Farideh is a registered physiotherapist with over two decades of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, from university hospitals to private clinics. She has gained a wealth of experience treating a wide spectrum of conditions, including pain management, geriatrics, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Since 2007, she has also been working as a pelvic health physiotherapist. Along with working as a clinical practitioner, Farideh keeps up her research efforts in the field of physiotherapy as a published author in scholarly international journals.

Farideh believes wholeheartedly in skillful hands, based on knowledge and experience, to relieve the pain of patients, manage their dysfunction, help them regain their functional abilities, and improve their quality of life. With an empathetic approach, Farideh believes in establishing a collaborative and supportive patient-therapist relationship.

Farideh enjoys the outdoors and meeting new people. She loves travelling, and writing an autobiography is high on her bucket list!

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Priyanka obtained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree from The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India in 2013. While working as a physiotherapist in India, she developed a keen interest in musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy. She also holds a Masters degree in Management Studies from Mumbai University, India. After practicing adult and pediatric physiotherapy in India, Priyanka moved to Vancouver in July 2017.

Priyanka is passionate about physiotherapy and treats patients to get back to their activities utilizing soft tissue release, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities and exercise prescription.

In her spare time, Priyanka enjoys travelling, listening to music, dancing and spending time with her family

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With 9 years’ experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Chris focuses mainly on individual areas of compromised muscle tissue resulting in effective, specific improvement in muscle function. Chris has 3 years’ of experience working alongside the BC Lions Practitioner team treating sports injuries and aiding in muscle recovery.

Chris graduated from WCCMT Victoria in 2013 and his main treatment area of interest is trigger point therapy, sedating overactive nerve endings and increasing oxygenated blood flow to restricted tissue.

Fitness and music are his passions and he will say yes to anything outdoors.

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Aaron is a registered massage therapist who graduated from the West Coast College of Massage therapy. His passion for manual therapy stems from his love for exercise and playing music, both of which require proper maintenance of functional body mechanics. Aaron loves to work one on one with people and has a deep desire to help clients reach their goals.

Through schooling and experience Aaron has acquired an understanding of anatomy and body mechanics, and is passionate about creating specialized treatment plans for each person’s needs.

Outside of work Aaron loves to attend live music, sing loudly, play guitar, and spend time outside with his dog Tom.

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Connor is a graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Having previously worked as a registered kinesiologist, he was drawn to massage therapy because he recognized its strength as a pain and stress management tool, as well as its ability to enhance recovery after exercise. He enjoys working with a wide range of patients and believes everyone can benefit from incorporating massage therapy into their lives. He understands that each patient is unique and deserves a unique approach to help them best achieve their goals. He is passionate about health science and education, having spent several years working within the Faculty of Medicine at UBC to help create learning resources for students.

Connor is especially interested in helping people manage sports injuries, chronic pain, and anxiety. He is a big believer in meeting people where they’re at, and he will work to support you along your health journey as best as he can.

Connor is a big fan of all action sports, and enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, and mountain biking the most.

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Devaki graduated with a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from India in 2017. Along with that, she has also completed programmes in Taping and Vestibular rehabilitation from India. She fundamentally believes that “Bodies are meant to move”. Her passion for fitness has been a driving force in choosing Physical Therapy.

Devaki relies on tailored and holistic approach to develop an individual rehab plan to achieve a functional goal. She is committed to help clients achieve their functional goal as efficiently and effectively as possible through active rehab.

Devaki continues to focus on updating herself in various fields of interest. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking or spending some quality time with her family.

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After enduring a significant vision loss, Matthew was inspired to pursue a new career in Massage Therapy. Matthew graduated with honors from Georgian College’s 3-year Massage Therapy program in 2018 with training in therapeutic and wellness massage, incorporating myofascial release, deep tissue, hydrotherapy, low-grade joint mobilizations, Swedish massage techniques, and remedial exercise.

Matthew believes in a patient-centered approach with customized tailored treatments informed through clinical assessment, current knowledge, patient input, and his heightened sense of touch to achieve each patient’s goals.

Matthew is dedicated to furthering his education to better inform his practice.

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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.

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Michael has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2016, with many years of working in health care, personal training and sport. His focus has been in the areas of persistent pain, athletics including the BC Lions, ICBC and WorkSafe.

Michael’s aims to apply specific functional goals to re-educate the body using safe movement strategies, while developing an area of focus around persistent pain in the general population. Manual techniques are tailored to your goals and preferences, all while encouraging the body to heal in a safe environment.

His passions include running, weightlifting, ice-hockey, hiking and camping with family, watching sport highlights, and reading fantasy novels.

