Katerina is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, holding an Associate’s degree in Health Science from Langara College. With a rich background as a former competitive dragon boat paddler, she brings a unique understanding of the human body and its mechanics. This experience enables her to effectively work with clients to alleviate pain, prevent injuries, and enhance overall function.

Her approach to therapy is comprehensive, utilizing a blend of general Swedish massage, deep tissue work, myofascial release, and joint mobilization techniques. Katerina is well-versed in treating a variety of conditions, including neurological disorders, muscle strains, sprains, dislocations, and pre/postnatal care. Her primary focus is on creating personalized therapy plans that cater to each client’s individual needs, helping them achieve their health and wellness goals.

Katerina’s passion for health and wellness is evident not only in her professional work but also in her personal life. She has volunteered with St. John Ambulance and has experience in both pharmacy and hospital settings, demonstrating her commitment to holistic care. An avid paddler, runner, and hiker, Katerina also enjoys discovering new cafes. She values the importance of building connections with her clients, whether through meaningful conversations or the simple comfort of silence and relaxation.

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BSc Osteopathy

Martina Bagnoli comes from Italy and she completed her Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy at Italian Academy of Osteopathic Medicine (AIMO) and British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in 2016. She has also been an instructor for articulatory techniques and a thesis supervisor at AIMO.

Martina learned about osteopathy when she was a water skier athlete in Italy. She was constantly in contact with different therapists and, while they were explaining to her why she felt pain, she became passionate about learning more about anatomy and the healing processes of the body.

Martina’s approach sees the person as a whole unit in which mind and body are strictly connected. She likes to understand where the pain is coming from by analyzing the body, the movement and the patient’s personal lifestyle. She believes that everyone is unique in their perspective and experiences and thus the patient and the therapist should work together to find the best treatment to meet these different needs.

Martina uses various types of manual techniques to help with different kinds of disorders such as muscle/articulation pain, chronic pain, stress, temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) postural disorders, headaches, digestive or other visceral disorders.

Over her years of practice, Martina has grown interested in the challenges of chronic pain and how much this kind of pain interferes with her patient’s personal lives. This has brought her to take specific advanced courses in chronic pain management to better support these patients.

Martina loves to work with adults, kids, pregnant women and athletes. In her free time, Martina loves to do yoga, take a walk in nature, and hike.

Advanced certifications:

• Integration of Autonomic Functions and Pain
• Therapeutic Setting Psychobiology: communication, perception, motivation and effectiveness treatment
• Chronic Pain Management in Psychobiology: prospect, new evidence and clinical approach
• Chronic Pain Management: clinical approach

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Mecca is a registered physiotherapist who graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science. She has also completed her Level One Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification, Level 1 Calibrate Clinical Pilates Instructor Training, and her Pelvic Floor levels 1-3 through Pelvic Health Solutions.

Mecca takes an individualized, client-centred approach to each treatment session and works with clients to set meaningful goals. She believes in helping clients to understand their bodies while empowering them to become active participants in their treatment in order to achieve their goals and reach their potential. Mecca enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities, and has experience working with people with various orthopedic injuries, complex medical conditions, chronic diseases, and post surgically. She uses an evidence-informed combination of targeted exercise, education, and hands-on techniques in her treatment sessions. As a lifelong learner, Mecca continues to expand her knowledge and keep up on the latest evidence to inform best practices.

Outside of the clinic Mecca enjoys staying active by running, swimming, and exploring new trails with her puppy.

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Larissa is accepting new clients via referral only. All new clients will be seen for a 70 minute initial assessment/treatment at $160. If you don’t need to see Larissa or don’t have a direct referral to her, please call or email our Client Service Team and we will help match you with one of our other amazing therapists to help you reach your goals.

Master of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science

Larissa was exposed to Physiotherapy at a young age and was immediately intrigued by the profession. Through her own injuries, she has developed a deep sense of empathy, compassion, and comprehensive knowledge base that comes from being both a patient and a therapist. Larissa is passionate about the profession and also sees the immense value in being part of a collaborative health care team. Larissa continues to prioritize life-long learning and is currently exploring knowledge in Osteopathic techniques, movement re-patterning, and the Autonomic Nervous System. Larissa is also an instructor trainer with Calibrate Pilates Training and loves to teach and learn from the amazing practitioners looking to add Clinical Pilates to their practices.

Larissa uses her skills to assess and treat the whole person and is very keen on making sure that the patient understands and is part of the treatment process the entire way through.

