Meet Dr. Holtz
Dr. Kaila Holtz
MD, FRCPC, Dip. Sport Med
Dr. Kaila Holtz is a physiatrist specializing in injection-based treatments for joint, tendon, and soft-tissue pain. She combines her knowledge in sports medicine and rehabilitation with a commitment to long-term mobility and strength, helping patients in midlife and beyond stay active and independent.
An expert in platelet-rich plasma (PRP), cortisone, and hyaluronic acid injections, she focuses on high-impact, low-intervention care that targets the root cause rather than just the symptoms. Known for her clear, collaborative style, Dr. Holtz helps patients make confident, evidence-based decisions about their health.
A court qualified medical-legal expert in musculoskeletal conditions, workplace injuries, and myofascial pain, Dr. Holtz and her team ensure independent medical examinations (IME) reflect the precision, neutrality, and efficiency that legal teams depend on. She is a preferred choice for rush cases, multi-faceted claims, and second opinions that demand extensive clinical insight.
Dr. Holtz currently practices at RebalanceMD in Vancouver. An MSP referral is required. She enjoys teaching resident physicians and is accepting requests for out-of-province electives through the University of British Columbia.
Values that guide how care is delivered.
Improving health literacy for non-operative musculoskeletal conditions through patient education.
Engaging patients in exercise therapy.
Providing appropriate bracing and equipment prescriptions.
Recommending and performing evidence-based treatments.
Making timely surgical referrals when necessary.
What is a Physiatrist?
Physiatrists are specialist physicians with five years of residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Holtz has expertise in non-operative musculoskeletal and neurological complaints and see patients with workplace, sports or motor vehicle accident-related injuries. Physiatrists like Dr. Holtz are also experts in overuse tendinopathies, chronic myofascial pain, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
