Aaron earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, giving him a strong foundation in human movement and musculoskeletal health. As a former competitive figure skater, Aaron understands the demands of high-level sports and applies this experience to his treatment approach, addressing every joint from the foot to the jaw with a combination of manual therapy and movement-based techniques.

Aaron’s approach is evidence-based and patient-centered, tailoring each treatment to the individual’s needs. Whether recovering from a sports injury or seeking relief from the effects of desk work, Aaron focuses on helping clients improve mobility, reduce pain, and achieve long-term health.

Outside of the clinic, Aaron enjoys playing golf, hiking, skiing, and beach volleyball.

Interests

TMJ Health

Figure Skating

Sports Injuries

Desk Workers

Certifications

Active Release Technique

Integrated Assessment (Integrated Seminar Series)

FMT Blades-IASTM (RockTape)

FMT RockPods-Cupping (RockTape)

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Shanna is a physiotherapist in North Vancouver who believes movement is our best medicine for health, longevity, and preventing injury. Her treatment philosophy lies in guiding clients on their unique recovery pathway to return to the activities they love. Shanna is passionate about empowering you through education about anatomy and the rehabilitation process for every injury.

Her clinical interests include skiers, runners, weekend warriors, and adolescent clients. In addition to her sports injury caseload, Shanna is certified in pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Shanna is an avid skier, hiker, fair-weather runner, and occasional road cyclist. Outside the clinic, you’ll catch her planning the next backcountry camping trip, skiing Whistler, and forever trying to perfect her caramel corn recipe. It’s all about balance, right?

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Shannon is licensed physiotherapist in Vancouver BC with additional certifications in pelvic floor physiotherapy. Growing up in Vancouver, outdoor sports and activities have always been a big part of her life. Shannon’s past career as a competitive gymnast allowed her to experience first hand the toll that injuries take on both mental and physical health. Shannon enjoys using a mindful approach in helping clients take control of their own rehab, and getting them back to doing what they love. In her free time, you can find Shannon biking around the sea wall, skiing at whistler, or swimming in the ocean (all year round!)

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Christine is a Physiotherapist who completed her Master of Physical Therapy at Queen’s University in Ontario.

She looks forward to meeting, engaging, and connecting with clients to assist them through their rehabilitation process. She uses exercise and manual therapy skills to promote function and improve performance in sports and everyday life. Christine is a member of Capilano Golf Club and can help improve your golf swing and longevity for the game

Christine is an avid mountain biker. She also has a passion for skiing, golf, and soccer but when not playing sports or on the slopes, she loves watching hockey.

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Before becoming a physiotherapist, Taylor competed at a national and international level as a member of the Canadian National Rowing Team. His professional experience as a rower, and unique first-hand experience with injuries has given him a deep understanding of the relationship between movement and the body.

Taylor is passionate about sharing his knowledge, experience, and expertise with his clients. He believes every treatment plan is unique, and ensures his clients are equipped with the best tools possible to manage themselves at home, on a kayak, or hitting the pavement for a daily run.

When not at the clinic, Taylor is training to be on The Great British Bake Off, checking out new coffee spots, or exploring the trails with his black Labrador.

Special Interests

• Running
• Rowing
• Cycling
• Cross-country skiing
• Desk life and ergonomics

Certifications

• University of Brighton, M.Sc Physiotherapy, 2021
• Simon Fraser University, B.Sc, 2012

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Karen Tugwell is a licensed Physiotherapist in Vancouver, B.C. with over 24 years of experience as a Physiotherapist and over 10 years of practicing in hand therapy all over of the world.

She has pursued extensive continuing education both in the area of hand therapy and orthopaedic techniques including manual therapy and acupuncture. Particular interest in treating acute hand injuries.

She is always engaging in further education and teaching in Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy, Karen matches her commitment for healing as ongoing Clinical Instructor and Adjunct professor at UBC in the MPT program.

When not treating at the clinic, you can find Karen cross-country skiing, or hiking the beautiful mountains cross BC.

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My exposure to sport as a young person fueled my love for movement and introduced me to the art and science of recovery and rehabilitation. I decided to pursue a career physiotherapy my post-secondary education, following my experiences as a student athletic therapist at the Royal Military College and a Master’s student in rehabilitation science at McGill University. I am passionate about getting to combine current evidence and a patient-centered approach. I believe in combining hands-on techniques with education and exercise to empower individuals to achieve their personal functional and performance goals. By integrating current research with practical approaches, I aim to provide clients with the tools they need to collaboratively manage their recovery and participate in their favorite activities.

