Welcome to Absolute PhysioCare & Sports Rehab! We are located at 230 - 3433 North Road in NorthGate Village.

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VIRTUAL SESSIONS We continue to offer telehealth sessions for those who are unable to come in person for an appointment.. Visit our website for more information on virtual physiotherapy

NEW WORKSAFEBC CLIENT We are accepting new WorkSafeBC clients at this time. Please contact our admin team to book your first appointment at 604-558-2273.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and support.

~ The Absolute PhysioCare Team

In Person - Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy focuses on the science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being using a hands-on approach. Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, dry needling/IMS, Acupuncture, laser, education, and progressive exercises to create lasting change. We look forward to im... Read More

Physiotherapy focuses on the science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being using a hands-on approach. Physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, dry needling/IMS, Acupuncture, laser, education, and progressive exercises to create lasting change.

We look forward to improving your quality of life and helping you towards your goals!

Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans. We can now directly bill some insurance companies (including Blue Cross, Great West Life/Canada Life, Sun Life, and Manulife etc.). Call us for more details.


Physiotherapy Telehealth - Virtual Care

Connect with your practitioner via LIVE video feed to start working towards your goals! You will receive one on one attention with your physiotherapist via our online services in the privacy of your home. We look forward to improving your quality of life and helping you towards your goals! Physiotherapy Telehealth is covered by many extended health plans. We can now directly bill some ... Read More

Connect with your practitioner via LIVE video feed to start working towards your goals! You will receive one on one attention with your physiotherapist via our online services in the privacy of your home.

We look forward to improving your quality of life and helping you towards your goals!

Physiotherapy Telehealth is covered by many extended health plans. We can now directly bill some insurance companies (including Blue Cross, Great West Life/Canada Life, Sun Life, and Manulife etc.). Call us for more details.


Running Assessment - Physiotherapy

Absolute PhysioCare is proud to offer Physiotherapy Running Assessments. This includes a mobility screen, video analysis of your running gait, recommendations for your running technique, a training plan (or modifications to your training plan) specific to your goals, specific exercises and recommendations for footwear. If this is your first running assessment with us, please book an initial run... Read More

Absolute PhysioCare is proud to offer Physiotherapy Running Assessments. This includes a mobility screen, video analysis of your running gait, recommendations for your running technique, a training plan (or modifications to your training plan) specific to your goals, specific exercises and recommendations for footwear. If this is your first running assessment with us, please book an initial running assessment.

Coverage for Physiotherapy (Running Assessments) is available by most extended health care plans. Our office can directly bill most major extended benefit plans on your behalf. Please check with your insurance provider to understand your physiotherapy plan coverage prior to your assessment should you have questions.


Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy improves blood circulation, which can help reduce swelling from injuries and enhance the function of the lymphatic system. The increased circulation helps flush toxins from injured muscles and alleviates aches and pains. Our Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) provide manual treatment to the muscles and soft tissues and joints of the entire body with different therapeutic techniq... Read More

Massage Therapy improves blood circulation, which can help reduce swelling from injuries and enhance the function of the lymphatic system. The increased circulation helps flush toxins from injured muscles and alleviates aches and pains. Our Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) provide manual treatment to the muscles and soft tissues and joints of the entire body with different therapeutic techniques including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofasical Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Pre/Post-Pregnancy Massage, and Sports Massage.

We look forward to improving your quality of life and helping you towards your goals!

Massage Therapy is covered by most extended health plans. We can now directly bill some insurance companies (including Blue Cross, Great West Life/Canada Life, Sun Life, and Manulife etc.). Call us for more details.


Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Care is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the joints, musculature and nervous system, as well as the spine. Spinal Manipulation Therapy, also known as the "adjustment", is the foundation of chiropractic therapy. Spinal joints that are "locked up", fixed or not moving correctly can affect your health by irritating nearby nerve tissue. Chiropractors help... Read More

Chiropractic Care is a non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the joints, musculature and nervous system, as well as the spine. Spinal Manipulation Therapy, also known as the "adjustment", is the foundation of chiropractic therapy. Spinal joints that are "locked up", fixed or not moving correctly can affect your health by irritating nearby nerve tissue. Chiropractors help your body to restore function and mobility and their adjustments help restore nervous system integrity and can improve the healing process. Chiropractors also fit for custom foot orthotics and medical grade compression hosiery.

We look forward to improving your quality of life and helping you towards your goals!

