Available Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Nikko has a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia as well as a Kinesiology Diploma from Langara College. He is also currently working towards becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

As a kinesiologist, Nikko is passionate about helping people find confidence with their bodies as well as how they can use them. He loves helping people be strong and comfortable with their movements. Coming back from his own injuries, he understands how daunting it can be to rehab and wants to be a guide for others. His experience as a Support Worker/Coach for people with special needs has taught him patience and how to motivate others.

Outside of work, Nikko has been competing in recreational basketball leagues for the past 7 years and is a big fan of board games. Also, Nikko is a Level 3 Red Seal Certified Chef.

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Available: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. afternoons. Special interests: Chronic pain, Vestibular rehabilitation, Concussion management & Neurological conditions.

Certifications: Certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI), Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) practitioner.

​Anant completed his physiotherapy training in 2004, graduating from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy. He worked as a physiotherapist seeing a varied caseload and then decided to further his education within physiotherapy. Anant traveled to Sheffield, United Kingdom and attained his Master in Physiotherapy specializing in Musculoskeletal and Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy in 2006.

Following the completion of his Master’s, Anant gained wide experience as a physiotherapist in India, Toronto and then Kamloops, where he worked mostly with sports, musculoskeletal and motor vehicle related injuries including concussion management. He also has experience with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and spinal cord injury both in the hospital and private clinic setting.

Anant continues to upgrade his education by completing various courses to ensure he maintains the most effective care for his patients. In addition to his exceptional hands on skills, Anant is certified in both acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation (IMS).

Anant and his wife moved from Kamloops to the Lower Mainland in 2016. They have been enjoying the biking, the beaches and being outdoors ever since.

Available: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. afternoons. Special interests: Chronic pain, Vestibu... Read More

Availability: Wed., Fri. afternoons and Sat. mornings

Special Interests: Upper limb injuries, Neuromuscular conditions, Pre- and Post-surgical rehabilitation, Sports injuries.

Judy Chiu completed her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia and also holds a Master of Public Health with over a decade’s worth of experience working in health research. She has specialized training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) which enables her to assist people with neurological conditions through therapeutic handling to optimize function, movement, and postural control. Judy has completed her Canadian Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Level 1) and plans to pursue her Certified Hand Therapist designation.

Judy enjoys helping people understand their bodies and strives to empower her clients to reach their rehabilitation goals using evidence-informed practice, an individualized treatment approach, and a combination of manual therapy, movement re-education and tailored exercises. She goes above and beyond to help you work towards your rehab goals.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Judy playing volleyball, tennis, and pickleball, or skiing and running. She is also a long-term volunteer at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Judy is happy to assist in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Availability: Wed., Fri. afternoons and Sat. mornings Special Interests: Upper limb injuries, N... Read More

Availability Mon. & Thurs. afternoons.

Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist

Angie Hill is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and is a seasoned Physiotherapist and Certified Hand Therapist. Born and raised in Richmond, Angie initially earned her BSc in Honors Biochemistry in 1994 and worked in genetic testing before returning to UBC to obtain her physiotherapy degree in 2000.

Angie has over 20 years’ experience working in orthopaedics at the Richmond Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health. She has spent that time working closely with Richmond’s orthopedic surgeons in Cast Clinic as well as in the general outpatient department treating clients with a variety of traumatic and postsurgical conditions. Once attaining her Hand Therapy Certification, she moved over to the Hand Therapy department to work with Richmond’s plastic surgeons. Her area of expertise includes traumatic and postsurgical hand, wrist and elbow injuries, repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and orthopaedic conditions involving the shoulder.

Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, she spent over a decade working with youth community sports as a coach, official and board member. She uses her coaching background to provide education to clients that fit their learning style. In Angie’s free time, you may find her spending time with friends and family.

Availability Mon. & Thurs. afternoons. Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist Angie Hill... Read More

Karyn is part of our locum team and will be covering Anant while he is away.

Special Interests: Chronic pain, Holistic (integrative) healing, Pre- & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning Injuries

Since completing her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2016, Karyn has worked in private practice orthopaedic settings treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions for clients of all ages and fitness levels.

Her therapeutic approach prioritizes education, mindfulness and tailored exercise to ensure clients feel comfortable, empowered and considered as they navigate towards their therapeutic goals.

