Esther completed her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. She has a deep commitment to helping people move better and regain their quality of life. Using her understanding of the human body and its mechanics, Esther empowers her clients by educating them about their injuries and collaboratively creating comprehensive treatment plans. She believes in the power of teamwork, where the client’s goals and well-being are at the forefront. Esther’s approach is rooted in empathy and a genuine desire to see her clients thrive. Her personalized care, tailored exercise regimens, and therapeutic manual techniques ensure that her clients not only recover but also flourish.

Esther is fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese. She loves trying new restaurants and enjoys lifting weights and playing ultimate frisbee in her free time.

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Kevin is a graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. During his time at the college, he learned multiple techniques to treat and rehabilitate soft tissue injuries, common postural dysfunctions, and other various conditions.

Originally coming from the construction industry, where he sustained multiple injuries, he believes that people can benefit greatly from rehabilitation. Kevin hopes to combine his real world experience and his clinical knowledge to aide patients on their road to recovery.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys weight lifting, going out to eat, and playing basketball with his friends.

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Bryanne graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy Program at the University of British Columbia. Growing up as a competitive athlete in both wushu (martial arts) and dragon boating, Bryanne spent weeks with her physiotherapist rehabilitating sports related injuries, which sparked her interest in the value of physical therapy.

Throughout university, Bryanne worked for the Developmental Disabilities Association, Canucks Autism Network, and volunteered in long term care, where she developed a passion for helping people of all ages and physical/cognitive abilities. In the physical therapy program, Bryanne completed placements in a variety of private clinics and acute care settings. Her treatment philosophy focuses on empowering clients to take charge of their own health. Through manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education, Bryanne loves helping clients reach their individual goals.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Bryanne running, cycling, playing volleyball, ultimate frisbee, or on the pickleball courts!

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Sarah began her career with a research background, earning both her Master of Physical Therapy and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Manitoba. She finds joy in listening to clients’ stories and providing care and treatments in a client-centered, evidence-based approach.

Specializing in a variety of orthopedic conditions, work injuries, and injuries from car accidents, Sarah focuses particularly on peripheral neuropathy and stroke. Her experience and education allow her to integrate functional mobility into treatment, thereby improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for her clients.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Sarah ensures effective communication with her diverse clientele. Outside the clinic, you can often find Sarah running in the parks or hiking in the North Shore mountains.

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Niklas completed his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. He believes getting and staying active is an important component in maintaining your physical health. During his time at Simon Fraser University, Niklas participated in a work-placement program, working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Kinesiologist to help injured workers return to work.

His detail-oriented approach ensures all clients receive an individualized treatment plan to help them attain their own personal movement goals, whether that be return to work or return to play. Niklas uses a combination of education and a variety of exercises to empower the client with the tools they need to succeed throughout and after their rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Niklas weightlifting and running, or finding a local mountain to hike during the summer.

Niklas is fluent in both English and conversational in Cantonese

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Ian is a graduate of the VaCC RMT program in 2021 with past experience working primarily in healthcare rehabilitation. He has also explored opportunities as an RMT in sporting events such as the Vancouver Tennis Open, World Rugby 7’s series, Laver cup, and is currently a part of the Abbotsford Canucks massage therapy treatment team.

Prior to RMT school, Ian had been working in the healthcare field as a rehabilitation assistant in several different settings in the lower mainland, where he learned the importance of different types of therapy by directly assisting his colleagues who practiced in the areas of Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech-language pathology. Through these opportunities, Ian understood the value of patient centred care and continues to apply that in each of his sessions as a massage practitioner.

Ian understands that not everyone presents the same, therefore, treatment is individualized for your unique needs. It is important for him to work alongside his patients to aim to restore overall function, provide relief, and identify any barriers to recovery. A typical treatment with Ian could include various modalities such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, deep tissue, Swedish massage, and hydrotherapy; all the while centering the sessions on bringing awareness to the areas of the body that need it most. Alongside treatment, Ian is committed to making a homecare plan with therapeutic exercise and movements/stretches to help supplement you in getting back to whatever it is you love doing.

