Inspirations

In my grade 10 year, life radically changed for me. I got home from school one day and was told that my mom was taken to the hospital. She had been losing strength in her hands and legs slowly over the course of 2 weeks, but not being able to push the hair spray bottle down was the final straw. After several differential diagnostic tests she was put on the list for GF Strong with a year long rehab battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It was a very challenging time for our family but this was my first opportunity to see physiotherapy, amongst other disciplines, at work to get her back on her

I was lucky enough to attend physio during my high school years. Since those teenage years the prospect of combining healthcare, personal service, and business were incredibly exciting. I am so happy to be doing what I love and I look forward to the years of challenge and excitement ahead.

You know, there's the short answer to this question and the long answer. The short, and most accurate answer, is my wife inspired me to become a physiotherapist. When her and I first met eight years ago I was a personal trainer and co-owner of a personal training studio. I had been working as a personal trainer since leaving university years earlier. I had initially entered the Sciences program at the University of British Columbia in 1992 thinking I wanted to be a doctor. After 3 years of the science program, I realized that I didn't want to pursue that goal. Here's where my wife Amie enters

While competing in judo in my younger years- I made frequent trips to physio for various ailments

I didn't even know what physiotherapy was until I injured myself playing volleyball in grade 11. Following a nasty inversion sprain of my left ankle, my doctor suggested I go see my local physiotherapist. The treatments and exercises she gave me were just what I needed to get back on the court as quickly as possible. To this day, my left ankle is still stronger and has better motor control than my right ankle, despite being "right-footed." It was this encounter that inspired me to become a physiotherapist.

Instead of leaving patients dependant on repeated visits, assess and strategize with them on what they can do to reinforce your therapeutic directions between sessions!

I remember in highschool I wanted to be some form of health professional, but I hadn't decided on anything permanently until the my first year at the University. A friend of mine, who was tough as nails, had training in the military, and was a provincal level track athlete, whom I spoke to on a regular basis at the time reached out to me. "I'm scared." He said. "about what?" I responded. "I'm going into surgery tomorrow." I was shocked, I had no knowledge of anything he required surgery for. He proceeded to tell me that during some training in the military some (let's say the word is ding dong

Play, independence and participation. I use the power of play to help children and their families to focus on the child’s abilities to achieve their goals.

I've been blessed to be able to live an active life. I am happy to wake up each morning, knowing that I can help people live a life with less pain and more movement.

My Physio Works My physio works Because I give the time to listen 60, 90, 120 depending on what has arisen Can you believe this is wanted? I'm not teasin' My physio works Because I treat the gross and the subtle Mobs and manips, cranial, and visceral, what a juggle The tissues no longer have to tighten and huddle My physio works Because I see the holistic From physical to recreational to occupational, and even emotional Everything is safe and confidential My physio works Because there is great association and college support They are growing and as strong as a fort They make my life so easy to