Upon your first visit we will provide a detailed assessment to make an accurate diagnosis of your injury and to determine its root cause. We will listen to your story, discuss your expectations, and together we will determine a plan to achieve your goals.
We provide each client a comprehensive treatment plan consisting of a customized combination of hands on treatment, exercise prescription, and education. We will lay down the blueprint for you to reach your goals.
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Since graduating, he has continued to develop professionally through post-graduate courses and mentorship. Most notably, Jackson has completed an additional 3 years of training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy, where he is working towards his Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice. In addition, Jackson is certified to practice medical acupuncture and Gunn IMS.
Prior to Physiolab, Jackson had worked in various private clinics in Vancouver, Burnaby, South Surrey, and Port Moody. Jackson’s treatment approach is patient specific and focused around the patient’s goals. He utilizes manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription, and client education to help patients return to sports or daily activities. While Jackson enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy, he has a special interest in treating TMJ dysfunction, headaches, neck pain, back pain, and sports injuries. Jackson also has experience with various sports teams in the community, most recently acting as team physiotherapist to the Thunder Club Volleyball under-18 team.
Outside of work Jackson enjoys an active lifestyle; his main hobbies include volleyball, ice hockey, and weight training. He believes in the importance of exercise and the positive impact it has on one’s physical and mental well-being.
Jackson is fluent in English, Cantonese, and has a working knowledge in Mandarin.
Prior to Physiolab, Ken gained valuable experience working in Port Coquitlam and South Surrey. Kenneth is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) which is an internationally recognized qualification for further manual therapy education. He is also certified to practice dry needling from Chan Gunn Intramsucluar Stimulation (CGIMS), Acupuncture (CAFCI), and has completed several courses in the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis for lower back and neck.
Kenneth has a passion for treating a variety of conditions and injuries including sports injuries, motor vehicle injuries, and work related injuries. He believes that many overuse injuries stem from biomechanical faults, and that once the dysfunction is treated through physiotherapy (manual therapy, exercise, IMS), it can relieve symptoms and pain. Also, treating the dysfunction can prevent one from further injuries and lead to a healthier lifestyle.
Kenneth has volunteered in numerous sporting events including the 2012 BC summer games, 2013 BC Special Olympics, 2014 Burnaby Tennis Open, and also for the Earl Marriott School football.
Outside the clinic, Kenneth is usually at the gym weightlifting, playing soccer, tennis, or golf. He is playing in a few basketball leagues and the summer softball league. Depending on the season, Kenneth likes to be outdoors hiking, camping, or snowboarding in the mountains of beautiful BC!
Kenneth is fluent in English, Cantonese, and has a working knowledge of Mandarin.
Throughout her education, Allison has had experience working with a wide range of people including competitive and recreational athletes, injured workers, geriatrics, and post-stroke patients. Most notably, Allison worked with the UBC Women’s Volleyball team from 2013-2016 as a student athletic trainer and continues to play recreationally.
Allison uses education, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy to create an individualized program to assist in achieving your therapy goals. Allison is continuing her education in the Canadian Orthopaedic Division Levels and is working towards completing her training in Clinical Pilates.
Outside of the clinic, Allison’s hobbies include recreational volleyball (indoor and grass volleyball, 2s, 4s, and 6s), going to the gym, and spending time with her friends and family. Allison is looking forward to meeting you and helping you get back to what you love doing.
After graduating, Elliott gained experience with the Whitecaps residency program, UBC Athletics as well as being the lead medical for the national women's field hockey team. Elliott's practice is a strong focus hands on treatment through the use of manual therapy, dry needling and exercise prescription. He uses his experience in high level athletics to bring the same standard of care to everyday athletes or workers.
Outside of work Elliott enjoys all disciplines of cycling and you may spot him on a hot lap of Stanley park or cautiously taking on the North Shore's finest mountain bike trails.
Enjoying an active lifestyle herself, knowledge of various activity demands and movement patterns allows Katie to help clients return to participation in their activities. Her treatment approach involves a blend of manual therapy, individualized exercise prescription, and dry needling. Katie enjoys working with individuals of all activity levels and values developing a client-therapist partnership in order to achieve her client's treatment goals. Her treatment approach focuses not only on alleviating pain, but correcting muscle imbalance and joint dysfunction in order to prevent future injury.
**Katie is currently not taking ICBC*, WorkSafe, or MSP Billings.** ICBC clients may book with Katie but are advised that they will need to pay privately and submit physiotherapy claims to ICBC independently.