Chiropractic Treatment is covered by most extended health plans. We can now directly bill some insurance companies (including Blue Cross, Great West Life/Canada Life, Sun Life, and Manulife etc.). Call us for more details.


Acupuncture, TCM

We are able to direct bill ICBC for 100% of the service cost for approved treatments with an active ICBC Claim.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. They stimulate the release of the body's own natural pain killers and initiates tissue healing and disease resolution.

Thomas currently represents the third generation from a family of Chinese medicine practitioners and Acupuncturists. After sustaining a 6 month long dance injury, Thomas sought acupuncture care. After just 1 session, the pain and movement restriction disappeared like magic! From that moment, Thomas began his fascination with acupuncture and went on to get certified as a Chinese medicine practitioner.

Thomas is also a registered Kinesiologist and combines the philosophy of both Eastern and Western medicine approaches to his practice. He believes that the best aspects of each leads to optimal patient understanding and recovery.

Thomas speaks English, Mandarin, and Shanghai Dialect.

Scope of treatment:

Pain relief (Sports injuries and MVA)

Mental health(stress, anxiety, depression)

Internal medicine (digestion, headaches, insomnia, hypertension)

Women’s health (PMS, fertility, menopausal symptoms, pregnancy and postpartum support)

Thomas currently represents the third generation from a family of Chinese medicine practitioners ... Read More

Samuel first started his schooling at Douglas College in Sports Science; this naturally transitioned into Massage Therapy at Vancouver Career College where he graduated in 2018. He was introduced to this field at a massage orientation workshop and was impressed with the healing benefits and positive effect it brings to people.

After graduating, Samuel gained experience at a spa, learning relaxation and Swedish techniques. He then transitioned into a massage therapy clinic where he learned to use a combination of Swedish techniques, myofascial release and trigger point therapy to help his patients’ with their everyday pains and injuries.

As he starts at Absolute PhysioCare and Sports Rehab, he hopes to work with athletes to help and improve their performance from existing injuries. He is also very excited for the opportunity to work and learn from physiotherapists and chiropractors and see how a team- oriented clinic helps people recover from their injuries.

In his spare time, Sam likes to play most sports, especially basketball and volleyball; He also enjoys hanging out with his friends and family.

Samuel first started his schooling at Douglas College in Sports Science; this naturally transitio... Read More

Denny graduated with his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney after graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. During his time in Australia, Denny treated with a wide range of patients in a variety of settings including hospitals and private clinics. This allowed him to gain experience with a variety of conditions including post-operation, chronic pain, and motor vehicle and work place accidents.

Denny’s goal is to teach and empower patients through manual therapy, active rehabilitation, and education to allow the patient to be as involved as they can be in their treatment.

When Denny is not in the clinic, you can find him seeking new adventures and restaurants or spending time with his friends and family.

Denny graduated with his Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney after graduating ... Read More

Lilian graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with Distinction) from Simon Fraser University.

She believes in approaching therapy from a compassionate lens by listening to- and working collaboratively with her clients to achieve their goals. With nearly 10 years of rehabilitation experience, Lilian is committed to finding the source of the problem by assessing interrelated areas of the body, rather than merely treating symptoms, so that her clients can achieve long-term success. After your sessions with Lilian, you will understand contributors to your pain and feel empowered to take control of your healing through lifestyle modifications and exercise!

With a passion to enrich the quality of rehabilitation, Lilian is an Educator within her community and teaches movement-based analysis and treatment. She has worked with diverse populations, including high performance athletes, “weekend warriors,” and those with and motor-vehicle injuries.

Lilian has extensive experience with successful shoulder and knee rehabilitation. She also has a special interest in rock climbing injuries and other sport-related injuries.

She received multiple awards in the Masters of Physical Therapy program for both academic and clinical success, including the Rehabilitation Sciences Award and Evert Boxtart Memorial Award in Physical Therapy. Lilian is a dedicated life-long learner and holds several post-graduate certifications including the Canadian Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy, Neurokinetic Therapy, Functional Dry Needling and Acupuncture.

In her spare time, you can find Lilian rock climbing, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee and spending time with her friends and family!

Languages: English (Native), Cantonese (Conversational)

Lilian graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia after... Read More

Aldrin is a recent graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. Before becoming an RMT, he took a Physiotherapist/Occupational Assistant program in CDI. After graduating from that program, he worked as a Rehabilitation Assistant in a clinic with an Occupational Rehabilitation program for people who got injured during work. It is a group setting environment where he teaches people how to do stretches, exercises and educate them about their injury. He has also worked with a Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist to make an exercise program specific for people’s needs.

