**• Lower Extremity Injuries • Concussions • Chronic Pain • **

Josh specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions, concussions, and chronic pain. He’s originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he obtained his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master’s of Physical Therapy.

Josh has gained experience working in diverse settings, including leading fitness classes, teaching educational seminars on chronic disease and as a sideline therapist for soccer teams. He has previously held a leadership role as a Clinic Director and has mentored many students and new graduates over his seven years in practice.

During his career, Josh has developed a passion for treating concussions, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal injuries and he continually advances his professional expertise by pursuing post-graduate certifications in these areas.

Outside of his professional life, Josh finds fulfillment in playing soccer and piano, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

Continuing Education Highlights: Functional Movement Screening Certified CPA Orthopedic Division Level 1 Certified Biomechanical Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Common Foot & Leg Conditions Certification Pain BC: Pain Foundations For Allied Health Certified Gentle Movement & Relaxation Program Certified Concussion Rehab Works: Concussion Management Level 1 Certification

**• Lower Extremity Injuries • Concussions • Chronic Pain • ** Josh specializes in treating musc... Read More

Renee has been working in the rehabilitation field since 2010 and graduated from the Occupational/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) program at Durham College, Ontario. After moving from Toronto to Vancouver in 2018, Renee has continued her passion for health and fitness. At Village Physio, Renee works closely with patients to create individualized rehabilitation programs at the clinic. The programs can range from simple postural exercises, core strengthening, stretching programs to more specific or advanced sports injury rehabilitation and post surgical rehabilitation. In addition to Renee’s experience in private practice, Renee has also gained extensive experience working as a Rehab Assistant at Vancouver General Hospital, thus giving her exposure to many surgical conditions requiring special care.

Furthermore, Renee is our outstanding Office Manager at Village Physio! She works hard behind the scenes to support both our admin staff and practitioners and keep the clinic running smoothly. Please reach out to Renee is you have any suggestions or concerns or just want to say hello.

Outside of work, Renee enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, travelling, and recently cycled through Europe.

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Emily has worked in the field of physical therapy since 2003. She completed a diploma in Physical Therapy in Germany in 2006 and went on to achieve a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from UBC.

Amongst her great interpersonal skills, Emily has excellent proficiency in diagnostic and assessment procedures as well as extensive experience in exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, FDN/ IMS, orthotics casting, and the use of therapeutic modalities including shockwave. Emily brings a unique hands-on approach to physio and has comprehensive involvement in assessment and treatment of sports injuries, osteoarthritis, and postural neck and back pain. Each physio session will be tailored to meet the specific abilities, needs, and goals of each individual patient. Emily has an athletic background in competitive highland dance, and enjoys activities such as hiking, yoga, kickboxing, swimming and snowboarding.

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• manipulation • dry needling • sports injuries •

Cheryl received her B. Sc. In Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 1994. She specializes in orthopaedics and sports injuries, working with many high level athletes. Her practice has a strong emphasis on manipulation and the use of Functional Dry Needling (also known as IMS). She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (FCAMPT) and a Mentor for advanced manual therapy students.

Given her personal experience as an elite level gymnast, she enjoys treating athletes and youth but she also enjoys the challenge of helping people recover from more chronic or long standing injuries that have not been helped with conventional physiotherapy.

• manipulation • dry needling • sports injuries • Cheryl received her B. Sc. In Physical Therapy... Read More

Kelly graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) on the Academic Honour Roll. Kelly became a strong advocate for massage therapy after experiencing first-hand the benefits and improvements it can bring, particularly in the realm of sports injuries and accidents.

Prior to embarking on her RMT path, Kelly had a diverse career background. She spent a decade as an international flight attendant, and most recently worked as a 911 Police Emergency Communications Operator. This experience has exposed her to a wide range of people and situations and has instilled in her a deep desire to help others. With a desire to make a more hands-on and personal impact on people’s lives, Kelly pursued her career as a massage therapist.