Whether it's sport, work, or play - Lisa’s passion is to help you return to what brings you joy. Common areas Lisa treats: thoracic and lumbar spine, ribs, pelvis, hips, knees, feet, and shoulders. She is also a trained Pelvic Floor Therapist and is happy to offer care to all genders (please see Our Services page for a complete list of conditions treated).
Lisa’s treatment methodology considers the whole body using ConnectTherapy™ and the Thoracic Ring Approach™. She will ask for a thorough injury history and assess how you move to find the root cause of your symptoms, then utilize a personalized combination of manual therapy, IMS, and specific exercise prescription to ensure long term benefits of treatment.
Outside of the clinic, Lisa is an avid runner, skier, surfer, backcountry camper, and yogi. She loves the west coast and enjoys exploring BC’s beautiful outdoors.
Lisa looks forward to meeting you and becoming a part of your healthcare team.
She has also completed her Level One Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification and her Pelvic Floor levels 1-3 through Pelvic Health Solutions.
Mecca takes an individualized, client-centred approach to each treatment session and works with clients to set meaningful goals. She believes in helping clients to understand their bodies while empowering them to become active participants in their treatment in order to achieve their goals and reach their potential. Mecca enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities, and has experience working with people with various orthopedic injuries, complex medical conditions, chronic diseases, and post surgically. She uses an evidence-informed combination of targeted exercise, education, and hands-on techniques in her treatment sessions. As a lifelong learner, Mecca continues to expand her knowledge and keep up on the latest evidence to inform best practices.
Outside of the clinic Mecca enjoys staying active by running, swimming, and exploring new trails with her puppy.
Born and raised in BC, he obtained his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at the University of British Columbia. During his studies, Jacky served as one of the head coaches of the UBC Weightlifting & Powerlifting club – providing training and education to students looking to engage in recreational fitness and improve their physical activity levels. After gaining valuable experience working as a Kinesiologist, he decided to move across the pond to complete his Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, graduating with distinction. Additionally, Jacky is able to provide physiotherapy services in both English and Cantonese.
Jacky employs a holistic style of treatment, combining manual techniques, movement re-education and individualized exercise prescription to reduce pain and correct dysfunction. He is certified in Soft Tissue Release (STR) and is pursuing additional education in orthopedic manual therapy and manipulative physiotherapy.
Outside the clinic, you can find Jacky exploring the outdoors, traveling to new destinations and staying active in the gym. He is also an avid football and hockey fan, cheering for the New York Jets and local Vancouver Canucks.
He has also completed his Orthopaedic Division Level 1 Certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and has a passion to continue developing his knowledge and skillset.
Ernest is a strong believer in using an evidence-based, client-specific approach in his practice. He uses a combination of manual therapy, client education, and exercise therapy in order to help clients get back to their daily activities. Ernest has experience working with a variety of clients, notably those with neck pain, rotator cuff pathology, and back pain; he has also worked with many clients during their rehabilitation after surgery.
A session with Ernest will include a comprehensive interview and physical assessment. Ernest will work together with you to determine meaningful goals, and formulate an appropriate treatment plan to help you achieve them. Ernest believes that every person has a great capacity, and hopes to help each of his clients achieve their maximum potential.
Outside of the clinic, Ernest enjoys leading an active lifestyle, participating in a variety of sports such as volleyball, ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, and weightlifting. Ernest also enjoys keeping up with the latest shows on Netflix, and will continue to cheer for the Vancouver Canucks on their quest to bring home their first Stanley Cup.
Ernest is fluent in both English and Cantonese.
Chris has a strong background treating clients with musculoskeletal injuries such as mechanical low back pain, rotator cuff pathology, and patellofemoral pain. While he has a passion to broaden his knowledge across all conditions, he is particularly interested in the complexities of persistent low back pain. Chris has completed his Level 1 Orthopedic Certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and was a certified personal trainer prior to becoming a physio.
After performing a detailed interview and physical assessment, Chris will collaborate with you to create functional goals that are meaningful to you. He will ensure that you clearly understand what might be going on, approximate healing timelines, and the treatment plan. His treatment approach consists of client-specific exercise prescription to address dysfunction, promote recovery, and prevent future injury. He also uses manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to help his clients move and feel better.
Growing up playing sports, Chris has experienced his fair share of injuries which has helped him develop an understanding of physical rehabilitation both as a practitioner and a patient. In his free time, Chris plays tennis, badminton, and ultimate frisbee. Chris is a loyal Vancouver Canucks fan, despite their difficulties these past 10 years. He also closely follows the NBA and English Premier League.
