KARYN KRAEMER
Physiotherapist
Karyn Kraemer graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2016 with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She has since been working as both a physiotherapist in private practice orthopaedics and an anatomy and physiology instructor in the Kinesiology Department at Langara College.
Karyn is certified to perform functional dry needling (IMS) and has taken numerous post-graduate courses including pilates (STOTT) mat-based rehabilitation. She has always been fascinated with neuroscience and neuropsychology and has special interests in psychoneuroimmunology, psychosomatic conditions, the role of energetics in physical therapy, and stress.
Her therapeutic approach is goal-oriented, client-centered and holistically-minded. She emphasizes education, mindfulness and exercise-based treatment programs as a means to enable clients to take ownership over their own health and well-being.
DANE LAWRENCE
Registered Massage Therapist
Dane received his Diploma from The Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in August 2023, graduating with honors, and is now a practicing Registered Massage Therapist.
Dane has a passion for athletics, playing many years of various competitive sports as well as 7+ years experience as a boxing coach, fitness trainer and manager. Having experienced injuries throughout his sporting life, Dane has first hand experience of what it's like dealing with pain and rehabilitation. The combination of passion for health, athletics and drive to learn inspires Dane to help people achieve optimal athleticism and improve their functional movements without pain, with a thorough assessment, manual therapy and client centered care.
Dane has a unique background as a Helicopter Pilot in Australia. Becoming a pilot at the age of 19, he spent 6 years flying and teaching Aerodynamics as well as other Aviation courses to the military as a Helicopter Theory Instructor.
Outside the clinic, Dane is a Soccer Coach and a HUGE Chelsea fan!
CEDAR BRIDGEWOOD
Registered Massage Therapist
Cedar Bridgewood is a graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy as of March 2023. Before that, he was a competitive ice dancer (Figure Skater), finishing his competitive career at the 2018 Olympic trials. Cedar now continues to coach young athletes, and is well acquainted with the road to recovery from both his own injuries and those of teammates and students. Cedar is an avid runner, cyclist, and snowboarder, and loves all things outdoors.
Cedar believes in what's called the biopsychosocial model, and how many things can affect a single injury. His treatment style will greatly depend on you, and your specific scenario, but will likely include, myofascial release, neuromuscular and muscle energy techniques, as well as trigger point release therapy.
NEILL KLEINVELDT
Registered Massage Therapist
Neill graduated from the Vancouver Career College RMT program in 2022 and is in good standing with the CMTBC. For over 10 years, Neill worked as an RMT in Quebec, and is now registered in the Province of BC. His treatment approach is client centered, customizing each treatment to meet the specific needs and goals of each patient. Because, of his many years of experience, as well as the knowledge gained through the completion of the BC RMT Program, he recognises the importance of considering the body in its entirety, when treating patients.
To achieve optimal treatment results, he utilizes a variety of massage techniques, some of which include myofascial releases, joint mobilization, and deep tissue techniques, when appropriate. Also, during each session, he incorporates stretching, patient education, and a home program is given to help fast track the recovery process. Neill enjoys treating patients who are physically active, have undergone surgery, recovering from an injury, or are experiencing pain associated with their activities of daily living (ADLs)
He has been involved in competitive sport since childhood. Presently, he runs marathons and is preparing to compete in his 1st Iron Man competition.
PETER NGUYEN
Registered Massage Therapist
Meet Peter Nguyen, a recent graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. As an avid cyclist, and former national team dragon boat paddler, he's quite familiar with how high-volume training and workload can affect the human body. His treatment approach combines a variety of myofascial techniques, paired with deep-tissue massage and trigger point release. Together, the two of you will work on improving any immediate pain or problem areas, as well as create a long-term plan to help improve your future self.
RYAN WANAGURU
Physiotherapist & Owner
Ryan Wanaguru graduated from Sydney University in 2008 with a degree in Physiotherapy. From there he worked in hospitals and private practice learning from the best in the business. He moved to Vancouver in 2012 were he has worked at Vancouver General Hospital and in private clinics. Ryan was certified to perform dry needling/IMS in 2017.
Ryan is also a very active person. He ran the 2013, 2020 + 2021 BMO marathons in Vancouver, cycled solo from London to Paris in 2011 and from Marseille to Milan in 2018. He runs, plays golf, tennis and just about any sport. Ryan has been injured many times just like you, so he knows what you're going through and how to get healthy and ready to perform!
Ryan's personal goal for 2023 is to do the Grouse Grind 200 times!
We're always looking for great, enthusiastic people to join the team!
If you are interested in a physiotherapy or registered massage therapy position
email us at info@physioguru.ca and we'll set up a time to connect.