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After obtaining her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, Diana went on to pursue her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario. Growing up in Vancouver, she is excited to be back practising physiotherapy in her hometown. Diana holds a strong passion for sport and rehabilitation from working with a Premier Women’s Rugby team to competing at the 2019 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships for Team Canada. Through her own journey rehabilitating multiple sport injuries, Diana is committed to empowering others achieve their movement goals through a client-centered approach that integrates manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education. Ask Diana about hiking throughout Canada, top local eats, and her love for weightlifting!

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Dil is a registered massage therapist who loves to see her clients feel and move better. Dil provides a range of massage therapy treatments including deep tissue and trigger point release. At Lift Clinic she can pursue her passion for helping people move and understand their bodies better. She loves the idea of working with proactive physiotherapists, chiropractic and strength training professionals who are committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development. As someone who enjoys strength training and an active living herself, she values the opportunity to help people reduce pain and move better so they can achieve their goals. Ask her about her current gym goals, history of sports, and outdoor experiences!

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A registered chiropractor in BC since 2015, Daniel aims to provide long-term answers instead of short-term band aids. He is especially passionate about shoulder and low back issues, as these were his main obstacles in sport and daily life. Daniel promises a whole-body approach in assessment and treatment, as well as complete transparency of methodology.

He completed chiropractic school at the University of Western States (2014, Portland), and concurrently completed a Masters of Science in sport and exercise science (2014). Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor in Life Sciences at the University of British Columbia, as well as participating on their varsity volleyball team. His hobbies nowadays include beach volleyball and tennis.

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Shauna received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an extended minor in Psychology from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2018 and her Master’s in Kinesiology, specializing in coaching sciences from UBC in 2021.

Shauna has been working with various athletic populations in both rehabilitation and performance settings for 7 + years at the youth, college, and professional levels. She also has completed an internship with UBC’s Varsity Sport’s Performance program. Shauna believes in addressing the whole person (physical, psychologically, and socially) and utilizes a collaborative approach within her coaching practice.

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Michael completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT). Previous to becoming a Massage Therapist, he spent a number of years working in the landscaping industry and holds a red seal as a horticulturalist. For the last 14 years Michael has been actively involved in the Vancouver ultimate community as both a player and a coach. A few of his many accomplishments include: developing the junior ultimate program in British Columbia; coaching the U-19 Men’s Canadian ultimate team to a gold medal at the world championship in 2014; and coaching the BC junior girls ultimate team to a number of national championships.

With a strong background in sports and physical labour, Michael understands the importance of maintaining optimal health and well-being. He enjoys treating a variety of different conditions including stress and anxiety, sports related injuries, repetitive strain injuries and general treatment for every day aches and pains. He likes to work together with his patients to optimize a treatment plan that will create a preventative and lasting solution for each individual. Michael uses an array of specific techniques including trigger point release, golgi tendon organ release and neuromuscular technique as well as general Swedish massage techniques.

In his spare time Michael continues to be an active member in the ultimate community and is currently the head coach for the U-20 Open Canadian Team competing at the next world championships.

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Sam integrates movement education, manual therapy and functional exercises to help clients reach their highest potential in function and quality of life. Sam values working with his clients to create and achieve their goals as a team. He draws upon his experiences through school, varsity athletics, personal rehabilitation, strength training and strength coaching to help guide patients toward their goals. Ask him about his experiences coaching and playing volleyball. Sam also has a black belt in Tae Kwon do and enjoys kick boxing to stay active.

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A Physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience, Heather takes an individualized approach to helping her clients reach their recovery and performance goals. Since graduating with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from the University of British Columbia, Heather has completed extensive additional training to learn advanced techniques to help her patients get better, recover faster, and stay healthier. Heather’s deep knowledge and personal experience allows her to treat a wide range of clientele including athletes, older adults, surgical patients, and the general public. Her treatment approach is grounded by her belief in listening, educating and empowering her patients.

She uses a combination of techniques to treat her clients, including: - Manual therapy - Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) - Clinical Pilates - Fascial release - Movement re-education through exercise

Heather’s advanced training and additional designations include: - Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) - Certificate of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS) - Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor - Certificate from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI) - Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA)

Heather’s love of movement and human form started at a young age with many years of playing sports. These days, you can find her staying fit by running, swimming, cycling and practicing pilates. She has competed in many triathlons ranging from Sprint to Ironman distances as well as full and half distance marathons. After work and on the weekends, Heather focuses her energy on her family including her two children who keep her very busy.

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Michelle completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology at the University of British Columbia, before obtaining her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the University of Western States. Before becoming a chiropractor, Michelle worked as a Kinesiologist where she discovered her passion in healthcare. She gained valuable experience working with athletes, ICBC motor vehicle accidents, long-term disability, and WorkSafe cases.

Michelle’s approach consists of a variety of techniques including chiropractic manipulation, Active Release Technique (ART), soft tissue therapy, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) movement system, Neurodynamics, the Mckenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Her approach has a strong emphasis on movement and patient independence. She regularly collaborates with Kinesiologists, RMTs, and physiotherapists as she strongly believes that patient care encompasses a multimodal and integrated approach.

Throughout her whole life, Michelle has been involved in physical activity and sports such as competitive dance, golf, volleyball, hiking, snowboarding, and weightlifting. Michelle has many personal experiences with active rehabilitation due to various injuries in the past. Michelle hopes to help clients set and achieve their goals, overcome injuries, restore functionality, and minimize pain.

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Max graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Kinesiology. Prior to working at Lift Clinic, he worked as a community based Kinesiologist with a large variety of patients including athletes, the general public, and older adults, in both an individual or group setting.

Max mainly focused on active rehabilitation, but also has a strong background in sport-specific training. Max’s believes that any sort of rehabilitation is possible with the right education, buy-in, and self-discipline. He will always be there to motivate and educate his patients and will continue to adjust programs based on each patient’s needs because he knows that everyone is different. Max is committed to professional development, learning new exercise techniques and better ways to deliver education to his patients.

While not at the gym, Max enjoys playing a multitude of sports, especially basketball, as well as spending lots of time with his dog, Luna.

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After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Johnny went to pursue a career in massage therapy at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT).

Through Johnny’s experiences with his own injures in both physical and daily living activities, he believes manual therapy combined with active rehabilitation exercises is the best solution to achieve pain free movement and reduce injuries.

Johnny values working through a client centred approach and is committed to helping his clients achieve their goals.

On days when Johnny isn’t at the clinic, Johnny enjoys playing ice hockey, golf, and weightlifting to stay active.

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Henry graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and a Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. After working as a Registered Kinesiologist and Fitness Trainer for 6 years, he moved to Australia to pursue a career in physiotherapy. He went on to complete his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Sydney. Since graduating, Henry went on to work with both amateur and professional sports teams, and as a clinician in a sports injury clinic. He has a strong interest in overuse injuries, spinal dysfunctions and the return to sport/performance process. Ask Henry about his experiences as a physiotherapist in Australia, his personal powerlifting goals and staying active with his pugs Bruce and Jet.

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