Chris is able to converse in English and Cantonese.
A Vancouver native, Courtney started her journey in rehabilitation as a kinesiologist, guiding her clients to move better. She has practiced in both acute medical and private outpatient settings, treating a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, post-stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and post-surgical care.
Courtney uses a unique combination of clinical Pilates and manual therapy to treat a range of conditions. She is also a graduate of the ConnectTherapy™ 3-Part Series and Thoracic Ring Approach™, and incorporates this process to look at each person as a whole to assess for the root cause of the problem. Courtney believes in a biopsychosocial model, which means empowering her clients to understand all the factors that can impact their road to recovery.
In her free time, you’ll usually find Courtney outdoors in the sun, whether it’s hiking or walking the seawall. When it’s cold out, she loves to try new dance classes and volunteer as an adaptive ski instructor.
Kendall’s interest in Physiotherapy began when she had a dance related injury growing up. This sparked her interest in human anatomy and movement patterns. Through her own rehab, she developed an understanding of how beneficial patient education and corrective exercise can be.
As a therapist, Kendall believes in a one-on-one treatment approach, with individualized treatment programs tailored to the client. Her therapy style includes a mix of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, including Pilates. While Kendall enjoys working with all populations, she has a special interest in dancers, gymnasts, and those with increased mobility. Kendall strives to further her practice with continuing education and collaboration with colleagues.
For a number of years, Kendall utilized her Kinesiology training to volunteer with a rugby team as an athletic trainer. Through this, she had the opportunity to develop quick on-field assessment and treatment techniques. In addition, she developed a great appreciation for the importance of injury prevention for athletes.
Kendall’s appreciation for movement began at an early age, and she was a competitive dancer for 15 years. She still enjoys doing jazz, ballet, contemporary and tap. Outside of dance, she enjoys pilates, hiking, scuba diving, travelling and cooking.
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Prior to practicing physical therapy, Sean worked as an analytical chemist in the field of nuclear medicine. His analytical background has led him to embrace an evidence-based treatment approach focused on the specific needs of his clients. He uses a combination of manual therapy, movement-rehabilitation, and individualized exercise programs including Clinical Pilates.
Sean is passionate about Clinical Pilates and has learned through his own practice how its focus on body awareness, controlled movement, and motor learning are essential to injury recovery and prevention. Sean is keen to share his knowledge of Clinical Pilates with his clients so they too can experience these positive changes.
In addition to Clinical Pilates, Sean has advanced training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Sean understands that pelvic floor problems can be both stressful and even embarrassing. To reduce these feelings of stress and embarrassment, Sean addresses pelvic floor problems using a whole person approach in a thoughtful and caring manner. Furthermore, Sean strives to create a space that is sensitive to all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and provides treatment with a trauma-informed lens.
When he’s not at the clinic, Sean enjoys living an active lifestyle through running, cycling, and skiing. He is passionate about developing treatment programs that get his clients moving again!
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She moved to the big city of Vancouver to further her education at the University of British Columbia to obtain her Masters of Physical Therapy. Rupy has her Orthopaedic Division Level 1 Certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and her Calibrate Clinical Pilates Training.
Rupy’s journey in this career started with seeing people around her suffer from chronic injuries and pain and she always wanted to be able to help them, but with a client-centred approach. That being said, Rupy enjoys collaborating with clients on their health journey to help build autonomy and confidence.
When not working, Rupy enjoys spending her time trying new experiences, whether this may be seeing a new area in the lower mainland, or a new restaurant. Rupy also enjoys working on her golf swing and maximizing her time at the beach.
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All new clients will be seen for a 70 minute initial assessment/treatment at $160. If you don’t need to see Larissa or don’t have a direct referral to her, please call or email our Client Service Team and we will help match you with one of our other amazing therapists to help you reach your goals.
Larissa is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she completed her Master of Physical Therapy in 2009 and Bachelor of Science in 2007.
Larissa was exposed to Physiotherapy at a young age and was immediately intrigued by the profession. Through her own injuries, she has developed a deep sense of empathy, compassion, and comprehensive knowledge base that comes from being both a patient and a therapist. Larissa is passionate about the profession and also sees the immense value in being part of a collaborative health care team. Larissa continues to prioritize life-long learning and is currently exploring advanced knowledge in Osteopathic techniques, movement re-patterning, and the Autonomic Nervous System. Larissa is also an instructor trainer with Calibrate Pilates Training and loves to teach and learn from the amazing practitioners looking to add Clinical Pilates to their practices.
