Rebekka started her career as an RMT in 2016 after graduating from Vancouver College of massage therapy (VCMT). Since then she has been taking continuing education courses in pre-and postpartum care and chronic pain management. She has a thorough understanding of how our emotional state can affect our physical body and has deepened her understanding of a trauma informed practice by learning principles and practices for integrating individual, ancestral and collective trauma.

Rebekka has taught at Langara College and supervised the student massage clinic from 2018 to 2020 and completed her master’s in education at Simon Fraser University in 2022.

Rebekka is passionate about creating a safe space for her clients to heal, recharge and feel at peace. Her treatments are precise and specific to her patient’s needs and presentation of symptoms. She loves to work with people of all ages with acute and chronic injuries. As a former doula and a mother of two she is well versed with pre- and postpartum care, she has worked with many concussion and whiplash patients, headaches, jaw pain, scar tissue and sport injuries.

Rebekka is using a combination of manual techniques such as Myofascial release, Neuromuscular techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Trigger point release, Joint mobilization, Swedish relaxation massage, as well as Manual lymph drainage in her treatments.

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I graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2014. Immediately after my graduation, I attended many international courses on manual therapy and focused on constantly improving myself to provide maximum benefit to my patients. I have always had a special interest in musculoskeletal pathologies and sports injuries, constantly staying updated on the latest methods in this field and incorporating them into my skill set. When treating my patients, I prioritize addressing the root of the problem and strive to find permanent solutions. My treatment approach involves various hands-on techniques, including mobilization, manipulation, trigger point treatment, deep tissue and myofascial tissue release.

After working as both a manager and a physiotherapist in my own clinic for approximately 6 years, I immigrated to Canada in 2021. During this period, I pursued my master’s degree in business administration at the University of Canada West and completed the necessary steps to become a registered physiotherapist in Canada.

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Kevin graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He continued his education at the Curtin University in Perth Western Australia for his Master in Physiotherapy, and BCIT with a Nuclear Medicine Diploma. He is well-versed in various treatment approaches including Cranial Sacral Therapy, Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation, Anatomical Acupuncture, IMS Intramuscular Stimulation, Integrative Dry Needling, Graston Techniques, Active Release Techniques, and K-taping.

You can find the newest rehabilitation equipment in his clinic. He makes an effort to update and purchase new equipment every year to make sure his patients benefit from the newest evidence-based therapy.

Kevin is known for his caring personality, especially when it comes to working with his patients. Kevin believes that every patient heals differently. He is very attentive in spending time to determine his or her goals and expectations.

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Melanie completed her training in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Canada. She is a registered acupuncturist and is currently awaiting her license in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Melanie specializes in treating muscle-related issues, particularly in the neck and shoulders, and has extensive experience addressing internal disorders with herbal remedies.

She already has an impressive and diverse educational background in traditional Chinese Medicine before starting TCM school in Canada. She studied Jing Fang 經方, a classical Chinese medicine approach focusing on herbal formulas, and Japanese Kampo 漢方, which integrates Chinese and Japanese Medical traditions. This background provided her her with a deep understanding of herbal treatments and diagnostic techniques. Additionally, she spent a year training in Gua Sha to further complement her knowledge with hands-on techniques.

In her free time, she enjoys preparing Mediterranean food, inspired by her exposure to European food culture during her stay in France. She also loves creating DIY projects with essential oils and is awaiting certification in essential oil therapy.

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Carmen graduated with credit in physiotherapy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1990. Throughout her career as a physiotherapist, Carmen has always been drawn to treating orthopaedic patients, with the goal of bringing them back to their active lifestyles. She completed intermediate level of orthopaedic division in BC. Carmen continued her postgraduate studies in movement impairment assessment with Dr. Shirley Sahman, international pain management, and various orthopedic courses.

In her spare time, Carmen enjoys the outdoors through activities such as hiking, skiing, and traveling.

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Daniela graduated with a bachelor degree in physiotherapy in 2000 from Universidade Gama Filho in Brazil. She followed her passion for dermatology and specialized in aesthetic medicine and manual lymphatic drainage. Now she is studying to became a Registered Massage therapist.

About Lymphatic Drainage This technique combines form pressure and data rhythm with pumping and exclusive maneuvers, altogether producing immediate results. It reduces edema, activates blood flows and boosts a complex network of vessels which transport fluids throughout the body. As a result, the body benefits from a reduction in swelling and gain a better defined contour, in addition to accelerating its metabolism and enjoying wellbeing.

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Step into a transformative wellness journey with Jenny, a seasoned Pilates instructor and physio assistant with over five years of dedicated experience. Trained in the precision of Stott Pilates, Jenny’s passion for holistic well-being is rooted in a lifelong dedication to athletics.

