Karma Bhutia, PTChecked against the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC public register on 8 Aug 2026
SaveRegistered Physiotherapist
B.Phty, M.Phty, (Manual & Sports Physiotherapy)
MManSportsPhysio(University of South Australia)
Certified Gunn IMS Practitioner( UBC)
Karma has over 15 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (2005) and Postgraduate Masters degree in Manual Therapy & Sports Physiotherapy (2009) from University of South Australia, Adelaide, one of the pioneering institute for Post Graduate Masters degree in Manual Therapy/Manipulative Physiotherapy.He is a certified Gunn IMS (2015) Practitioner (Intramuscular Stimulation beyond trigger point Dry needling) through University of British Columbia. He holds Level II Sports Trainer Certificate from Sports Medicine Australia and is a Member of Sports Medicine Australia.He also has successfully completed the competency exam from The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy United States. His thesis / research during his Master’s programme involved a study on “Efficacy of Sports Specific Balance (Proprioception) training on incidence of Ankle Sprains in Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Players: A Systematic Review”.
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Since 2005 Karma has worked as a Physiotherapist in India, Australia and Canada. Work experience includes Hospital Settings, Private Practice Neuromusculoskeletal, Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Motor Vehicle Accident injuries, Workplace and Sports injuries. Karma has also worked as a team Physiotherapist for the South Australian National Football league (Aussie Rules Football) in Adelaide.
With completion of further Master’s Degree in Manual & Sports Physiotherapy, Karma is able to offer advanced clinical expertise and specialised training in hands-on treatments and accurately Assess and Manage patients with Neuromusculoskeletal (muscles/bones/joints/nerves) problems & Sports Injuries. Integrating IMS into his physiotherapy practice allows him to diagnose and treat the chronic persistent myofascial (muscle/ fascia interface) pain that can be present in the musculoskeletal system in the absence of any obvious signs of injury or inflammation.
Karma’s treatment techniques include Soft tissue manipulation, Myofascial release, Spine and Peripheral Joint mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Chan Gunn Intramuscular stimulation and exercise prescription. His areas of practice include advanced musculoskeletal assessment of posture, movement patterns and muscle imbalances which may lead to repetitive strain injury, chronic pain, work and sports injuries, as well as treating headaches, neck, shoulder, elbow, lower back, hip, knee and ankle disorders.
Karma enjoys solving problems and finding ways to help people improve their quality of life and maximize their potential.
Areas of Special Interest:
Joint Replacement/ Post Operative Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Spinal Manipulation
Sports Injuries
Musculoskeletal screening for injury prevention/performance for athletes and physically active individuals.
Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
Chronic pain( neck/ back/ hips/ knee/ ankle / shoulder/ headaches)
TMJ Pain/ Dysfunction
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Nepali, English
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This service is for people who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, and has been approved by ICBC. This assessment is covered by ICBC within 12 weeks of the accident.
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ICBC covered treatments when meeting ICBC requirements & regulations.
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If you are a returning patient and haven't been seen in the past 3 months or have a new injury.
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Subsequent Physiotherapy Treatment Session. If you are a returning patient and haven't been in in the past 3 months or have a new injury, please select Repeat Patient.
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Please call to book Initial WorkSafe Appointment. This appointment will be covered by your WorkSafeBC claim. Please make sure that your application with WorkSafe BC has been approved prior to booking.
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Subsequent visit for WorksafeBC approved work injuries. This appointment will be covered by your WorkSafeBC claim. Please make sure that your application with WorkSafe BC has been approved prior to booking.
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