painPRO Coal Harbour has MOVED!

Please note effective June 24, 2024 painPRO Coal Harbour will be at our brand new, expanded location located just around the corner from our current clinic at 535 Thurlow Street, Unit 100!

Expanding our Services: We now offer Registered Clinical Counselling, Acupuncture, and Naturopathic Doctor services!

We look forward to seeing you soon and should you have any questions or concerns please call us at 604-683-7246.

Michael Desrochers…Founder

Registered Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapy Who are they? RMT’s provide evidence-informed, natural, non-invasive intervention for pain and dysfunction in the body’s soft tissue. Massage therapy adds the perfect amount of therapeutic release to compliment and provide a greater opportunity to stretching and strengthening of muscles. How can it help? After a motor vehicle accident it is beneficial to book i... Read More

Registered Massage Therapy

Who are they? RMT’s provide evidence-informed, natural, non-invasive intervention for pain and dysfunction in the body’s soft tissue. Massage therapy adds the perfect amount of therapeutic release to compliment and provide a greater opportunity to stretching and strengthening of muscles.

How can it help? After a motor vehicle accident it is beneficial to book in with your RMT as soon as possible. During this acute phase the intent is to help calm your muscles and prevent them from tightening up into a protective position.

How do I get started? Once you obtain a referral from your doctor we can submit it to ICBC and request RMT sessions for you. After your assessment your RMT will be able to better advise you on the frequency and duration to treatments recommended. Typically shorter durations but more frequently is recommended. As your pain decreases and function improves our goal is to decrease the frequency of passive treatments and increase the frequency of a more active approach.

Did you know? It is common, and at times preffered, to attend a combination of services for example, RMT and physiotherapy or RMT and active rehabilitation. This enables each practitioner to spend the treatment time most effectively and using each other’s strengths to support your recovery.


Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Who are they? Physiotherapists are trained practitioners that are able to assess for musculoskeletal injuries and treat using multiple interventions; manual therapy, shockwave therapy, intramuscular stimulation and exercise prescription. How can it help? With respect to motor vehicle accidents, physiotherapist help relieving pain by returning muscles to their optimal resti... Read More

Physiotherapy

Who are they? Physiotherapists are trained practitioners that are able to assess for musculoskeletal injuries and treat using multiple interventions; manual therapy, shockwave therapy, intramuscular stimulation and exercise prescription.

How can it help? With respect to motor vehicle accidents, physiotherapist help relieving pain by returning muscles to their optimal resting length. They help train your body to re-engaging muscles that have been disinhibited post injury and retrain muscle coordination and balance that may be impaired.

How do I get started? If physiotherapy is a service that may benefit you, you will need to talk to your doctor and obtain a referral for physiotherapy sessions. We can submit that referral to ICBC requesting physiotherapy sessions. ICBC typically approves 20 sessions of physiotherapy and if more sessions are required another referral from your doctor is typically requested.

Did you know? Physiotherapy sessions are often complemented by RMT or chiropractic services. As your pain decreases, and mobility improves it is common to gradually transition into more of an active rehabilitative approach.


Chiropractic

Chiropractic Who are they? Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts who adopt evidence informed treatments to help resolve and prevent biomechanical problems caused by muscular, skeletal, and nervous system dysfunction. How can it help? The forces involved in a motor vehicle accident are often larger than what the body is capable of dealing with. As a result, accident sufferers go into... Read More

Chiropractic

Who are they? Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts who adopt evidence informed treatments to help resolve and prevent biomechanical problems caused by muscular, skeletal, and nervous system dysfunction.

How can it help? The forces involved in a motor vehicle accident are often larger than what the body is capable of dealing with. As a result, accident sufferers go into 'survival mode'; tightening muscles, restricting joints, and limiting range of motion. Chiropractors help restore the body's movement through soft tissue therapy, and targeted adjustments of the joints.

How do I get started? ICBC provides all motor vehicle accident victims with Chiropractic services within the first 8 weeks of your injury. This does not mean that after the first 8 weeks you cannot receive chiropractic services, but rather pre approval will be needed prior to seeing a chiropractor and 100% of your treatment session may not be covered.

Did you know? Chiropractic services are often coupled with RMT, physiotherapy or active rehabilitation. Each service will support your recovery from a slightly different perspective. As your symptoms improve and you require less of a hands on approach it is common to transition into a active rehabilitation program while still receiving chiropractic services.


Kinesiology/ Active Rehab

Kinesiology Who are they? The Kinesiology profession encompasses mental and emotional wellness with an emphasis on physical exercise and skilled movement training. How can it help? Active rehabilitation is a kinesiologist supervised, 1 on 1 rehabilitation program that focuses on active recovery mainly through exercise. After your assessment your Kinesiologist will be able to provide you... Read More

Kinesiology

Who are they? The Kinesiology profession encompasses mental and emotional wellness with an emphasis on physical exercise and skilled movement training.

