Matthew is a recent graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2021 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Matthew started practicing in 2022. He grew up playing many different sports and had to overcome his injuries. Matthew has experienced the effects of massage therapy and has a passion to help others. During his time at VCMT, he got the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients that includes sports injuries, neurological pathologies, relaxation, and more. It has allowed him to treat his patient with the whole body in mind. He believes there are many benefits of a collaborative approach with other healthcare practitioners to achieve optimal results. Matthew uses a variety of techniques such as Swedish, myofascial, trigger points, stretching and other techniques to help with the patient’s goals.

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Dr. Eric Colobong received his Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the University of the Fraser Valley where he discovered his interests in human movement and exercise science. In pursuing his passion for helping others to improve their well being, he moved to Portland, Oregon. From there, he obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States while simultaneously completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and his Master’s degree in Sports Medicine.

Eric understands that no two individuals are the same and therefore his treatment is tailored to you. He works alongside his patients to help restore overall function and identify any barriers to living an injury free lifestyle. His treatment focuses on manual therapy through a combination of chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release techniques, and goal oriented exercise to get you back to doing what you love.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Eric staying active through various sports such as running, golf, and basketball.

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Samy successfully completed a comprehensive 2-year massage therapy program at the prestigious West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT). His unwavering dedication stems from a profound commitment to assist patients in attaining a pain-free, healthy, and active lifestyle. His approach transcends traditional massage therapy, emphasizing patient education to foster a deep understanding of potential underlying issues hindering their recovery.

Samy’s personal journey, triumphing over injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents, allows him to connect with patients on a profound level. He recognizes that pain can persist even when outward appearances suggest normalcy. This empathy informs his practice, enabling him to appreciate the multifaceted nature of pain and its impact on mental well-being.

Understanding that pain often triggers heightened stress and anxiety, Samy leverages massage therapy not just as a physical remedy but also as a holistic approach to promote relaxation and overall wellness. Every treatment is meticulously tailored to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring a personalized and effective healing experience.

Samy’s mission extends beyond the massage table; he strives to empower patients with knowledge, equipping them to actively participate in their recovery journey. Through this comprehensive and compassionate approach, Samy endeavors to make a lasting impact on his patients’ lives, guiding them toward a future free from pain and filled with vitality

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Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Queensland. He has experience working in the hospital setting as well as different physiotherapy clinics.

Chris grew up quite active and did sport throughout his life, especially track and field. He discovered his passion for rehabilitation and physiotherapy after a sports injury tearing his hamstring on the track. After months of excellent physiotherapy guided rehab, he was back running and able to compete as a member of UBC’s Varsity track team. Chris wanted to combine his passion for human movement and helping people to get back to doing the things they love.

He enjoys equally working with an athlete wanting to get back to their sport or with a grandfather wanting to play with his grandkids. He has volunteered as a weight training coach for Special Olympics Vancouver and has worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor.

Chris’ treatment philosophy is to be a guide similar to a GPS that helps them navigate the steps it takes to reach their goals/destination. His approach involves creating strong relationships with his clients, listening to their concerns, and creating a goal-oriented, individualized treatment plan. Chris employs different modalities to achieve these goals such as IMS-dry needling, manual therapy, shockwave therapy, education and exercise.

In his spare time, Chris likes to run, play volleyball, go to the gym and achieve his own fitness goals, while spending downtime with his loved ones.

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Bodhi, an RMT at painPRO’s Surrey Memorial and North Surrey Location –

With my extensive experience, I comfortable and adept at working with clients’ pain and injuries that stem from sports, work, persistent pain, and complex medical issues. I have completed extensive post-graduate education and am proficient and comfortable with all types of massage and manual techniques.

For over 32 years, I have dedicated my life to helping others recover as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT). My work has always been about more than just treating pain—it’s about empowering people to move freely, recover fully, and live without physical limitations. Whether working hands-on with patients, teaching future therapists, or contributing to research that shapes the profession, I have always believed in the power of evidence-based care, integrity, and compassion.

My journey in healthcare has been diverse. From working in rehabilitation clinics to leading education initiatives and conducting research on massage therapy’s role in pain management, I have sought to elevate the profession and provide the best possible care. Over the years, I’ve taught, mentored, and collaborated with practitioners across the world, always striving to bridge the gap between science and hands-on healing.