Larissa uses her skills to assess and treat the whole person and is very keen on making sure that the patient understands and is part of the treatment process the entire way through.
Larissa was a competitive swimmer for 11 years and loves to work with swimmers to extend their health and performance. She is a new mom and currently enjoys exploring the world through her daughter’s eyes – and keeping up to her! When she has time, Larissa loves to move via yoga, hiking, Kettlebell and weight lifting training, trail running, scuba diving, and has over 17 years of personal Pilates experience.
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Her past experiences combined with her extensive academic training help clients and athletes restore function, minimize re-injury and optimize performance safely, and effectively.
Carrie graduated from McMaster University in 2006 with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. She has post-graduate training with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, obtaining her Certificate of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and is certified in Chan Gunn IMS (CG*IMS) through the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP). She has completed training through the STOTT Pilates Rehabilitation Program and enjoys incorporating Clinical Pilates exercises and principles as part of her treatments. Carrie’s approach to physiotherapy aims to analyze the client’s whole body strategy, determine the underlying reason for those strategies and restore optimal performance and function using hands-on techniques and focused exercises.
Carrie has a wide range of experience treating weekend warriors and athletes in soccer, lacrosse, triathlon, and cycling. She has also taken further training in Prenatal Pilates to help support moms-to-be in their movements and aid in recovery after birth.
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She then went on advance her professional skills through post-graduate courses and mentorship, completing many postgraduate courses, mostly specializing in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and the Mulligan Concept. She has completed Level 3 Manual Therapy certification and is qualified to do spinal manipulations. She has built her practice in the areas of orthopedics, sports injury rehabilitation, preventative education, sport prehabilitation, office ergonomics, and ICBC patients.
She treats athletes, weekend warriors, and everything in between. Pantea treats patients with a customized approach through personalized care, proper patient education, hands-on treatment techniques, and a joint effort with patients to recover and achieve their personal goals. She has a holistic approach to health and wellness, thanks to her past experience as a personal trainer, fitness, and spin instructor.
Her life mantra is that no matter where life takes you, look at the positive aspects and then transfer that positive energy towards your physical health and well being. In her free time, she enjoys time with family and friends, hiking, cycling, reading, and cooking. Her passions in life include traveling, dancing, and listening to music. Pantea is fluent in English, Farsi and has a working knowledge in Spanish.
Prior to studying chiropractic, Brandon studied kinesiology where he found his first passion in healthcare. Brandon gained valuable experience at Fortius Sport and Health where he was a strength coach for 3 years working with professional athletes, youth athletes, post-operational patients, and your everyday person looking to be healthy.
Brandon believes in a patient-centered approach and encourages his patients to be at the forefront of their recovery. Brandon utilizes a wide variety of manual therapies, active care, and education that are tailored to best suit each individual patient. Brandon’s goal is to help you return to the things that you love to do and will work with you to promote positive movement experiences, accomplish your goals, and build towards a healthier tomorrow.
Outside the clinic, Brandon spends his active hours hiking, playing sports, and golfing while his lazy hours are committed to trying new pour-over recipes or watching golf videos. Brandon is currently pursuing his PGA of Canada certification to one day be a golf instructor.
Marcus has a passion for helping individuals through their rehabilitation process. Whether coming in for corrective or maintenance work, he will be sure to listen, assess and address the primary concern for the patient's needs. Especially when dealing with an injury or dysfunction, he stands by a thorough assessment in order to get to the root of the problem.
With prior background knowledge as a Kinesiologist, and an interest in health and fitness, Marcus will provide therapeutic exercises for the purpose of prolonging effectiveness of the treatment. He strongly believes the recipe for an effective treatment is to combine the techniques of massage therapy to release the hypertonic musculature and proper exercises to help strengthen the weak musculature.
Throughout his 550 hours of clinical practice at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT), Marcus has developed an affinity for treating knee related injuries. With a few injuries of his own from weightlifting and sports, he understands how frustrating it can be sometimes when rehabilitating a weight bearing joint.
Away from the clinic, you can find Marcus spending time in the gym, playing badminton, or enjoying the great outdoors of BC. Marcus is also fluent in English, Cantonese and can speak Mandarin at a conversational level.
She has a special interest in treating sports related injuries, pre and post-natal, and headaches. Tina graduated from Vancouver College of Massage therapy and has completed continuing education in Myofascial Release Techniques and Infant Massage.
