Patient · Sun Life · 23 Mar 2025
“Staff at Island Optimal are the best!”
About Abe
Dr. Abe Avender is a Chiropractor and the Owner of Island Optimal Health & Performance. Dr. Avender graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2007.
Dr. Avender has continued his education by completing extensive seminars,training, and certifications in manual soft tissue therapies, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), injury rehabilitation & prevention, golf swing biomechanics, video golf swing analysis, and golf-specific fitness & conditioning programs. He diverges from the “cookie cutter” approach to treatment and uses thorough assessment skills to provide individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Avender has been heavily involved and passionate about athletics throughout his career. He is currently the Head Coach for the Men’s volleyball team at Vancouver Island University and has had the honour to be invited to be the Team Doctor for 2022 Canada’s Men’s Volleyball Nations League.
His vision for Island Optimal and approach to his practice is one that is multidisciplinary, patient-focused, movement-centred, and evidence-based. He aspires to provide the tools to help strengthen his patients and become more resilient so they can live, function and perform optimally. Dr. Avender is proud to share his skills and passion for health and athletics to Nanaimo at Island Optimal Health & Performance.
- Often treats
- Ankle painArthritisBack painConcussionsFoot painHeadachesInjuriesJoint painLeg pain
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Neck painPosture issuesRunning issuesSciaticaScoliosisShoulder painSports injuriesWrist pain - Sees
- Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
- Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
First time, or a new issue
Chiropractic Extended Visit/ Injury
Please book this appointment if it has been longer than 1 year since your last chiropractic appointment with your previous chiropractor at our clinic OR if you have a new injury
Chiropractic Assessment
**We are not accepting new WorkSafe claims. If this appointment is related to an ICBC claim, please call the clinic before booking.** Book this appointment if you are a NEW Chiropractic patient.
Custom Orthotics Fitting
For patients who require an assessment and casting for custom-made orthotics.
Functional Assessment/ Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Patients looking for a thorough evaluation of their specific movement patterns. This is a focused individual assessment that leads to the development of a specific rehab/sport performance program.
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Chiropractic Visit
Follow-up visit for returning patients within 1 year of Initial Assessment.
ICBC Chiropractic Visit
For all ICBC chiropractic subsequent visits. Patients must have a current open claim and have attended an Initial Visit appointment with a chiropractor accepting ICBC claims before booking a…
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