Chris graduated from Queen’s University with a B.Sc. (Honours) in 2000 and went on to obtain his Master of Physiotherapy degree in Perth, Australia, in 2003. 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.

He has worked with a variety of athletes from high school to professional level, including the 2004 National Champion UBC Women’s Basketball team, the 2006 USL Champion Vancouver Whitecaps, and the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Field Hockey teams at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. He was the physiotherapist with the Canadian Alpine Ski team (2006-08) and the Canadian Ski Cross team (2008-10), and was part of the Canadian Medical team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He is currently the team physiotherapist for the BC Endurance Project – a group of Canada’s elite distance runners based out of Vancouver.

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 (CIS) Track & Field Championships in 1997. In his spare time is an avid skier, kayaker, and marathon runner. Chris is also currently pursuing his PhD in running biomechanics at UBC. His aim is to develop an intervention program to reduce injury rates in novice recreational runners. His practice philosophy is focused on manual therapy with movement retraining.

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.

Stephanie received her Masters of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia. She has gone on to earn her acupuncture credentials, and is pursuing her Orthopedic Levels in Manual therapy. Stephanie’s Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology was completed at Simon Fraser University and Azusa Pacific University.

A former Canadian Olympic athlete and 3-time Bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games and Pan-Am Games, Stephanie retired from competitive track and field in 2008 and found a new passion in promoting health and wellness through Pilates. She became a fully certified STOTT Pilates instructor in 2009 (Level II-Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels). She worked as a Pilates instructor throughout the Vancouver area for 5 years focusing on improving core strength, injury rehabilitation and injury prevention, and working closely with physiotherapists and other health practitioners.

In addition to her 7 years competing on the national team, Stephanie has been involved with coaching track and field for several years. She is excited to combine her academic training, athletic background, Pilates specialization and training in Functional Movement Screening (FMS) to help recreational athletes, weekend warriors, and developing amateur athletes rehabilitate from injuries and improve overall performance and health.

In her spare time Stephanie remains very active with running, cycling, swimming, hiking, yoga and (of course) Pilates.

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.