Working in a rehab clinic fueled his passion for helping people and that transitioned to Aldrin in becoming an RMT.

On his free time, Aldrin loves playing basketball and skateboarding. He is also passionate about music and in fact, he is a member of a band. Lastly , aldrin also enjoys playing video games and hanging out with my friends and family.

Aldrin is a recent graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver. Before beco... Read More

Will obtained his Master of Physiotherapy from University of Sydney in 2019 and previously Bachelor of Kinesiology from SFU in 2017. Working as a supervisor at a private clinic and having exposure working at multiple hospitals has given Will the necessary experience to work with a variety of patients from the general population, athletes, post-op, work injury claims, chronic pain, and car accidents.

Will has a passion with helping patients regain function and tackle their daily lives head on. He believes optimizing patient goals comes from incorporating a combination of reassurance, education, individualized exercise progression, and a mixture of hands-on manual therapy and passive modalities. Will is certified in Biomedical Dry Needling/ Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).

With a background in Kinesiology, powerlifting, and body building, he devises tailored treatment plans that optimizes exercise rehabilitation. His passion in snowboarding, breakdancing, tumbling and acrobatics also allows him to understand injuries and movements that are at extremes of the human body.

Will obtained his Master of Physiotherapy from University of Sydney in 2019 and previously Bachel... Read More

Plamen graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from University of Sydney and holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an active health and rehabilitation emphasis from Simon Fraser University.

Plamen’s treatment approach focuses on patient centered care, collaboration, active rehabilitation, self management, and effective listening with the aim of discovering what goals are most meaningful for you to achieve. He believes that each of us presents with a unique story and challenges that require individualized approach to treatment. With this in mind, Plamen strives to carefully select the most optimal exercise program based on your needs and ambitions.

In Australia, Plamen had the pleasure of working with various athletes and sport teams. He was also involved with elderly rehab, treatment of neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson disease, as well as motor vehicle and work-related injuries. Plamen is now certified in Modern Dry Needling known as anatomical intramuscular stimulation. He has a special interest in tendon related injuries, rock climbing injuries and return to sport following ACL reconstruction.

In his spare time, Plamen competes in various tennis tournaments across BC, enjoys working out, swimming and rock climbing.

Plamen graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from University of Sydney and holds a bachelor’s ... Read More

When human beings experience disabling challenges, it is not uncommon to for their lives to unravel. Salma’s greatest passion is to help people overcome physical challenges. She helps her clients (child, youth, adult and families) to find healthy perspectives of themselves by enlightening the relationships between their mind, body and soul. Salma achieves this through educating clients about the relationships between how muscles, joints and ligaments works and how clients can self manage their physical pain. Ultimately helping clients become more efficient at work, fulfilling their passions and spending much-needed time with their family is Salma’s key to helping her clients.

Salma is the proud mom of two sons holds a Bachelor and Master degree in Physiotherapy as well as a Masters in Administrative Sciences. Having for more than 10 yrs of experience in the physiotherapy field and practicing in multiple different specialties including musculoskeletal injury, neuro rehabilitation and cardiovascular rehabilitation, Salma is equipped to handle cases from both acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. Salma is a lifelong learning and remains curious about learning new techniques because she believes there is no one single approach that is right for everyone.

When human beings experience disabling challenges, it is not uncommon to for their lives to unrav... Read More

Dr. Teasdale studied Kinesiology and Health science at Simon Fraser University before attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario where he obtained his doctorate of Chiropractic in June 2013. Prior to his Chiropractic career he was a CPGA Golf Professional at Angus Glen Golf Club & Bayview Golf and Country Club.

Caolan has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and treating numerous sports related conditions. He was drawn to Chiropractic after a shoulder and neck injury limited his golf career but has since made a full recovery thanks to Chiropractic and numerous other modalities.

Caolan is a certified A.R.T, Graston & Titleist performance institute practitioner. He holds the belief that clear communication, patient education and empowering people is monumental towards achieving ones healthiest life. He looks forward to serving his community as an advisor and teammate in an effort to enhance the quality of life to those he serves.

Outside of Chiropractic , Dr. Teasdale serves as Assistant/ Head Golf Professional at Westwood Plateau Golf and Country club in Coquitlam and enjoys time spent with his wife and two year old daughter.

