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

• Brief therapies (including CBT)

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EMDR chronic pain and illnesses

• PsychoSensorial approaches (Trauma treatments)

• Somatic and body-centered modalities

• Stress, Pain and Anxiety

• Depression

• PTSD

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Samuel became interested in physiotherapy and rehabilitation through overcoming numerous injuries playing competitive volleyball, basketball and rugby. This led him to complete his Bachelors in Kinesiology, specializing in Ergonomics, from the University of Waterloo, and his Masters of Physiotherapy from McMaster University. His post-graduate work includes obtaining his Level One Diploma from the Orthopedic Division.

Samuel provides high-quality, client-centered care to foster a comfortable environment. He employs an evidence-based analytical approach to identify and address the root cause of an issue through a combination of education, manual therapy and exercise. Samuel is passionate about guiding his clients through their recovery to achieve their goals.

In his free time, you can catch Samuel playing basketball or volleyball, weight training, hiking, or exploring Vancouver’s food scene to find all the best eats!

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A graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy 3000 hour program and over 10 years in practice, Geoff creates an intuitive and focal massage treatment specific to your needs. Apart from his time at painPRO, Geoff draws upon his experience working with the Vancouver Multiple Sclerosis Society, Friends For Life, GF Strong and George Pearson Centre.

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Dr. Jarrod Johnson is an enthusiastic Vancouver Chiropractor who has a passion for human kinetics and the healing arts of evidence based holistic medicine. He is a huge advocate of clean healthy living and ample amounts of exercise to get the body functioning at its highest level. Dr. Johnson is an avid sports enthusiast with an extensive background in hockey, rugby, volleyball, baseball and squash. He is the current head chiropractor and trainer for Columbus FC Vancouver Metro Div. 1 team.

Dr. Johnson received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (BSc Kin) from the University of Western Ontario. With a strong interest in patient focused care and a love of biomechanics he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Dr. Johnson uses many different forms of treatment including joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy as well as being fully certified in instrument assisted therapy (SMART Tools ©). He is also certified in Active Release Therapy (ART) for the upper extremity and is also certified in Shockwave therapy. Jarrod looks forward to working with patients of all ages to help them achieve their goals and get their body functioning to its highest potential.

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Aidan graduated from Western University in 2020 with a BA Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. He grew up as a multi-sport athlete playing soccer, baseball, rugby, volleyball, and tennis. He had a very successful 11-year athletic career as a National level Competitive Swimmer. It was during this time, Aidan’s interest in athletic rehabilitation started due to his own experiences dealing with his own traumatic and non-traumatic injuries through rehab. Aidan grew up on the North Shore and enjoys spending his free time skiing, walking his dogs, swimming, and watching movies.

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Paul became interested in Physiotherapy and healthcare when he suffered injuries from playing competitive soccer. Experiencing the effects of rehabilitation first hand inspired him to complete a Bachelor in Human Kinetics with a specialization in Exercise Science, and a Master’s of Physical Therapy. In his postgraduate work, Paul focused on advanced manual and manipulative therapy. He uses active rehabilitation/exercise therapy to complement manual therapy techniques in order to provide long term solutions for orthopedic injuries and movement dysfunction. Since graduation, Paul has worked exclusively as a manual therapist in Burnaby and the downtown Core. Paul specializes in manual therapy, TMJ therapy, and Radial Shockwave Therapy.

When not in the clinic, Paul keeps active through marathon running, soccer, badminton, as well as de-stressing with a little dodgeball!

Education & Training: Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy – Level 3 Lower Quadrant Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy – Level 3 Upper Quadrant Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy – Level 2 Upper Quadrant Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy – Level 2 Lower Quadrant Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy – Level 1 Masters of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia Bachelors of Human Kinetics (Exercise Science), University of British Columbia Techniques & Treatments: Manual/Manipulative Therapy Soft Tissue Release Techniques Muscle Energy Techniques Postural Retraining Active Rehabilitation/Exercise Therapy Athletic Taping Movement Pattern Retraining TMJ therapy Radial Shockwave Therapy

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Stephen enjoys a physically active lifestyle and he enjoys helping others reach their goals. He has completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. Providing high quality care is of utmost importance to Stephen, and so he strives to create a comfortable environment with an educational and patient-centred experience. He utilizes a variety of treatment techniques to address pain and dysfunction including Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue/Trigger Point Techniques, Radial Shockwave Therapy, Functional Dry Needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), and individualized exercise therapy. Stephen also has his Level 1 Diploma of Orthopaedics in Manual Therapy. Outside of clinic, Stephen was a competitive dragon boater for 6 years, and he enjoys practicing martial arts and climbing the walls of bouldering gyms.

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Alexandra is a dedicated RMT who is committed to setting and attaining treatment goals with her clients to ensure a healthier future.

Having been a professional dancer, Alexandra is all too familiar with injuries and how effective massage can be in treating them.

She graduated with honours from C.C.M.H private college in Toronto, Canada and shares her zest for life with clients through effective, compassionate treatments and unconditional energy.

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Paul is a graduate from Centennial College back in Toronto and has been practicing since 2012. His main focus is treating people with injuries from sports to whiplash symptoms but not limited to treating postural imbalances from working in front of the desk. On his spare time, he enjoys cycling, rock climbing, skiing, playing basketball and working out at the gym.

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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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Shireen is a UBC Human Kinetics 2010 graduate with extensive experience specializing in physical rehabilitation from neurological disorders, concussions, orthopaedic injuries and car accidents. In her spare time she likes to give back to the Kinesiology community and is a mentor to other UBC Kinesiology students and new graduates.