Larissa was a competitive swimmer for 11 years and loves to work with swimmers to extend their health and performance. She is a new mom and currently enjoys exploring the world through her daughter’s eyes – and keeping up to her! When she has time, Larissa loves to move via yoga, hiking, Kettlebell and weight lifting training, trail running, scuba diving, and has over 17 years of personal Pilates experience.

Advanced Certifications:

• Medical Acupuncture Provider - AFCI
• Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS)
• K-taping therapist
• Manual and Manipulative Therapy (RCAMPT) with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy
• Shirley Sahrmann Movement Impairment Syndromes
• Lyn Watson Advanced Shoulder Rehab Level 1 & 2
• STOTT Pilates Rehab Instructor - Reformer 1 & 2, Cadillac/Barrels/Chair 1 & 2
• Calibrate Clinical Pilates Instructor and Co-teacher of Calibrate Pilates
• Anatomy Trains Movement Therapist
• Visceral Manipulation 1: Abdomen (Barral Institute)

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Kurt is a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT). He spent the last 9 years as a personal trainer and CrossFit Coach. His profound interest in the human body and movement began at a young age when he discovered how to change his body with weight training for football, hockey and lacrosse. He has competed at a high level in all these sports as well as competing at the CrossFit Games in 2014 and CrossFit regionals from 2013-2018.

During that time, he worked with a wide range of clientele ranging from elite national level athletes of multiple sports, to weight loss, to those with the goal of aspiring to get fit. He takes the same inclusive approach to working as a Massage Therapist and enjoys treating patients from all walks of life. Whether that be trying to recover from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, tight shoulders from working at a desk, or chronic knee pain in a competitive athlete.

Kurt’s goal is to share his passion for wellness with his patients by not only treating, but by educating them on how their body works, how it should move, how to prevent further injuries and ultimately, how to improve performance.

When Kurt is not at the clinic, you can find him training at the local CrossFit gym, playing football or snowboarding one of the local mountains.

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Master of Physical Therapy, BSc Hons

Kendall’s interest in Physiotherapy began when she had a dance related injury growing up. This sparked her interest in human anatomy and movement patterns. Through her own rehab, she developed an understanding of how beneficial patient education and corrective exercise can be.

As a therapist, Kendall believes in a one-on-one treatment approach, with individualized treatment programs tailored to the client. Her therapy style includes a mix of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, including Pilates. While Kendall enjoys working with all populations, she has a special interest in dancers, gymnasts, and those with increased mobility. Kendall strives to further her practice with continuing education and collaboration with colleagues.

For a number of years, Kendall utilized her Kinesiology training to volunteer with a rugby team as an athletic trainer. Through this, she had the opportunity to develop quick on-field assessment and treatment techniques. In addition, she developed a great appreciation for the importance of injury prevention for athletes.

Kendall’s appreciation for movement began at an early age, and she was a competitive dancer for 15 years. She still enjoys doing jazz, ballet, contemporary and tap. Outside of dance, she enjoys pilates, hiking, scuba diving, travelling and cooking.

Advanced Certifications

• STOTT PILATES® Rehab Trained Instructor – Mat level 1 & 2, Reformer level 1 & 2
• CPA National Orthopaedic Division Level 1
• Advanced Physical Therapy Lower Extremity Certification
• Advanced Physical Therapy Lumbo-Pelvic Certification
• Advanced Physical Therapy Cervico-Thoracic Certification
• Mulligan Lower Extremity Certification -Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain
• Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Concussion Management

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Master of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science and Business

Sean completed his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2018, and his Bachelor of Science and Business at the University of Waterloo in 2006. Prior to practicing physical therapy, Sean worked as an analytical chemist in the field of nuclear medicine. His analytical background has led him to embrace an evidence-based treatment approach focused on the specific needs of his clients. He uses a combination of manual therapy, movement-rehabilitation, and individualized exercise programs including Clinical Pilates.

Sean is passionate about Clinical Pilates and has learned through his own practice how its focus on body awareness, controlled movement, and motor learning are essential to injury recovery and prevention. Sean is keen to share his knowledge of Clinical Pilates with his clients so they too can experience these positive changes.

In addition to Clinical Pilates, Sean has advanced training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. Sean understands that pelvic floor problems can be both stressful and even embarrassing. To reduce these feelings of stress and embarrassment, Sean addresses pelvic floor problems using a whole person approach in a thoughtful and caring manner. Furthermore, Sean strives to create a space that is sensitive to all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and provides treatment with a trauma-informed lens.

