“I graduated from VCC Burnaby for the Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) program in 2021. Massage had always been a part of my life since I was younger, and I had always valued the one-on-one nature of treatment. It wasn’t until I had moved to Canada that I realized I could make a career out of massage.

It was in the RMT program that I grew my interest in human anatomy and its movement—and from there my interests in pain science and evidence-based treatment.

I had worked in the college’s student clinic to expose me to a wide range of conditions, backgrounds, and issues. In practice, I aim to adapt to each patient’s needs and values and help them with symptomatic relief and overall better function. Pain is often multi-faceted; I aim to work with patients, considering each factor, and help them eventually learn how to manage their pain.

Outside of practice I will usually be cooking, playing games, reading, or going to the gym as a way to relieve stress. Since I’ve graduated, I’m still striving to learn more about pain and pain management, and I only hope to continue learning as my time in practice moves forward.”

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Coming from a family with sports background, Niharika was well aware of the complimentary relationship between injury and rehabilitation since early childhood. Her interest gradually developed into her passion for physiotherapy as she pursued her Bachelors degree from University of Delhi followed by specialization in field of Orthopedics from Hamdard University, India.

Having seven years of work experience in multispecialty hospitals and various clinics, she has a rare and gifted ability of being a perceptive listener to her clients and providing them with guidance needed for a successful outcome. She feels the most important aspect of rehabilitation is good communication between the client and the physiotherapist. She is also a firm believer of a balanced lifestyle at both professional as well as the personal front. She prefers to treat her clients by maintaining a balance between their psychological and motivational requirements with equal focus on their therapeutic interventions.

One of the things Niharika likes most about her job is the variety of conditions she gets to treat while dealing with a varied range of population from all walks of life. This prevents monotony and keeps up the excitement of treating something challenging each day. Although she enjoys working with all types of injuries, chronic pain, knee osteoarthritis, post-surgical rehabilitation and low back pain are some of her areas of interest in fields of practice and research.

‘Philanthropy through physiotherapy’ is the motto of this multifaceted physiotherapist.

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Daniel Sangwook Han is a BC licensed acupuncturist who brings a compassionate and holistic approach to healing. His journey into acupuncture began during a deeply personal experience when his wife developed a mysterious illness that caused intermittent paralysis and severe weakness in limbs. After over a year of conventional treatments failed, they turned to an elderly acupuncturist as a last hope. Her miraculous full recovery inspired Daniel to pursue the same path, studying under the practitioner who treated her and later completing formal training to earn his BC license.

Daniel employs a combination of five different acupuncture methodologies, offering gentle personalized treatments carefully tailored to each patient. His goal is not only to relieve pain and treat chronic conditions but also to restore patients to a state where they can enjoy their everyday lives again. Fluent in both English and Korean, he is dedicated to serving a diverse community with compassionate care.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys researching more ways to help patients and spends time reading. He is also actively involved in community service, volunteering with youth groups and First Nations communities. His deep empathy and commitment to patient care come from both his professional expertise and personal experiences, making each patient feel seen, heard, and truly cared for.

Experience in:

Muscle and joint pain: neck, shoulder, back, knee, etc.

Autoimmune diseases

Neuralgia: sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, paralysis, numbness, and weakness

Chronic headaches and chest pain

Digestive issues: indigestion, abdominal stiffness, and esophagitis

Constipation and frequent urination

Men’s health issues

Chronic fatigue, stress, and insomnia

Cold hands and feet

Edema

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Angie graduated with honors from the Registered Massage Therapy program in April 2022. Her passion for massage therapy started from her desire to assist others and her interest with human anatomy.

Angie incorporates a wide range of massage modalities, including Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, and trigger point release, to individualize each treatment to the specific needs of her patients. She is passionate about helping patients in achieving their treatment goals and supporting them on their path to recovery.

Outside of work, Angie loves travelling, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and especially with her cat!

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Lekha is an experienced Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India in the year 2005.She had diverse experience in working at private clinics in India and Canada.

She incorporates an individualized treatment approach that focus on patient education, manual therapy, specific exercise prescription, home exercise program and Dry Needling. She prides herself on giving education to her clients on their condition and how they can manage their symptoms.

