Kelowna · Vernon
Dr.Ike DeStress & Wellness

Less tension. Greater balance. Move with confidence.

Personalized manual osteopathic treatment, counselling, and functional aging training to support your physical comfort, emotional well-being, and everyday independence.

Available at Affinity Wellness Clinic in Kelowna and Vinterra Wellness Clinic in Vernon.

Portrait of Dr.Ike, Vorachoat Karunyasopon
Two clinic locationsKelowna & Vernon
Manual Osteopathic Treatment
Hands-on care
Counselling
Person-centred support
Functional Aging Training
Strength for everyday life
Extended Health Benefits
May apply to your plan
Services

A Whole-Person Approach to Well-Being

Stress can influence how you feel, move, sleep, and connect with others. Physical discomfort can also affect your emotional well-being.

Dr.Ike brings together hands-on treatment, compassionate counselling, and practical movement training. Whether you are managing tension, navigating life’s challenges, or working to stay active as you age, your care begins with understanding your needs and goals.

Manual Osteopathic Treatment

Ease tension and move more comfortably.

Individualized hands-on care using soft-tissue techniques, myofascial work, gentle joint mobilization, and cranial approaches where appropriate.

Sessions focus on easing muscular tension, supporting mobility, and helping you move more comfortably in daily life. Practical home-care guidance may include stretching, gentle exercise, and relaxation strategies.

Counselling

A space to feel heard and supported.

Compassionate, person-centred counselling for stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, life transitions, and emotional challenges.

Dr.Ike provides a supportive space to explore your experiences, develop coping skills, and build emotional resilience. Somatic-informed approaches may help you understand connections between emotional stress and physical tension.

Functional Aging Training

Build strength for everyday life.

Personalized exercise supporting strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and confidence as you age.

Training focuses on activities that matter to you, from climbing stairs and getting out of a chair to carrying groceries and enjoying time with family. Exercises are adapted to your abilities, comfort, and goals to support continued independence.

Dr.Ike in doctoral academic regalia
About

Meet Dr.Ike

Vorachoat “Ike” Karunyasopon
MBBS, MBA, DBA, DO(MP), C.NAP, PhD
Certified Manual Osteopathic Practitioner · Certified Naprapathy Practitioner · Registered Professional Counsellor · Functional Aging Specialist

Dr.Ike brings an interdisciplinary background in medicine, behavioural sciences, manual osteopathic practice, naprapathy, counselling, and fitness.

He earned his medical degree at the University of Science, Arts & Technology (USAT), Montserrat, and was formerly a licensed physician in China. He also served as a Medispa Physician aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship.

Today, Dr.Ike provides manual osteopathic care, counselling, and functional fitness services in British Columbia. His approach combines attentive listening, hands-on care, and practical education to help clients take an active role in their well-being.

“My goal is to help you feel supported, move more comfortably, and build confidence in caring for your well-being.”
Education and Credentials
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Science, Arts & Technology, Montserrat
PhD
Behavioral Sciences, Alpha University, Alabama
MBA
Master of Business Administration, William Howard Taft University
DBA
Doctor of Business Administration, Argosy University
DO(MP)
Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice
C.NAP
Certified Naprapathy Practitioner
RPC
Registered Professional Counsellor, CPCA
Fitness
Functional Aging Specialist · Certified Personal Trainer
Additional
Harvard Medical School’s Media and Medicine program and Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy course

Medical Education Background

Dr.Ike’s medical-school graduation falls within the 2003 to 2018 period identified in USAT’s World Directory of Medical Schools sponsor notes for Canadian medical-degree acceptability and eligibility to apply for U.S. ECFMG certification.

Academic Background

Dr.Ike holds a PhD in Behavioral Sciences from Alpha University, Alabama. The university held an Alabama private school licence during the period in which his degree was awarded.

Five Years of Osteopathic Education

Dr.Ike completed the examinations and requirements of the Canadian College of Osteopathy’s five-year program in osteopathic theory, practical skills, clinical training, and methodology, receiving its Certificate of Five Year Completion. This training informs his individualized approach to hands-on care, mobility, and physical well-being.

Additional Professional Recognition

Dr.Ike was previously elected Fellow of the American Institute of Stress (FAIS), recognizing satisfaction of its requirements for education, training, and experience.

Your First Visit

Care Built Around You

Your first appointment begins with a conversation about your concerns, health history, and what matters most to you. Together, you and Dr.Ike will identify an appropriate approach and realistic goals.

Your care may include manual osteopathic treatment, counselling, functional aging training, or a combination of services agreed upon with you. You may also receive practical strategies to support your progress between appointments.

Your comfort, consent, preferences, and pace guide every session.

Insurance

Insurance and Extended Health Benefits

Manual osteopathic treatment and counselling may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health benefits, depending on your plan and recognition of Dr.Ike’s professional association memberships.

Please confirm coverage for Dr.Ike and your chosen service with your insurer before booking.

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Insurers and Benefits Organizations 23 listed

Association coverage information provided for this practice includes:

  • Blue Cross
  • Benefit Trust
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Desjardins
  • Eclips Financial
  • GroupSource
  • Guard.Me
  • Health Source Plus
  • Imperial Life
  • Johnston Group
  • MDM Insurance
  • NexgenRx
  • Olympia Benefits
  • People Corporation
  • Standard Life
  • The Co-operators
  • Union Benefits
  • UFCW
  • Manulife
  • Green Shield
  • Equitable Life
  • Sun Life
  • Canada Life

Receipts are available for insurance submission. Coverage, reimbursement amounts, annual limits, and referral requirements vary by plan. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee payment. Please contact the clinic about direct billing availability.

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