Noreen graduated from the University of Zimbabwe as a Physiotherapist and went on to add to her skill set a Masters Degree in Health Sciences focusing on Chronic Disease Rehabilitation at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Before moving to Canada, she practiced in several countries in Southern Africa in a variety of settings including private practice, long term care, community-based residential, sports and hospital care where she developed a keen interest in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. She has also completed a course in Pelvic health with the University of Alberta which focused on detailed assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic floor muscles.

Outside of clinical practice, Noreen enjoys biking, watching rugby, travelling and spending time with friends.

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Jackie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#11949) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#11249171).

Her aim in any therapy session is to support you in a way that you find helpful, while holding a safe enough space to challenge beliefs and behaviours you deem unhelpful.

Jackie has varied work experience in the field of mental health, including several years working alongside individuals who live with the lasting impacts of trauma, substance use, mental health diagnoses, poverty, and homelessness. Jackie primarily works with individual, adult clients.

Jackie is Canadian born and South Asian, and part of her work is rooted in the lived experience of existing in-between cultures to support clients who face similar struggles.

Jackie graduated with a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from City University of Seattle in 2014. Her degree is supplemented by additional postgraduate training in cognitive behaviour therapy, mindful self-compassion, anti-oppressive psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and strengths-based listening. Jackie incorporates an intersectional feminist lens in her work, and is continually learning to be a more effective ally to multiple communities (including Black, Indigenous, people with racialized identities, and LGBTQ2SIA+).

Areas of Practice: - Depression - Anxiety - Stress Management -Identity and Cultural Concerns - Mental Health Diagnoses - Difficult Life Transitions - Grief and Loss - Trauma

Approaches Used: - Strengths based listening - CBT - Mindful Self-Compassion - Anti-Oppression Psychotherapy - Narrative Therapy - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy-informed -Intersectional Feminist Lens

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Yechao (Charles) Hu has been in the massage industry for about 3 years. He was born in China and has always liked to travel, living in Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand for more than one year in each place. He learned a variety of massage techniques in these countries. He completed his RMT studies in Vancouver and Toronto and has received RMT licenses in both BC and Ontario. He is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Charles is a good listener and a kind, considerate person who enjoys assisting people to improve their health and well-being. Assessment is his favourite RMT subject, and he is skilled at evaluating a patient’s condition and determining the treatment needed. He is skilled at a variety of different techniques depending on the needs of the client, such as deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. He can do myo-fascial techniques which can release adhesions and tension in the body. In addition, he has been to Malaysia, South Korea, and Hong Kong. He speaks English and Mandarin and is learning Cantonese. In his free time, he enjoys cooking very much and likes both Western and Asian cuisine. He has tried skiing, bungee jumping, and parachute jumping. He would like to do more outdoor sports in the future.

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I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and a Master’s in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. With four years of professional experience in Pune, I specialize in treating spinal pain through manual therapy and exercise.

As a certified practitioner in manual therapy and neuro-dynamic solutions, I excel in assessing and addressing the root causes of pain, ensuring a personalized treatment approach for each client. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, allowing me to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele.

In my free time, I enjoy swimming, practicing yoga, and exploring new cuisines while traveling.

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Mihir has been practising Physical Therapy since 2009 in reputed hospitals of India and the UK. Was involved extensively with a Cardiac Rehab centre in India, educating and treating clients post surgery along with MSK injuries, also was engaged in teaching Health and social care as a professor in Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He has worked, contributed, and gained valuable experience for more than 13 years in healthcare field in various aspects including treatment, management, and administration in multiple countries. He takes special interest in treating MSK injuries along with Neuro and Geriatric cases. Has worked for reputed nursing homes in the UK, administering Physical Therapy programs to patients with Dementia and functional mobility issues. Physical Therapy is an amazing, exciting, and very rewarding opportunity in life to be able to help others and he takes great pride in his ability to contribute towards your fitness and wellbeing. In his free time, he enjoys reading books and exploring different places, keeping up to date with various new interventions and learning new techniques, social activities with friends and more.

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Deepika graduated with Bachelors of Physiotherapy from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Science, India (2007). She was University topper and Topper of her College with distinction in Psychology during her bachelors. In addition, she holds a Masters degree in Global health and Human Administration services from Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA( 2013). She worked as a Registered Physiotherapist in India in both hospital and clinic based settings.

Deepika immigrated to Canada in 2012 and completed a Canadian Healthcare Content Course at University of Toronto. She then finished her IEP program from UBC in 2015 and has passed written and practical’s of the Canadian Physiotherapy National Exam. She uses integrated manual therapy with exercise prescription to treat Orthopedic, neurological, sports,work related and motor vehicle accident injuries. Her areas of interest are sports injuries, chronic pain, neurological conditions, post op patients and exercise prescription.She is certified and specializes in dry needling,Orthotics, Pelvic floor,TMJ and Vestibular rehabilitation.She was associate instructor and organizer of dry needling courses in Canada which focuses on Fascial Adhesion Model a 3rd generation dry needling concept majorly practiced in the United kingdom. She was invited to teach dryneedling in Bahamas in July2022 at Doctors Hospital. In her physiotherapy practice, she works hard to educate each of her patients on strategies for self-care and integrating exercise into daily schedule. She strongly believes that good communication and follow-ups are important factors in ensuring continued care and managing a healthy lifestyle. She Fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi understands and speaks a little bit of Punjabi and Gujarati. In her spare time, Deepika helps students prepare for the Canadian National exam through her Facebook community PCE theory and practical to become a registered physiotherapist in Canada. Her hobbies are dancing, swimming and traveling to new places.Her professional instagram is @physio_with_dee where she has posted lots of patients pre and post patients results.

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Amily Wu, R.TCM.P, is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner whose journey into TCM began with a profound personal connection to her family’s health struggles, particularly with cardiovascular disease. Motivated by a desire to explore alternative approaches to health and wellness, Amily delved into various modalities of alternative medicine from a young age.

Inspired by her father’s healing journey through acupuncture and traditional herbal remedies following a hemorrhagic stroke, Amily’s practice integrates ancient wisdom with modern techniques. Specializing in pain management and emotional well-being, she offers therapies such as acupuncture, active cupping, Gui Sha, and Sound Therapy/Massage.

Continuously enhancing her skills, Amily is pursuing certification as a Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner to further enrich her holistic approach. Her practice incorporates Acupuncture, active cupping, Gui Sha and Sound Therapy/Massage. She specializes in Pain (physical and emotional) and helping others address stress/anxiety challenges. She is extremely empathic and curious. She is on her path to becoming a licensed Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner completing the first 2 levels of certification. She can combine to Acupuncture and other complementary therapies with Sound Therapy for the ultimate experience of relaxation.

A key influence is Dr. Gabor Mate. She resonates with his special interest in childhood development, trauma, and potential lifelong impacts on physical and mental health he shared: “When you know your best isn’t going to be saving anybody’s lives, but it is to help people living a life of as little suffering as possible, and as much dignity as possible. It reminds her to challenge the best parts of each of us, to show up practice patience, and acceptance, and the importance of developing and listening to our intuitions.

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Henry graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology and is a practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). Henry chose to pursue kinesiology because he has a passion for exercise and human movement and has experienced a fair share of injuries from sports, leading him to explore different remedies including active rehabilitation and strengthening to address the root cause of his injuries. His approach to treatment is holistic, and believes in the importance of client education combined with evidence-based practices for effective functional active rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Henry enjoys playing badminton, exercising, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

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