Thompson/Okanagan Support Contacts and Dystonia Treaters

Below you can find a list of medical professionals in the Kelowna/Okanagan area. Please note that the DMRF Canada does not endorse any specific treatment or method for managing your dystonia. Please ensure you speak with your Doctor or Movement Disorder Specialist before you proceed with any treatments.

Facebook Page - Dystonia Support & Awareness - Thompson/Okanagan

Leaders / Contact
Name
Kelowna Contacts - Carla Costain / Anne Skomedal
Phone
Carla (250) 762-8414 / Anne (250) 763-7739
Name
Kamloops Contact - Soreyea Apolzer
Phone
(778) 257-4939
Upcoming Events in this Area
Local Medical Professionals / Movement Disorder Specialists
Name
Okanagan Movement Disorder Clinic (University of British Columbia)
Phone
(250) 862-4181
Contacts
Daryl Wile (Neurologist)
Name
Dr. Benjamin Achtem
Address
Suite 203, 3330 Richter St, Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5,
Phone
250-763-3322
Contacts
Dr. Benjamin Achtem (Neurologist, Otolaryngologist (ENT), Spasmodic Dysphonia)
Name
Dr. Dermot Adams (Neurologist)
Address
206 - 3330 Richter Street Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5
Phone
(250) 979-1634
Contacts
Dr. Dermot Adams (Ataxia, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson's, Sclerosis, Speech therapy)
Name
Dr. J. Francois Theriault
Address
3330 Richter St. Suite 207 Kelowna BC, V1W 4V5
Phone
(778) 484-7333
Contacts
Dr. J. Francois Theriault (Blepharospasm, Cranial Dystonia, Opthamologist)
Name
Dr. Maria Brake
Address
205-616 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X4
Phone
(250) 763-6500
Contacts
Dr. Maria Brake (Neurotoxin injector, Otolaryngologist (ENT), Spasmodic Dysphonia, Thyroplasty)

DMRF Canada does not endorse any specialist or course of treatment and encourages you to consult your physician regarding your unique requirements.

Last update: Nov 2023