She is a strong supporter of promoting patient-centered care, and encourages her clients to be at the forefront of their recovery.
Tina provides a safe and effective treatment by integrating researched based techniques to promote health and function. Modalities incorporated during a treatment may include: deep tissue, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, active and passive techniques . She also provides self-care recommendations such as stretching, strengthening and movement therapy.
Tina finds balance through spending time with friends, family, sports, caring for the environment, travelling and helping others.
She graduated from the 3000-hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in December of 2010. She has a competitive background in CrossFit where she competed at the regional level and qualified multi times to compete at the CrossFit Games in 2010, 2011, and 2015.
Prior to the Physio Lab, Alicia practiced at a multi-disciplinary clinic in Victoria BC where she gained experience treating a variety of conditions including: overuse injuries, postural dysfunctions, sports injuries, nerve impingement, pre/post hip replacement, anxiety, and pregnancy massage. Alicia's passion for helping others is evident in her thorough assessments, treatment, and homecare recommendations.
Alicia incorporates a variety of techniques based on her assessments and patient's goals. She specializes in deep tissue massage, functional range release, myofascial release, trigger point release, active and passive stretching. Alicia combines these techniques with a relaxation component to her treatments for an effective and therapeutic experience.
Outside of work you can find Alicia at the gym, exploring Vancouver's outdoor beauty, travelling, and enjoying a good coffee shop!
He spent the last 9 years as a personal trainer and CrossFit Coach. His profound interest in the human body and movement began at a young age when he discovered how to change his body with weight training for football, hockey and lacrosse. He has competed at a high level in all these sports as well as competing at the CrossFit Games in 2014 and CrossFit regionals from 2013-2018.
During that time, he worked with a wide range of clientele ranging from elite national level athletes of multiple sports, to weight loss, to those with the goal of aspiring to get fit. He takes the same inclusive approach to working as a Massage Therapist and enjoys treating patients from all walks of life. Whether that be trying to recover from injuries sustained in a Motor Vehicle accident, Tight Shoulders from working at a desk or Chronic Knee pain in a competitive athlete.
Kurt's goal is to share his passion for wellness with his patients by not only treating, but by educating them on how their body works, how it should move, how to prevent further injuries and ultimately, how to improve performance.
When Kurt is not at the clinic, you can find him training at the local CrossFit gym, playing football or snowboarding one of the local mountains.
Growing up, she always knew she wanted to be in a field where she could care for people and help to improve their quality of life. She quickly found that through Massage therapy.
During her career as a Massage therapist, she has treated different ailments such as:
Dianne uses a combination of massage techniques targeted towards patient needs. She strives to help patients achieve their goals, whether it’s to relieve pain, or get treatment as a form of injury prevention.
During her free time, Dianne likes to ski, go trail walking, and spend time with her family.
Please note that Dianne does not see patients with an active ICBC claim.
She also has an Associate’s degree in Health Science from Langara College. Katerina has an extensive background as a former competitive dragon paddler and knows how to work with her clients to treat and relieve pain, prevent injury, and to achieve and maintain optimal function. She incorporates general Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial and joint mobilization techniques in her therapy. Katerina has experience working with various neurological conditions, strains, sprains, dislocations and pre/post natal care. Her focus is to utilize a combination of techniques to create personalized therapy services to support her clients in reaching their goals.
Katerina has always been passionate about health and wellness through her experiences as a volunteer with St John Ambulance and her previous work in the pharmacy and hospital settings. She enjoys listening and sharing experiences while also appreciating the comfort of silence and relaxation. Katerina is an avid paddler, cyclist, hiker and has a weakness for new cafes.
Her other education background includes: Oversea Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) internship focusing on Internal medicine, Pain management, and Women’s health at Tzu Chi Hospital in Taiwan. Holistic Nutrition diploma at Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and International Relations at the University of British Columbia (UBC)
Her treatment approach includes Acupuncture, Cupping, Point palpation, Electro, and more. Every individual is unique as well as their treatment. She’s here to help you to reach your optimum health not only through acupuncture, but by discussing dietary and lifestyle suggestions-yin and yang balance. Your own journey in life starts within
If you are wondering how to pronounce her name, it’s DaYe rhymes with Kanye West or Christine Daaé (Da-Yeah) if you are a fan of Phantom of the Opera :)
Conditions that she specializes in treating include: pain(acutely/chronic), musculoskeletal dysfunction, insomnia, stress, allergies, skin conditions, anxiety, depression and digestive issues. Treatment techniques you may find Ivory using include electro, scalp, and auricular acupuncture, subcutaneous acupuncture, facial acupuncture, electric moxa, gua sha (scraping) and cupping. When appropriate, Ivory also offers TCM lifestyle and self-care suggestions to her clients.