Kelly is eager to expand her knowledge and expertise by obtaining additional education and training in areas such as pre/post-natal care, TMJ dysfunction, lymphatic drainage, and spinal cord injuries. Her commitment to lifelong learning ensures that she stays at the forefront of the field, providing the best possible care to her clients.

Outside of her professional life, Kelly enjoys (trying to) DIY and cuddling her doggy shadow, Nike.

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Alp has been practicing in the area of orthopedic rehabilitation, with a special focus on myofascial pain and dysfunction since 2011. He has completed international diploma and certification programs in the USA, Ireland and Italy within the last 15 years, and is now practicing as a Certified Fascial Manipulation® Specialist at Village Physio.

Alp also has a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and in addition, he studied and professionally performed jazz as a drummer and classical music as a singer for many years. He still plays drums and sings occasionally just for fun.

He loves to travel and explore different countries, and has recently moved to Vancouver with his wife and little dog.

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Jenna graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria where she was a member of the UVic varsity basketball team for 5 years. Jenna’s desire to become a physiotherapist stems from her own experience with sport and injuries as well as those of her teammates and athlete’s she has coached.

Jenna is passionate about empowering people of all ages and abilities to achieve their unique goals and optimize their quality of life. She especially enjoys the areas of paediatrics and athletic injuries. Jenna has completed her Level 1 certification in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as post-graduate courses on a variety of topics including return to play strategies and pain science. She believes in the importance of thorough assessments and treatments and uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education to develop individualized treatment plans.

Jenna is an outdoors enthusiast and can usually be found running around the seawall, hiking on the north shore or skiing a local mountain. She also still enjoys coaching and playing basketball.

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Tyler became a Registered Massage Therapist in 2006 and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology from UBC. Tyler has completed numerous post-graduate courses, including gross anatomy to further understand the incredible human body’s form and function, as well as the Elite Sports Massage course for his volunteer role at the poly clinic in Athletes Village at the 2010 Olympic Games.

Born and raised in North Vancouver, Tyler has chosen to build his practice in the community in which he resides. His experience as a nationally qualified competitive swimmer has enabled him to empathize with the athletes that he treats.

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Sarah graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Sarah has a special interest in orthopedics, pedeatrics and women’s health. She is a certified prenatal fitness instructor and has experience teaching prenatal fitness classes as well as co-instructing the “Fit to Deliver” prenatal fitness certification course. Sarah has also furthered her education with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute allowing her to incorporate Acupuncture into her treatments. Sarah is an avid soccer player and mom to young Quinn.

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Tia graduated from UBC with a Masters of Physical Therapy and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UVIC. She was a competitive gymnast and played rugby and soccer in her youth and enjoys working with athletes. She is certified in Gunn IMS (dry needling) and Acupuncture. In her free time, you can find her outside running, hiking and yoga.

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Michelle graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Health Education and from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Physical Therapy. In the fall of 2013, Michelle travelled to the Middle East where she volunteered as a Physiotherapist. Along with travelling, Michelle is passionate about health, wellness, and keeping active. She was lucky enough to grow up on the North Shore and was a competitive gymnast at Flicka Gymnastics Club for eight years. Michelle is very excited about pursuing her career in Physical Therapy and is looking forward to continuing her education in Acupuncture, Manipulative Therapy, and Women’s Health.

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Katie Kreter completed an Undergraduate Studies in Psychology at Simon Fraser University in 2010, and completed a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy at University of Western Ontario in 2012. Katie continued her training in Advanced Functional Dry Needling® and Functional Therapeutics with KinetaCore® in the United States, and trained in Gunn-IMS at the University of British Columbia.

Her post-graduate training also includes Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada, Level I and II Craniosacral Therapy with Upledger Institute, and Level 3 Manual Therapy and Sports Physiotherapy Level 1. She continues her education in Osteopathic Manual Medicine with the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University.

With a keen interest in body mechanics, movement and holding patterns, Katie aims to treat her clients with a thorough holistic approach.

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