Krystie Cheong

Krystie
Cheong
A.

About me

Krystie completed her education at the University of British Columbia, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics prior to achieving her Masters of Physical Therapy.  She has published articles in the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology.  Krystie is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy – an internationally-recognized qualification in hands-on manual and manipulative therapy.

To offer better care for her patients, Krystie places a strong emphasis on post-graduate education.  She is certified to perform acupuncture and Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation), and has completed FITforeGOLF – a physiotherapy specific program for golf-related injuries.  

Krystie’s broad range of clinical experience includes sports injuries, orthopaedics, arthritis, osteoporosis, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, work-related injuries, and injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Her sport involvement includes 6 years with UBC Women’s Basketball, during which time the team won three National Championships.  Following her involvement with UBC, Krystie worked with the Surrey Eagles Junior ‘A’ Hockey team for 4 seasons.  She has also volunteered with Earl Marriott Football. Krystie was named the Physiotherapy Chair for the 2012 BC Summer Games and has worked on medical teams at various events including the 2009 World Police and Fire Games, the 2009 Women’s National U18 Hockey Championships, and the 2008 Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships.

When not in the clinic, Krystie enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.  Her other favourite activities include horseback riding, running, weight lifting, hiking, yoga, snowboarding, and golf.

Member type
Practising A
CPA Number
1905229
Phone
778-294-0075
Public email
Education/Credentials
University of British Columbia
Additional qualifications
Acupuncture and/or Dry Needling*
Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation practitioner (CGIMS)
Exercise Rehabilitation
Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy Treatment for Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Dysfunction
Soft Tissue Release
Special areas of practice
Acupuncture
Chronic pain
IMS (intramuscular stimulation)
Joint replacement rehabilitation
Manual therapy
Orthopaedics (muscles/joints)
Seniors' health (gerontology)
Sports therapy
PABC Interest
Mentor
Personal interest
Downhill Snowsports - Skiing, Snowboarding
Golfing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Orthopaedics
Private practice
Professional development
Running
Senior's Health
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Yoga

Inspirations

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Krystie Cheong

As an young high-school athlete, I spent many hours in various physiotherapy clinics for foot, knee, and shoulder problems. My most traumatic injury came at the age of 16, when I subluxed my shoulder playing baseball. I spent months in physiotherapy under the care of a therapist who told me all about her work in the clinic, and her work traveling with a national ski team. I was amazed at the opportunities she had experienced, and was keen to learn more. At the completion of my own rehab, I shadowed her in the clinic for 4 weeks, and decided this was the type of environment I could see myself