Ivory’s journey in TCM started after her first acupuncture treatment during which she was a health sciences undergrad at Simon Fraser University. She has experience working as a community health worker and as well a herbal clinic assistant in Chinatown, Vancouver. After getting her credentials to practice in BC, Ivory also interned with Doctors in different provinces of China.
Ivory views the body as a whole and believes that meeting her clients where they are is the key to their recovery process. Her treatment approach is to use the most updated treatment techniques that align with the nature of healing, while inducing the least amount of side effects, including discomfort, as much as possible.
In addition, Ivory is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.
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Her clinical practice is focused on, but not limited to pain management, fertility and women’s health, mental health and anti aging. She has 15+ years of experience specializing in wellness and skincare. Mandy has successfully helped numerous patients achieve their beauty and wellness goals.
In addition to her Master’s degree from the University of Liverpool and Bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University, Mandy has also received a specialized certification in esthetics and cosmetic acupuncture.
Mandy is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Leena is passionate about working with individuals to create exercise-focused programs that can help them recover from injury, better their movements, and foster long-term resiliency. She believes education and empathy are integral to empowering clients to feel more confident in their bodies and help them achieve their goals.
Leena received her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. During her time at UBC, she gained experience in injury prevention and rehabilitation as an Athletic Trainer with UBC Athletics, where she won five national titles with the Women's Volleyball, Field Hockey, and Golf varsity teams. Leena continues her education as a third-year student working towards her Diploma of Osteopathy Manual Practice at the Canadian School of Osteopathy.
In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and ultimate frisbee, trying new recipes, and deep diving into niche topics.
With a passion for health and wellness, Jenessa believes in taking a collaborative approach to care for her clients to build trust, confidence, and enhance their quality of life. Whether recovering from an injury or looking to enhance overall health, Jenessa is excited to help clients achieve their goals.
Jenessa is a registered Kinesiologist and practicing member with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). She completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation.
Outside the clinic, Jenessa enjoys playing competitive volleyball, teaching and performing music, and can often be found hiking/camping and enjoying the outdoors.
It instilled in him a profound appreciation for the preventative approach inherent in Osteopathic principles and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare.
Since graduated, Andrea has worked in different clinics between Italy and Canada. Additionally, he provided support to a soccer team in Milan.
Andrea was also involved in teaching roles within the osteopathic academy where he graduated.
In his practice, Andrea treats a diversity range of conditions using a wide variety of techniques. He adopts a blended approach that integrates structural, visceral, and cranial methodologies to engage with the musculoskeletal, visceral, and nervous system and promote your wellbeing. He primary focus lies in alleviating your symptoms while addressing the root causes of your discomfort.
Andrea emphasizes the importance of tailoring treatment planes and techniques to meet your specific needs. He collaborates with you to determine the most suitable treatment for your individual circumstances.
Andrea treats several conditions such as
Andrea is passionate about sports, and you can often find him playing soccer, running around the city, hitting the gym for a workout, and occasionally going for a swim. He also loves skiing and hiking. His goal for the year, in terms of hiking, is to beat his Grouse Grind record of 45 minutes. What’s your record?
She has also been an instructor for articulatory techniques and a thesis supervisor at AIMO.
Martina learned about osteopathy when she was a water skier athlete in Italy. She was constantly in contact with different therapists and, while they were explaining to her why she felt pain, she became passionate about learning more about anatomy and the healing processes of the body.
Martina’s approach sees the person as a whole unit in which mind and body are strictly connected. She likes to understand where the pain is coming from by analyzing the body, the movement and the patient’s personal lifestyle. She believes that everyone is unique in their perspective and experiences and thus the patient and the therapist should work together to find the best treatment to meet these different needs.
Martina uses various types of manual techniques to help with different kinds of disorders such as muscle/articulation pain, chronic pain, stress, temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), postural disorders, headaches, digestive or other visceral disorders.
Over her years of practice, Martina has grown interested in the challenges of chronic pain and how much this kind of pain interferes with her patient’s personal lives. This has brought her to take specific advanced courses in chronic pain management to better support these patients.
Martina loves to work with adults, kids, pregnant women and athletes. In her free time, Martina loves to do yoga, take a walk in nature, and hike.
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