Island Optimal Health and Performance

★ 4.9 (72 reviews)2 locations in Nanaimo, BC(250) 753-9449

ICBC direct billing✓ Accepting new patients

islandoptimal.com

Next openingToday · 9:50 AM23 openings free today · at Dufferin Location

Typical price$102.31–$170half of 62 listed prices, on $60–$350

Care offered9 disciplinesnot every discipline at every location

Last checked2 hr agoall 2 locations

3 notes from the clinic before you bookRead

If you are looking to book an appointment related to a WSBC (Worksafe BC) or ICBC claim, please call the clinic. New online bookings are NOT available for ICBC or WSBC appointments.

Appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will result in a charge of 50% of the treatment fee. In the case of illness, we offer a 4-hour grace period, after which the cancellation fee applies.

If you have any symptoms of illness, please cancel your appointment.

Locations

Dufferin LocationOpen today until 5:00 PM1881 Dufferin Cres(250) 753-9449Every discipline · 23 openings todayToday · 9:50 AM Rutherford Location5271 Rutherford Road(250) 756-46476 disciplines

hours differ per location

About the clinic

Island Optimal Health and Performance is a naturopathic medicine, kinesiology, and massage therapy clinic in Nanaimo, serving the Nanaimo community and also people beyond it. The clinic offers pelvic floor therapy, kinesio taping, and custom orthotics, with a catalogue of 82 bookable treatments. A team of 22 practitioners works across five days a week. The building has a step-free entrance, an accessible washroom, free parking, and transit within walking distance. Their front desk direct-bills ICBC, and submits claims to extended-health plans.

Services & prices

Acupuncture

From $75 to $325 for 30–75 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.

15 optionsDoreen or Carmenall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Dufferin Location

Athletic therapy

From $88 to $115 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest athletic therapy appointments this clinic charges for.

4 optionsMonikaall bill ICBCOnly at Dufferin Location

Dufferin Location

Chiropractic

From $60 to $475 for 15–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest chiropractic appointments this clinic charges for.

9 options4 practitionersall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Dufferin Location

Counselling

From $140 to $165 for 60 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

12 optionsKathleena, Riannon, or Alennaall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Dufferin Location

Dentistry

This clinic lists no price for dentistry.

8 optionsAmbrynall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Rutherford Location

Kinesiology

From $60 to $137 for 30–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest kinesiology appointments this clinic charges for.

11 options4 practitionersall bill ICBCOnly at Dufferin Location

Dufferin Location

Massage therapy

From $109.25 to $187.25 for 45–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest massage therapy appointments this clinic charges for.

11 options7 practitionersall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Dufferin Location

Naturopathic medicine

From $30 to $350 for 5–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest naturopathic medicine appointments this clinic charges for.

45 optionsCarmen, Michaela, or Alennaall bill ICBCall 2 locations

Dufferin Location

Physiotherapy

From $90 to $200 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest physiotherapy appointments this clinic charges for.

9 options5 practitionersall bill ICBCOnly at Dufferin Location

Dufferin Location

The team

Team(19)

Soonest openings shown next to each practitioner.

Alenna Langhorst

Kinesiology · from $60 / 30 min

Mon 21 · 7:15 PM

26 Sept10:15a 12:15p

+8 more

Ben Chadwick, PT

Physiotherapy · from $90 / 45 min

Tomorrow · 8:00 AM 10:30a 2:45p

+15 more

Brittany Spurrell, PT

Physiotherapy · from $90 / 45 min

Today · 11:00 AM 3:30p

Tmrw12:00p

+16 more

Doreen Hill, R.Ac

Acupuncture · from $75 / 30 min

14 Oct · 2:20 PM 2:50p 5:00p

+5 more

See the other 15 practitioners →

Reviews

Ratings are collected by outside services and may be combined — Clinicly rates no one.

4.972 reviews · Google

5 ★93%

4 ★6%

3 ★0%

2 ★0%

1 ★1%

Brandee Friesen · Google · 9 Jul 2026

“Great yoga and Pilates studio! The instructions are always full of compliments, the studio got a new glow up with new floors, Matte weights, and love their seasonal challenges with stickers to keep us motivated. Love this place!”