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Manthan Pandya is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with over four years in diverse healthcare settings. After completing his bachelor’s degree in 2017, he pursued a master’s in NeuroPhysiotherapy, deepening his understanding of the brain-body relationship. His innovative techniques are particularly effective in managing musculoskeletal diseases, post-surgical rehabilitation, and children with special needs. Manthan maintains a keen interest in continuing education, particularly in vestibular and concussion care.

His unwavering commitment to patient care is exemplified by his efforts beyond clinical practice, such as establishing a cancer rehabilitation outpatient department during his studies and promoting workplace ergonomic awareness in various companies to prevent occupation-related musculoskeletal issues. Manthan continuously strives for excellence in physiotherapy, always prioritizing patient well-being.

In his spare time, Manthan enjoys exploring new places, trying new cuisines, and meeting new people. He is passionate about living a balanced lifestyle, which he fulfills through his love for fitness training and cooking. His enthusiasm for cars is so intense that “car talk” is his ideal conversation starter.

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Clark is a dedicated healthcare practitioner who has invested significant time in his education at the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS). His journey into health and wellness began after he experienced years of stomach pain and digestive issues that traditional treatments failed to resolve. Discovering the benefits of Korean Hand Therapy transformed his life, inspiring him to change his career path from media art & design to holistic health. He is one of the very few practitioners who specialize in KHT professionally in North America.

Now, as a registered acupuncturist and manual osteopathy practitioner in Canada, Clark focuses on providing comprehensive care to his clients. His specialties include Korean Hand Therapy, which effectively addresses pain, emotional stresses such as anxiety, and digestive issues, and helps with many other internal health issues. Additionally, acupuncture offers benefits for anti-aging and weight loss. While he also practices Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) dry needling, and traditional body acupuncture, his primary focus remains on Korean Hand Therapy due to its holistic benefits and other advantages.

With extensive knowledge gained through years of dedicated study, Clark is committed to sharing valuable insights and personalized treatment options tailored to individual needs. He warmly invites you to reach out for consultations or more information on how he can assist you on your wellness journey.

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Dr. Vivie Bojilov is a sports chiropractor dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal pain. He is specifically proficient in the use of patient education, manual therapies, and functional rehabilitation.

SERVICES & TECHNIQUES

• Active Release Technique (ART)
• Functional Range Release Technique
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Pre & Post Surgical ACL Rehabilitation
• Blood Flow Restriction Training
• Graston Technique
• Gait Assessments
• Running Assessments
• Custom orthotics
• Complex Shoulder Injuries
• MVA & whiplash injuries
• Kinesio taping (Dynamic Tape)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Kinesiology & Minor of Commerce – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
• Doctor of Chiropractic – Palmer - College of Chiropractic West Campus, San Jose, California
• Primary Spine Practitioner Training Program - University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburg, PA
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs

PROFESSIONAL CV:

• Currently working with over 50 professional athletes
• Publish Research Intern , Stanford School of Medicine , Division of Pain Medicine
• NFL Oakland Raiders
• On-call Performance Consultant
• USA Men’s Swimming
• UBC Varsity Football
• Guest Lecturer at UBC Physiotherapy - Orthopedic Club
• Guest Lecturer at the International Medical School Varna, Bulgaria
• Gran Fondo Whistler Medical Staff - Sports Med BC
• Sea Otter Classic , California
• San Jose State Men’s Rugby
• Stanford University Football
• San Francisco Marathon

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Massage Therapy has shown Sandie how her patients can take back control of bodily pain & discomforts that they are feeling. Through her experience at Vancouver Career College, she has grown and is confident in knowing how to help those around me by offering treatments that are centered for you and your pain tolerance.

Physical activity and health have incorporated itself naturally into Sandie’s life through understanding of functional and mechanical anatomy. With that, Patient progression has brought a fulfillment to her day-to-day life that has directly impacted her unlimited desire to continue acquiring new information and implementing it to her patients.

Sandie’s treatments are relaxation centered while also using direct techniques like PNF, stretching, and assisted movements to reduce pain or imbalances in the body. Stress is a large factor in most of our lives so she believes in educating her patients on ways they can reduce their stress at home while also targeting areas of the body that need to be worked on in order for her patients to gain optimal function.

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Michael is a graduate from the University of Waterloo Kinesiology in 2005, and Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College in 2010. He has experience with personal training in group and individual settings, sports related injuries, and over 4 years with clients recovering from motor vehicle accidents. His approach comes from creating an individualized plan based on mutual and achievable goals, setting up a framework to challenge the body without major setbacks, pacing strategies, and meeting you where you are at in your rehab journey.

Michael enjoys running, cycling and coaching his children’s sports. He loves camping, hiking and being in nature, reading fantasy novels, and board games with family.

