Rehabilitation Programs

Before you begin one of our Rehabilitation programs, get physician referred. See course descriptions below to find out where to get the appropriate form(s). 

Take Heart Breathe Well
Chronic Disease Management
Ortho Management
Adaptive
Minds in Motion - Early Dementia
FAME - Stroke & Neurofitness

Take Heart

Before you start: You may self-refer at the Campbell River and District Hospital Wellness Centre. Once you have completed an assessment with a nurse professional, a mandatory consultation is required with one of our Kinesiologists to ensure you are placed in a class, best suited to your abilities. These programs need your physician’s referral, prior to enrolling. There may be financial assistance for this program through Island Health.

Chronic Disease Management (CDM)

These Island Health Authority recognized programs give you structure to maintain independence and functional conditioning through prevention and management of many types of chronic conditions. Participants with congestive heart failure, asthma, diabetes, high BP, chronic lung/kidney disease, depression, COPD, renal failure, liver disease and dementia would benefit. There are many types of classes to choose from, and these will be decided during your consultation. These classes run in 7-week blocks, and you may be eligible for 14 weeks of sessions.  

Before you start: Get Physician referred or you may self-refer at the Campbell River and District Hospital Wellness Centre. Once you have completed an assessment with a nurse professional, a mandatory consultation is required with one of our Kinesiologists, to ensure you are placed in a class level, best suited to your abilities. These programs need your physician’s referral, prior to enrolling.

Ortho Management

This class is a pre/post rehabilitation shallow water program in our main pool suitable for participants who have recently had a hip or knee replacement (or other joint surgeries) and have graduated from their recommended physiotherapy treatments. It would also be of great benefit to those who are waiting for replacement surgery. 
Before you start: Get referred by a physician. Referral forms are available at our reception desk or at the hospital physiotherapy clinic. Ensure the form has been completed and you have had a phone call from staff to confirm when you will start the program. Once you begin, classes are booked one month at a time - pick the days that work for you!  If your medical form is more than a year old, we ask that you have a new form completed by a physician, physiotherapist or nurse practitioner.

Adaptive

Before you start: Get referred by a physician. Referral forms are available at our reception desk or at the hospital physiotherapy clinic. Ensure the form has been completed and you have had a phone call from staff to confirm when you will start the program. Once you begin, classes are booked one month at a time - pick the days that work for you!  If your medical form is more than a year old, we ask that you have a new form completed by a physician, physiotherapist or nurse practitioner.

Strathcona Gardens has updated the registration process for our Adaptive Deep or Adaptive Shallow water classes, due to high demand. Registration will be open one month at a time, and a less than 24hr cancellation fee will be in effect. 

FAME for Stroke & Neurofitness

The Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) is an evidence-based group program, typically delivered by our trained instructor for people living with stroke and other neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease) to support recovery and long-term management. FAME has been shown to improve mobility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, cognitive function and muscle strength, and reduce falls. It uses principles of high repetitions and moderate intensity to drive neuroplasticity and improve function. 

  • Family, friends and caregivers are invited to attend to help assist with the program. 
  • FAME is appropriate for people who are:
    • Able to stand for 5 minutes on their own
    • Able to walk 10 meters on their own with or without assistive devices (e.g., cane or walker)
    • Able to sit down and stand up on your own
    • Medically stable (e.g., does not exhibit uncontrolled hypertension, angina or seizures)
    • Able to follow instructions and communicate with the instructor

Download the Spring 2026 FAME Brochure

Minds in Motion

A fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a care partner or friend. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend.

Download the Spring 2026 Minds in Motion Brochure