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Sam’s passion for athletics, movement, and wellness inspired her to become a Registered Massage Therapist. Building on her previous education in kinesiology, Sam became an RMT through the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

Sam is a competitive mountain runner and has a particular interest in working with athletes of all skill levels who are passionate about their sports and living an active lifestyle. As a life-long athlete, who has played many sports at a high level, Sam understands the risk for injury and the importance of preventative treatment to improve performance and promote function. Through individualized treatment plans and education, Sam’s goal is to work with you to promote an active approach to treatment and empower you to improve your overall health and wellness.

When Sam is not in the clinic, you can find her running in the mountains or spending time outside with her partner, daughter and their dog, Bella

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Gretchen is a licensed Physiotherapist practicing in Vancouver, B.C.

Gretchen has nearly 20 years experience as a manual therapist and is constantly learning to sharpen her skills. She has a particular interest in sports rehabilitation and has worked with national team athletes (she, herself was one!), crossfit and recreational athletes of all kinds. She employs a whole-body approach when working with you.

Outside of the clinic, you will find Gretchen spending time on the North Shore, hiking, snowboarding and running around after her 2 young boys!

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Patricia is not accepting new clients at this time.

Patricia Antonio is a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver and has a background as a Registered Nurse in Portugal.

Patricia has a passion for fitness and has directly experienced the benefits that injury prevention through massage therapy can offer you. While Patricia’s techniques, including deep tissue, can help many conditions, she has a particular interest in sports-related and repetitive strain injuries. She is ready to help restore your body to its optimal performance!

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Sara’s journey into physiotherapy was profoundly influenced by her own injuries and surgeries from playing soccer and rugby. Through her extensive rehab process, she developed a deep admiration for the professionals who guided her recovery, realizing they had the best job and were the most trusted members of her healthcare team.

Sara values the privilege of working frequently and consistently with her clients, allowing her to truly understand their unique backgrounds and needs. Her treatment philosophy revolves around this deep understanding to support her clients in achieving their goals. Having experienced the challenges of maintaining a home program during her own rehab, Sara prioritizes making physiotherapy accessible and manageable, tailoring her approach to fit each individual’s lifestyle.

Outside of work, Sara enjoys hiking, beach days, playing in Lynn Canyon with her kids, exploring the North Shore, watching bingeable shows, and indulging in anything involving wine and cheese.

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Nathan is not accepting new clients at this time. If you are a previous client of Nathan’s, please contact our clinic directly for booking options.

Nathan Vanderkuip has over 20 years of experience as a Physiotherapist in Vancouver, B.C.

Nathan has treated Olympic professional and amateur athletes, but can help you no matter the reason you’re in the clinic. He prioritizes the importance of working directly in collaboration with you and will always take time to help you learn. He’s an expert at bike fittings, which fits perfectly with his love of cycling.

Nathan is a founding member of Team Finn and sits on the Board of Directors. He can be found around town rock climbing, hiking with his kids and teaching them to ride in bike parks!

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Kristen completed her Master of Physiotherapy at McMaster University after completing her Bachelors of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Kristen is happy to be back in her hometown of North Vancouver working in her community. Kristen has a passion for sports as she was on a competitive soccer team for over 10 years and participated in cross country running, swimming and track and field.

Throughout these years she has seen the life changing impact that physiotherapy has had on her and her teammates. She now hopes to do the same by enabling her clients to reach their unique and diverse goals. Kristen inspires others to reach their full potential by putting 100% of her effort into each treatment and by providing clients with the tools to take control of their recovery. Kristen tailors each session to meet the unique needs of her clients by utilizing techniques such as manual therapy, IMS (dry needling) and personalized exercises.

Apart from working at the clinic, you can find Kristen going for runs around the neighbourhood, coaching the youth girls soccer team, scoping out the next best hike or learning how to cook new recipes without burning her food.

Special Interests

• Athletic Injuries
• Desk Workers
• Post-Operative Rehab

Pronouns

• She/Her

Languages

• English

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Jenny Park is a licensed Physiotherapist in Vancouver, B.C. with certification in IMS. Growing up on Vancouver Island, sports and recreation have always been an integral part of Jenny’s lifestyle.