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Jessica first became interested in massage therapy given her ten years of athletic experience in fast pitch softball. Before starting her career she worked in assisted living and has experience working with people who have conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Jessica graduated from VCMT: During her time at school, Jessica had experience working with people with sports injuries, neurological conditions, physical and developmental disabilities, post surgical patients, geriatric patients and infant/pediatric massage.

Jessica’s practice is focused around sports injuries, postural and muscular dysfunction, and myofascial release. As well as patients with disabilities and central nervous system impairments.

Outside of massage therapy, Jessica enjoys weightlifting, yoga, watching movies, painting and spending time outdoors.

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Maddy has been a Registered Massage Therapist with the College of Massage Therapy BC since 2022. She was introduced to healthcare in high school, where she used the resources of a physiotherapist and RMT to rehab some sports injuries. She took a Kinesiology course in high school and knew immediately it was the field for her. After high school she attended UBC and received her Bachelors in Kinesiology in 2018. Before studying at VCMT for her diploma in Massage Therapy, she worked as a kinesiologist, athletic therapist and personal trainer for 7 years.

For most of her life, Maddy has suffered from chronic neck, back and jaw pain, because of that she enjoys working with patients suffering from chronic headaches, neck pain, and TMJ disorder. She feels she can relate and give a more personal treatment plan. From her time as an athletic therapist, she also enjoys working with athletes, especially hockey players and runners.

When she’s not in the clinic, Maddy enjoys hiking with her dog in the summers, and cozying up with a hallmark movie and her crochet project in the winters.

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Credentialled in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method or MDT), Leo has extensive experience with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies, joint replacements and other musculoskeletal conditions related to acute injuries and chronic overuse injuries. Leo likes to work with the patient to look beyond the location of pain to the underlying cause and finding self-management tools to support the patient.

Leo’s continuing education has included Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Dry Needling, Mobilization with Movement, Mobilization of the Myofascial System, Soft Tissue Release, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Advanced Joint Arthroplasty Rehab, and Arthritis Continuing Education for inflammatory conditions.

When Leo has free time, he likes to play Hockey or take the kids skiing or for a hike.

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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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Erin Reid is a Registered Massage Therapist and the Clinical Director here at Coast Therapy.

Erin has 15+ years’ of experience helping athletes optimize their performance, injury prevention and recovery. Her passion for sport massage therapy has taken her around the world, from the Paralympic games in Beijing 2008, to the 2014 Commonwealth games in England. She also played a part in the Medical Services offering during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

Erin looks to work with a range of athletes and sports, from amateur to Olympic, Paralympic and professional levels. Some of her career highlights include being a Torch barrier for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games, traveling to Brazil in 2009 for IPC Swimming World Championships, providing therapy for the performers of Vancouver Cirque du Soleil shows and was also the lead Massage Therapist for the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps (2014 to 2019).

In Addition, Erin has a special interest in Pre and postnatal Care (Including Infant Massage). Erin is Mother of two girls and is happy to help through all stages of development. Erin has taken a variety of courses to support this work, including visceral massage and sports related injury and recovery.

Erin has served on the CSMTA Board, volunteered for many events and organized/hosted symposiums and host Medical Tents for sporting events. Erin is passionate about serving the community and brings that excitement to each of her treatment sessions.

**Erin has a very limited Clinical schedule but is available for community involvement and professional consultations by request.

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Dr Wendy is a Naturopathic Doctor that is passionate about empowering her patients. She believes the best way we do that is by striving to be the best version of ourselves. As a Naturopathic doctor, she addresses your complaints by taking a holistic approach to your health. Optimal health involves a balance between mental, physical and emotional factors and illness can manifest if any of these factors are out of control.

Dr Romano earned her Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC and went on to study at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. As a student of Naturopathic Medicine, she received extensive training in nutrition, nutraceutical and botanical medicine prescription, lifestyle counselling. Training at Boucher was also very intensive in anatomical sciences and physical medicine, which strengthened her knowledge and clinical skills in sports medicine.

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Jeffrey is a Registered Massage Therapist and has 10+ years of helping general public return to activity and manage tension and stress from the workplace and otherwise. He has worked with patient populations ranging from chronic illness and pain to weekend warriors and part-time athletes looking to free themselves of soreness and rid themselves of nagging tension. Jeffery has also worked with Coquitlam Express BCHL Hockey Club, RMT Supervisor at Simon Fraser University Varsity Programs and was a Primary Instructor at West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

Jeffrey uses a combination of deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, and myofascial release as individually required in his treatments.

Jeffrey likes to focus on the kinetic side of the human body and its connection with the musculoskeletal system.

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