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Sam grew up in Burnaby playing hockey, baseball and running track. As an accident-prone teen, he became very familiar with physiotherapy, which inspired a life-long fascination with exercise rehab.

Sam graduated from SFU with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology, gaining experience in rehabilitation of sports injuries. He further developed his experience as a therapist by providing gymnastics-based and aqua therapy for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, in which he found a passion for pediatric physiotherapy.

Sam completed his Master of Science in Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom and is currently going through the process of certifying as a Physiotherapist in Canada. Sam is excited about teaching exercise to recover from an injury and wants to help you restore your natural, pain-free, and efficient movement.

You’ll probably run into Sam desperately clutching a cup of coffee or reading. In his free time, you might find him running trails in the forest, bouldering at the gym or skiing in the mountains. Sam enjoys escaping into the woods for extended hiking and camping trips – but good luck finding him out there!

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Thi Bui is an experienced and compassionate registered dietitian dedicated to promoting holistic health and wellness. She is registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and has over a decade of expertise in nutrition counseling. Thi’s diverse background in hospital and community clinics includes specialties such as Outpatients, Oncology, Medicine, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health and Kidney Health, and provides valuable insights into the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease.

As a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia for the Dietetics Program, she contributes to the education and development of future nutrition professionals. Thi has also achieved the Certified Diabetes Educator designation, demonstrating her commitment to providing specialized care and education to individuals living with diabetes. Embracing a holistic, plant-based approach to nutrition, Thi advocates for the transformative power of whole foods in nourishing and healing the body. Whether clients are seeking guidance on managing a specific health condition, improving dietary habits, or simply enhancing overall wellness, Thi is dedicated to empowering clients to lead their health journey by providing personalized nutrition plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Thi provides a warm and supportive environment for clients to reach their nutrition and health goals. Book an appointment or a complimentary intro call to see if we are the right fit to work together.

In her free time, Thi enjoys staying active with her dogs, exploring West Coast trails, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Languages Spoken: Vietnamese

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Natalie graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2019 after completing her Bachelors of Kinesiology in 2012. Natalie has completed courses in reformer pilates, dry needling, and manual therapy treatments.

Before becoming a Physiotherapist she worked in both clinical and recreational settings as a kinesiologist, yoga instructor, and personal trainer.

Natalie’s treatments are goal driven and developed together with her patients. Natalie has a strong belief in using exercise as medicine and employing safe and effective exercises, manual therapy techniques, dry needling, and self-management strategies to optimize patient function.

In her leisure time Natalie enjoys cycling, rock climbing, tennis, yoga, and quality time with her family and dog.

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Rucha has over 12 years of experience having practiced as a Physiotherapist in India, UK, and Canada. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from India, complemented by a Master of Science in Sports & Biomechanical Medicine from Scotland. Rucha has proudly represented India as a Sports Physiotherapist at prestigious sporting events like the Olympics, Asian Games, and various world championships, where she worked closely with elite athletes from Indian wrestling and shooting teams.

She works with her clients to manage their pain, restore their mobility, helping them achieve functional independence and utilizing a holistic approach to treatment. She excels in providing patient-tailored and comprehensive treatments, using evidence-based principles and a hands-on approach. She possesses strong skills in exercise prescriptions, IMS/dry needling, manual therapy techniques and likes designing injury prevention plans, return to sport/work programs and conducting sports-specific assessments.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Rucha is an avid traveler, having explored over 20 countries.

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Fluent in English and Korean

Michael developed a severe pain in his neck, lower back, and hip joint in his early 20’s, then later diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) after suffering for 7 years. He was hopeless until he started the holistic approach. Michael believes that acupuncture and correct lifestyle changes are not only vital to autoimmune disease like AS, but to most of the conditions that modern people go through daily.

Michael’s practice is specialized in pain relief and various disorders that minimize patient’s mobility. Also, he has been quite successful in treating digestive disorders and psycho-emotional issues.

Michael has graduated from PCU College of Holistic Medicine (currently Vancouver Career College) and he is a Registered Acupuncturist. He has also finished TCM Practitioner (Herbalist) program and awaiting to be Registered as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Michael is currently studying and taking courses on miniscarpel acupuncture (acupotomy). Michael is also exceptionally passionate about weightlifting, and he likes to go camping and hiking whenever he has the chance to.

Fluent in English and Korean Michael developed a severe pain in his neck, lower back, and hip jo... Read More

Steven speaks 3 Languages: English, Mandarin, Hokkien/Taiwanese

Steven attended the Registered Massage Therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy New West. He completed internships in clinics caring for various orthopedic conditions, MS, and postural dysfunctions.

During his studies, Steven found interest in relieving pain caused by occupational and recreational activities. He uses the techniques learnt combine with his previous career experiences to help people improve the quality of life.

Steven enjoys bike riding when weather permitting and various indoor sport like ice skating, racket sports in his spare time. Music, movies and reading are also his favorites after work.

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Brandon was a student athlete in high school and university, playing football and rugby, and would get injured frequently. Brandon quickly wanted to become a physiotherapist after working with them, so he enrolled at SFU and majored in Kinesiology. After a bit of time he had a career changed but still knew he wanted to work manually with human anatomy and movement, so he enrolled at VCMT to become an RMT. Brandon really enjoys helping people with his manual techniques.

Brandon is a recent graduate from VCMT, he likes to focus on problem solving chronic pain or tension with deep specific techniques and encouraging movement in treatment

Currently, Brandon is very active and enjoys hiking, running, swimming, biking, climbing, and occasionally sleeping on his couch. Brandon is also interested in trying dance classes, (hot) yoga, and spin class

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Dr. Lara Thomas is a chiropractor from Portland, Oregon that strives to meet patients where they’re at and work with them to reach their wellness goals. She believes in helping people find joyful movement that elevates their quality of life. Recognizing that each individual has unique health goals, she will collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan using evidence based techniques. Patients can expect a thorough assessment coupled with treatment which may include a combination of diversified chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue modalities, rehabilitative exercises and patient education.

She studied Psychology at Seattle University before attending University of Western States to earn her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Lara is certified in Active Release Techniques® (ART) and has training in IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), Kinesiology taping and McKenzie. Dr. Lara actively participates in continuing education in order to stay up to date on the latest advancements in chiropractic care.

In her spare time she enjoys walking and running her dog Floyd, playing volleyball and tennis and baking. She helps coach youth volleyball teams and likes to volunteer at animal shelters.

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Mandy, holding a bachelor’s in psychology since 1994 and a Master’s of counselling from Adler University, approaches therapy with a holistic mindset, tailoring sessions to individual needs. Specializing in various mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and life transitions, she utilizes somatic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches to guide clients towards healing. Employing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Gottman couples therapy, Mandy aims to address hindrances to well-being. Passionate about inclusivity, she welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment.

Beyond therapy, Mandy indulges in passions for travel, deep conversations, reading, writing, and engaging in holistic health practices such as yoga, meditation, and attending events focused on mindfulness, gut health, sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

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