Iveta graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) in April 2023 with an Academic Honour Roll and Clinical Distinction. With a background in Psychology and Hospitality, she will make you feel welcome and comfortable in her treatment room with ease. She creates a relaxing environment that calms down your nervous system, ensuring that your body can get full benefits from the session.
Iveta has experience working with prenatal and postpartum patients, sports-related/orthopedic injuries, headaches, and peripheral nerves conditions. She uses General Swedish Techniques, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, and PNF stretching during her treatments. Iveta has additional training in IASTM as well as assisting postpartum patients who have had a Cesarean section (C-section).
When not working Iveta can be found hiking along the North Shore trails, cycling, running, swimming, and reading.
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In 2015, Nicolas graduated from Montpellier University, in France, with a Bsc. in Neuropsychology and a MA of Clinical Psychology and psychopathology. He grew up developing an acute interest in sciences and humans. After his Master’s degrees, Nicolas took a few months off to discover the world and finally decided to settle in Canada. He believes in offering treatments with different modalities and he specializes in trauma, pain and anxiety. He is currently offering a wide variety of short and long-term individual counselling with a holistic and adaptive approach. When he is not at the clinic, Nicolas can be found riding his bicycle around Stanley Park or at a local CrossFit gym.
Nicolas can practice in English and French Languages.”
“En 2015, Nicolas achève son cursus universitaire à l’Université de Montpellier, en France, avec une licence en neuropsychologie et un Master de psychologie clinique et de psychopathologie. Il grandit en développant un intérêt particulier pour les sciences et l’humain. Après ses études, Nicolas prend un congé afin d’aller découvrir le monde et décide finalement de s’installer au Canada. Il croit en une offre de traitement aux modalités diverses et se spécialise dans la prise du traumatisme, de la douleur et de l’anxiété. Il offre désormais une large variété de traitements individuels à court, moyen et long terme en adoptant une approche holistique et adaptative. Lorsqu’il n’est pas à la clinique, Nicolas passe du temps sur son vélo dans Stanley Park ou dans la salle de CrossFit de son quartier. Nicolas pratique en Français et en Anglais.
Therapies
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Brief therapies (including CBT)
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR chronic pain and illnesses
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PsychoSensorial approaches (Trauma treatments)
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Somatic and body-centered modalities
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Stress, Pain and Anxiety
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Depression
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PTSD
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Shawn graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2018 and completed the 2400 hour mastery program. During his practicum, he could be found working with UBC Varsity athletes, pre and postnatal mothers, and at retirement homes. Whatever the situation may be, Shawn is dedicated to working with all patients to find a solution to their current conditions.
In his free time, Shawn takes part in recreational level dragon boat paddling, badminton, and indoor rock climbing.
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Cassie is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Massage Therapist who’s committed to
empowering her clients by helping them reach their goals of health and well-being. She received
certification in November of 2019 and has been consistently working hard to provide the best care
possible.
Throughout her years she has worked with a variety of ailments, including headaches, injuries caused by
motor vehicle accidents, nerve pain, strains, muscular imbalances & postural-related issues, general
aches & pains and many more. She has experience working with prenatal patients as well. She is an
active listener with incredible bedside manners to ensure you feel safe and comfortable throughout the
entire treatment.
Outside of work, Cassie enjoys relaxing at home reading with her two cats, baking or bike riding in the
city.
Cassie is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Massage Therapist who’s committed to
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Patrick is most passionate about getting to know each client and their personal needs and goals. He is committed to deliver quality care through education on injury prevention and individualized rehabilitation exercises. Patrick completed his studies at UBC - a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2014 and a Master of Physical Therapy in 2016. He continued taking Doctoral courses in Physical Therapy through Evidence in Motion.
His experience includes working with sports injuries, chronic pain, return to work, and motor vehicle accident clients. As an avid basketball player who suffered numerous injuries, Patrick found his passion in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Additionally, he has instructed Anatomy and Physiology at Langara College and worked as a personal trainer at UBC.
Patrick has a particular interest in working with patients dealing with persistent pain. He often reads research about pain science and the multiple factors which influence the pain experience instead of looking at individual body parts. He enjoys collaborating with patients to create realistic and achievable treatment plans.
Patrick enjoys taking post-graduate courses to advance his treatment skills such as Functional Dry Needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), mobilisations with movement, soft tissue release, advanced training in the shoulder and chronic pain, yoga training in Hawaii, and running injury training in France.
Outside of the clinic Patrick can be found training for ultramarathon races and exploring BC’s beautiful mountains.
