University of Victoria and completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Co-op) in 2014. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2016. Continuing his professional education he has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Pain Management through the University of Alberta.
Dale’s clinical interests include musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and athletic performance. He has previous sport experience working with Team Ireland’s U19 Field Lacrosse team and the Junior A Nanaimo Timbermen lacrosse team. Currently, Dale has been working with Pacific FC since their 2021 season.
His therapeutic approach involves active listening, thorough examination, quality education, individualized exercise prescription, targeted manual therapy, and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Dale is a certified IMS practitioner, which is a dry needling technique designed to help manage persistent neuromuscular pain.
Dale is passionate about helping his patients rehabilitate injuries, manage chronic impairments and pains, and/or optimize their physical activity capacity. He is excited to work with elite-level athletes, weekend warriors, couch-to-5 km'ers, those considering getting active, and everything in between!
Outside the clinic Dale is a husband and proud new father! Athletically, he is a soccer player (and fan) and runner who also enjoys lacrosse, and sailing.
