Danielle completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, and her Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a Minor in Biology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She has received her level 1 certification in the National Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program. Previously, she has worked as an artistic gymnastics coach and powerlifting coach. She enjoys using manual therapy techniques, education, and individualized exercise prescription to help clients reach their goals.

Growing up as a competitive gymnast, Danielle experienced a fair amount of injuries and physiotherapy visits. This experience really led to her passion for learning about the human body, how it moves, and how to recover from injuries. She has always wanted a career where she could work with people every day and help them get back to the activities they love, so physiotherapy seemed like the perfect fit.

Danielle enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle and exploring what Vancouver has to offer. Outside of the clinic, you can find her snowboarding at Whistler, hiking, lifting weights, or trying out new places to eat and coffee shops.

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Yvonne graduated from Pacific Rim College’s 3-year Diploma of Acupuncture program in 2016, and completed the national board exams to become a licensed member of the BC regulatory board, CTCMA. She previously completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Victoria in 2010.

Using the theory and holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yvonne is able to treat a wide variety of conditions. She is passionate about using acupuncture to treat issues such as pain relief, stress, anxiety/depression, insomnia, digestive disorders and smoking cessation. Yvonne also has a special interest in women’s health issues such as menstruation regulation, infertility, pregnancy and labour. Her approach includes the use of traditional acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha.

Yvonne has also taken supplementary workshops in Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Traditional Acupuncture in Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum, Channel Examination and Diagnosis, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture and Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) Acupuncture.

Outside of work: In her spare time, Yvonne enjoys traveling, knitting and hanging out with her dog.

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Jamie graduated from Western University (London, Ontario) in 2020 with a Master of Physical Therapy. She completed her undergraduate degree at University of Waterloo for my Bachelor of Science, Honors Kinesiology & Minor in Rehabilitation (Co-op).

She has three years of experience in Acute Care at St Paul’s Hospital working with a range of clientele, including people with acute neurological conditions, joint replacements, cardiac and respiratory illness, and geriatric populations. Over the past five years, Jamie has also worked as a Personal Trainer using exercise to assist with injury prevention. She completed her Level I Manual Therapy Certification (2020) and will be continuing her Level II course in 2023.

She genuinely enjoys helping people reach their physical goals, whether it is recovering from injury, preventing injury, learning a new activity or wanting to optimize performance!

If she is not in the clinic, you can find Jamie exploring the outdoors, cooking new recipes, planning her next trip or spending time with family and friends!

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Angela obtained her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2023, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of British Columbia. She has also received her Level 1 certification in the National Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) program.

Her decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy began with her own experiences as a patient, where she was inspired to enter the field after witnessing the positive impact of it on her well-being. Angela firmly believes that physiotherapy plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and empowering individuals through personalized treatment plans.

Angela is deeply passionate about various aspects of her life, with one aspect being the establishment of meaningful connections with the people around her. This principle extends to her work as a clinician: forging these connections with her patients enables her to provide holistic and personalized care to individuals of all ages, professions, and activity levels. Her commitment extends to continuous learning in order to enhance her clinical expertise, ultimately guiding patients towards their goals and helping them manage and reduce pain.

Outside of the clinic, Angela is passionate about nurturing herself and her loved ones through engagement in diverse activities, such as Pilates, yoga, HIIT, and recreational sports. As a foodie, she loves seeking out the best eats and coffee shops around!

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Michiko became passionate about pelvic health physiotherapy and sexual health after her personal experience with severe sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Ten years ago, she was anxious, depressed, stressed, and overworked. She experienced severe pelvic pain and was diagnosed with vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition for which there is no identifiable cause. After committing to rehabilitation, she saw significant improvements and has been symptom-free 8 years and counting!

Her personal accounts and professional work have been published in medical journals, such as The Journal of Ethics in Mental Health, and she is often interviewed for her professional insight in popular magazines and podcasts.

Michiko holds a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Master of Health Science in Bioethics from the University of Toronto. She loves to learn! She is a Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in clinical, research, education, and leadership roles in rehabilitation, health care and fitness.

She has taken courses to offer pelvic health physiotherapy for all genders, including pre- and post-gender-affirming surgeries. Michiko treats all pelvic health conditions, including but not limited to: incontinence, dysfunctional voiding, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, abdominal pain, endometriosis, prenatal and postpartum concerns, post-operative rehabilitation, and much, much more!

Michiko is passionate about relationships: she believes that developing rapport and positive communication are the pillars in rehabilitation.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, her goal is to work in partnership with each of her clients to craft a personalized care plan that will meet their specific needs. The client’s care plan integrates education, manual techniques, and exercise rehabilitation to relieve their symptoms related to the pelvis.

Ever since her personal experience, Michiko strives to provide the type of patient-centered care that she would like for herself: getting to know her patients and listening to their concerns, formulating a plan that is meaningful to them, and combining their expertise of their own body with her physiotherapy skills and knowledge!

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Christina completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2007. Upon graduation, she returned home to Vancouver and has since worked in private practice orthopedic physiotherapy. She has successfully completed the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Division’s Advanced Examination in Manual and Manipulative Therapy and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists.

In addition to her practice of physiotherapy, Christina is also a Clinical Pilates Instructor having completed the rehabilitation stream (Mat and Reformer) in STOTT pilates. As well, she brings extensive experience as a kinesiologist, exercise therapist and personal trainer. She enjoys treating all types of patients and firmly believes in an individualized, multi-modal treatment philosophy combining manual therapy, dry-needling/acupuncture, pilates and other specific exercise techniques to improve mobility, restore function and prevent injury.

As a mom of two young children, Christina has developed a keen-interest in treating pre and post-natal women and helping them restore function, strength and balance in their new bodies.