Dr. Teasdale studied Kinesiology and Health science at Simon Fraser University before attending t... Read More

Dakota is a registered physiotherapist practicing in the field of sport medicine, orthopaedics, occupational and post-MVA rehabilitation. Dakota earned a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Western University in 2021 and a Bachelor of Kinesiology & Health Science from the University of British Columbia in 2018. He is certified in Anatomical Neuropathic Intramuscular Stimulation (AN-IMS), is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and has advanced training in running assessment and rehabilitation (Running Repairs Clinical Edge).

Dakota has experience working with many populations. These include high-performance athletes, (BC Rugby, UBC Varsity Athletics, U Sports, CSSHL), post-surgical patients (ACL-reconstruction, Achilles repair, shoulder/knee arthroscopy), seniors and the general population. He uses an evidenced based approach, prioritizing the integration of the best available research with individual patient values and preferences. His treatments include education, exercise prescription, manual/manipulative therapy, IMS (dry needling), taping, and running assessment.

Dakota places a strong emphasis on listening to his patients, understanding their goals and getting them to where they want to be.

During his spare time, he enjoys running, cycling, snowboarding, basketball and golf.

Credentials:

• Master of Physical Therapy, Western University

• Bachelor of Kinesiology & Health Science, University of British Columbia

• Certified Running Therapist, Running Repairs Clinical Edge

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA

• AN-IMS Dry Needling, Foundations Health Education

• Canadian Orthopedic Manual & Manipulative Therapy, Level I

• First Responder, Sport Physiotherapy Canada

Dakota is a registered physiotherapist practicing in the field of sport medicine, orthopaedics, o... Read More

Jignasha completed Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 2009 and Masters of Physiotherapy with specialization in Neurological & Psychosomatic disorders. She is also a certified physiotherapist for Vestibular Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, and Dry Needling.

With more than 10 years of experience in the industry, Jignasha has worked in both clinical and academic fields of physiotherapy. Jignasha has extensive experience working within interdisciplinary teams in acute and long term care clinical settings and managed neurological, musculoskeletal injuries as well cardiopulmonary conditions.

Jignasha specializes in treating traumatic brain injury/concussion and other neurological conditions. She focuses her talent and skills in diagnosis, management, and education of people with radicular pain, back injuries, TMJ pain, Work injury, pelvic floor related issues and so on. Client’s health journey and well-being is her top priority and with this mindset, she has seen incredible transformation. She enjoys the unique challenge that comes with helping her clients return to their daily life activities. She uses a person-centered approach to therapy and works hand in hand with her clients to achieve their ultimate goal.

Outside of work, Jignasha enjoys her time immersing in contemporary art, graphic design, and learning about spiritual psychology. She also loves taking herself out for a long drive and short hike to discover more about nature.

Jignasha completed Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 2009 and Masters of Physiotherapy with specializ... Read More

Ryan received his Registered Massage Therapy Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He also completed an 11 month Spa practitioner program. Ryan believes relaxation is key to a successful treatment and utilizes both therapeutic and relaxation techniques such as Swedish massage, contractile myofascial release, joint mobilizations, passive and active stretches.

Ryan is currently working on obtaining Manual Lymphatic Drainage certification to help treat swelling, cuts, bruising, fractures, whiplash, rotator cuff injuries, cold hands and feet, cellulite, acne, torticollis, trigeminal neuralgia fibromyalgia and to accelerate wound healing

Ryan has experience working with athletes, runners, office and construction workers, ICBC clients that have soft tissue injuries as well as pregnant mothers. He has treated clients onsite in a number of athletic events such as the New Westminster Hyacks Football practices, Western Canada Soccer Showcase, Surrey International World Music Marathon, UBC Varsity Outreach, etc. Ryan has also volunteered his services at multiple outreaches via WCCMT such as the BC Women’s Hospital Maternity Outreach (difficult pregnancies), Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia clinics and Friends for Life (HIV clinic).

Ryan became a registered massage therapist to help his mother with her ongoing battle with fibromyalgia. Seeing that massage was the only thing that alleviated her pain when he was a child, he dedicates his time and resources to provide not only her, but to all of his patients, a lifestyle free of constant aches and pain. Because of his passion for his profession and holistic treatment style, Ryan has a high rate of success treating whiplash, headaches, migraines, lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tears, and TMJ disorders.

Ryan’s hobbies include working out, cooking, spending time with friends, and video games.

Ryan received his Registered Massage Therapy Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. ... Read More

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