Karyn is certified in intramuscular stimulation (IMS) also known as functional dry needling, pilates (STOTT) mat-based rehabilitation, and Canadian Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Level 2. She has a strong love of anatomy and physiology and teaches both subjects in the Kinesiology Department at Langara College.

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Jennifer is available Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Friday evenings.

Special interests: Sport injuries (acute & chronic), Orthopaedics, Post surgical rehabilitation, Lower extremity injuries.

Certifications: Certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI), Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)/Functional Dry Needling practitioner. Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).

Jennifer graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics followed by a Master of Physical Therapy in 2011. She has been working full-time in private clinics around the lower mainland ever since, and has developed a special clinical interest in orthopaedics, manual, and sports physiotherapy. Jennifer enjoys treating clients of all ages and activity levels. She combines different hands-on manual therapy techniques, exercises, and patient education to optimize her clients’ ultimate rehabilitation and performance abilities.

Since graduation, Jennifer has continually upgraded her clinical skills in manual therapy and is certified as a selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) provider to readily assess movement dysfunctions. She is also qualified to practice anatomical acupuncture (through AFCI) and IMS/functional dry needling (through Kinetacore).

Outside the clinic, Jennifer is a competitive club Ultimate Frisbee player. She is also an active member, mentor, and coach in the Vancouver Ultimate League. You will find her running around in her cleats on grass or turf fields, rain-or-shine year-round. Jennifer is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

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• Please note Linda Maedel will only be treating hand therapy patients until further notice.

Available Mon./Wed./Thurs. mornings. Special Interests: Hand Therapy, Sport Injuries (chronic or recurring), Muscle Imbalances.

Certifications: Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMT), Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Practitioner (CGIMS).

​Linda Maedel graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 1995 (Class President). Since graduation, she has taken numerous musculoskeletal courses and completed the highest orthopaedic level (FCAMT) within physiotherapy to become a respected and skilled hands-on clinician. Linda is a Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Practitioner (CGIMS), which gives her an added advantage in treating chronic and recurring injuries. She has also attained Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) demonstrating her expertise in treating the upper extremity. This has added wound care and custom splinting to her skill set. Linda has served the Richmond community for over 20 years in both the private and public sectors. She worked for over 10 years at a sports physiotherapy clinic and for over 15 years with the plastic surgeons at the Richmond Hospital’s Hand Clinic. Her extensive knowledge of both the spine and the extremities allows her to provide a more complete service.

Teaching what she practises is another passion of Linda’s. She has given many inservices, talks and presentations from informal settings to national conferences. Linda has been teaching at UBC’s Department of Physical Therapy since 2007 as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Instructor, Guest Lecturer, Tutor and Clinical Skills Assistant.

Linda enjoys her off work time with her husband and two energetic children who empower her to keep an active, balanced lifestyle. In her rare spare time, Linda loves to be outdoors running, hiking, skiing or playing tennis.

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Available: Mon./Wed. afternoons & Tues./Fri. mornings. Special Interests: Sport Injuries, Lower back rehabilitation, Foot and ankle injuries, Post surgical rehabilitation.

Adam graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to his Physical therapy training, Adam completed a Masters of Science with a focus on human body composition at UBC (2003), and a Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario (1998).

Following the completion of his Physical Therapy degree, Adam worked for 16 years in Langley British Columbia at a private practice sports and orthopaedics clinic. In his time there, he had the opportunity to gain a vast amount of experience working with people of all ages who have experienced injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, sports, work, and the physical demands of everyday life. With a keen interest in sports, Adam has had the opportunity to work with many high-level athletes from a broad range of sports. Adam’s treatments combine a focused assessment of the injury along with manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription. He believes that physiotherapy is a partnership between therapist and patient with a common focus of moving better, feeling better, and living better.

When Adam is away from the clinic he spends the majority of his time with his family who is heavily involved in sports and dance locally in Richmond. He has a passion for photography, with a focus on sports and portrait photography. Adam has enjoyed coaching youth baseball in Richmond BC for the last 7 years and plans to continue this involvement for years to come. Adam has lived in the Steveston neighbourhood for the last 15 years and enjoys leading a very active lifestyle that includes lifting weights, as well as playing hockey, baseball, and basketball.

Available: Mon./Wed. afternoons & Tues./Fri. mornings. Special Interests: Sport Injuries, ... Read More