As part of pursuing continued educational program she had successfully completed 1) Dry Needling 2)Vestibular Rehabilitation 3)Soft tissue release techniques 4)Complete concussion management 5) Pelvic floor Rehabilitation

Expertise: In treating Whiplash injuries, Pre and Post surgical Rehabilitation for Various Orthopaedic conditions like Hip and Knee replacement surgeries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Sports injuries ( Strain and Sprains) Rotator cuff injuries, other musculoskeletal conditions like frozen Shoulder, tennis/golfers elbow, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, neck , shoulder and back pain.

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Rajeeve is an Internationally experienced Physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience. He completed Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India in the year 1998 and Master of Physiotherapy in 2002.Before coming to Canada, Rajeeve worked in different medical colleges in India. During this period he worked with Orthopaedic surgeons and Neurologist in a variety of clinical settings which includes orthopaedic conditions like Osteoarthritis, Total Hip Replacement , Total knee Replacement , Rotator cuff injuries and sports injuries

He also had been working as Head of the Dept/Professor for more than 5 years and also as a clinical examiner for University Examinations in different states in India.

As part of pursuing continued educational program he had successfully completed

1)Vestibular rehabilitation 2) Intra muscular stimulation ( Modern Dry Needling ) 3) Complete Concussion Training Course 4)Soft tissue release techniques.

Treating challenging cases of low back pain is his passion. His treatment approaches includes manual therapy, client education, individualized therapeutic exercise program.

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Hi, I’m Kathleen. I am a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. My massage career began as a young girl figuring out how to help out my mom and aunt, both of whom dealt with arthritis and various orthopedic conditions. I expanded my reach to close friends and family to help deal with daily aches and pains. Massage has been part of my life in little ways for many years. After hearing consistent positive feedback from those around me I decided it was time to turn it into a career. I have a history of working in pain management through many stages of life. I love to focus on decreasing overall tension and facilitating greater ease of movement.

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Hi, my name is Amelia Schwarz, and I am excited to begin my career as a RMT! Prior to this career path, I received an undergraduate degree in leadership studies and psychology from the University of New Brunswick. Since studying massage therapy, I have acquired an excellent skill set of knowledge and tools in areas such as: deep tissue techniques, fascial work, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, paraffin treatments, and active and passive table stretches. In addition to assessing and treating orthopedic conditions and soft tissue injuries, I strive to incorporate emotional and mental wellness into the treatment when patients are open to it. In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my family, being near the ocean and curling up with a cup of tea and a good historical fiction novel. I love being in nature and especially enjoy combing the beach with my husband and kids. I am happy to accept new patients and am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate and accepting space for all. Come as you are.

Hi, my name is Amelia Schwarz, and I am excited to begin my career as a RMT! Prior to this caree... Read More

Nathan is a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where he completed his studies in 2020. He became a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) because he saw the opportunity to work closely with patients and develop therapeutic relationships to better understand their health goals.

As an RMT, Nathan has acquired various skills and techniques to provide effective care. He is knowledgeable in applying myofascial work, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular techniques, and several Swedish techniques including deep tissue. By utilizing this wide range of techniques, Nathan aims to provide his patients with the best possible care.

In his spare time, Nathan enjoys playing with his son, playing sports, and watching trashy reality television.

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At a young age I was always fascinated at how the body functioned and wanted to work in the healthcare profession. Sports related medicine was at the top of my list of careers since it incorporated activity and medicine, both of which interested me.

After completing my undergraduate degree in anatomy and cell biology at McGill University, I considered going into physiotherapy first before completing both a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a Master of Sports Medicine at the University of Western States in Portland Oregon.

As for how I practice, evidence-based patient-centered care is at the top of my priority. Rehabilitation is also something I try to incorporate in every treatment as soon as possible because I believe that it is key in empowering the patient and giving them control of their own recovery.

When not at the clinic, you can find me going for a run or out on a hike. Martial arts, swimming, and piano are also things that I have enjoyed and would like to pick up again when I have the time

Language: English & Mandarin

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