You can find him on Instagram @patrick.chiu.physio
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Carlie’s passion and helping people feel their best motivated her to become an RMT. She graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy from the 2400-hour mastery program. Throughout her experience working as an RMT and her practicum, she has tailored patient-centered treatment plans to address patient needs. Carlie believes that empowering her patients with the knowledge and appropriate homecare, outside of treatments, is essential to helping patients feel their best. Outside of work, you can find Carlie either hiking, spending time with loved ones, or curling up with a good book.
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Heather graduated from TWU in 2019 with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, specializing in Kinesiology. She is a passionate Kinesiologist who is determined to help her patients reach their physical health goals. Whether patients are recovering from an accident or seeking to improve their health and fitness, Heather is focused on creating an effective and customized program to support her patients.
Heather’s experience in the field has ranged from working as a patient care coordinator at an orthopedic clinic to volunteering in Cambodia with Operation Smile. Heather has volunteered locally as well with BC Wheelchair Basketball and as a TWU student strength and conditioning coach. She is currently involved in her local community serving in different capacities.
Outside of work and volunteering, Heather enjoys spending time with family and friends and engaging in a variety of hobbies such as strength training, cooking and more recently joining the Vancouver cycling scene
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Ken graduated from SFU in 2017 with a Bachelors of Science, accompanied by a Minor in Kinesiology and Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. Initially, Ken started as one of the partner support admins at painPRO and found interest in human kinetics through the expansion of painPRO’s rehabilitation sector. He found the benefits of specialized exercise therapy that helped him treat injuries such as chronic postural strains. Ken has developed a background in exercise prescription, active rehabilitation, and functional goals with mentorship and training in painPRO’s own rehab division. Additionally, Ken’s experience with partner support has allowed him to understand the needs of patients, while providing productive exercise plans that tailor specifically to each individual. Outside of the clinic, Ken has knowledge in statistics with regards to data collection, analysis, and sports analytics. As hobbies, he enjoys playing basketball, weightlifting, kickboxing, and hiking.
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Dr. Anthony McDougall graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Sc. in Biology, where he played varsity basketball for the Calgary Dinos, before attending Palmer West Chiropractic College in California (USA).
After graduating Chiropractic College, Dr. McDougall practiced for 15 years in Florence, Italy. Dr. McDougall has completed extensive post-graduate education including myofascial release techniques, One-To-Zero (OTZ) Frozen Shoulder Technique, Kinesio Taping, and the International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD), the Sports Chiropractic designation of the Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport.
Dr. McDougall introduced the Functional Movement Systems courses to Italy, becoming certified in both the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Dr. McDougall has had the pleasure of treating many professional and aspiring professional athletes in rowing, cycling, soccer, track, basketball, tennis, volleyball, water polo, football as well as dancers of all ages.
In 2000, Dr. McDougall attended the Olympic Games in Sydney as the chiropractor for a group of 100 and 200 meter runners representing several countries, including the members of the Gold medal 4 x 100 Men’s and Women’s relay teams. The same group of athletes brought him to the various Golden League Athletics events in several European countries. In 2012, his most prestigious moment as a Sports Chiropractor came when he was awarded full accreditation to be the Italian Rowing Team’s official Chiropractor at the Olympic Games in London.
Dr. McDougall joins our rehabilitation team at painPRO Clinics Fairview West Broadway location with over 15 years experience in treating sports injuries. During his spare time, Dr. McDougall enjoys cycling and watching his three boys play soccer.
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Marc is an enthusiastic, driven RMT dedicated to providing safe and effective treatments for each of his patients. Throughout his practicum at WCCMT, he has effectively treated many different kinds of patients ranging from varsity athletes, to hospital patients, to the elderly. Marc has also treated a wide range of orthopedic and systemic conditions such as: sprains, strains, fractures, arthritis, scoliosis, tension headaches, migraines, numbness and tingling, and disc herniation.
When he’s not practicing Massage Therapy, he is busy exercising to keep his body and mind healthy. And when he’s not exercising, he’s busy doing his due diligence and tries to keep up to date on recent research about soft tissue, joints, ligaments, and various massage techniques and applies that knowledge in his practice.
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Jackie Moon, (R.Ac) is a registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CTCMA). She completed her diploma from Vancouver Career College in 2022.
Before starting the transition into Traditional Chinese Medicine, she was an enthusiastic
educator in Korea for more than 10 years. She obtained her Master degree of Applied Linguistics from
the University of Melbourne in Australia and a Bachelor of Arts (majored in Japanese
Literature) from the University of Chung-ang in Korea.
During the undergraduate years, the passion for martial art of Japanese fencing (Kendo)
inspired her to participate in many competitions which left her some injuries that could not be
cured for long. Fortunately, acupuncture treatments brought her an amazing recovery after
many years of suffering. She started to trust in the power of natural modalities to target the
harmony of Yin and Yang.
After immigrating to Canada in 2018, she encountered two rear-end accidents. Thanks to
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), her health gradually got back to normal. The magic of
TCM on her own body and mind aspired her to embark on it as a new career.
