joel kryczka

Joel graduated from the UBC school of Physiotherapy in 2003. He also obtained his Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy in 2007. Before starting MotionWorx Physiotherapy with Ingrid in 2019, Joel has worked in 2 clinics in Kelowna spanning over 20 years. 

Joel has a true passion for trying to solve the source of the injury (rather than just treating the symptoms), which often requires looking at the patient’s movement dysfunction and compensation patterns, and then finding ways to undo them.
Joel was selected to be a member of the core medical staff working at the Polyclinic at the 2010 Winter Olympics – One of only two physiotherapists in the Okanagan to have this honour. Over the past 20 some years, he has worked with countless athletes in the Okanagan including those from the NHL, UFC, Pro Wakeboard Tour, National Snowboard and Ski-Cross Teams, Okanagan Sun Football, TOFC/Kelowna United, as well as various levels of Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball. He has also worked extensively with runners/triathletes, climbers, and various forms of dancers (Ballet, Highland, Irish etc.), and his true passion lies with treating athletes involved in combat sports: MMA, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in particular.

In addition to treating athletes (and non-athletes) of all ages and abilities, Joel is trained in the management of Concussions, as well as Vertigo Related Disorders. He is also trained in Acupuncture.

Joel is a Clinical Instructor for the University of British Columbia School of Physiotherapy, and is also an examiner for Sport Physiotherapy Canada. Joel has a passion for passing on his knowledge and experience, and can often be found mentoring practicum students as well as already practicing physiotherapists looking to gain the added credential of Sport Physiotherapist.

As a kid, Joel tried his hand at EVERY sport, and excelled at many. Now he has finally settled on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a black belt, and continues to learn something new every training session. Joel is an active member of the community and loves taking advantage of all the Okanagan lifestyle has to offer