Having discovered the profound impact of Pilates during her own shoulder injury rehabilitation, Jenny became proficient in all Pilates apparatuses – Reformer, Mat, Chair, Barrels and Cadillac. Her unique perspective, shaped by years of athletics and personal healing, sets the stage for a personalized and transformative Pilates experience.

Jenny’s journey includes using Pilates to enhance sports performance, navigate pregnancy and postpartum, and restore muscle imbalances. Remarkably, she returned to beach volleyball in 5 months and indoor volleyball just 8 months postpartum, a testament to Pilates’ effectiveness in rehabilitation.

Now, as a passionate Pilates instructor, Jenny is on a mission to guide individuals toward optimal health, resilience, and vitality. If you’re seeking a holistic approach that combines expertise in Stott Pilates with a deep understanding of personal transformation, join Jenny on this empowering journey. Elevate your well-being and unlock your best self through the transformative movement of Pilates.

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Eric graduated with honours from the 3000-hour Vancouver College of Massage Therapy Full-time program. Through the school’s clinic internship and outreaches, Eric has acquired invaluable experience working with a variety of clients including office workers, residents at Friends for Life, spinal cord injury patients at ICORD, and even a professional CFL athlete. Eric also has a background in Kinesiology, with an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia.

Utilizing a wide array of techniques, encompassing Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular techniques, joint mobilizations, and trigger point work, Eric tailors each session to the needs of every individual. Whether relieving muscular tension, alleviating pain, promoting mobility, or providing relaxation, Eric attends to the concerns of each of his clients.

Motivated by the desire to help others, Eric aims to create a supporting and welcoming atmosphere where clients can relax and feel comfortable. Combining his hands-on skills with a compassionate approach, Eric is committed to improve people’s well-being so that they leave the treatment room feeling better than when they came in.

Outside of school and work, Eric is a competitive powerlifter with a provincial championship gold medal, and a provincial deadlift record.

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Stephanie completed her Bachelors of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia. She is a registered kinesiologist in good standing with the BC association of Kinesiologists.

Stephanie has experience working with children as a sports coach and life skills worker. She also works in long term care running exercise groups.

Stephanie has been a part of organized team sports since high school. She has first hand experience with sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Her passion is in providing people with access to the benefits of exercise. People are often told to exercise by their doctors or they just know exercise is good for their health but not know how to tap into those healthy benefits. She is also passionate about the connection between mental health and exercise, and how exercise can be medicine for the brain.

During her free time, Stephanie will be outdoors with her kids, or playing all sorts of sports like volleyball, dodgeball, ultimate or biking. On rainy days, She will be crafting away exercising those creative juices.

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Josephine completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney, Australia and her Bachelor of Kinesiology (Health Science stream) from the University of British Columbia. Josephine is bilingual and can offer her sessions in English, Cantonese & Mandarin.

She is eager and always committed to a patient-centered approach when helping her clients. From her extensive hospital experience in Australia, she understands that no two clients are the same and that any treatment plans should be tailored to reflect that. Josephine loves to incorportate simple, yet effective exericses to make healthy living habits, preferring to tackle the situation from a holistic healthcare approach. She is always ready to listen patiently with a bright smile on her face; there is nothing more satisfying to her than seeing a patient feel empowered with the tools they need to help with their recovery.

In her spare time, Josephine enjoys spending time with her family and cooking. She keeps active by doing home workouts and taking long walks.

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Yi graduated from Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine University with Bachelor and Master in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and worked in the hospital setting in China for 6 years. After moving to Canada, she successfully obtained her license in Acupuncture and has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese Medicine since.

She specializes in treating pain, anxiety/depression, digestive system disease, gynecological disease and stroke.

She combines acupuncture and Chinese medicine decoctions or cupping, moxibustion to help patients solve various conditions.

Yi also graduated from MH Vicars School of massage Therapy in Calgary in 2018 and has also been practising as a registered massage therapist. She specializes in relaxation massage, prenatal massage and acupressure massage.

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My approach to clinical counselling is built on collaboration, warmth, and creativity. I strive to create a space in which you can freely share your heart and mind and we can work together in service of your unique goals. I practice primarily from an existential and solution-focused perspective which means that I like to focus on enhancing self-awareness, strengthening personal values, and taking actionable steps towards a life you find meaningful and authentic.

Ultimately, I am a client-centered counsellor at heart, emphasizing a non-judgmental atmosphere and unconditional positive regard for whatever you choose to share during our sessions.Outside of counselling, I am an avid gardener, and a martial arts teacher, and I enjoy reading and writing about philosophy and psychology.

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Joel is Brazilian, where he studied Physical Education at Estácio de Sá University for 04 years. He is a certified Pilates instructor and has worked as a personal trainer for over 15 years in Brazil with people of all ages and athletes. He has always had an active and competitive sporting life as an ultramarathon runner, participating in various races in several countries. Working with Pilates and owning 2 studios in Brazil for 5 years has given me the opportunity to help clients achieve their goals, helping them reduce their pain, recover from their injuries and lead them to have a healthy lifestyle. These are my top priorities and I will always use science-based training methods to ensure results every time.”

