Michelle completed a Bachelor of Science (with Distinction) at Simon Fraser University in 2016, where she majored in Kinesiology. She then completed a Master of Physical Therapy in 2018 at the University of British Columbia.

Michelle values collaborating with and empowering all her clients to actively partake in their rehabilitation journey. She follows an evidence-based treatment approach to help her clients achieve their goals.

Michelle has completed extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy by completing levels 1, 2, and 3 of the Advanced Integrative Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is certified in functional dry needling (AN-IMS). Michelle spent most of her physiotherapy career at a Sports and Orthopaedic physiotherapy clinic in the lower mainland, working with clients of all ages, including those with sports injuries, pre- and post-op surgical clients, and lots of weekend warriors!

Michelle grew up in North Delta playing a variety of sports, and worked as a lifeguard while teaching Aquafit and other programs. Michelle currently enjoys spending (nearly all) of her free time outdoors. Whether it be walking the trails, hiking, running, or playing tennis, you’ll likely run into Michelle exploring beautiful BC. Having just moved to Port Moody, Michelle is excited to take up kayaking and paddle boarding on the local lakes. Michelle is always looking forward to her next adventure. She recently returned from an incredible trip to Norway, Denmark and Sweden. She is planning to soon return to Switzerland to do more hiking through the Jungfrau region and Interlaken valley.

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Katherine graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Kinesiology. She became involved in athletics at a very young age, taking on many sports such as track and field, volleyball, dance and ski. Her love for sports added to her fascination with the human body and its mechanics, which led her to pursue a degree in Kinesiology.

Katherine’s aim is to help all her patients achieve their goals, whatever they might be. She has a special interest in sports rehabilitation and sport-specific training and her approach to rehab is holistic as she believes in whole-body healing from a physical and mental standpoint.

Outside of work, Katherine helps coach a high school volleyball team. She is also a certified ski instructor and loves to ski with her family during the winter. In the summer, Katherine enjoys many outdoor activities, such as paddle boarding and hiking.

Katherine is fluent in Mandarin and French.

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Eric believes that education is the most important tool to rehabilitation of any condition. Providing full 1 to 1 treatment sessions he helps foster his clients into individual managers of their injuries, while also utilizing the biopsychosocial model. When your body is in a state of dysfunction, and it prevents you from doing the activities you love, your mental health can be negatively impacted, and thus, Eric makes it his ultimate goal to get you back to your hobbies and occupations as quickly and safely as possible. Eric completed his Masters of Physical Therapy degree in 2020 from the University of British Columbia. He has worked in private practice physiotherapy since.   

Eric has taken the following post-graduate courses to date: - Temporomandibular training, - Level 1 vestibular training, - IMS certification through Foundations Health Education (AN-IMS1)

Outside of the clinic Eric can be found playing all of the sports (including dodgeball!), being outdoors, training for his next marathon, skiing, reading, playing board games, and enjoying a cozy local coffee shop. He also loves both local and international travel, and is always looking for his next destination to visit.

New to the tricities, Eric is very excited to explore and get to know what this beautiful area has to offer!to offer!

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Jessica graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2011. She has practiced in public health for a number of years focusing on neurological rehabilitation for adults. Jessica’s journey to practicing in pelvic health physiotherapy begun with the birth of her first child when she needed to seek out the services of a pelvic health physiotherapist herself. Experiencing excellent client-centered and evidenced-based care from her pelvic-health physiotherapist, midwives and obstetrics team, lit a desire to practice in this amazing and underserved area of medical care. Jessica completed her training and has been practicing as a pelvic health physiotherapist since 2018. Jessica helps to promote the profession of Physiotherapy as a board member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC). She is a laboratory assistant with Pelvic Health Solutions and for the UBC MPT program. Jessica has completed numerous continuing education courses including levels 1-3 of internal pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment, Rost therapy for Pelvic Girdle Pain, sexual rehabilitation, Diastasus Recti evaluation and treatment, Level 1 orthopedics, functional movement, upper and lower body neurological courses and sensory rehabilitation following a neurological injury. In her personal life, Jessica loves being outdoors with her family running, hiking and exploring this beautiful province she gets to call home.

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David is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). He is also a registered 200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher.

Regardless of what led you here, many of his clients seek counselling as a result of being fed up with the way things are.  Together David will work to uncover why you feel the way you do, develop tangible strategies to work with rather than against your emotions, and spend time expressing them in ways that will work for you long term.

David holds a Master of Counselling degree from the University of Calgary. He also holds a bilingual Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta. David is currently pursuing his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Adler University.

David welcomes diverse clients of all ages, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.

In his spare time, David loves to get outdoors! One of his favourite activities is to go backcountry camping, which involves two of his favourite activities- hiking and camping! He is also an avid lover of movies, boardgames, and good conversations with family and friends.

David acknowledges the territory he lives and works on as the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation).

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Heather Baker

• BSC (Honors), MPT
• Certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
• Certified in Dry Needling
• Clinical Pilates
• Manual Therapy

Heather completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2012 at the University of Victoria and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2014 at the University of Saskatchewan. She has been practicing for over 7 years.

Heather approaches each injury by listening to individual goals and concerns while applying a biopsychosocial treatment. This allows each person to build self-efficacy skills to foster their own autonomy during their recovery.

Heather has completed extensive post graduate training. Heather developed a special interest in pelvic health after experiencing pelvic pain herself. She enjoys helping women and men with pelvic health dysfunctions reach their full functional potential. Her passion has led to advanced certification as a pelvic health therapist. She is certified in Functional Dry Needling through Evidence in Motion and has completed additional training in real-time ultrasound, hypopressives, Clinical Mentorship in the ISM (Integrated Systems Model), and clinical Pilates.