Lane K · Google · 9 Jun 2026

“Absolutely love Modo Yoga. The most welcoming environment, a peaceful studio, and an amazing variety of classes. Couldn’t ask for anything more!”

Graham Elger · Google · 21 Apr 2026

“Dr. Blake has been wonderful in taking the time to understand the issues that I have been having with my knees. I am finally seeing results and I am very grateful”

Karl Tajanlangit · Google · 2 Apr 2026

“First time in my life going to a Chiropractor and Dr. Darcy James was amazing and it was a really great experience! I am 100% sure I am coming back!”

Christina DiCarlo · Google · 25 Feb 2026

“I can’t recommend Dr. Natalie Blake enough! She is absolutely amazing and truly takes the time to understand me, not just as an athlete, but as a person with a specific routine, schedule, and lifestyle. Every session feels completely personalized to what I need at that moment. If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, attentive, and fully invested in your progress and wellbeing as an athlete, I highly, highly recommend her!”

MJ Gulliver · Google · 9 Jan 2026

“I have been seeing Sean for RMT, and Casey for physio for a couple of years now and always feel welcomed and comfortable with both of them and the staff at Optimal. Sean is great at listening to my concerns and adapting the massage accordingly. The communication is always easy and respectful. Both of them have also treated my teen daughter and have been nothing but amazing with her. Both treatments were explained to her well, and helped her to understand her needs. The reception staff is also wonderful and very accommodating.”

Jason McFarlane · Google · 31 Dec 2025

“Dr. Natalie Blake has provided excellent treatment for my wife and I. We have both been impressed by the level of care and attention she provides. Front desk staff has always been friendly as well. I would definitely recommend this clinic and seeing Dr. Natalie Blake.”

Heather Cox · Google · 23 Dec 2025

“Sean was awesome! Super easy to talk to and understood my multiple problems. The massage was wonderful, and he was very receptive to feedback re: pressure, etc. Very pleased with my experience here and will be back again!”

Michelle Levasseur · Google · 20 Nov 2025

“I can’t say enough good things about Natalie Blake. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional & was also able to help me quickly with sudden episode of vertigo. Highly recommend her if you are in search of a chiropractor”

Jazzmin Masesar · Google · 23 Oct 2025

“I really like this studio. I love the heat of the hot yoga and the Modo yoga sequence. David was one of my favourite instructors. However, i find the layout of the facility a bit awkward with the stairs, and the changerooms are very small. The floors in the studio in some spots are warped, so just be careful if the floor is warped to put your mat in the right spot to make level. What makes this studio worth it is their membership options, class size capacity, and time/class types. They have early AM-late night and lots of variety.”

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed

Alert me about any opening here

Free today

23 at Dufferin Location · 0 at Rutherford Location

Dr. Natalie BlakeChiropracticFrom $60 for 30 min — the lowest chiropractic price shown for this clinic.at Dufferin Location9:50 AM 9:55 AM

Dr. Darcy JamesChiropracticFrom $60 for 30 min — the lowest chiropractic price shown for this clinic.at Dufferin Location10:20 AM 10:45 AM

Brittany SpurrellPhysiotherapyFrom $90 for 45 min — the lowest physiotherapy price shown for this clinic.at Dufferin Location11:00 AM 3:30 PM

+17 more openings today

At the clinic

Accessibility

Transit nearbyWheelchair accessibleStep-free entranceAccessible parkingAccessible washroom

Parking

Free parking

On site

Washroom on site

Payment

Credit cards acceptedDebit cards accepted

Reported to Google. Ring ahead to confirm.

What this clinic asks of you

Booking and fees

Advance notice to cancel1 day
All appointments that are missed or cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will result in the charge of 50% of the treatment fee.

Getting seen

Accepting new patients
Accepting new patients

Read from the clinic’s own words. Confirm when you book.