Braeden earned his degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia while competing for the Thunderbirds varsity Baseball team from 2014-18.

During his time at UBC, Braeden realized the growing need for coaches that effectively bridge the communication gap between athletes, performance coaches, and rehab professionals. He decided to try to fill that niche. Braeden has a life-long passion for Baseball, and a more recently discovered passion for teaching people how to use movement of their bodies as medicine. His end goal is not to have athletes/patients become reliant upon him, but rather to promote curiosity, and help each individual to become their own best coach by teaching them long term exercise strategies, and principles of human movement. Braeden is also currently in his 2nd year as the Pitching Coach of the Douglas College Baseball team (NJCAA)... Let’s Go Royals.

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

-Jackie Robinson 42

Areas of Interest – Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Active mobility, Strength/Power/Speed development, Team sports, Mental training, Rotational sports, Overhead sports, Motor vehicle accident recovery, Return to Sport.

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Olivia is an energetic and compassionate practitioner who brings a fresh set of eyes to athletics and Physiotherapy. She has a special interest in treating runners/triathletes as well as young developing athletes. Olivia implements an individualized approach to help clients reach their goals providing them with tools to maintain their health. In addition, specifically for runners, she will develop a return to run program tailored to each athlete’s needs.

Olivia has gained a diverse set of experiences through her Master’s in Physiotherapy at UBC and her Honors Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology Co-op with a minor in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Waterloo, Ontario. With a passion for ongoing learning, Olivia has taken continuing additional courses to gain expertise in treating runners, concussion, and advanced integrated musculoskeletal levels. For a full list of courses please see below.

Her love for working with athletes began as a youth triathlon coach when she was in highschool. This passion grew throughout her undergraduate degree where she gained practical experience as a student athletic trainer. Her co-op placements diversified her experience by touching on a number of fields such as kinesiology, biomechanics in rehabilitation, exercise performance physiology and injury prevention biomechanics research.

As an athlete herself, Olivia has always understood the importance of the role of a physiotherapist in the life of an athlete. She first started competing at the age of 8 years old in alpine ski racing and triathlon. Now, outside of the clinic you can find Olivia adventuring or training for an upcoming race. During her university years she competed on the Waterloo varsity cross country team and the UBC triathlon team. In September 2023, she represented Team Canada at the World Age-Group Championships in Pontevedra Spain.

Courses: - 1.1 Assessment of Lower Limb Injuries (The Running Clinic) - 1.0 Fundamentals of Running Injuries (The Running Clinic) - Complete Concussions Management (CCMI) - Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Level 1 certification (AIM) - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization - Women’s Health (DNS) - Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization - A (DNS)

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Kevin graduated from the massage therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and holds a Bachelors of Sciences degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University.

Kevin grew up playing a variety of sports, but mainly focused on playing football. Playing sports inspired him to obtain a kinesiology degree at Simon Fraser University. While doing his undergraduate studies, he spent time as an apprentice strength and conditioning coach, where he worked with NCAA level athletes across various sports. Having this experience working with dedicated student-athletes fostered his love for educating and rehabilitation across all walks of life. This led him to pursuing further education to become an RMT.

His treatment style includes a variety of modalities such as Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, dynamic release, PNF stretching and joint mobilizations, in conjunction with movement.

Outside the clinic, you can expect Kevin trying to run fast, jump high, and lift heavy, all while fantastically failing to do so. He enjoys sampling new craft beers from local breweries and trying wines from different regions. Don’t be afraid to send him some recommendations to try!

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Mike Foster has been a physiotherapist in our community for the past 23 years, and has a passion for working with athletes of all levels. With the use of sport specific exercises and manual therapy, Mike assists athletes not only in return to sport following injury, but also strives to maximize performance upon this return.

Mike has worked extensively with professional athletes from the NHL, NBA, MLS, NFL, CFL and the ATP tour. Mike was a physiotherapist with the Canadian Senior Women’s Soccer Team for four years, and continues to be a consultant with Canada Soccer. Mike was an avid soccer player growing up, and continues to be an active member of the soccer community, currently involved with coaching his young daughters. Mike has also worked extensively with the Whitecaps Girls Elite soccer team in the rehabilitation of their injured players.

