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I am so incredibly pleased I was referred to Dr Pamela Squire by my neurosurgeon who did not think back surgery would solve my lower back pain. I waited 8 months to see her but it was worth it. She is very caring and seems so knowledgeable. I have seen many doctors, tried this and tried that for years, almost leaving me unable to be active due to the extreme pain while standing or walking. After my first visit she diagnosed the cause for all my pain, a tailbone accident about 30 years ago. She gave me a good treatment with injections and stiff massage. I could not believe the difference. I could stand and walk without pain. Thinking it would only last a day or two but no; it is now a week later and I can stand for longer periods. I see her again in a month. I am so grateful I got to meet her and have her help me. I would highly recommend her. She knows about pain management!

Submitted Aug. 19, 2020

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I have been incredibly fortunate to have received only the highest level of care from Dr. Pamela Squire. In my opinion she is one of the in not the best pain specialists in Canada. Her skills and current level of experience and education can only compared to a few in Canada. She is sharp,
Empathetic, expects her patients to participate in their care plan as she should.
She is excellent at navigating her patients to the highest level treatments and also providing education that ensures an understanding of what is occurring that is creating the pain. She taught me to keep moving and to live the best quality of life I can in spite of the pain. I trust her with my life and my respect and admiration for what she gives to all her patients is immense. Anyone who is fortunate to have an appointment is very lucky indeed and I personally would wait hours to see her
( not that I have had to) she takes the time needed and is also always providing treatments to many patients. So if you complain because you have to wait you should remember that one day it may be you that needs that extra time. So please do not judge quality of care based on wait times. I feel beyond blessed to be one of her patients .

Submitted March 5, 2020

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Dr. Squire is always running behind. Even when I'm the "first client of the day" there ends up being someone added in and she's behind already. My appointments often feel rushed. I don't feel very much warmth or compassion from her. I don't find that she's transparent in telling me what she is thinking is happening which leads me to believe she has no real idea or is withholding her theories. Jen her receptionist is wonderful.

Submitted Oct. 25, 2019

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I can't say enough good things about Dr. Pam Squire. You can tell that she enjoys her career and is actually interested in helping her patients. I never felt talked down to and new that she believed what I was saying about my pain which was a massive stress relief! I tried many treatments and met with countless doctors and it wasn't until I met Dr. Squire that I began to believe that there actually was a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so greatful to have met her when I did.

Submitted July 20, 2019

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Today was the first time I saw Dr. Squire.... I was so impressed with Dr Squire and her receptionist Jen. They are such cool women, no airs just super nice. Dr. Squire is everything I was told and more. She knew exactly what I was speaking of and was even able to help me with the pain I have had for 5 yrs at least. I have been trying different drs and different suggestions for at least a year. Meanwhile I have been putting on more weight because laying down is my only relief and the pain debilitated me. I even thought assisted living was next and I’m only 58. The treatment I had 5 hrs ago has helped which will be an indication to her that she is correct in what she thinks. I actually may ride my bike again!!!! I can’t believe she got exactly what I was talking about and was able to show me on the spine model thing. I am super impressed with her as a Dr. I knew she clearly knew her stuff and trusted her to help. We’ll see how it goes. I see her in a couple weeks. I am so glad I waited to get an appointment with her. She sure came highly recommended. On the flip side here.....Guess what...... I was late, I called 10 minutes after I was suppose to be there. Both Dr. Squire and Jen were completely understanding and still said to come. Thank god I was not expecting them to be so kind to a late patient. Great experience today. I am so lucky .

Submitted June 14, 2019

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Dr. Squire was the essential care provider to solve my problem. I could hardly move for a year and was in pain for another two. I thought it would never go away. Her intervention was what enabled me to benefit from physiotherapy and rehab. Prior to seeing her, it all just made it worse. She is very direct and no nonsense. She is kind but she also is very professional. She may run behind because of high patient load. I feel like I owe her my life. I don't care that I had to wait for an hour for this. I think any of the negative reviews below should be held up to this point. Do you want your tears wiped or do you want expert medical care that will fix your problem? I was happy for the later. I am eternally grateful for the path she set me on. I do not believe I would have ever recovered without her.

Submitted April 12, 2019

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Dr. Squire was pleasent and very helpful. She is extremely knowledgeable & clearly laid out a path to help my persistent pain.

Submitted Nov. 21, 2018

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I just wasted my money and the visit I had with dr Pamela. She couldn't give me a straight answer on where my pain was coming from. She's not a good listener she missed details on the report. Hey communication is really bad. The visit wasn't worth it. And she's really expensive.

Submitted Oct. 28, 2018

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Dr Squire is by far the best Dr I have ever seen. She is knowledgeable, caring and always trying to increase her knowledge by going back to school to learn more ways to ease our pain. I owe her my deepest thanks

Submitted Dec. 4, 2017

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Dr Squire is helpful and compassionate but has a high patient load and often runs behind. Worth waiting for.

Submitted Sept. 13, 2017


Dr. Pamela Squire's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Squire has developed highly specialized expertise in the assessment and treatment of soft tissue pain and is especially interested in evaluating the role that ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves, posture and fascial adhesions play in any individual pain condition. She was on the national team of experts chosen to develop the first training program to certify pain specialist doctors in Canada. She co-wrote the chapter on the assessment of chronic pain in Bonica’s Management of Pain, one of the world’s authoritative books on the subject.

Education

  • University of Saskatchewan (Grad. 1988)

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2008 inaugural Helen Hays award for excellence in pain management
  • 2015 Pain Champion of the Year: Presented by Pain BC
  • 2010 Academic Pain Educator of the Year award by the American Society of Pain Educators
  • 2019 BC College of Family Physicians Coin Award May 2019 for contributions in the areas of pain science and translation to cutting edge treatment modalities