Chris von Schellwitz

Chris
von Schellwitz
M.

About me

Chris completed both his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and his Bachelor degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. His experience is vast from working with the Vancouver Whitecaps residency program to acute care of the elderly at Vancouver General Hospital and everything in between. Chris’ treatment focuses on advanced manual clinical techniques and rehabilitation through strengthening and exercise programs.

He is also trained in the Mulligan concepts of manual therapy, functional dry needling (IMS), and is currently training in The Advanced Manual Therapy Orthopaedic program through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Currently pursuing further training in the orthopaedic program he continues to work with the Vancouver Whitecaps residency program. 

In his spare time Chris can be found playing all sorts of recreational team sports most notably hockey, soccer, and softball while he also has a love for cycling. Chris shows his commitment to the community by cycling the Granfondo every year while raising money for the BC heart and lung association.

Member type
Practising A
CPA Number
2025161
Home visits
Yes
Languages
French
Public email
Education/Credentials
MPT
Additional qualifications
Acupuncture and/or Dry Needling*
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Manual Therapy
Mulligan's Lower Quadrant
Mulligan's Upper Quadrant
Special areas of practice
IMS (intramuscular stimulation)
Orthopaedics (muscles/joints)
Sports therapy