When he’s not at the clinic, Sean enjoys living an active lifestyle through running, cycling, and skiing. He is passionate about developing treatment programs that get his clients moving again!

Advanced Certifications:

• CPA National Orthopaedic Division Level 1
• Calibrate Clinical Pilates Training
• Pelvic Health Solutions: Level 1 - The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence
• Pelvic Health Solutions: Level 2 - The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Pelvic Pain
• Pelvic Health Solutions: Level 3A - Biopsychosocial Reframed (applying the biopsychosocial model to assess and treat persistent pain)
• Advanced training to treat the following pelvic health conditions: incontinence, prolapse, bowel/bladder health, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, persistent pelvic pain
• ACCDN Certification in Dry Needling

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MSc Physiotherapy, BSc Human Kinetics

Carrie’s first experience with physiotherapy came at a young age after suffering a series of sport-related knee injuries, requiring both surgery and rehabilitation. Her past experiences combined with her extensive academic training help clients and athletes restore function, minimize re-injury and optimize performance safely, and effectively.

Carrie graduated from McMaster University in 2006 with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. She has post-graduate training with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, obtaining her Certificate of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and is certified in Chan Gunn IMS (CG*IMS) through the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP). She has completed training through the STOTT Pilates Rehabilitation Program and enjoys incorporating Clinical Pilates exercises and principles as part of her treatments. Carrie’s approach to physiotherapy aims to analyze the client’s whole body strategy, determine the underlying reason for those strategies and restore optimal performance and function using hands-on techniques and focused exercises.

Carrie has a wide range of experience treating weekend warriors and athletes in soccer, lacrosse, triathlon, and cycling. She has also taken further training in Prenatal Pilates to help support moms-to-be in their movements and aid in recovery after birth.

Advanced Certifications:

• Certificate of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
• Intramuscular Stimulation (CG*IMS)
• STOTT Pilates Rehab training - Mat level 1 & 2, Reformer level 1 & 2
• Prenatal Pilates
• The Integrated Systems Model series with Diane Lee

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Courtney is a physiotherapist with a Master’s degree from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor’s from the University of British Columbia.

A Vancouver native, Courtney started her journey in rehabilitation as a kinesiologist, guiding her clients to move better. She has practiced in both acute medical and private outpatient settings, treating a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal injuries, post-stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and post-surgical care.

Courtney uses a unique combination of clinical Pilates and manual therapy to treat a range of conditions. She is also a graduate of the ConnectTherapy™ 3-Part Series and Thoracic Ring Approach™, and incorporates this process to look at each person as a whole to assess for the root cause of the problem. Courtney believes in a biopsychosocial model, which means empowering her clients to understand all the factors that can impact their road to recovery.

In her free time, you’ll usually find Courtney outdoors in the sun, whether it’s hiking or walking the seawall. When it’s cold out, she loves to try new dance classes and volunteer as an adaptive ski instructor.

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With a Bachelor’s degree with Honors and a Master’s degree from the University College of Osteopathy in the UK, Andrea brings a depth of experience in osteopathic care. His work alongside the Headache Center of Milan (Italy) has enriched his practice, allowing him to specialize in treating complex cases involving headaches, TMJ, and neck pain, generalized symptoms that involves digestive issue, chronic pain and overwhelming body tension. After years of clinical practice in Italy, his is honoured to be a member of Osteopathy BC since 2021. Andrea is committed to help you improving your well-being and enhance your quality of life.

He adopts a blended approach that integrates structural, visceral, and cranial methodologies to engage with the musculoskeletal, visceral, and nervous system and promote your wellbeing.

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:

**Musculoskeletal (MSK) Issues ** : Neck and Back Pain, Groin Pain, Chronic pain and injuries

Neurological : Headaches - Migraine - Sleep issues

**Digestive Issues ** - Gastric Reflux, Heartburn, Constipation, Bloating, Slow digestion.

Gynaecological Issues - Painful Periods, Pelvic Pain - Urination discomforts

Prevention and childhood developmental issues: Postural Assessment - Pain assessment .

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Originally from Kelowna, Rupy completed her Bachelors of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She moved to the big city of Vancouver to further her education at the University of British Columbia to obtain her Masters of Physical Therapy. Rupy has her Orthopaedic Division Level 1 Certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and her Calibrate Clinical Pilates Training. Rupy’s journey in this career started with seeing people around her suffer from chronic injuries and pain and she always wanted to be able to help them, but with a client-centred approach. That being said, Rupy enjoys collaborating with clients on their health journey to help build autonomy and confidence.

