Cynthia Lau

Cynthia
Lau

About me

Cynthia completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology (2013) and Master of Physical Therapy (2015) at the University of British Columbia. Since graduating from UBC, Cynthia has received training in various professional development courses such as manual therapy, Acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn IMS), Sports First Responder, and STOTT Pilates Instructor training. She also recently completed the Master of Rehabilitation Science program at UBC with a focus in orthopaedic musculoskeletal physical therapy.

Cynthia is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. In 2023, she joined the PABC Board of Directors as the Okanagan Regional Director. She also serves as the Board liaison for PABC's Professional Development Advisory Committee. Cynthia is passionate about and committed to promoting the physiotherapy profession and mentoring physical therapy students and graduates.

In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and keeping up with her two energetic dogs.

Member type
Practising A
CPA Number
2023142
Phone
250-549-2552
Education/Credentials
Master of Rehabilitation Science; Master of Physical Therapy; Bachelor of Kinesiology
Additional qualifications
Acupuncture
Manual Therapy
Pilates-based Rehabilitation
Acupuncture and/or Dry Needling*
Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation practitioner (CGIMS)
K-Taping
Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
Clinical Pilates
Special areas of practice
Concussion Management
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
Sports therapy
Research
Orthopaedics (muscles/joints)
Manual therapy
Joint replacement rehabilitation
IMS (intramuscular stimulation)
Chronic pain