Then, life threw me an unimaginable challenge—a false accusation of sexual assault. After a long and painful legal battle, I was fully exonerated, with the court delivering a not-guilty verdict at the request of the prosecution. The experience tested me in ways I never expected. It was isolating, deeply traumatic, and shook the very foundation of my life’s work. But through it all, I held onto my truth, my integrity, and the unwavering support of those who truly knew me.

Healing from this has been its own journey—one that has strengthened my resilience and deepened my understanding of trauma, justice, and the human capacity to rebuild. It has given me new insight into what it means to truly recover, not just physically but emotionally and mentally.

I continue to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards, ensuring that every patient I treat feels safe, respected, and cared for. I remain committed to education, research, and advocacy, using my experiences to help shape a profession built on trust, knowledge, and genuine healing.

This is more than a career to me—it’s my calling.

Pronouns He/Him/His

read about his full exoneration here https://tinyurl.com/yx4j64ff

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Roza is a dynamic and compassionate RMT who takes extra steps to ensure each patient receives an exceptional treatment. Her professional focus is pain relief through the use of various orthopedic massage techniques and effective therapeutic exercise. Roza understands the link between stress reduction and pain relief and incorporates elements of relaxation with her clinical work. Her mission is to provide the highest quality massage to help reduce stress, decrease tension, enhance performance, and improve posture.

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Kanchan grew up in Surrey and completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology and Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She currently holds her National Orthopedic Division Level 1 certification and hopes to pursue these certifications further. Dreaming of becoming a physiotherapist since she was in grade 10, Kanchan hopes to do everything she can to get you back to whatever it is you love!

Kanchan employs a patient-centred approach, which means she creates individualized treatment plans for each of her clients, taking into account their unique needs and lifestyle factors. Kanchan structures all of her sessions around evidence-based research, education, manual therapy, and exercise. She firmly believes in empowering her patients and educating them on how to take charge of their rehabilitation and health related goals. Kanchan has experience working with a variety of orthopedic conditions such as whiplash, back pain, sport-related injuries and overuse strains. She is also interested in neurological injuries and pelvic health.

In addition to PainPro, Kanchan also works in Acute Care at Surrey Memorial Hospital, helping patients get back to their baseline activity levels while in hospital. Outside of work, you can find her being active whether that’s working out at the gym, climbing a mountain, or walking her dog, Benjamin. She also thoroughly enjoys trying out all different kinds of restaurants and cafés, especially with friends and family. Send all your recommendations her way!

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Since graduating in 2008 Thomas has focused his Massage Therapy clinical practice around effective pain relief, injury recovery, and improved movement. Having spent many years in various clinic formats Thomas understands the most important aspect of treatment is listening to the patient.

Thomas incorporates a wide range of manual therapy techniques in an effort to quickly get the most effective results for his patients. In addition Thomas collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure his patients get the correct treatment they need.

Being a big believer that movement is critical to ones recovery Thomas also incorporates effective home care exercises in an effort to help speed up recovery time.

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David is devoted to helping clients of all ages to get back to their hobbies and activities that they enjoy. Equipped with his education at UBC (Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy), he treats each client with individualized treatment plans and empowers his clients by providing up-to-date and evidence-based advice and treatment methods.

David has extensive knowledge in analyzing and treating mobility and muscular deficiencies. He is also proficient in working with post-surgical clients through his experience as a Physical Therapist in Surrey Memorial Hospital. David is certified in both Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and advanced manual therapy techniques through the National Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. David is also certified in IMS or Dry needling through his training at Acupuncture Canada which he uses to provide effective relief in muscular tightness and dysfunctions.

David has a focus on treating a variety of injuries including, injury from motor vehicle accidents, work injuries, concussions, general neck and back pain, radicular and sciatic pain, post-surgical clients with a focus on total knee and hip replacements, hand injuries and arthritis. He is constantly expanding his knowledge and is always working towards improving his treatment methods.