She is known for her upbeat personality and her uncanny ability to successfully inspire, motivate and challenge an athletic population. Shireen prescribes creative and customized functional fitness programs to support your individual goals while being true to her philosophy that exercising should be fun and can be done with a smile.

When Shireen isn’t at work she is outdoors running, hiking, camping and enjoying Beautiful British Columbia with her family. Shireen has run an ultra-marathon and took first place in her age category for the Vancouver Triathlon. She enjoys reaching new goals. On a sunny day you can also spot her riding her candy surf blue Kawasaki motorcycle in her black and yellow corona jacket. If you spot Shireen, be sure to let her know!

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Katherine studied Massage Therapy and graduated from the Darcy Lane Institute in 2015. Prior to moving to British Columbia in 2017, she practiced in Ontario for 2 years. Katherine has always had a passion for helping others and providing compassionate care. She believes in the therapeutic alliance between client and therapist, and advocates that massage is for everybody. Her massage style is intuitive and adaptive, and while she is dynamic in treatment approaches, she does not advocate for very aggressive techniques. Her passion in practice is to provide effective treatment for cases of chronic or persistent pain- and help clients achieve their pain free goals.

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Sheena completed a Bachelor of Science in Guelph, ON where she was heavily involved with the athletic department working as a student athletic therapist. She completed her massage therapy training in Ottawa, ON and has spent the last few years working in Nelson, B.C.

She integrates her knowledge of holistic healing therapies with deep tissue treatment techniques. Sheena has a warm, genuine, compassionate presence and strong, capable, intuitive hands.

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Dr. Michael Palmer has always been an active outdoorsman. Living close to the mountains cultivated within him a love of nature, and a respect for the health required to appreciate it. Dr. Palmer was introduced to the chiropractic lifestyle as a result of a minor injury while skiing. Tired of spending his nights lying flat on the floor, and needing to focus on his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Calgary, he sought the care of a chiropractor. After seeing first-hand how chiropractic contributes to health and the avoidance of injury, Dr. Palmer enrolled at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Upon the completion of four years of study, he graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He now practices in Vancouver and considers himself lucky to have found his calling helping people to achieve better health through chiropractic care. Dr. Palmer offers manual therapy treatment strategies to address your particular condition including specific muscular release, spinal adjustments, electrical modalities, custom orthotics, and exercise and lifestyle modification. He knows that the human body was designed to move, and that chiropractic care keeps it moving properly; leading to optimal functioning of the nervous system, and greater health for a longer period of time.

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Growing up as a competitive dancer, Lily was fascinated about anatomy and how movement affects performance. Lily recently graduated from the Vancouver College Of Massage Therapy with honours.

Lily strives to educate her clients about balance through flexibility and strengthening exercises. She utilizes a variety of different techniques such as: trigger point release, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and joint mobilizations.

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IMPORTANT…TREATMENTS BY BRADLEY ARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. HE HAS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM HIS MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGE. BRADLEY IS PART OF PAINPRO’S MASSAGE THERAPY PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM. THIS INDUSTRY-LEADING PROGRAM SELECTS TOP GRADUATES FROM MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGES WAITING TO WRITE THEIR PROVINCIAL BOARD EXAMS AND PAIRS THEM WITH OUR EXISTING TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH NEW GRADUATES REAL-WORLD SKILLS ON HOW TRUE COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE WORKS BY GIVING THEM AN UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS AND HOW WORKING TOGETHER CAN ENHANCE OPTIMAL PATIENT OUTCOMES.

Bradley was 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.

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Anna graduated in 2017 from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and obtained her Massage Therapy Diploma after completing 2400 hours of diversified hands-on training with patients with different injuries and backgrounds. While attending West Coast College of Massage Therapy she was able to work with multiple organizations that helped her gain a well rounded work experience including; Kinsman Lodge, UBC varsity athletes, WCCMT MS outreach, GF Strong Rehabilitation Center as well as BC Women’s Hospital.

Anna moved to Germany after completing her schooling for a year working in a Hammam Spa where she learned how to use heat and cold to help her patients achieve deep relaxation and reduction in stress related pain symptoms.

Anna uses evidence-based practice to find the root of your pain and get you back to doing what you love. She will create a specific treatment plan that is personalized for you to achieve your goals.

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IMPORTANT…TREATMENTS BY BATYR ARE NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. HE HAS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM HIS MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGE . BATYR IS PART OF PAINPRO’S MASSAGE THERAPY PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM. THIS INDUSTRY-LEADING PROGRAM SELECTS TOP GRADUATES FROM MASSAGE THERAPY COLLEGES WAITING TO WRITE THEIR PROVINCIAL BOARD EXAMS AND PAIRS THEM WITH OUR EXISTING TEAM OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH NEW GRADUATES REAL-WORLD SKILLS ON HOW TRUE COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE WORKS BY GIVING THEM AN UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS AND HOW WORKING TOGETHER CAN ENHANCE OPTIMAL PATIENT OUTCOMES.

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Coletin prides himself on creating a specific treatment plan for each person who walks through the door. This approach helps him treat people suffering from many conditions including: those who wake up with stiff necks or sore backs, office workers who have tension from sitting and stress, and people with sports-related injuries.

His personal passion for fitness helps contribute to his knowledge in therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, which he believes are essential for full recovery from dysfunction.

Above all, Coletin is excited to be working in an environment full of passionate healthcare providers trying to improve people’s lives.

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