Mike has a particular focus on the return-to-play of injured athletes following ACL injury. He has extensive experience with on-field rehabilitation during the latter stages of an ACL program, assisting athletes transition from the clinic setting on to the field of play. Mike has spent the last several years of his career designing and developing ACL rehabilitation programs, and has a particular interest in ACL injury prevention.

Mike is a member of the Clinical Faculty within the University Of British Columbia’s Department Of Physiotherapy. Mike has received his Fellowship in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy. He is a certified IMS practitioner.

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Chris’ professional journey is closely intertwined with his involvement in elite sport. He played for the Vancouver Whitecaps from 1994 to 2005, while concurrently completing his physiotherapy training. Transitioning to the role of Head Therapist for the 1st team in 2007, he later served as Head of Sport Science for the Youth Academy from 2011 to 2019, before returning to his position as Head Therapist in 2019.

In addition to his Whitecaps tenure, Chris spent 8 years as a physiotherapist for UBC Varsity, and served as a physiotherapist for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics (Ice Hockey). Throughout this period, he pursued and obtained his diploma in sport physiotherapy.

Chris’ dedication to education is evidenced by his role as an instructor for KIN 241 – Athletic Training at Simon Fraser University.

With a special interest in managing sporting groin and lumbopelvic issues, Chris is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to athletes, guiding them through challenges and helping them achieve their goals.

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Damian has been a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Kinesiologist for 2 years since graduating from Simon Fraser University with his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology concentrating on Active Health and Rehabilitation. During his time at SFU he spent 2 years gaining practical experience at Fortius Sport and Health, with various SFU Sports Teams and at Twist Performance and Wellness. He has experience working with athletes of many sport backgrounds and of all age groups.

Some career highlights for Damian include working with NBA and NHL players during off-season training, watching his athletes winning provincial competitions, and being surrounded by high-level practitioners throughout his time as a student and currently as a young practitioner.

Damian believes that all fitness journeys are a collaborative effort with a client and a practitioner (or multiple) together. As a client, gaining an understanding of the “why” is just as important of all other aspects of this journey. Building a strong foundation and mastering the basics are essential to progression and are focuses of sessions with Damian.

Outside of the clinic you could find Damian on the basketball court, spikeball arena, golf course or on the cricket field! If he’s not there you’ll likely find him drinking a beer somewhere sunny.

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Performance Coach

Matt grew up on the West Coast of BC, Canada, having enjoyed everything the mountains, sea, lakes, and trails have to offer. Athletically, he participated, competed and excelled in baseball and basketball at the high school and independent level, and transitioned to collegiate basketball and then rowing! Academically, he graduated from UFV in 2005 having earned distinctions in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Sociology.

Professionally, Matt started his career in clinical kinesiology in 2002, working as a complement to a number of Physiotherapists and Doctors that he still considers friends and mentors. Thereafter in 2005, he began his career as a Kinesiologist and a Sport Performance Coach. In 2009, he transitioned fully into the world of High-Performance Sport Coaching and Education by accepting a Directorship position with TWIST Performance + Wellness. Given the opportunity, Matt’s abilities as an educator, public speaker and professional coach for sports, return to play, and general population exploded. Career highlights with TWIST included collaborating with UA and IMG for education, Summer High-Performance Hockey Camps with grassroots and pro players, opening TWIST Vancouver in Olympic Village, and in 2016, accepting a position with the Chinese Olympic Committee to become part of their administrative, education, and coaching team as a Director for High Performance and Rehabilitation for the Rio-Summer 2016, and PyeongChang-Winter 2018 Olympic Games. Having the ability to collaborate with some of the brightest and best coaching, rehabilitation, and performance minds in the world was truly a game-changer. Fast forward to 2019, and after his Olympic experiences, Matt decided to return to his roots back in Vancouver and create East Vancouver Sports & Rehabilitation Clinic, with the goal in mind to bring the professional sport experience and accessibility back to grass-root sports and athletes.