When David is not at work, he enjoys playing basketball, running, hiking, and playing guitar. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

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Manpreet graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle in Vancouver, BC in 2013. Her passion for counselling came from my prior experience of working as a family physician in India (for 13 years), supporting patients not only to their medical health needs of patient, but also to their emotional health needs (as such services were not readily available). It was this experience that led her to pursue counselling psychology when she migrated to Canada. These experiences have given her great insight into unique challenges that immigrants with different ethno-cultural backgrounds may face. Manpreet gained valuable experience at non-profit organizations and had the opportunity to work directly with families, individuals (with mental health and addiction issues) and enabling them discover their own strengths and barriers, and encouraging them to consider change. In one-to-one, couple, family and group settings, Manpreet has collaborated with clients to assess and assist them to achieve optimal mental, psychological, social, spiritual, and physical health. Her practice is guided by holistic approach with more emphasis on values and strengths-based approaches; and offers support and guidance to clients presenting with a variety of issues. Manpreet is familiar with evidence-based counselling interventions, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centred, strength-based, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, narrative therapy and Addiction counselling. Her role involves providing vocational and rehabilitation counselling to clients recovering from catastrophic accidents (MVA etc.), chronic illness, trauma and different life crises. Manpreet is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC. She provides counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. Manpreet’s Focus areas of expertise include treating:

• Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Grief and loss • Anger management • Relationships • Chronic pain • Personal growth & Self-esteem • Post-Concussion Symptoms • Sleep issues • Addictions (involving substances + behaviors) • Couple’s counselling • Caregiver Burnout • Attachment and Boundaries.

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James Li chose to start studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when his father became ill with lung cancer and passed away in 2017. He was hoping to find a way to relieve pain，and discover the meaning to a better, healthier life.

James studied the acupuncture program at Vancouver Career College from 2019 to 2021, and became a Registered Acupuncturist in British Columbia in 2022.

James believes that no matter what kind of medicine or modality used, the most important thing is to provide effective treatments and help people live a healthier life.

Over the years, James has learned and practiced a large variety of advanced TCM acupuncture methods. Having progressed in his practice, he has been gradually shaping his own diagnostic and treatment methodologies.

His diagnosis is mainly based on Chinese Traditional Medicine: tongue, pulse, meridians, navel, and Taiichi Bagua. His treatment methodologies primarily revolve around umbilical acupuncture and fourteen-meridians acupuncture, supplemented by techniques such as acupressure, cupping and ear points,etc.

Notably, his approach has shown remarkable efficacy in pain conditions and has yielded positive results in addressing emotional syndromes and deficiency conditions.

James excels in using acupuncture to treat most pain symptoms quickly, effectively, and safely, including most acute and chronic pains, sports injuries, pain after car accidents and so on.

He also treats emotional disorders such as insomnia, depression and anxiety. And some deficiency syndromes such as fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, flu, fever, cough, asthma, stroke, facial paralysis, tic disorder in children, eye diseases, abdominal weight loss, and some chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Practice has proved that his treatment results in the above areas are satisfied.

James takes effort to make his acupuncture safe, effective, as painless as possible, and uses needles as little as possible. He is aware that some people nowadays are still afraid of needles or any pain associated with needling and he has worked hard to find a way so that more patients can accept acupuncture and benefit from it.

James is dedicated to tailoring his approach to each patient’s unique needs. Effective communication with patients is paramount to him; providing them with guidance on pre- and post-treatment care as well as focusing on their long-term well-being. Crafting individualized treatment plans for each patient is a priority.

James Li is an outgoing, hardworking, and energetic person and enjoys communicating with others. Making Traditional Chinese Medicine as his lifelong career, he is hoping he can help more people at painPRO.

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Joey is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy where he was valedictorian and representative of his class and received the Harry Goldstein Leadership award. During his education, he has gathered experience volunteering at Canuck’s Place hospice, UBC and SFU Tertiary teams.

His passion and reason for being an RMT is founded in his foundational need to help people to manage their discomfort through therapy and education. Trigger point therapy and active stretching are his techniques that he enjoys using to get the maximal results out of his treatments.

Outside of work, Joey is passionate about athletics, Krav Maga and Triathlon racing.

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Dr. McDougall brings almost 30 years of experience to painPRO. He has practiced in San Francisco, Florence, and now Vancouver, with extensive post-graduate training in Active Release Techniques (ART), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Functional Movement Systems (FMS/SFMA), OTZ Frozen Shoulder Technique, Kinesio Taping, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also holds an International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD).