She believes that TCM is to treat not only the physical conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries but also mental issues such as insomnia, anxiety, PSTD, and depression. She has her proficiency in a variety of Traditional Chinese
Medicine methods - Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Electroacupuncture, Guasha, Auricular Therapy & Acupressure.
Outside of work, she enjoys being active with exercising at the gym, swimming or playing
badminton.
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Dr. Manvir Sahota was born and raised in the small town of Williams Lake, B.C. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC in Vancouver and then moved to Portland, Oregon to complete a Doctor in Chiropractic (DC) degree where she further developed a passion for healthcare and rehabilitation.
Dr. Sahota’s skills and dedication to performance therapy awarded her the opportunity to work with the UBC Track and Field team as well as Art’s Umbrella Dance Company. She is also passionate about working with perinatal patients and continues to expand and evolve her skills through continued education in the field of peri/postnatal healthcare. She values collaborative healthcare and strives to work alongside other healthcare providers such as midwives, doulas, and pelvic floor physiotherapists to help her patients feel empowered through their pregnancy and postnatal journey.
Her goal is to provide holistic healthcare with a movement based and patient-centred approach. She uses a combination of gentle chiropractic techniques, rehabilitation and patient education to get her patients back to their daily routines – whether this means athletic training, maintaining activity during pregnancy, or spending time with family!
Through her continued education, Dr. Sahota had been certified in Active Release Technique® (ART®), instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), RockTape fascial movement taping, Webster Technique.
Dr. Sahota is new to the Tri-Cities so on her days off you can find her exploring new trails and coffee shops!
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Bradley is a recent graduate from the RMT program at Vancouver Career College. Throughout the program Bradley has had the opportunity to treat office workers, college athletes, and the elderly. Bradley’s is eager to learn new things about massage therapy and will provide safe and effective treatments.
When Bradley isn’t in the clinic he enjoys exploring the outdoors, weight training, finding new local places to eat at, and golfing.
Bradley is a recent graduate from the RMT program at Vancouver Career College. Throughout the pro...
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Yvonne - Yvonne makes it a priority to help support her patients in restoring strength, flexibility, and balance in areas of pain and injury. To achieve her patient goals she combines an array of techniques with a focus on, but not limited to: thorough assessment, fascial manipulation, trigger point therapy, active release, joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, and the application of remedial exercise as a part of both treatment and post-treatment home care. As she seeks to nurture her practice through continuing education, she strives to integrate new knowledge and modalities into her treatments.
Growing up, Yvonne was a musician turned high-school athlete, developing at an early age a knack for fine digital motor movement and control. With her early background in gymnastics, as well as competitive sports, she aims to educate her patients on the importance of post-treatment home care to prevent or restore postural dysfunctions and muscle imbalances.
In her spare time, you can expect to find Yvonne working out in the gym, riding her bike, or spending the afternoon playing billiards. She loves to make music, hike new trails, and utilize the benefits of massage therapy treatment for herself.
With her passion for anatomy and massage therapy, Yvonne is excited to work together with you to help get you started on your journey back to optimal health.
CLINICALLY REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY FOCUS - RELAXATION MASSAGE BY REQUEST
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Kevin Thorneloe has worked in Hospitals for the past 16 years helping patients rehabilitate from orthopedic, neurological, and systemic conditions. His therapeutic approach to treatment is always grounded with a focus on relaxation and well being.
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Danny became interested in health, anatomy and rehabilitation after sustaining many debilitating injuries playing competitive soccer and hockey. Experiencing the effects of massage therapy first hand led him to completing the RMT program at Vancouver Career College. Although he has a keen interest in sports related injuries, Danny’s goal as a RMT is to inspire and educate people to improve their health and lifestyle.
Danny has participated in many outreaches such as: Positive Living, Central City Lodge, and BC Women’s Hospital. Some of the techniques he uses in practice are Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, deep tissue techniques, stretching and movement through therapeutic exercise and homecare.
Outside of clinic, Danny enjoys being active through powerlifting, hiking and playing with dogs! Passionate for learning, Danny wishes to continue to acquire new skills to use in his practice. He has also currently completed a program to be a personal trainer, and hopes to be able to blend all his passions together to help his clients.
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Mark completed his education at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2023, attaining the status of Registered Massage Therapist. With a strong foundation in the fitness industry with four years as a personal trainer while participating in men’s physique competitions, Mark brings a wealth of experience to his practice.
Employing evidence-based practices, Mark diligently seeks to uncover the root cause of discomfort and facilitating return to beloved activities. By crafting a customized treatment plan designed specifically for one’s unique requirements, his objective is to assist in uncovering personal goals.
Mark completed his education at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2023, attaining the stat...
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