Whether you are dealing with an injury, have been in pain for years, want to enhance your performance, or simply relax, Adam can address your needs. He utilizes a combination of Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, deep tissue releases, stretching, and joint mobilizations to meet your goals. Adam is also certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).
As team RMT for the Coquitlam Express of the BCHL, Adam also treats hockey players and staff alongside a multidisciplinary medical team.
Adam has completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, with an Active Health and Rehabilitation Concentration, and a certificate in Health & Fitness Studies. After completing his degree, he pursued massage therapy because of his interest in sports, appreciation of the complexity of the human body, and promoting health and wellness in a fulfilling manner.
Outside of the clinic, Adam enjoys keeping active. He loves challenging the body through strength training and also participates in recreational soccer and hockey leagues. He also enjoys camping, lounging at the beach, and planning the next travel destination.
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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.
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Neil graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s of Human Kinetics and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. With his strong background in exercise and functional rehabilitation, Neil has a special interest in sport-related injuries and has worked with the New Westminster Hyacks Football, Sullivan Heights Football and Richmond Devils Hockey.
In his practice, he works with a wide array of clients, ranging from athletes of all levels, to individuals just looking to optimize their health. Neil uses a mix of hands-on manual therapy techniques, along with promoting movement & corrective exercise in treating his patients.
Currently, Neil holds his certificate in Chan Gunn IMS, along with his acupuncture certificate from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, Level 2 Manual Therapy, and Mulligan Concept certifications.
Neil is also a trained provider of the Shift Concussion Management Program, in which he offers baseline testing for athletes along with post-concussion care for all individuals. When Neil is not working in the clinic he enjoys playing basketball and soccer, along with volunteering within the sports community.
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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.
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