Erika graduated with a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2007. Previously she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario in 2005. Since graduation, she has gone on to complete extensive post-graduate training which has led to a Diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) as well as certification in medical acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI). Erika has also trained with both Diane Lee and LJ Lee in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM) approach and continues to develop her skill set with regular ongoing education.

Erika currently treats all orthopaedic and sports related injuries. As a former elite dancer, Erika has a special interest in treating dancers and other performing artists. She has a keen interest in not only treating injuries, but also in injury prevention and maximizing performance potential. Erika has completed specialized training in the field of dance medicine in Australia, Canada and the United States, and has studied with leaders in the field such as Craig Phillips and Lisa Howell. Erika is an active member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) and a board member of Healthy Dancer Canada (HDC). She is currently the on-site physiotherapist at the Pro Arte Centre in North Vancouver. She has been invited to present on the topic of dance medicine at conferences locally, nationally and internationally.

In her spare time Erika stays active with running, swimming, hiking and pilates and enjoys taking in dance performances throughout the city.

Tom received his Master of Physiotherapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2018. He has since built his practice in orthopaedics and sports injury rehabilitation. Tom has completed post-grad courses in manual therapy and pain science. He is currently working on a PhD at Simon Fraser University to “improve running injury research.”

Tom has worked with athletes of all levels in numerous sports from professional football (CFL) to recreational climbers.  He worked with the UBC varsity track and cross-country running teams and the University of Calgary’s Running Injury Clinic.Tom is a former national–level cross–country runner and has coached local running athletes from the learn-to-run to marathon distances. His experiences have led to a keen interest in working with runners.

Tom’s practice philosophy is to provide education and advice to promote self-management. He considers the ‘whole person,’ the context of their pain experience, and works together with his clients to create a treatment plan that targets their goals. In addition, Tom combines hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue techniques and therapeutic exercise. He welcomes all types of clients with injuries, painful conditions or concerns.

In his free time, he enjoys cross–country skiing, hiking and participating in the Vancouver running scene.

Chris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Research Lead at the Human Performance Lab at SFU’s WearTech Labs. He obtained his Master of Physiotherapy degree in Perth, Australia, in 2003 and his PhD (“Running biomechanics and injury prevention”) at UBC in 2018. Since becoming a physiotherapist, Chris has specialized his training with postgraduate studies in manual therapy and sport physiotherapy, achieving his Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy in 2007.

His research focuses on biomechanics and training load factors in running-related injury, using lab- and field-based measures. Clinically, he has worked at all levels of sport from weekend warrior to professional level. He is currently a physiotherapist for Athletics Canada and has been a member of the medical team for World Championships, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, and Summer Olympics. He is the author of the bestselling book “Science of Running” and currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy.

Chris has also competed at the national level as a successful middle-distance runner, earning a silver medal at the Canadian Junior Track & Field Championships in 1996 and a bronze medal at the CIAU (USport) Track & Field Championships in 1997. In his spare time is an avid skier, kayaker, and marathon runner.

David received his physiotherapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2005. He has since built his practice in the areas of orthopaedics and sports injury rehabilitation. He has earned his Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and his Acupuncture certification (CAFCI) in addition to ongoing training in Manual and Visceral Therapy. As a Discover Physio Series graduate, David utilizes the Integrated Systems Model, developed by Diane Lee and Linda Joy Lee, to locate and treat the root cause of pain – this method yields far more successful results when compared to common ‘band-aid’ solutions.

David has worked with athletes of all levels in numerous sports from the Pro Rodeo Circuit to community beach soccer. He has been team therapist for the Canadian men’s Alpine Ski team and Vancouver Whitecaps men’s soccer team. He was the Canada Ski Cross team therapist for two seasons which included working with the team through the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

David is a former collegiate and national-level track and field athlete and former track & field coach, both of which have fuelled his interest in working with running athletes. In his free time, David is an avid kite boarder, snowboarder and parkour novice.