Stefan graduated from UBC with a Masters in Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Kinesiology. His approach to physio extends beyond his education, drawing on his history of personal injury and experience as a Varsity Rower. Stefan understands first hand the importance of injury prevention and rehabilitation.
His treatment approach combines a thorough assessment with an individualized combination of manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, patient education, and exercise prescription to empower clients to take control of their recovery. He has a keen interest in examining the underlying factors of injuries. His goal is to increase clients’ body awareness to minimize their time in the clinic and maximize their time doing what they love without being limited by pain.
As a Vancouverite, Stefan enjoys rotating through the seasonal activities from the mountains to the court, the same active lifestyle he helps his patients experience. His current favourites include basketball, soccer, skiing, cycling, and bowling (you read correctly, TV guide classifies it as a sport so we do too). Stefan is fluent in English and Serbian.
Stefan graduated from UBC with a Masters in Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Kinesiology. His ap...
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Rony graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Kinesiology in 2017. He continued his pursuit of education at The University of Queensland in Australia, graduating with a Master’s of Physiotherapy Studies Degree in 2019.
As a life-long learner, Rony continues to stay up to date with the most recent research to integrate into his treatment with clients. Rony’s treatment philosophy involves addressing the cause of symptoms through various approaches including hands-on manual therapy, exercises, and client education. In the long-term, Rony believes that working one on one with the client towards self-management is key to helping patients achieve optimal health and develop healthy habits.
In his time away from the clinic, Rony fulfills his love of outdoors and active lifestyle through hiking, playing Ice Hockey and experimenting with different exercises. He is a world traveller, having visited many countries and enjoys experiencing different cultures, traditions, and visiting the world’s most sought out restaurants.
Rony graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Kinesiology i...
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Gurinder graduated Physiotherapy from UBC in 2012, fulfilling a lifelong dream he envisioned at age 13.
He was a young athlete who seemingly spent more time sidelined than on the field due to injuries. Gurinder sought change and desperately desired control over his pain and health.
This sparked a keen interest and passion for the human body and performance that has grown. Fast-forward a couple of decades and Gurinder is fulfilling a new dream by opening River District Physio.
The motivation behind wanting to open a clinic was simple: to have a larger reach, redefine what quality rehab looks like and to hopefully inspire people along the way.
Gurinder graduated Physiotherapy from UBC in 2012, fulfilling a lifelong dream he envisioned at a...
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Vu is a graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He has a background treating sports-related injuries, chronic pain, and repetitive strain injuries. Having experienced sports and work injuries himself, he found massage therapy to be the most beneficial in relieving pain and muscle tension from his injuries.
Vu believes that a healthy lifestyle requires plenty of movement. Focused on patient-centred care and education, he strives to help you achieve your lifestyle and fitness goals. Together with the patient, he develops an individualized treatment plan best suited to reach those goals.
In his spare time you can find him playing volleyball, working out, cycling or snowboarding in the winter.
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Marcus graduated from UBC with his Master of Physical Therapy shortly after completing his Kinesiology degree at SFU. Education is at the forefront of his treatment sessions and is complemented with specific exercise prescription and manual therapy. He has a special interest in back and shoulder injuries as a result of his personal experience with them.
Outside of the clinic, Marcus is a lifelong athlete. He played competitive volleyball, and grew up participating in soccer, baseball, and hockey. His current hobbies include volleyball, weight training, and trying new food.
Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or simply want to get back to doing what you love, Marcus will work with you to devise an individualized plan that fits into your busy life. Marcus is fluent in English and Cantonese.
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Kai-Jing completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University in Australia in 2020. Prior to embarking to Australia, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours at Simon Fraser University. She grew up as a competitive figure skater and has participated in various ISU competitions, including Junior Worlds. Kai-Jing also trained in other artistic sports, like ballet and ballroom dancing.
Providing a customized treatment plan with a combination of patient education, manual therapy, and exercise rehab is a part of her treatment approach. Kai-Jing strives to guide and empower you to achieve your rehabilitation goals.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Kai-Jing café hopping in the search for the best cup of coffee!
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Born and raised in the northern town of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Vic draws on his background as a competitive athlete and personal experiences with injury rehabilitation.
Along with being a ranked national level competitive swimmer for over 15 years, and a multi-time provincial gold medalist, Vic has trained and competed in various sports such as, Wrestling, Olympic Weightlifting, Track and Field, Basketball, and Football.
From his experiences as a competitive athlete, Vic has always been keen on optimizing human performance. Battling through major injuries of his own, he has learned from experience the effort required to diligently rehabilitate through injuries.
Vic completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2013 after obtaining his Bachelors of Science with a major in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. He is certified with Chan Gunn IMS (a highly recognized Dry Needling Technique), Acupuncture Canada, and has also completed courses in Soft Tissue Release Techniques and Manual Therapy.
“My passion for Physiotherapy comes from my personal experiences. I’ve always wanted to find a way to help others overcome their battles with their bodies. I truly believe we should all have the ability to function at optimal levels with our bodies, no matter our daily tasks or challenges. You have to practice what you preach, and I live and breathe this lifestyle of maintaining an optimal functioning body. I want to inspire the next generation by showing them it can be done the right way. I wanted to open River District Physio, because I truly wanted to share this passion with others on a larger platform.”
Vic believes in using an individualized “hands-on” or manual approach with his rehabilitation protocol. He utilizes his diverse background in sports training, vast knowledge and experiences in exercise rehabilitation to provide the correct exercise programs, biomechanical correction, and education to help optimize the recovery process and prevent future injuries.
Born and raised in the northern town of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Vic draws on his backgro...
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Orrin graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Kinesiology, before graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy. Orrin grew up in Williams Lake, BC, spent 6 years as a wildfire fighter, has played premier level rugby, and enjoys traveling.
Orrin believes that the approach to treating a client is never a one step process, and involves various factors. This includes exercise, education, manual treatments, lifestyle, and so much more. Orrin sees Physiotherapy as a means to help people with their recovery, work alongside them, and achieve their goals.
Alongside Physiotherapy, Orrin enjoys keeping his mind and body active. This includes playing rugby, weightlifting, hiking, camping, puzzles, and the occasional book.
Orrin graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Kinesi...
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