He has treated elite athletes and dancers, including competitors from the 2000 and 2012 Olympic Games, the Italian National Rowing Team, Ballet BC, and Arts Umbrella dancers. Alongside painPRO Physiotherapist Chris Tierney, they are the only RSQ1 providers in Western Canada.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. McDougall has a strong passion for the arts. He has served on the board of directors of the Eastside Arts Society and the Contemporary Art Gallery, in Vancouver. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, strength & conditioning, learning about dance medicine and performance care, as well as coaching basketball.

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Tracy Phan is a registered kinesiologist passionate about promoting health and mobility through exercise therapy and rehabilitation. With a foundation in physiotherapy clinic experience, Tracy is eager to bring a personalized and empathetic approach to client care as she begins her professional journey.

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Raman Sanghera RCC, MA (Hons), BSc Raman is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master’s Degree in Psychology, specializing in Health Psychology and Child & Adolescent Development. She offers a safe, trustworthy, and nonjudgmental counselling space where comfort, warmth, care, compassion, and empathy are prioritized. Her approach is inclusive, accessible, and approachable, ensuring a supportive environment for all individuals. Together, you & I’ll build coping skills and resiliency and transform patterns that hinder your goals and desired life.

She utilizes evidence-based therapeutic frameworks to offer a holistic approach to healing. Such framework integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. In addition, she also includes trauma-focused interventions, person-centred strategies, and strength-based principles to best support your unique needs and goals.

Raman offers bilingual counselling services in English and Punjabi. She creates a culturally competent and inclusive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and valued.

Outside work, she enjoys going to the gym, exploring new restaurants and cafes, and spending quality time with her family and dog. Cooking is one of her favourite hobbies, allowing her to be creative and unwind. These activities help her maintain a balanced lifestyle and bring energy and focus to her professional endeavours.

Take the first step towards healing and growth – book your consultation today, and let’s start working on a brighter, healthier future together.

Area of specialities: Anxiety Depression Stress Trauma and PTSD Suicidal ideation Self Esteem Family Dynamics Life Transitions Relationship and Peer Issues Attachment and Boundaries Intergenerational cultural concerns Identity Exploration and Self Discovery

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Chelsi became interested in injury rehabilitation during her time as a martial arts competitor and coach. This led her to graduate from SFU with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Kinesiology and concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation. She focused her time at SFU on the management and rehabilitation of sports and work-related injuries. Also, she completed her undergraduate thesis on changes in muscle coordination patterns during walking. At painPRO, Chelsi looks forward to work with patients to meet their functional fitness goals.

Outside of the clinic, Chelsi enjoys exploring the streets of Vancouver, hiking, snowboarding, marital arts and ultimate frisbee.

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MPT, CSCS, BSc. Kin, CGIMS, FDN

Lester holds a Master of Physiotherapy with Distinction from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has completed extensive post-graduate education and training in advanced manual and manipulative therapy, management of tendinopathies, performance in sport, and more.

Lester is passionate in helping individuals recover from their injuries and reaching their goals, particularly those in high-level sport. His own journey as an athlete has led to a strong interest in sport-specific performance and return-to-play. His treatment approach involves manual therapy and IMS, combined with restoring functional movement through individualized programming and exercise. He has worked closely with athletes competing at the professional, national, and club levels in a dual role as therapist and coach.

He is currently head therapist of a boxing club, helping a pro contender for the WBC super middleweight title, as well as working with a member of The Money Team (TMT) under Floyd Mayweather Promotions. He works with numerous professional and amateur boxers to prepare for upcoming bouts and also corners ringside. He’s worked previously with the WBC silver super welterweight champion and several national champions from multiple divisions, including a Team Canada member for the 2024 U19 World Boxing Championships. He’s worked with Taekwondo Canada and consults for professional basketball players and prospects overseas (Euroleague, Crystal Palace F.C.).

Outside of the clinic, he can often be found on the court playing basketball and volleyball, or shadowboxing and throwing combos on the heavy bag. As a creative, he enjoys singing while playing the acoustic guitar, and satisfying his taste buds with the best coffee that Vancouver has to offer.

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