Personally, Matt’s better half Erin is the glue for the family, and she supports every one of Matt’s crazy ideas. Blessed with two young daughters and a well-loved golden retriever, they are a crazy, functional family that’s always ready to enjoy life, compete hard, and learn life lessons along the way. Matt enjoys finding mountainous terrain for sports and outdoor play, perusing Vancouver’s excellent craft beer scene, and hitting the gym for all things performance-based.

Interests: Sports Performance, Sport Rehabilitation, Return to play, Kinesiology, Baseball, Basketball, Multi-Directional Sports, Strength, Power, Speed development.

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I support individuals navigating physical challenges like injury, pain, or fatigue, alongside the emotional and psychological patterns that often accompany them. With a background in professional dance and strength-based disciplines, I bring both a performance lens and a trauma-informed perspective to my kinesiology practice.

As a Registered Kinesiologist and Master of Counselling Psychology candidate, my work blends movement science, nervous system regulation, and personalized strength programming. I work with a wide range of clients, from athletes in recovery to individuals managing stress, burnout, or long-standing pain.

My areas of focus include:

-Functional movement and strength development

-Injury rehabilitation and chronic pain support

-Somatic strategies for nervous system regulation

-Long-term performance and energy management

-Recovery readiness and injury prevention for athletes

My approach is collaborative, responsive, and tailored to each client’s goals, limitations, and lived experience. Whether you’re rebuilding after injury, working toward performance goals, or simply learning how to move with more clarity and confidence, I’m here to support the process.

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Dr. Félix Lascelles-Palys received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree concurrently with his Masters in Sports Medicine from University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Certified in methods including Active Release Techniques (ART) and Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR), he takes pride in enhancing his skillset whenever possible. Dr. Lascelles-Palys is now a resident of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences continuing his post-doctoral education in sports sciences in Canada.

Having been an athlete himself throughout his life in several sports, including baseball, ice hockey, ultimate frisbee, and boxing, a long list of his own injuries drew Dr. Lascelles-Palys towards the field of rehabilitation and Sports Sciences. He has worked as a trainer for professional lacrosse, completed multiple sports medicine placements with various high school teams, college sports, and international tournaments for various sports, and interned for 6 months in Washington under the supervision of the Seattle Seahawks team chiropractor.

Through his research over the past few years, some topics that Dr. Lascelles-Palys has developed a focus in include: injury and subsequent rehabilitation involving shoulders and elbows of throwing athletes; building “strong mobility” in various sports movements, especially those that include lateral explosive movements, and; the unique anatomical variance of patients and its effect on their movements and everyday life.

Dr. Lascelles-Palys is a very strong advocate for evidence-informed practice, and ensures that his treatment style is constantly evolving to reflect the newest research in patient- centred care.

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Steve spent 12 months from 2016 to 2017 as the lead physiotherapist for the Chinese Olympic Team. He supported the team through training and performance at the RIO Olympics in 2016 and brings back a wealth of knowledge. Educationally, he has a Masters in Rehabilitation Science from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. As former Head Physiotherapist at Simon Fraser University for all varsity athletes coupled with his 31 years of experience has allowed him the opportunity to become the medical coordinator for the Women’s Canada Cup Fastpitch tournament and team therapist for the New Westminster Salmonbellies Sr. Men’s Lacrosse team. Steve’s areas of interests include functional capacity evaluation, injuries related to track and field, football and lacrosse. His areas of practice include osteopathic manual therapy and acupuncture.

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Justin grew up in the Tri-cities of British Columbia and enjoyed an upbringing that revolved around community and sport. He realized from a young age he wanted to turn the things he loves most into a career and that is exactly what he set out to do. He went on to study Kinesiology - Exercise Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and from there traveled to Australia to complete a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. Before returning home he stayed and worked across Australia and continued his education from experts in his field.

Justin believes in Long Term Athlete Development, Health Promotion and that Exercise is Medicine. Providing education to the public, reducing the risk of injury and bridging the gap between injury management + pain and Return to Sport + Play is what he does best. He says “ the recipe for success in rehabilitation is a strong therapist-patient relationship that thrives on communication + education, pain management via manual therapy and activity modification as well as providing individualized exercise prescription through a proper assessment.