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Dillon believes in providing custom therapeutic treatments that range from mild to moderate pressure tailored to the needs of his patients.

​Graduating from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2017, Dillon has a passion for therapeutic massage. He has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

​He utilizes his knowledge of various massage techniques that incorporate neuromuscular, myofascial and trigger point applications as well as movement-based interventions. These assist in the restoration of the body to optimal functioning. Additionally, he uses his Strength and Conditioning background to increase performance and prevent injuries in daily life and in high performance activities.

​After determining each client’s needs, he selects either a therapeutic or relaxation approach. Above all, Dillon believes that a therapeutic intervention involving massage will help relieve pain, reduce stress, and address any specific concerns a client may have.

​Dillon’s mission is to provide his clients with pain and stress relief so they can begin living the life that they love.

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Jeff Qiu is a registered massage therapist as well as a registered acupuncturist.

He graduated from MH Vicars massage school and has been working as a massage therapist for more than 6 years. He specializes in deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, trigger point release and acupressure massage. In his free time, Jeff enjoys reading history books, watching documentary and playing basketball.

Techniques Used : Deep Tissue Massage Swedish Massage Trigger Point Release Acupressure massage Prenatal massage

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Jeff was a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Doctor in China with extensive knowledge of acupuncture points.

• MD/Ph.D - China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
• Master Degree - Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Bachelor Degree - Jiangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Leo Qiu is a Kinesiologist and a practicing member of the BCAK. He obtained his Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation from SFU. He has worked at Karp Rehab clinic and Fraser Health with a focus on functional mobility, strength and injury prevention. He is passionate about helping people to return to their most loved activities and working pain free again. Leo is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. During his spare time, Leo enjoys hiking, cycling and running.

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Graduating with an honors degree in Physiotherapy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2001, Fiona has since practiced in government hospital, old-age home and most of her time in private practice. Intrigued by some complicated cases, she continued to expand her knowledge and completed her Master degree of Manipulation Physiotherapy in 2005 and postgraduate diploma of Sports Medicine & Health Science in 2008. Fiona sees prevention is as important as treatment and therapy and this led her to take the training course on DMA Clinical Pilates so that she could provide clients with deeper muscle training exercises, re-establish correct movement patterns and facilitate muscle coordination during rehabilitation.

Combining Western and Eastern points of view, Fiona utilizes manual therapies (soft tissue / myofascial release & manipulation), modern vacuum cuppings, Chinese acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, education and clinical pilates to help clients to restore optimal movement and lead a better quality of life.

Fiona enjoys dancing, hiking, travelling and taichi in her spare time.

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Dr. Sirus Vakilian Dr. Vakilian is a strong believer that health is a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” WHO. He is an advocate of using the most up to date scientific research in providing his patients with evidence-based and patient-centred care. Prior to graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Kinesiology degree in 2015, he studied business at the University of Toronto. His passion for Health Care was a driving factor for his work as a Kinesiologist alongside many health care professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2020. While completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he fulfilled his clinical internship at St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital (SunnyBrook) in Toronto, ON. His motivation to become a Chiropractor started in his teenage years after being involved in two severe car accidents. He was experiencing chronic headaches and back pain when he was encouraged to see a Chiropractor by his family physician. After a few treatments, he was impressed with the outcome of Chiropractic care for the various symptoms he was suffering from. Dr. Vakilian has always been involved in giving back to his community through different organizations. He was an active volunteer with the Canucks Autism Network (C.A.N) who have a vision for all individuals with autism to be understood, accepted and supported in all community spaces. He has helped enrich the lives of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder through sports and community-based activities. He has also previously volunteered for the Cypress Mountain Ski Patrol and the West Vancouver Aquatic Center. Dr. Vakilian has been a lifelong resident of Vancouver and has been very active in the sporting community, both as an athlete as well as a trainer. Alongside his eleven years of pos-secondary education, he earned his national and international tennis coaching certification and has been heavily involved in the tennis community for over 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, running, research, and exploring his talents in the kitchen.

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Edward is a seasoned physiotherapist with more than 30 years of experience. As a registered Physical Therapist in BC and a member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association, he received his education in physiotherapy in Hong Kong and in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba. Edward’s passion is in the field of orthopaedic with experience in head injury, stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident, CVA), and other neurological conditions. His postgraduate training includes Manual Therapy (E3V3), Intramuscular stimulation (IMS), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), deep muscle therapy (Japanese), acupressure, and Mckenzie courses.

Edward’s philosophy to treating his patients is through a combination of education, manual techniques, different modalities, and a daily dose of activities and sports.

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