The Athlete Centre - Victoria, British Columbia

Miah

I partially tore my ACL while skiing and found myself in a frustrating spot where I was waiting months for scans and receiving conflicting diagnoses from different professionals. It wasn’t until I booked an appointment with Leo that I finally felt heard. From our first session, I trusted his expertise. He took the time to thoroughly assess my injury and explain as he went, genuinely listened to my concerns, and thoughtfully considered the other medical opinions I had received.

As this was my first serious injury, I had a lot of fears, doubts, and questions. Leo supported me through all of it—even when I was overly cautious or anxious. His patience, empathy, and clear communication helped me feel more confident every step of the way.

I honestly can’t recommend Leo enough. He balanced compassion with the right amount of challenge, encouraging me to move forward even when I was hesitant. Each session included a tailored set of exercises that Leo modified as needed, making sure I felt comfortable while still being pushed to make progress. I truly believe that this combination of support and motivation is what helped me recover so quickly. His guidance went beyond just physical rehab—he helped me emotionally process the injury and pushed me when I needed it most.

Additionally, the reception at the Athlete Centre always made me feel welcome and considered. Even though my knee has fully healed, I’ll continue to see Leo for fitness guidance and general wellness.

David D.

Took 1st place in the BC Cycling Championships 1 yr post knee replacement (TKR) and 1-1/2 yr post hip replacement (THR) surgeries.

Michelle and Josh at The Athlete Centre have been instrumental in my recovery while monitoring my status and adapting and fine tuning my ongoing training and its comprehensive program.

While I've made huge gains we aren't done yet, but are definitely on the right path.

Dani F.

While training for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, I crashed and sustained substantial injuries (concussion, broken clavicle and pelvis) Post surgery, I was referred to physio and subsequently therapeutic massage at the Athlete Center, and I received excellent care from Leo and Josh respectively.

What I appreciated most was that the physio appointments were dedicated solely to me. In the past, at other locations, the physiotherapist bounced between myself and other patients during an appointment, and I was often waiting to be able to continue with the next exercise. Not so at the Athlete Center. Leo was fully attentive for the 45 minute session, always first debriefing how the week had gone, checking my progress and taking notes. Leo demonstrated the exercises in person, as well as provided me with emailed videos of my weekly exercises. He was always positive, encouraging and realistic with his expectations. Leo was knowledgeable and able to adapt to what I needed. The time spent in physio was efficient and productive.

The owner and all the staff I met were very personable and capable. The facility is clean and welcoming, spacious and has good equipment. But it’s definitely the one-on-one personal service that will have me recommending the Athlete Center over other well-known locations in the city.

Steve G.

I have struggled with shoulder pain for several years now and visited several physios before with little to no results, and had given up. My wife found the athletic center and i figured ok I'll give it another shot.

After my first session with Stephen Woollard he did a simple movement with my shoulder while lifting that completely removed the pain, and then set me on a program that now has me feeling so much better that I can actually do overhead exercises again.

I cannot recommend this place enough. I am very grateful for their help.

alison R.

I went to the Center because I woke up with my back completly blocked.
The pain was getting bad and I called hoping to get a quick appointment.
They found me an appointment with physiotherapist Leo Falzon only 2.5 hours after calling.
I had a warm welcome from the receptionist, the appointment lasted almost an hour, the physiotherapist took the time to question me, was really professional, he massaged the painful area for a long time in different positions, explained each of his movements to me, gave me very good advice and exercises to do at home so that the pain disappeared as quickly as possible.
The pain was much more bearable when I left the Center and I regained all my mobility 2 days later! 😊
I really recommend this place and Leo Falzon!

pam H.

I started seeing Leo post meniscus repair surgery 2.5 months ago. I am so happy that I found him as a therapist. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything. His approach to recovery was realistic and attainable, which I appreciated.
Each visit he listened to me and adapted my program based off of how I was feeling.

I feel stronger than ever and I’m now able to get back to running and enjoying life.
I am so grateful for all the work Leo put into my recovery and would highly recommend him.

Brandon G.

I first came to the Athlete Centre through Ben and his chiro work has helped with my right shoulder pain & overall mobility. As a former athlete, I appreciate Ben's approach to not just do an adjustment but help me understand the root cause of the day-to-day pain/soreness and how to strengthen those areas.

I also recently started seeing Leo to rehab my fractured ankle after 6 weeks in an air-cast. He has a great approach to physio, as we've improved my ankle's range of motion each week and continue to add core/balance/strength exercises while managing the swelling/discomfort that comes with added usage post-injury.

Looking forward to the next session,
Thanks team!

Darwin S.

Leo is a top tier physiotherapist. He takes the time to accurately assess you, is a great listener, and adapts his suggestions to your preferences and progress. I love how he goes the extra mile demonstrating human anatomy, and the science of your issue. If you come in armed with questions and a genuine curiosity you will come out with nothing but knowledge and confidence. All my issues were improved or were given a realistic and actionable pathway to improvement. Based on multiple visits, it's clear Leo is knowledgeable in a wide variety of issues, and always makes you feel comfortable. Highly reccomend!