How can it help? Active rehabilitation is a kinesiologist supervised, 1 on 1 rehabilitation program that focuses on active recovery mainly through exercise. After your assessment your Kinesiologist will be able to provide you with a recommendation for duration and length of the program. Programs generally run 1-2 days per week for 6 to 12 weeks and are designed to support return to regular activities, work demands and an active healthy lifestyle.

These sessions are designed to provide education regarding various pain management strategies, increase mobility, strength and endurance for various movements specific to your needs. Your prescribed exercises will be given to you using an exercise program, Physitrack. You will be able to watch videos of prescribed exercises, track them and leave notes when performing exercises from the comfort of your computer or phone.

How do I get started? If this is something you feel you would benefit from or your therapist feels is appropriate for you they can make the recommendation. Once you obtain a referral from your doctor we can request approval from ICBC. After the assessment is completed your kinesiologist will be able to provide you with a plan going forward.

Did you know? Active Rehabilitation sessions often occurs in conjunction with other services; RMT, PT and/or chiropractic sessions. As function increases the goal is to gradually decrease session frequency and increase the ability to continue independently with support when needed.


Counselling (Telehealth and In-Clinic)

Counselling is about finding solutions for mental/ emotional unrest that may be standing in the way of your long-term life enjoyment and/ or physical pain relief. The important thing to understand about Counselling is that you are in control of the process. A Counsellor is merely a guide to help you ask questions that lead to solutions for your full recovery from an accident or other traumatic ... Read More

Counselling is about finding solutions for mental/ emotional unrest that may be standing in the way of your long-term life enjoyment and/ or physical pain relief. The important thing to understand about Counselling is that you are in control of the process. A Counsellor is merely a guide to help you ask questions that lead to solutions for your full recovery from an accident or other traumatic life events.
Based on your level of comfort our Counsellors offer both Telehealth and In-Clinic options. Understanding your unique needs a Counsellor can help you determine the best format for service delivery.


Acupuncture

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.

Matthew is a recent graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2021 with a Bachelor of... Read More

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

Samy successfully completed a comprehensive 2-year massage therapy program at the prestigious Wes... Read More

Josh has an intuitive approach to massage therapy, tailoring each treatment with care and thoughtfulness by incorporating Swedish, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stretching, & patient centered care.

Josh, who is deeply passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle, keeps himself physically active by engaging in activities such as hiking and weightlifting, as well as walking his dog.

His keen interest in staying physically active drives him to acquire knowledge about anatomy, and he is eager to partner with you to aid you in embarking on your pursuit of achieving optimal health

Josh has an intuitive approach to massage therapy, tailoring each treatment with care and thought... Read More

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.

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.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and a Mast... Read More

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Bodhi, an RMT at painPRO’s Surrey Memorial Location – With his extensive experience, Bodhi is comfortable and adept at working with clients’ pain and injuries that stem from sports, work, persistent pain, and complex medical issues. Bodhi has completed extensive post-graduate education and is proficient and comfortable with all types of massage and manual techniques.

Bodhi brings over 30 years of professional clinical and research knowledge to his practice. His clinical experience is wide-ranging and involves being a part of a multidisciplinary team in a rehabilitation hospital, serving as an independent assessor, performing Medical and Rehabilitation Assessments, as well as working with professional and amateur athletes.

Besides his work at painPRO, Bodhi has been involved in the Registered Massage Therapy profession in many different roles. He has contributed to the massage therapy knowledge base through his research authorship and co-authorship of a number of articles and as a secondary author in Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice.

Bodhi has served the Massage Therapy profession in his roles on regulatory board associations and for 14 years he developed and oversaw the RMTBC research department. Bodhi is committed to the principles of science and evidence-based practice. This commitment has driven his involvement in the various research-based initiatives in the profession.

When not in the clinic, Bodhil keeps active through weight-lifting and competing in kettlebell sports, running, and various outdoor activities.

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ACCEPTING MALE PATIENTS ONLY…NO ICBC DIRECT BILLING Bodhi, an RMT at painPRO’s Surrey Memorial L... Read More

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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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.

Manpreet graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seatt... Read More

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.

James Li chose to start studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) when his father became ill wi... Read More

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.

Joey is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy where he was valedictorian and ... Read More

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.

MPT, CSCS, BSc. Kin, CGIMS, FDN Lester holds a Master of Physiotherapy with Distinction from the... Read More

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