Physiotherapy

Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise... Our therapists taylor the intervention based on your goals!


IMS - Dry Needling

These therapists use a dry needle - similar to an acupuncture treatment


ICBC Physiotherapy

For clients with ICBC claim numbers

ICBC covers 20 minute physiotherapy treatments. Appointments may be extended to 30 or 45 minutes with a surcharge/user fee to cover the price difference.


WorkSafe BC Physiotherapy

For clients with WorkSafe BC claims. The Physiotherapists here at The Physio Shop can help you get back on track and doing the things you love.
We bill WSBC directly and communicate frequently with the claim owners to minimize any added stress from logistics in your recovery.


Registered Massage Therapy

Soft Tissue work performed by a Registered Massage Therapist.


ICBC Registered Massage Therapy

For clients with ICBC claim numbers

ICBC covers 45 minute massage therapy treatments (Inclusive of administive duties performed such as charting or session preparation). Your actual massage time will be 30 minutes. Appointments may be extended to 45 or 60 minutes with a surchage/user fee to cover the price difference.


Kinesiology

Exercise Based Intervention designed to improve function. It's like Personal Training from a healthcare provider's lens.

Range of Motion, Strength, Conditioning, Return-to-Work, Return-to-Play


Personal Training

Personalized workouts tailored to meet your fitness goals under the watchful eye of a certified exercise specialist


ICBC Active Rehab (Kinesiology)

Active Rehab for your ICBC claim.

Zeinab grew up in Burnaby, and over the years participated in numerous sports which drove her to study and complete her BSc in Kinesiology from SFU in 2020. She then moved to London in 2021 to complete her MSc Physiotherapy at Brunel University, graduating with distinction. Zeinab takes pride in being an active listener and tailoring exercise plans to each individual, with client goals being at the forefront of each session. She believes in empowering clients to become autonomous and understand the reasoning behind exercises and how they will be beneficial, and tweaking them if needed with encouraged feedback.

Zeinab enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, hiking, and crocheting (when she has the patience for it). She hopes to complete the physiotherapy registration exams to become a qualified physiotherapist in the future.

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Most kids from Thunder Bay, Ontario grow up playing hockey, throwing snowballs, and camping in any conditions; Trevor is no different. He’s spent numerous hours on the ice and in the outdoors hiking, snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting. With this type of active lifestyle from such a young age it is inevitable to find yourself in rehab settings. Trevor found interest in this process and went on to graduate with Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Lakehead U, has spent time in the doctorate of Chiropractic program at Northwestern HSU and obtained UBC’s Master of Physical Therapy degree. Trevor now consults with high level amateur and pro athletes ranging from Golfers, Olympic Lifters, Soccer Players, Sprinters, Baseball and Volleyball players to improve their movement efficiency. Strength and conditioning, performance and return to sport continue to be a major component of his practice, along with return to work and function for the general population. Trevor’s vision as the founder of The Physio Shop is to provide patients with the highest level of care and the best possible customer service experience. He and his colleagues pride themselves on their approachability and practicality of the services they provide. Trevor has prior experience as clinician and manager of a hand therapy clinic in New Westminster and has challenged the Hand Therapy Certification Exam. He is also an IMS/ Dry Needling certified practitioner.

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Carly grew up skiing, windsurfing, and biking in the outdoor playground of Hood River, Oregon, and migrated north to study kinesiology and biology at UBC. Before completing her Master of Physiotherapy degree at UBC, she practiced as a kinesiologist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist for five years. This experience taught her to always consider clients’ broader life, physical, and mental health circumstances when designing treatment plans to set clients up for success.

A dedicated trail runner, Carly is at home in the mountains, training year-round for long-distance trail races, backcountry skiing, and gravel cycling. She hopes to be happily running when she’s 80 and this sustainable approach to lifetime activity informs her approach to treatment. Carly particularly enjoys working with endurance athletes of any level recovering from overtraining and low energy availability. When she’s not playing outside, Carly designs and sews custom bikepacking gear on her industrial sewing machine.

What can you expect from Carly? A commitment to standing for your greatness and potential even if you don’t believe it yet. And a collaborative down-to-earth approach incorporating a mix of education, exercise, manual therapy, and pain science. Carly has a soft spot for helping people new to exercise learn about their bodies and make themselves proud. You don’t have to take on your healing alone. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.

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Sadie Wilson is a dynamic kinesiologist and active rehab specialist who brings her passion for health and fitness to every client. She’s a former varsity volleyball player, who’s athletic journey extended to Nanaimo, Calgary, and Abbotsford. Her energetic and positive approach, coupled with a straightforward and accountable mindset, defines her as a sought-after personal trainer. With a commitment to holistic well-being, Sadie guides individuals toward their fitness goals with a winning combination of expertise and enthusiasm.

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Katelyn grew up on Vancouver Island, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. She relocated to Vancouver to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, and has since fallen in love with everything the city has to offer.