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May is a graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) and holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. She has also worked as a Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer in clinical settings.

With her experience in the health field, May strives to incorporate evidence-informed practice into her treatments. She has worked with a wide demographic of individuals, including office workers, athletes, pregnancy patients, and patients with chronic, spinal cord, and nervous system conditions.

Through a combination of manual therapy, patient education, and remedial exercise, she aims to foster a patient-centred environment to help you achieve your goals!

In her spare time, you can find her coaching and playing volleyball, hiking, cycling, at the gym, or trying out new recipes.

May is fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese

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Jeffery completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology and his Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia. He is passionate about helping others recover from their injuries and wants to help empower clients to be pro-active in their rehabilitation. He strongly believes that through education and a positive therapeutic relationship, he can help clients feel confident with their bodies again.

Jeffery is very interested in human anatomy/physiology and often spends time looking up new research available to provide the best evidence-based approach to treatments. His previous experience as a Kinesiologist ensures that he is very comfortable at creating comprehensive home exercise programs for his clients.

Jeffery is fluent in both English and Mandarin. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, sports, and trying out new restaurants.

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Keane graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2002 at McGill University. As a therapist for the McGill Cross Country/Track & Field team, he gained extensive experience in the management and rehabilitation of acute and chronic running injuries.

Currently, he is a member of the Sport Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic Divisions of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

As an experienced hands-on therapist, Keane has received additional training in treatment of the lumbar spine, the pelvis, the shoulder, the ankle, and the hand; furthermore, he has attended specialized courses on myofascial release techniques. Keane is also certified in Acupuncture.

He has worked extensively with ICBC and WCB clients in active conditioning and return to work programs. Keane is also a clinical supervisor for the SFU Kinesiology Co-op program and enjoys mentoring students and promoting the profession of physiotherapy. Keane stays fit by running, biking, hiking, skiing and gardening.

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Simeon enjoys helping people of all ages to move better and be pain free. He  completed his Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia in 2016. Since then, he has worked in a variety of settings and seen many different injuries ranging from sprained ankles to brain tumors. 

Always interested in new discoveries, Simeon keeps up with current best practices and techniques. He is a certified IMS/Dry needling practitioner and has additional training in the lumbar spine. He has also taken courses on myofascial release and management of neurological injuries. 

In his spare time, Simeon enjoys playing badminton, table tennis and trying new recipes for dinner.

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Enoc completed his Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus. During his time at UBC, Enoc had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous varsity sports teams, conducting various exercise tests on athletes using advanced technologies to collect data on variables. This information was then coordinated with team coaches and athletic therapists, contributing to a comprehensive and collaborative approach to the care of varsity athletes. Furthermore, Enoc actively participated in a research program focused on rehabilitating clients with previous Achilles rupture injuries and contributed to the composition of research papers and case studies.

Enoc places importance on establishing a strong rapport with his clients as a cornerstone for designing personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and aspirations. By harnessing exercise prescription and educational techniques, Enoc is sincerely enthusiastic about aiding you in obtaining the essential tools required to confidently resume your daily activities.

Beyond the clinical setting, you can discover Enoc engaging in activities such as soccer, spikeball, and weightlifting!

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Elsa completed her Masters of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 at the University of Sydney in Australia. Known for their manual therapy program, Elsa now provides her patients with hands-on therapy as well as a client-centred, multidisciplinary approach as she also has her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University.

Since graduating, she has continued her education and training and has completed courses from Acupuncture Canada and is now a certified CAFCI practitioner. She also received extensive training to provide people with hip/knee osteoarthritis symptom relief via an exercised based program.

She has many years of experience working here in Vancouver with patients injured by motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries and can help with returning patients to optimal function and work.

In her spare time, Elsa enjoys spending time with her toddler and walking her 10-year-old beagle terrier, Kadie.

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Howei has recently graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He is eager to help people on their road to recovery. During his time in school he has learnt many techniques to help treat musculoskeletal injuries and various other conditions.

Howei has also graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelors of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience where he studied human anatomy and in particular the nervous system. He hopes to combine the knowledge that he acquired from both schools in order to enrich his practice.