Justin enjoys working with people of all walks of life as long as they are committed to reaching their goals. Particularly his heart lies with soccer and still identifies with the sport. With age though he is expanding out and enjoying participation in a variety of activities to keep fit and keep life interesting. He has done extensive research and continuing education around the hip and the shoulder and enjoys working with people that are struggling to move well and or have pain in these important joints. So if you are an overhead athlete (swimmer, olympic weight lifter, volley ball player, baseball player etc) or in a running and kicking sport come see him to understand how you can be performing at your best and reduce your risk of the most common injuries in your sport.

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Ryan Murray has been a Physiotherapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for over 15 years. Ryan enjoys working with all levels of athletes to develop sport specific exercises to mitigate injury and maximize performance. Growing up playing high-contact sports like hockey, football and basketball, he quickly became introduced to physiotherapy through his own personal injuries. The love of sports and competitive play has continued throughout his career, working with Olympic and National level athletes from a variety of sports. Ryan has also worked closely with professional athletes from the NBA, NHL, WHL, NLL and CFL. Ryan is currently a physiotherapist for the Vancouver Warriors Lacrosse team in the NLL. He also plays a key role as a performance therapist with Hockey players during their off-season training programs.

He continues to explore new physical therapy techniques and has a specific interest in end stage rehabilitation and return to sport training. He has recently developed post-operative knee and hip rehabilitation pathways specific for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Labral/Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) reconstruction.

Ryan believes in establishing a strong sense of community. He enjoys an active lifestyle and has volunteered with many local teams and community events throughout the years. An avid cyclist and triathlete, Ryan has participated in the Whistler GranFondo and multiple Triathlons.

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Josh grew up in Edmonton playing hockey, soccer and skiing. After moving to beautiful British Columbia just before high school Josh added lacrosse, rugby, volleyball, skateboarding and snowboarding to his list of sports. This multi-sport approach to athleticism led Josh to attending UBC to study Physical Education (curriculum development and motor learning) and Human Performance (athletic development).

After graduating in 2006 Josh began working as a strength and conditioning coach. He has worked with high school, professional and recreational adult athletes in private, group, team and return to play settings. Highlights include coaching athletes who have competed in the NLL, MLB, UFC, WHL, NCAA and Paralympics. Other professional highlights include facilitating work-integrated learning opportunities for future strength and conditioning coaches attending SFU and UBC.

Josh’s experiences with athletes goes beyond the gym to the lacrosse box and field. He was the head coach of the Delta Lacrosse Academy from 2012 to 2018 where he was responsible for developing student athletes to play Junior and Collegiate lacrosse. Josh also coached Team BC to a national championship in 2008.

With nearly 20 years of coaching athletes in a number of settings Josh believes in creating an environment that empowers the athlete to be responsible for their athletic development. Having a team of practitioners, sports coaches and strength and conditioning coaches that work together gives the athlete the best opportunity to be prepared to pursue and achieve their goals.

When Josh isn’t in the gym you can find him playing with his daughters in the park, cheering on the Oilers and playing quarterback for his touch football team.

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Nazz is a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist with a strong academic and athletic background in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy. He is currently the physiotherapist and assistant coach for the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Men’s Soccer team, where he integrates his expertise in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and performance optimization. Nazz also assists as a physiotherapist for the East Vancouver Scribes Rugby Club and worked alongside lead therapist Erik Torchia as a physiotherapist for the SFU Men’s Lacrosse team during their 2023/24 PNCLL Championship season.

Nazz’s extensive experience in sports physiotherapy began in Australia, where he served as the head physiotherapist for the semi-professional AFL club Mt. Gravatt A.F.C. This role allowed him to gain practical knowledge in sports-related rehabilitation and conditioning, working closely with athletes to enhance their physical well-being and performance.

Academically, Nazz holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland (2022) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University (2020), specializing in Active Health & Rehabilitation. While at SFU, he worked at Fortius Sport & Health and served as a Student Trainer for the SFU Men’s Basketball team.

As a former NCAA Division 1 soccer player at Coastal Carolina University before transferring to SFU, Nazz combines his academic expertise and firsthand athletic experience to provide a holistic, client-centred approach to rehabilitation. He focuses on education, self-efficacy, and long-term performance success to help clients achieve their goals.