When not working, Rupy enjoys spending her time trying new experiences, whether this may be seeing a new area in the lower mainland, or a new restaurant. Rupy also enjoys working on her golf swing and maximizing her time at the beach.

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Jackson graduated from the University of British Columbia, where he earned both his Master’s in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science. Since graduating, he has continued to develop professionally through post-graduate courses and mentorship. Most notably, Jackson has completed an additional 3 years of training at the Canadian College of Osteopathy, where he is working towards his Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice. In addition, Jackson is certified to practice medical acupuncture and Gunn IMS.

Prior to Physiolab, Jackson had worked in various private clinics in Vancouver, Burnaby, South Surrey, and Port Moody. Jackson’s treatment approach is patient specific and focused around the patient’s goals. He utilizes manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription, and client education to help patients return to sports or daily activities. While Jackson enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy, he has a special interest in treating TMJ dysfunction, headaches, neck pain, back pain, and sports injuries. Jackson also has experience with various sports teams in the community, most recently acting as team physiotherapist to the Thunder Club Volleyball under-18 team.

Outside of work Jackson enjoys an active lifestyle; his main hobbies include volleyball, ice hockey, and weight training. He believes in the importance of exercise and the positive impact it has on one’s physical and mental well-being.

Jackson is fluent in English, Cantonese, and has a working knowledge in Mandarin.

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Ivory is a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) practitioner who utilises various TCM/Acupuncture treatment modalities in her sessions. Conditions that she specialises in treating includes: pain(acutely/chronic), musculoskeletal dysfunction, insomnia, stress, allergies, skin conditions, anxiety, depression and digestive issues. Treatment techniques you may find Ivory using include electro, scalp, and auricular acupuncture, subcutaneous acupuncture, facial acupuncture, electric moxa, gua sha(scrapping) and cupping. When appropriate, Ivory also offers TCM lifestyle and self-care suggestions to her clients.

Ivory’s journey in TCM started after her first acupuncture treatment during which she is a health sciences undergrad in Simon Fraser University. She has experience working as a community health worker and being a herbal clinic assistant in Chinatown, Vancouver. After getting her credentials to practise in BC, Ivory also interned with Doctors in different provinces of China.

Ivory views the body as a whole and believes that meeting her clients where they are is the key to their recovery process. Her treatment approach is to use the most updated treatment techniques that aligns with the nature of healing, while inducing the least amount of side effects, including pain, as much as possible.

Advanced Training and Titles: -Advanced Electro Acupuncture Certifications in Musculoskeletal Pain and Injuries, Internal Diseases -Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture Training for the Brain and CNS Conditions -Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Training for Musculoskeletal Conditions -AcuSculpting Training Program for Cosmetic Acupuncture -Facial Acupuncture Training Certification -Dragon Rises Pulse System Certification -TCM Internship in Psychosomatic Department with Beijing TCM Hospital of China -Committee Member of the Gua Sha and Cupping Professionals by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS)

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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Kenneth is a graduate in Masters of Physical Therapy at University of British Columbia, and previously earned a Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto with honors. Prior to Physiolab, Ken gained valuable experience working in Port Coquitlam and South Surrey. Kenneth is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) which is an internationally recognized qualification for further manual therapy education. He is also certified to practice dry needling from Chan Gunn Intramsucluar Stimulation (CGIMS), Acupuncture (CAFCI), and has completed several courses in the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis for lower back and neck.

Kenneth has a passion for treating a variety of conditions and injuries including sports injuries, motor vehicle injuries, and work related injuries. He believes that many overuse injuries stem from biomechanical faults, and that once the dysfunction is treated through physiotherapy (manual therapy, exercise, IMS), it can relieve symptoms and pain. Also, treating the dysfunction can prevent one from further injuries and lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Kenneth has volunteered in numerous sporting events including the 2012 BC summer games, 2013 BC Special Olympics, 2014 Burnaby Tennis Open, and also for the Earl Marriott School football.

Outside the clinic, Kenneth is usually at the gym weightlifting, playing soccer, tennis, or golf. He is playing in a few basketball leagues and the summer softball league. Depending on the season, Kenneth likes to be outdoors hiking, camping, or snowboarding in the mountains of beautiful BC!

Kenneth is fluent in English, Cantonese, and has a working knowledge of Mandarin.

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