Outside of the office, Heather enjoys being active with her family. Her two boys keep her busy exploring forests, lakes, tide pools and parks! Heather enjoys trying new recipes, yoga, hiking and the peace of being outdoors.

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Nicole Yeats BHK, MPT

Certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Certified in Dry Needling (Gunn IMS & Acupuncture) Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor Manual Therapy

Nicole completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics in 2006 and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2008 at the University of British Columbia. She has been practicing physiotherapy for over 12 years.

Nicole uses a holistic approach by incorporating the biopsychosocial model which recognizes overall well being as including the mind, body and spirit. She believes that empowering people to understand and optimize their movement and posture allows them to function to the best of their ability.

Having completed extensive post-graduate training, Nicole is passionate about helping individuals who deal with pelvic health dysfunction, ranging from pre/post-natal recovery, pelvic pain and post-prostatectomy. This has led her to pursue advanced certification as a pelvic health therapist. She is certified in IMS (intramuscular stimulation) through Gunn IMS and acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute and has completed additional training in the use of real-time ultrasound and clinical Pilates.

Prior to her physiotherapy career, Nicole was a professional contemporary jazz dancer, allowing her to travel extensively around the world performing, exploring and meeting people from all walks of life. With a passion for understanding how the body moves and works, her transition from professional dancer to clinician was a natural progression.

Outside of the office, Nicole enjoys being active and enjoying nature with her husband, two boys and dog. She loves living on the West Coast which allows her and her family to participate in their favourite activities — snowboarding, skiing, running, rollerblading, Pilates, mountain biking, yoga, sailing and hiking — on a regular basis. Having thoroughly enjoyed the time she has spent in South Africa, Europe, Mexico and Costa Rica, Nicole looks forward to more overseas adventures with her family in the future.

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BSc. Kinesiology GGS Certified Pre-and Post-Natal Coach NCCP Olympic Weightlifting Level 1 Trauma-Informed Weightlifting

Ellen graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Simon Fraser University in 2021. She majored in Kinesiology with a concentration in active health and rehabilitation, and minored in psychology. She has been a strength coach and trainer for over 5 years, working with clients of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds. She specializes in working with youth, athletes (especially barbell athletes), and pre- and post-natal women.

Ellen uses a client-centred and trauma-informed approach to connect and collaborate with her clients. She firmly believes that bringing compassion and curiosity into her practice will help folks feel seen and heard as a whole person—not just as the sum of their injuries. Ellen is passionate about combining her expertise on exercise and rehabilitation with her understanding of mental health and how trauma affects the body. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology in the hopes of bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

As a competitive Olympic weightlifter and NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) certified coach, Ellen holds extensive knowledge on barbell and strength training. She has a deep understanding of how it can be an empowering and effective tool for folks, both physically and mentally. She has worked as the head coach for several youth Olympic weightlifting and strength and conditioning programs, and especially enjoys teaching women the benefits of barbell training. If you are looking to get back into your barbell sport or simply trying to incorporate strength training back into your life, Ellen is your go-to gal!

Outside of the clinic, Ellen enjoys spending time with her family and friends over a good meal and some board games. She loves getting out into nature with her dog and also loves taking cold plunges into the ocean and lakes of BC. Fun fact, Ellen has a black belt in Taekwondo and is a citizen of Canada, Taiwan, and the United States!

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Marla is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#20242) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University.

Counselling gives us the opportunity to explore the role our unfinished business is playing in our lives currently. This exploration looks different for everyone but the destination looks similar - an increased sense of self, better awareness of your needs, and the ability to challenge the roadblocks that have been getting in the way of your healing. Every person is different. As are their needs in counselling. Marla approaches her work with each client through an eclectic, trauma-informed lens to ensure the best fit for each individual and their needs. You will work together to establish safety in the relationship and build opportunities for authentic connection to pave the way for the counselling journey.

Marla specializes in working with adolescents and adults of all genders, cultures, sexual orientations, and abilities in a variety of presenting issues including substance use, trauma, relationships, and emotional disturbance. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among other modalities and approaches.

Marla acknowledges the territory he lives and works on as the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation).

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BSc(KIN), MPT

Certified IMS

Clinical Pilates

Certified Vestibular Therapy

Manual Therapy

Sports Specific Injuries

Christina completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2008 at Simon Fraser University and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2010 at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. She has been practicing for over 12 years.

Christina evidence base approach to injuries allows her to apply a biopsychosocial model to all her assessments and treatments. She believes that education and self management of one’s injuries is key for recovery.

Christina has completed extensive post-graduate and continuing education training. Christina is certified in IMS (IntraMuscular Stimulation), clinical Pilates and vestibular rehabilitation. Her training in Australia allowed her to develop a large skill set of manual therapy techniques which she incorporates into her treatments. Being an athlete herself she enjoys treating all sporting injuries from adolescent growth injuries to sports related injuries to weekend warrior injuries.

Christina is also able to prescribe custom made orthotics by completing a biomechanical assessment and will work with you to find the best appropriate orthotic to suit your daily needs.

Christina is an avid runner, completing 20 half marathons and one full marathon. Her continued love for lacing up has no end. Being a runner, she understands the demands the body endears when training for any competitive sport.

Any outdoor activity, Christina will be there. She thrives on physical activity and is outdoor most to all weekends. Christina enjoys skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, swimming, stand up paddle boarding, playing tennis and hiking. She also enjoys travelling and has spent time in Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, BVI and Mexico, she can’t wait for more overseas exploring and immersing herself in many more adventures.

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