Christina can speak Cantonese and some Mandarin

Outside of work: In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, staying active by playing field hockey and getting outside or hitting the gym for a good sweat!

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Stacy completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2004. For the last six years she has been working in private orthopaedic practise. She has successfully completed the Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Stacy has a special interest in teaching - she spends time working as a teaching assistant in the UBC Physical Therapy Masters program, and also teaches educational workshops on osteoarthritis to the public through the Arthritis Society. She treats various musculoskeletal injuries, balance and dizziness disorders with a combined approach of manual therapy, education and specific exercise.

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Jonathan graduated from The University of British Columbia with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2011. He also completed his Bachelor of Science majoring in Cell Biology/Genetics and minoring in Human Kinetics in 2008. Since completing his Master of Physical Therapy, Jonathan has continued to develop professionally through continuing education and mentorship. Most recently, Jonathan completed his Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopaedic division. Jonathan is also certified in Acupuncture through Acupuncture Canada and has incorporated dry needling into his practice since 2013. Jonathan believes in an individualized treatment program that is comprised of manual therapy, dry needling (Acupuncture), and therapeutic exercise in order to restore balance and function to the human body.

Jonathan enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy, including sports and orthopaedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and the rehabilitation of those following neurological injury. Jonathan is also an ambassador for the Thera-Band Academy.

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Chelsea completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to receiving her physiotherapy training, Chelsea had plenty of experience working with people living with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions as she enjoyed volunteering at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre and worked as an undergraduate research assistant at the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. From this exposure, Chelsea developed a passion and appreciation for how the musculoskeletal system and nervous system adaptively work together to optimize our daily function.

Chelsea believes in helping all of her clients understand how their bodies work to provide them peace of mind. She performs this through a combination of education, active listening, manual therapy, and prescriptive exercise to facilitate an optimal environment for healing so that clients can achieve their goals. Chelsea has had experience working with people of all ages and with rehabilitating overuse injuries, total joint replacements, chronic lower back pain, MVA associated injuries, neuromuscular conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunction in a variety of contexts. She is adamant in ensuring that her clients receive evidence-based and innovative treatments that are in their best interests.

So far, Chelsea has taken additional education for professional development and has received certification for: - National Orthopaedic Division AIM Level 1, Level 2 Upper & Lower Quadrant, Level 3 Lower Quadrant - Pelvic health rehabilitation for urinary/fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. - Pelvic Health Solutions Level 2: The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain Through a Trauma Informed Lens

When Chelsea isn’t in the clinic, she is a very passionate food and coffee enthusiast. She enjoys lifting weights at the gym, playing golf, pickleball, tennis, and going kickboxing to keep up with her food adventures.

Chelsea is multilingual: she is able to communicate fluently in English; conversationally in Tagalog and Fukien dialect. She also possesses basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.

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Allison studied biology and kinesiology for her undergraduate degrees at UBC’s Vancouver campus, and continued at UBC to obtain her Master of Physical Therapy. She has completed additional training in pelvic floor physiotherapy (incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, painful intercourse, pelvic girdle pain, prostate cancer and removal, pre- and post-partum care, and pessary fittings), running assessment, manual therapy, and rehab STOTT Pilates.

Growing up, Allison often saw a physiotherapist for injuries from playing competitive soccer and field hockey. Her physiotherapist had a big impact on her ability to stay active in sports, and she felt inspired to provide the same care and support to others.

Outside of work, she enjoys running, spin, and camping on weekends. She also loves experimenting with new baking recipes!

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Jonathan completed his Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2010 and had been working as a physiotherapist in Brisbane, Australia, until moving back to Vancouver in November 2016. Prior to that he worked as a Registered Kinesiologist following the completion of this Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Certificates in Health and Fitness and Applied Human Nutrition from Simon Fraser University in 2006.

Jonathan completed his ISM training with Diane Lee in 2019.  He has extensive training in Clinical Pilates and is a certified Pilates Instructor through Polestar Pilates. Jonathan is also certified in Musculoskeletal Acupuncture and Dry Needling through Combined Health.

Sport and physical activity have played a large role throughout his life. Since 2011, Jonathan has been drawn to the mind-body benefits of yoga, which he practices almost daily. The combination of his work and personal practice experience has influenced the way he approaches his physiotherapy treatment.

Jonathan has a holistic movement-focussed approach to physiotherapy. Throughout his career he has worked with patients of all ages and abilities which has included professional athletes and dancers.  Whether for pain, rehabilitation or performance, he uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise and other modalities to achieve optimal movement quality. Jonathan has a strong belief in an individualised approach to patient management and therefore emphasises patient education and empowerment throughout his treatment.

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Steve completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC in 1998, followed by his post-graduate physiotherapy degree at the University of Toronto in 2001. Prior to returning to Vancouver in 2007, he worked in a busy multi-disciplinary sport medicine clinic in Toronto, Ontario. In 2005, Steve successfully completed the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy while becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Steve is also certified in Acupuncture, Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), Gokavi Transverse Technique (GTT) and is a Level 2 TWIST Sport Conditioning Coach.

Steve’s treatment philosophy includes using a combination of manual and dry-needling techniques to restore normal joint and tissue mobility and then applying specific & focused exercise techniques to restore function and minimize injury reoccurrence.

Steve’s area of interest includes treating complex shoulder problems and spinal instabilities. He has had success treating a wide variety of clients including national level athletes, rowers, gymnasts, trampolinists, musicians & ‘weekend warriors’.

As a certified Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Medical Professional (TPI - MP3), Steve also works with golfers of all ages and abilities, assessing and treating any physical and bio-mechanical restrictions that may be contributing to faulty, injury inducing swing mechanics. He also uses to the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) as a fundamental movement pattern screening tool.

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