Beyond his clinical roles, Nazz is a Sports Physiotherapy Canada First Responder, actively supporting community and charity events such as Kick for a Cure and Kitsfest by providing care to athletes of all levels. He is also engaged in research, currently investigating the utility of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for stroke rehabilitation.

Outside work, Nazz enjoys the outdoors, travelling, learning Italian, and experimenting in the kitchen—always open to new recipe suggestions!

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Nazz is a passionate and dedicated individual with a strong academic and athletic background in Physiotherapy and Kinesiology. Nazz recently completed a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland in 2022. His achievements led to a representative position within the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Science. In Australia, Nazz served as the head physiotherapist for the semi-professional AFL club, Mt. Gravatt A.F.C. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in sports-related rehabilitation and conditioning, working closely with athletes to enhance their physical well-being and performance.

Prior to Australia, Nazz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 2020, specializing in Active Health & Rehabilitation. During his time at SFU, Nazz worked at Fortius Sport & Health, and as a Student Trainer for the SFU Men’s Basketball team.

As a former NCAA Division 1 athlete (prev. Big South Conference Champions and two-time AAA Mens Provincial Champion), playing Men’s Soccer at Coastal Carolina University and later at SFU, Nazz has a unique blend of academic, professional, and personal athletic experience that provides him with a distinct perspective within the field of physiotherapy, with a personal interest for sport rehabilitation.

Nazz’s approach to treatment is client-centered, emphasizing client education, and promoting self-efficacy and independence. He is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness and health goals. Nazz is actively involved in research and is currently investigating the utility of High-Frequency rTMS for stroke-related rehabilitation. He hopes to work with concussion specialists to develop a structured pathway for concussion rehabilitation.

In his free time, Nazz enjoys the outdoors, is actively learning the Italian language, and loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen (always open to suggestions.)

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Chris completed his physiotherapy degree, while concurrently completing his Masters in Exercise and Sports Science, from the University of Sydney in Australia. During this time, Chris also obtained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) designation. Following his graduation, Chris stayed in Australia for six years, working in private practice (including 3 years in a hip and pelvis specialty clinic) and in semi-professional rugby.

In 2012, Chris was recruited by Athletes’ Performance (now called EXOS, the largest sports performance company in the world) to be part of the first group of foreign physiotherapists and strength coaches ever to work full time with the Chinese Olympic Committee, to help them prepare for the London Olympics. Following the London Olympics, Chris remained in China until the beginning of 2018, working in various positions with the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Shanghai provincial sports program, including being made the head physiotherapist of Team China from 2013-2015. During this time, he worked with a variety of athletes but spent most of his time with athletes from the national gymnastics, diving, weightlifting, and table tennis teams. Since returning to Canada, Chris has been helping the members and athletes at Crossfit Overdrive and their Olympic Lifting Team to prevent and recover from injuries through manual therapy, and Crossfit and Olympic Lifting screening and corrective exercise programs.

Chris has a passion to help athletes in all sports, from amateur to professional, rehab from their injuries, to help prevent further injuries, and to excel at their sport through general and sports-specific screening and assessments and prescribing corrective exercises and performance programming. Chris has a great relationship with the coaches (both strength and conditioning and technical) of the athletes that he works with and encourages their involvement in the rehab process.

Chris has a special interest in combat and contact sports. He is a level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby medic as well as a Medical Educator in the IRB (Rugby Asia division) and has worked with many professional players while in Australia. He has also worked with a variety of combat sports, including the Chinese national judo and wrestling teams, Shanghai sanda team, as well as boxing and kickboxing academy athletes. He is also a muay thai practitioner himself and still trains regularly.

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Chris graduated from Simon Fraser University with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation. During his undergraduate studies, he completed a placement with One Performance, where he quickly connected with the team and later joined them officially.

