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 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 received her Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Level 1 certification and taken the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization A course.

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.

Olivia has a special interest in young developing athletes and those recovering from lower body injuries. She provides an individualized approach to support clients reach their goals and provide them with tools to maintain their health.

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 Ponetevdra Spain.

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Hello, I’m Nathan, a Kinesiologist who recently relocated from Vancouver Island to the Mainland! I offer a versatile approach, catering to athletes seeking strength gains and individuals aiming for overall health improvement. Outside of work, I enjoy basketball, skiing, and strength training. My passion lies in rectifying movement patterns and educating others about body mechanics, aiming to empower everyone with a deeper understanding of their physical capabilities.

I earned my Kinesiology degree from the University of Victoria, where I primarily focused on working with sports teams for rehabilitation and strength training. After graduation, I continued working with high-level sports teams, collegiate athletes, and general population clients. To stay current with industry trends, I continually enroll in courses to better serve my clients. I’ve completed courses in Soft Tissue Release, Functional Movement Screening, and Laser Therapy. I enjoy learning and integrating new approaches into training and rehabilitation programs to find the right fit for each client.

In addition to my professional pursuits, I am an avid advocate for community health initiatives. Before moving to the mainland, I would volunteer my time helping coach and train high school basketball teams as well as volunteer regularly at local events promoting physical activity and wellness education. Through my involvement, I aim to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to prioritize their health and well-being. My dedication extends beyond the clinic as I strive to make a positive impact on the broader community.

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Melissa has been a practicing kinesiologist since 2016. She has a membership with British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) and is a Certified Strength and conditioning Coach with the NSCA. She graduated from both Douglas College and Simon Fraser University with a Sport Science Diploma, a Certificate in Health and Fitness, and a Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology. She grew up playing soccer her whole life and continues to play competitive women’s soccer. It was the love of soccer that peaked her interest in pursuing sports sciences as a career. After tearing her ACL and meniscus playing soccer, she grew an appreciation for rehabilitation and decided to steer towards injury rehabilitation and return to sport.

Melissa has training in orthopedic assessment, soft tissue release, advanced exercise prescription, shoulder and hip mobilization, myofascial release, concussion management, and kinesiology taping. She specializes in ACL pre- and post-op rehabilitation and return to sport.

Melissa also has experience as a sports trainer for men’s premier league soccer teams and men’s lacrosse teams. She is an advocate for an active and healthy lifestyle – she engages in sports such as soccer, tennis, cycling, snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, running, and weight training. She has volunteered at high-level sport conditioning facilities and seeks to enhance her knowledge about injury management and rehabilitation.

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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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Meet Steph, a Kinesiologist and Masters of Counseling Psychology candidate, integrating expertise in diverse disciplines such as pelvic floor dynamics, sports performance training, and sport/injury psychology. With a background as a professional ballet dancer and extensive training in performance disciplines like distance running, Steph offers a unique perspective on holistic well-being. She tailors her approach to individual needs, committed to guiding you on a personalized path toward optimal health and vitality.

In the realm of education, Steph holds credentials as a Registered Kinesiologist (B.Kin) and is pursuing a degree in Counseling Psychology (MACP). Her areas of focus include pelvic floor dynamics, women’s health, chronic pain management, strength/resistance training, and injury rehabilitation.

Steph’s performance training experience encompasses various fields, from dance (former professional ballet dancer) and distance running/trail running to gymnastics, bodybuilding, and softball.

Her approaches and techniques include functional strength & mobility training, collaborative long-term development, functional movement screening (FMS), fascial movement taping (FMT), somatic nervous system up/down-regulation, and training programs adjusted for hormonal cycles (menstrual).

Embracing an integrative kinesiology approach, Steph acknowledges a fundamental truth: in life, we often cling to things that no longer serve us. Understanding the impact of these strong emotional and physical bonds, she’s aware of the intense discomfort that can arise when attempting to move away from specific situations or habits. Steph offers support and aims to work with individuals willing to invest time and effort to overcome life’s struggles and thrive. She has a particular interest in supporting clients addressing systemic inflammation, managing mental health challenges (ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD), or dealing with gastro-intestinal health concerns.