Outside of work, Howei enjoys playing hockey and soccer. He also enjoys hiking, backpacking, and camping.

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Mike achieved his massage therapy diploma at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. During his time at VCMT, he accumulated a wealth of knowledge, treatment modalities and experience while working with a wide variety of patients. Mike strives to continue his growth and education even further.

Mike’s interest in massage therapy piqued when he experienced a minor injury from weight training. This redirected his focus to the importance of healing and rehabilitation with exercise and manual therapy as the driving factors. Mike’s treatments will be individualized for each patient and their concerns, along with proper homecare he believes he can help his patients achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest.

Outside of the clinic, Mike enjoys playing basketball, weight training and eating good food.

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Vincent, a dynamic individual with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, transitioned from a career as a personal trainer to pursue his passion for massage therapy. In 2023, he completed his Full-Time Massage Therapy Program from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

During his RMT program, Vincent not only refined his skills but also gained confidence in addressing a range of health issues, from systemic conditions to soft tissue injuries. He is dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of his patients by seamlessly blending his background in kinesiology with the art of massage therapy.

Outside the treatment room, Vincent finds adrenaline and enjoyment in snowboarding and exploring new destinations.

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Robert was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia and is eager to give back to the community he grew up in.

Robert received his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and his Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Western Ontario. Along the way he worked as an athletic trainer for junior hockey and as a behavioural interventionist for children with autism.

Robert follows an evidence-based approach towards pain-free movement and activity. His physiotherapy treatment involves manual therapy, exercise prescription, vestibular rehabilitation and client education. He also has certifications in acupuncture and dry needling.

In his free time, Robert enjoys the outdoors and is an avid snowboarder, hiker, runner and tennis player.

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Shirley completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She has worked in a variety of settings, in both the hospital and private clinic settings.

She believes strongly in the importance of building good rapport and having a full understanding of her client as a person. In addition, she values education, prevention, and self-sufficiency. She continues to further her practice and techniques, such as with Functional Dry Needling and mobilization courses.

In her spare time, Shirley enjoys rock climbing, hiking, running, swimming, snowboarding, and pretty much anything that will take her outside.

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After a string of constant injuries, Edward has made it his goal to learn about healing the human body. He found that with massage therapy not only helps injuries, it also promotes improvement in one’s wellbeing.

Edward has graduated from the Vancouver Career College’s massage therapy program and is now currently a clinical supervisor for the program. During his time at the college, he has participated in many outreaches such as: Positive Living, Amenida Senior home and Douglas College Varsity teams.

After graduating, he has taken courses on myofascia, taping and utilizing instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (Rockblade). He also joined a Pain Science monthly discussion group to better understand the science behind it.

Outside of his work as a Registered Massage Therapist, Edward is a black belt in karate with goals of competing in and winning the Canadian Karate National tournament. In his spare time, Edward enjoys karate training and high intensity interval training.

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Michelle completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. While at SFU, Michelle volunteered with their Sports Medicine Clinic and worked with many varsity athletes in their rehab process. As a life-long athlete herself, Michelle appreciates the role that rehabilitation specialists play in recovering from injury.

Michelle emphasizes client-specific exercise plans to help you achieve your personal and functional goals. She aims to educate and empower all her clients so they can take control of their recovery process.

She is fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese. Outside of the clinic, Michelle enjoys coaching and playing badminton as well as cooking and trying new recipes.

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Grace completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from UBC in 2018, with an exchange semester in the UK at the University of Birmingham studying Sport, Exercise and Health Science. She then graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy degree from the University of Sydney in 2021.

She has experience working with all ages and conditions, from swim coaching for the Special Olympics to traumatic brain injury/stroke rehabilitation and more. Grace has a special interest in post surgical rehab and has worked with post-op knee and ankle patients. She believes in working together with her patients to find a realistic and maintainable solution so they can happily return to their lives.

Grace is fluent in English, Mandarin, and can understand conversational Cantonese and Shanghainese. Outside of work, she loves travelling, but in Vancouver she is always eager to try new activities and restaurants!

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