With experience working with individuals managing chronic illnesses, Chris gained valuable insights into a variety of conditions and the crucial role exercise plays in managing them. He also developed a deeper appreciation for the importance of staying active as we age to support overall health, including maintaining muscle mass, bone density, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness. This work provided a fresh perspective for Chris, who has spent much of his life as an athlete and continues to compete as a field hockey player. His personal journey has shown him firsthand how proper strength and conditioning enhance athletic performance, build resilience to injuries, and support longevity as an athlete. This understanding has shaped him into a well-rounded coach, bringing together both his professional expertise and personal experience.

Outside the gym, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s playing a round of golf or fishing in some of BC’s more remote locations.

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To book a consultation with Erik, please call our clinic directly at: 604-416-3699

CLINICAL FOCUS:

• Post-op rehabilitation of upper and lower extremity - with particular focus on knee/shoulder/ankle sport-related injury
• On-field return to play
• Integrating sport science into clinical practice
• Conditions of the shoulder - instability, post-op, rotator cuff related
• Complex injury recovery and return to sport

SPORTING GROUPS:

• Field Sports (Lacrosse, Soccer, Football)
• Performance Aesthetic Sports (Figure Skating/Dancers)
• Tactical athletes (RCMP/VPD, specifically with dog handlers and ERT)
• Stunt and Film Performers

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba (BMR(PT))
• Master of Clinical Sciences (Manipulative Therapy, Western University (MClSc(Manip.))
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
• Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy (Dip Sport PT)

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner with the Prague School of Rehab (DNS-P)
• Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada (CAFCI)
• Registered Internationally Sport Physical Therapist (IFSPT)

EXPERIENCE:

• Lead Therapist with SFU Lacrosse (Current)
• Travelling Therapist with Skate Canada (Current)
• Clinical Instructor with UBC Physical Therapy Department (Current)
• Lead Therapist Vancouver Stealth and Vancouver Warrior Clubs (2014-2020)
• Chief Therapist for ALL West and XLL (2020-21)
• Former Therapist with Vancouver Whitecaps Boys Residency

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• Integrated Systems Model Series (ISM) with Diane Lee
• Clinical Neurodynamics Levels 1 & 2

SHOULDER SPECIFIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Ben Ashworth’s The Athletic Shoulder: Testing and Training
• Jeremy Lewis’ The Shoulder: Theory and Practice
• Lyn Watson’s Level 1 Shoulder
• Jo Gibson’s The Shoulder: Steps to Success Symposium and Shoulder Masterclass
• Michael Maxwell’s An Integrated Approach to Manual Therapy and Rehab
• Jared Powell’s The Rotator Cuff Part 1 & 2, The Stiff and Unstable Shoulder
• Author in JOSPT article: Posterior Shoulder Instability Classification, Assessment, and Management: An International Delphi Study

NOTE: CURRENTLY ERIK’S SCHEDULE IS OPERATING AT HIGH CAPACITY. HE IS PRIORITIZING DIRECT REFERRALS FROM SPECIALISTS AND THOSE WHO ARE RECENTLY POST-OPERATIVE. IF YOU ARE STILL WISHING TO WORK WITH ERIK, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL AT ERIK@TORCHIAREHAB.COM OR FOR MORE IMMEDIATE SERVICE CALL 604-416-3699

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Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Veronica graduated from the competency-based, mastery-level program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy and holds her Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia. She has completed her level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapy training, through The Stretch to Win Institute in Tempe, Arizona and is continuously upgrading her courses and expanding her knowledge in the field.

Growing up as a competitive gymnast, Veronica is very familiar with the importance of strength, flexibility and maintaining a healthy body. From a young age, she learned to incorporate conditioning, stretching and massage into sports and daily activities.

Her hope and mission is to provide the knowledge she has gained through experience and formal education to help facilitate people to feel empowered to be healthy and active. She enjoys treating patients not only to help them through the strains of their day but also to help them recover and excel in their sport performance.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Veronica at the gym enjoying her new-found sport of powerlifting or being creative by redecorating her living space or trying to make her own soap! She enjoys all seasons that Vancouver has to offer but also likes to travel and experience different cultures whenever possible.

Treatment style: Deep tissue massage, trigger point release, fascial stretch therapy, restorative range of motion, muscle activation, collaborative treatment with other health care practitioners.

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