Natalie graduated in 2006 from Estácio de Sá University, Brazil with a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy. In 2008 she got a post graduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy and a few years later decided to move to Canada.
Here in Vancouver since 2012, she obtained her full license to work as a physio and since 2016 has been working in various settings. She is an experienced therapist with a hands on approach on sports injuries, MVAs(car accident related injuries), post surgical, hand therapy, post concussions, and more.
She continues to expand her knowledge and has recently completed an extensive certification on Concussion management by CCMI that includes Vestibular and Visual rehab and other aspects of a concussion treatment.
Her passion is to help patients achieve their goals through empowering them and giving them tools to progress independently with exercise therapy and other strategies.
Outside of work Natalie can be found doing crafts, eating sushi and exploring new trails and playgrounds with her daughter,husband and dog Boulder.
Natalie graduated in 2006 from Estácio de Sá University, Brazil with a Bachelor degree in Physiot...
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Dr TCM (Acupuncturist & Herbalist)
20yrs experiences
PhD in Acupuncture for Pain
Physiotherapist (HK)
Instructor (Tzu Chi International College of TCM)
Dr. YUAN has practiced acupuncture for 20 years in various countries. She got her first diploma in advanced acupuncture training in China in 2001 as a Medical Doctor in China with a hospital. She noticed the effectiveness of acupuncture and developed a keen interest in it. She pursued further education and completed a MSc in Biomedical Research with King’s College, University of London, UK, and a PhD in clinical research in “Acupuncture for pain” with University of Ulster, UK in 2008. She then became a physiotherapist in Hong Kong since 2012 and worked in a hospital in Hong Kong as a physiotherapist for about 5 years, providing rehabilitation services during which she continued to provide acupuncture treatment to the patients.
In 2017 she relocated to Vancouver and completed a Doctorate in TCM with Tzu Chi International College of TCM in 2020. Currently she is a part-time instructor with the College.
#Achievement
One of the top two acupuncturists by Tri-City News 2020 A-List.
#Services
TCM Acupuncture
TCM Cupping
TCM Ear seeds acupressure
TCM Blood letting
TCM Herbs
#What she can help
Vertigo/dizziness
Pain
Digestive dz (IBS, Crohn’s dz etc.)
Respiratory dz (Seasonal allergy, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Ashma, COPD etc.)
Neurological dz (Stroke, Bell’s palsy, Trigeminal neuralgia, Shingles etc.)
Circulatory dz (Hypertension, Palpitation, Raynaud’s, Cold hands/feet etc.)
Hormonal dz (Hyperthyroid, Diabetes etc.)
Five sense organ/ Skin dz (Seasonal Allergy, Blurred vision, Pink eyes, Sudden loss of hearing, Ear infection, Acnes, Eczema etc)
Insomnia, Emotional dz, Chronic fatigue, Frequent urination etc
Fertility/IVF Intensive Acupuncture
Gynaecological dz (Menstrual/Leucorrhea/ Postpartum/ Menopausal disorders, PCOS)
Cosmetic Acupuncture/Weight reduction/Addiction
#Language
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
中文簡介
袁靜
卑詩省注冊高级中醫師 (針灸 & 中藥)
20年臨床經驗
針灸治療痛症博士
香港注册物理治疗师
早年於中國任職康復醫生,期間開始修習并實踐中醫。之后獲倫敦大學 King’s college 生物醫學碩士,以及於英國 Ulster University 獲獎學金攻讀針灸治療痛症的博士,并繼續針灸方面的博士后研究。
移居香港后,任職於政府醫院物理治療師,并繼續針灸的修習與實踐。
2017年移居溫哥華,成为卑詩省注冊高级中医师 。
语言: 英文,普通话,粤语
Dr TCM (Acupuncturist & Herbalist)
20yrs experiences
PhD in Acupuncture for Pain
Physiothe...
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Azzaria Samji was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia and completed her undergraduate degree in Health Science at Simon Fraser University. She later went on to complete her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Birmingham. After graduating, she had the opportunity to work in New York City for 2 years in a busy outpatient clinic where she strengthened her manual therapy skills and treated a wide range of conditions. She has experience treating orthopaedic injuries including shoulder strains, knee replacements, ankle sprains, and ICBC cases.
Azzaria’s approach uses a combination of education, exercise prescription, and hands-on therapy while working collectively with clients to help them achieve their goals. She is excited to be back in Vancouver and working towards obtaining her manual therapy certifications as well as dry needling.
In her free time she enjoys playing indoor/outdoor volleyball, spending time with her family, travelling, and exploring new cuisines.
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Randal (Randy) Persad, practitioner, educator, workshop presenter and
author – a 35 year veteran in the health care profession brings a wealth
of knowledge, experience and focused dedication to his massage therapy
clinical practice. With a background in Pharmacy, and ongoing education
in human anatomy & physiology, myofascial therapy, yoga, deep
relaxation therapies and hydrotherapy he stays in the forefront of manual
therapy research, development and practices. In 2015, he completed the
Master in Education degree (MEd) and is currently in the doctoral
program (PhD) at Simon Fraser University where his intended area of
research will be focused on the Role of Self Care Practices for Health
and Wellbeing.
In June 2018, he completed a Master level, one year program in Gross
National Happiness (GNH). This program was a collaboration between
the GNH Center Bhutan and Schumacher College, UK. Randy’s preferred areas of practice includes:
breath awareness, breathing retraining and deep relaxation therapy myofascial therapy for musculoskeletal rehabilitation, scar tissue management, respiratory health, and sports and athletic injuries, women’s health (including pregnancy care and scar tissue rehabilitation and remodelling).
With his eclectic background and diverse experience his ‘outside the box’ approach to treatment will
often incorporate a variety of modalities in treatment sessions including focal steam hydrotherapy,
ice cube massage, visualization, breath retraining, supported position with blocks and bolsters,
guided relaxation therapy etc; the main purpose being to address your immediate and long term
needs in your journey towards well-being. Randy embraces an active, vegetarian lifestyle and the
eastern Vedic practices of yoga, breath awareness and deep relaxation practices.
Randal (Randy) Persad, practitioner, educator, workshop presenter and
author – a 35 year veteran ...
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