James Wendland

BHK, MHK, MOT, PK
Manual Osteopathic Therapist, Kinesiology

James’ background in the human body began in sports as a child where he performed competitively in soccer, baseball, swimming, and rugby. While at college in 1998 he took a Kinesiology course and found his passion. Working with others to maximize performance and aid injury management / rehabilitation.  

In 2003 he founded Kinesiologists.ca and ran this business till 2010 when new ownership took over. He has also had the joy of owning / operating fitness centers, most notably the Whistler Creek Athletic Club from 2008-2011. The Olympics were an incredible experience and the teams that trained out of the facility were eye opening to assist with. From Germany to Russia to France etc. The winter sport athletes showed what performance can be.  

His teaching and instructing of future Kinesiologists during his roles as an Instructor at CapilanoU, UBC, Quest University, and as a sessional instructor here in Kelowna at UBC Okanagan, has involved an abundance of course offerings further enhancing my knowledge and understanding of human physiology and development.  

His course offerings and teaching experience involved the delivering, development, and instruction of multiples sections in Exercise Prescription, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Human Anatomy, Athletic Injuries and Management, Human Growth and Development, Motor Learning, Motor Behavior, Sport History, Society and Sport, Health and Wellness, the basics, Intro to Kinesiology, Physical Education (Sport Theory and Coaching in Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, and Aerobic Dance).  

During his Graduate work, James had the benefit of cadaver dissection through UBC medical school completing 1st year torso / organ dissection and 2nd year limb dissection with the 1st and 2nd year medical students. This was from complete, un-dissected cadavers providing him an intimate understanding of anatomy. During this time, he also instructed HKIN Functional Anatomy and Applied Physiology labs in human Kinetics focusing on the musculoskeletal systems. 

In his team roles he has had an abundance of opportunities to apply and advance his skill set. For 6 seasons he assisted in the Vancouver Canucks pre-season fitness evaluation of players using the NHL and Team combine protocols. He also enjoyed appearing on the hockey series “Bell Making the Cut” as the Wingate guy (the one yelling, lol) completing the anaerobic evaluation of potential NHL players.  

As a Strength Coach James has worked with Team Hockey developing young athletes from recreational to high performance levels. He also was lucky to be asked to work with the Vancouver Rowing Club as the youth development Strength Coach and Premier Team Strength Coach developing players across all spectrums of health and injury.  

At UBC (Vancouver) James had the pleasure of being the Head Athletic Trainer for UBC Rugby for 2 years and then became the Head Athletic Trainer for UBC Football for an additional 2 years, during which time he went back to playing for UBC rugby. His endeavors and commitment here resulted in his acceptance into the UBC Big Block club for Varsity Athletes, Trainers, and Coaches.  

This has provided James with a great deal of reward, as athletes he has worked with have been drafted into the NHL, students have gone on to fulfil their goals/plans, clients have found recovery and returned to a life either free of, or significantly reduced, in injury pain. His passion lies with training, rehabilitating, and developing individuals across all spectrums of life.  

Currently James practices out of his private clinic in Kelowna as well as here at Tidal Elements as a Manual Osteopathic Therapist. He also teaches in the Manual Osteopathic Therapist (MOT) program through the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (MOCC).

Manual Osteopathy Pricing:
– 30 min $80
– 45 min $105
– 60 min $140
– 90 min $210

For specific questions about the modalities that he offers, contact him directly at james@tidalelements.ca

James prefers payments in cash.
*Credit card fees will incur an additional fee of $11.65

Plans that cover Manual Osteopathy with James:
– Pacific Blue Cross
– Alberta Blue Cross 
– Saskatchewan Blue Cross 
– Manitoba Blue Cross
– Manulife
– Desjardins
– Sun Life
– The Co-Operators
– Greenshield
– Chambers of Commerce Plan
– Maximum Benefits
– Claimxchange
– CINUP
– Group Medical Services (GMS)
– Equitable Life
– Empire Life
– Canadian Benefit Providers
– NexGenRX

Plans that do not cover Manual Osteopathy with James:
– Canada Life
– Blue Cross