OLIVIA TOMLINS
Physiotherapist
‍Like many Vancouver residents, Olivia takes on a new level of crazy and is currently training for a Boston Marathon qualifying time. While Olivia still hasn’t ran a marathon, her goal came following an unplanned sub 100 minute time in the half, where she realized she may as well keep the momentum up. Even as an experienced physiotherapist, like many, Olivia has been faced with her fair share of injuries within her sports that she’s had to tend too. With appropriate rehab, she consistently came back stronger and hungrier for what’s next.

Specializing in running related injuries, and doing her best to prevent any herself, come and chat with her about training and get a run assessment to ensure you too can keep up with your crazy goals. Using exercise based rehabilitation, intramuscular stimulation dry needling, education and manual therapy, we'll arrive at long-term solutions that will not only get you back to what you love but also keep you out of the clinic; although Olivia will always be excited to see you!
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RYAN WANAGURU
Physiotherapist & Owner
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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 where 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 completed 12 Grouse Grinds in one day in 2023 and this year he did the Knee Knacker Race (Horseshoe bay to Deep cove over the Baden Powell trail.  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 2024 is to get 15.1 in the beep test + Cycle from Munich to Berlin solo in 3 days.

JOSH SPARK
Registered Massage Therapist
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Josh Spark is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist with a passion for holistic wellness and client-centered care. He graduated Sutherland-Chan in 2019 and since honed his skills in the treatment of persistent pain, pre and post surgical, concussions, and acute and chronic injuries, amongst others.

Throughout his career, Josh has built a reputation for his compassionate approach and ability to tailor each session to meet the unique needs of his clients. He believes in the power of touch to promote healing and relaxation, and always tries to discover the root cause of his patients’ discomfort.

Outside of his practice, Josh enjoys hiking with his dog, travelling, and exploring everything Vancouver has to offer.

PETER NGUYEN
Registered Massage Therapist
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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.

DANE LAWRENCE
Registered Massage Therapist
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Dane received his Diploma from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2023, graduating with honors.

With a strong passion for athletics, Dane has played various competitive sports for many years and has over seven years of experience as a boxing coach and fitness trainer. He has also managed gyms and fitness studios in both Australia and Vancouver. His love for athletics, combined with his drive to continuously learn, inspires him to help others achieve optimal athletic performance and improve their functional movement. Dane takes pride in providing safe and effective treatments with a thorough assessment, a variety of manual techniques and client-centered care.

In addition to his background in fitness, Dane has a unique history as a helicopter pilot in Australia. He became a pilot at the age of 19 and spent six years flying and teaching aerodynamics and other aviation courses to the military as a Helicopter Theory Instructor.

Outside the clinic, Dane is an avid soccer player and a huge Chelsea fan!

RHIANNON SCHRADER
Kinesiologist
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Meet our Kinesiologist Rhiannon! She has been practising for 7+ years and has extensive experience with rehabilitation of injuries and helping people get back to their passions. If there is a sport, it's likely she has tried it, and she will help you to get back to it. Her competitive athletic experience is rooted in soccer but she also enjoys beach volleyball, tennis, trail running and anything in the water.

Over her years of experience, she has had the pleasure of treating all types of clients and finds it motivating to see how movement can help everyone!After rehabilitating injuries of her own, Rhiannon understands the effect injuries can have on daily life and how improvements can make a world of a difference.

Rhiannon will work with you to achieve those improvements and help you return to what you are used to!

MELINDA FREITAS
Counsellor MACP, RCC (she/her)
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I approach both my work and personal life from a holistic, whole-system methodology. I acknowledge the importance of backgrounds, personality, lived experiences, interests, strengths, family dynamics, work/career, spiritual and existential issues in one’s journey.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in being client-focused and solution-oriented. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Mindfulness-CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy.

I work with individuals, 19+ years of age, and in allyship with LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC communities. I’m also San’yas ICS trained.

I specialize in navigating challenging life changes (divorce, grief/loss, career change/physical health changes and illness), chronic anxiety/depression, stress management, and interpersonal relationships.

When I'm not working, I love to unwind with activities that bring me joy, like exploring our beautiful city, playing tennis, cycling, practicing yoga, or getting creative in the kitchen with my passion for baking and cooking.