Jenny’s own experience with injury and rehabilitation inspired her to become a Physiotherapist herself, graduating from UBC in 2013. Her passion for injury prevention led her to work with a multitude of youth sports teams, elite men’s and women’s rugby and senior centres.

Jenny’s treatment philosophy is based on patient education, manual therapy, and individualized exercise prescription to enable appropriate healing and prevent future injuries.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Jenny on the seawall with friends, planning her next international trip or working on a new art and craft project.

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Nathan Santos is a registered physiotherapist who earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.

With extensive experience working with clients from diverse athletic backgrounds, Nathan has catered to individuals ranging from adolescents and geriatrics to professional athletes in the NHL, MLS, NBA, and the professional skateboard realm. His expertise includes a special focus on arthritic conditions, preventative care, and post-operative care.

Outside of his professional life, Nathan can often be found in the gym, fine-tuning his kickflips, keeping pace with the multitude of shows his patients recommend, and exploring new destinations with his family.

Interests

Arthritis, Post-operative, Return-to-sport, Running, CrossFit, Weightlifting, Calisthenics, Skateboarding

Certifications

• Canadian Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program - Level 1, 2, and 3
• Functional Dry Needling

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Brigitte is a former professional contemporary dancer, with experience as a ballet instructor, CrossFit coach, fitness instructor, and personal trainer. Having seen many therapists in her past (and experienced many injuries!), Brigitte has has a lot of personal practice with injury rehabilitation and prevention. These experiences is what motivates her to help others in their recovery process and movement journey as well! No two journeys are alike, and the key is to understand each person’s unique movement story and patterns. Brigitte holds a BFA in Dance from York University, and graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Her interests are: CrossFit, olympic and power lifting, trail running, skiing, hiking, and all-around adventuring. She is current training in bodybuilding.

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Shauna graduated from The University of British Columbia in 2003 and has been passionately practicing physiotherapy ever since. Shauna has completed extensive training in dry needling (IMS) and Acupuncture, additional tools she can use to provide pain relief, movement restoration and muscle reactivation.

Shauna takes a client centered approach and places enormous value upon the relationships she cultivates with her clients. She strives to support each individual client in reaching their health and recovery goals.

Shauna uses a combination of needling and manual therapy techniques to help clients feel and move better. By mixing in both exercise prescription and movement education she is always able to create a unique recipe for every client to optimize their health and well-being… all while having fun!

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Ken graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He has experience treating clients with various conditions such as sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, injuries to the central and peripheral nervous systems, and whiplash.

Growing up, Ken participated in many sports and trained competitively in baseball throughout middle school and high school. As a young athlete, he experienced various sports injuries and discovered massage therapy as one of the most effective modalities in relieving his muscle stress, tension, and pain. With this in mind, he became an RMT to help others optimize their health so they can engage in the activities they love. To achieve this, Ken utilizes multiple techniques in his treatment including General Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Release, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Muscle Energy Technique, Passive and Active Stretching, and Active Strengthening. He performs thorough assessments of his clients in order to customize treatment plans that meet clients’ goals and needs.

Presently, Ken stays active by biking, hiking, running, and going to the gym. He also plays volleyball and baseball recreationally, and enjoys reading in his spare time. Given his active lifestyle, Ken has a special interest in sports injuries and hopes to continue to grow his skills in this area.

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Sarah will be going on MATERNITY LEAVE November 14th - July 1st and is currently not booking appointments online. Please call the clinic or email her directly at sarah.hanekroot@myodetox.com

Sarah is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Originally from Brisbane, Australia her exposure to competitive sports and injury management ultimately led her to pursuing a career to help those in need.

As a massage therapist, Sarah takes an approach that is both hands-on and collaborative, ensuring her clients feel empowered in their rehabilitation and movement optimization. In each session, education is prioritized to ensure clients are equipped to manage their pain and mobility.

When Sarah is not in clinic you can find her rock climbing in Squamish.

Sarah has an interest in working with pre/post natal patients, athletes and general aches and pain.

Please bring (or wear) shorts/sports bra/tank top/t-shirt, moveable clothing that is easily accessible for assessment and treatment. Sarah doesn’t typically use linens. With proper gym attire, the flow of the session is efficient whilst still accessing and treating the body effectively.

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