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.

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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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Pantea Zarrinkamar completed her Bachelors of Human Kinetics from the University of British Columbia in 2005. She then went on to receive her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC in 2009. Pantea has completed many postgraduate courses, mostly specializing in Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Mulligan Concept course. She has completed Level 3 Manual Therapy certification and is qualified to do spinal manipulations.

She has built her practice in the areas of orthopedics, sports injury rehabilitation, preventative education, pre-habilitation, and ICBC patients. She treats athletes, weekend warriors, and everything in between. Pantea treats patients with a customized approach through personalized care, proper patient education, hands-on treatment techniques, and a joint effort with patients to recover and achieve their personal goals. She has a holistic approach to health and wellness, through her past experience as personal trainer, fitness, and spin instructor. 

“My past personal injuries ranged from sports injuries including playing Varsity Volleyball in College, to car accidents and a major concussion. My experiences are what initially inspired me to become a physiotherapist, and have reaffirmed my commitment to helping my patients. It’s allowed me to have a deeper understanding and empathy towards what my patients go through, and how to treat them — I’ve learned firsthand what does and doesn’t work for patients on the road to recovery.”   Her life mantra is that no matter where life takes you, look at the positive aspects and then transfer that positive energy towards your physical health and well-being.   In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cycling, reading, playing volleyball, and spending time with friends and family. Her passions in life include traveling, dancing and listening to music.

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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.

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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

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Karen is passionate about working with Artistic Athletes for injury prevention and management, maximizing their ability to excel at their craft so that they can show up with 100% of what they bring to the table. Previously a high level gymnast and competitive coach, and presently a mother of two spirited young girls, Karen can be found snapping handstand pictures wherever the wind takes her! Her superpowers include her ability to really listen to her client’s needs, identify the key factors involved in their problems, and empower them with knowledge and confidence in their ability to overcome any obstacle standing in the way of their goal.

Bringing her work ethic, drive and determination with her on every step of her journey, Karen has been successfully treating clients in the Tri-Cities since graduating from UBC with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2009.

Karen has extensive training in Vestibular Therapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association as well as completing “Vestibular Rehabilitation - A Competency Based Course” at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. Karen actively implements evidence based care plans for clients with post-concussion syndrome and has treated clients across the age spectrum, from 3 to 109, for a variety of orthopaedic and vestibular conditions.

Book your session with Karen today so she can walk in stride with you on your journey to enhance your physical wellness!

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