Katelyn enjoys working with a variety of different client presentations, with a special interest in orthopaedic injuries. Her approach to treatment involves collaborating with the client to determine a plan that best suits their needs, while helping to support and guide them along their rehabilitation journey. Clients can expect a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education, with a focus on developing self management tools to help you get back to doing what is important to you.

When she’s not in the clinic, Katelyn enjoys spending her time outdoors, whether that be hiking or reading a book at the beach. She is looking forward to working with you to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals!

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Nicole graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2012. She has been practicing for 10 years in a variety of settings from upscale spas to Pilates and yoga studios. She has found that her skills are put to best use when practicing in a multi-disciplinary setting where she is able to work hand in hand with other healthcare professionals to ensure the most sustainable outcome for all patients. Her objective is to assist people in becoming a little more in tune with their bodies. Conditions she has most frequently treated over the years include patients with tendonitis, frozen shoulder, tension headaches, chronic pain, mobility limits, and muscular imbalances. She also has a passion for treating women through all stages of pregnancy, pre and post.

In her off time Nicole has a passion for traveling enjoying all the food and wine the world has to offer. On her off days you can find her hiking, cooking, sitting reading a book with an iced coffee in hand or her personal favourite, watching questionable reality TV.

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Ken is a Masters of Physiotherapy graduate at Leeds Beckett University in the UK and Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at SFU. Through his international experience, he has had the opportunity to work with various population groups such as patients with neurological conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic pain. Combining his love for all things active and active rehabilitation, Ken hopes to be able to use his knowledge to help people return to activities/sports they enjoy from injury. His treatment approach includes a mixture of pain science, biomechanical technique, manual therapy and education to give patients the tools they need to overcome their injury.

In addition, Ken has had previous experience working as a personal trainer and team trainer with the SFU varsity football team. His interests include learning new activities and sports (currently cycling), many topics of health and wellness, travel, and music.

On weekends you can find him sketching at your local coffee shop or having a pint at one of Vancouver’s finest craft beer breweries (depending on the time of day), or enjoying some of BC’s great outdoors with his puppy, Luna.

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Danielle Butterfield completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria with a Bachelors of Science before continuing her studies at the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Physical Therapy. She has always had a strong interest in human anatomy and rehabilitation stemming from her own personal experiences with injury as a young athlete. She combines her own personal experiences with her passion for rehabilitative science to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to her physiotherapy practice.

Danielle treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries through an exercise and manual therapy-based approach and will work with you to develop the most effective treatment program to suit your unique goals. With special interests in sports-related injuries, TMJ dysfunction and post-mastectomy rehabilitation, Danielle engages in evidence informed practice to provide education and the appropriate tools to improve your pain and function. Danielle has also completed her Orthopedic Level One Certification, AN-IMS 1 Dry Needling Certification as well as a qualitative research study in post-operative breast cancer physiotherapy treatment.

Having grown up in North Vancouver, Danielle loves spending her leisure time hiking and skiing the North Shore mountains. When she’s not in the alpine you can find her running or rollerblading the seawall or practicing soccer.

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Masumi believes movement is the key to living a healthy, fulfilling life.

Masumi graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He has worked as a physiotherapist for the Vancouver Canucks, Pacific Football Club, Vancouver Warriors, and Quest University Athletics, treating a wide range of amateur, professional and Olympic-level athletes. As a former NCAA Division I athlete and Canadian Under-20 National Soccer team player, he has experience training and competing at the highest levels. Masumi has taken courses towards a Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy and is a certified IMS practitioner. He has also held a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation. His specific interests include ACL rehabilitation, running-related injuries, and sport-specific rehabilitation.

Masumi currently volunteers with the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) at the Native Youth Health and Wellness Centre, providing accessible physiotherapy services for Indigenous youth aged 12-30.

When he’s not in the clinic you can find him running in the neighbourhood or on the North Shore trails with his two dogs, taking in the latest show at the York theatre, or trying to catch a wave in Tofino. Masumi resides in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood and is excited about serving his community!

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Special Interests: Knee Injuries, Running Injuries, ​Lower Limb Injuries, Orthopaedics, ACL Rehab

After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology at UBC, Colin went to pursue his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.

Since graduating, Colin has been working in a musculoskeletal private practice in Australia where he predominately worked with the sporting population. Having worked at a running specialist clinic, he has developed a special interest in treating runners, tendons and lower limb injuries, with emphasis on ACL rehab.

As an experienced physiotherapist, Colin has received additional training through several post-graduate courses including the Mulligan Manual Therapy courses (both lower & upper limb), ACL rehab courses, running injury courses and attended several orthopaedic conferences.

In addition to this, Colin enjoys promoting the profession of physiotherapy by mentoring students and new graduate physiotherapists. He can also be found translating research for physiotherapists worldwide. In his spare time, he stays active by running, playing volleyball and going on hikes. He’s also a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur.

Special Interests: Knee Injuries, Running Injuries, ​Lower Limb Injuries, Orthopaedics, ACL Reh... Read More

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