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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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To live fully as if we’ll die tomorrow and to learn as if we’ll live forever has always been my life motto, guiding my career as a clinical manual therapist.

After battling systemic lupus erythematosus, a life-threatening disease, I delved into fitness and health. I became passionate about tennis, strength training, and various martial arts, while simultaneously embarking on a 3 year career as a fitness trainer. The discovery of the Functional Movement System and Myofascial Meridians created a new learning curve for me as a Registered Massage Therapist, dealing with clients facing musculoskeletal injuries, postural issues, and post-surgeries.

During my time as an RMT student, I volunteered in the HIV community, senior homes, women’s hospitals, and events like crossfit, cycling, and dragon boat races. As a licensed RMT, I have explored different communities, ethics, and cultures by working in various regions of our city - in both clinical and spa settings. Each body represents a unique moment of dysfunction, prompting a call for functioning. The more cases I encounter, the more challenges and puzzles intrigue me. Consequently, I delved into osteopathy, natural medicine, and science, aiming to restore mobility to systems facing dysfunction or restriction in the human organism.

Currently, I’m a student at Vancouver Osteopathy School, concurrently pursuing studies in Human Kinetics at Langara College. My goal is to further assist patients in their rehabilitation and optimize their functional goals. Before entering the fitness and health field, I worked as an independent media artist, specializing in film/video production. In future years, I aspire to produce educational videos for both students and professionals, emphasizing natural medicine and the significance of movement.

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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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Ella is a practicing Kinesiologist, certified under the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) with a passion for transforming lives through the power of movement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus in Exercise and Sports Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. This educational foundation, coupled with her international competitive sport background, has enabled her to provide well-rounded and evidence-based training suited to her clients’ goals.

As a lifelong athlete, Ella has over 20 years of combined experience competing in gymnastics, cheerleading, climbing and most recently calisthenics. Her enthusiasm for coaching was sparked by her own experiences, driving her to help others achieve their physical potential. She believes that exercise should be fun, and aspires to make sure her clients enjoy it as much as she does.

With experience ranging from coaching gymnastics to helping individuals recover from car accidents and work injuries, she’s had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals. Whether they’re aiming for the podium or simply seeking a healthier, more agile lifestyle, Ella is passionate about giving her clients the tools they need to foster independence and confidence in their personal exercise and rehabilitation journeys.

Fun fact: Ella can walk on her hands and likes to challenge herself with mini obstacle courses!

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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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Nazz is a passionate and dedicated individual with a strong academic and athletic background in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy. 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, 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 distinctive perspective within the field of physiotherapy.

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 rTMS for stroke-related 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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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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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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Jolie is a Physiotherapist who received her Masters of Physical Therapy, and previously her Bachelors of Kinesiology, from the University of British Columbia. Growing up participating and competing in various sports including volleyball, basketball, track and field, swimming, and dragonboat, she was introduced to physiotherapy through her own injuries, which sparked an interest in rehabilitation.

While completing her Kinesiology degree, Jolie worked as a student athletic trainer for the UBC Men’s Volleyball Team from 2017-2020. Taking on the role of managing and mitigating injuries, she contributed to the team’s USport National Championship title in 2018. She has also spent time volunteering alongside the rehab team as a student athletic trainer with the Women’s National Volleyball Team and Men’s Youth National Volleyball Team.

Jolie has been pursuing continuing education to further her clinical expertise, having already obtained her Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Level 1 Certification. She is passionate about guiding athletes through their return to play journey from injury, and has a special interest in innovations in sports rehabilitation and amputee rehabilitation.

Embodying the active lifestyle she promotes, Jolie enjoys running, hiking, and competing in recreational sports. She believes movement is medicine, which is a keystone to her practice. Jolie’s treatment approach includes manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education, with the goal of assisting active individuals through their rehabilitation journey to achieve optimal performance.

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