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 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.

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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 June 2024.

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.

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Certifications: Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Hand Therapist, IMS Certified Practitioner, Acupuncture Canada Certification - Level II.

Special Interests: Hand Therapy, Endurance Sports Injuries, Postural Pain.

Travis is our locum physiotherapist, which means he will be covering when our permanent team members are away. He will be working Saturday morning while Kim is away.

Travis completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC in 2015, and has been practicing in private practice orthopaedics ever since. A lifelong athlete, Travis strives to provide insight into any injury or impairment, illuminate goals, minimize barriers, and ultimately provide a clear path to rehabilitation and recovery. A competitive road cyclist, Travis maintains a dedication to and fascination with the world of endurance sports and the nuances of training.

Travis’ treatment philosophy is composed of a thorough history, detailed physical and functional assessment, along with presentation and discussion of the diagnosis and treatment options. Manual therapy and functional dry needling are utilized to provide symptom relief, while movement and exercise therapy, along with education and self-care techniques are provided and progressed to round out the treatment plan. Travis has also recently attained the coveted Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) designation which assures the public that he has advanced experience and skills in treating the upper extremity.

A clinical bike fitter, Travis blends his years of cycling and physiotherapy experience with bike fitting certification from the Cyclepoint and Bikefit Canada to provide comprehensive bike fitting solutions for riders of any ability. From brand new cyclists inspired to get more active during the pandemic, to experienced racers looking to manage pain or optimize performance - Travis can provide on and off bike solutions.

Apart from physio and cycling, Travis attempts to maintain some semblance of balance and upper body strength while indoor rock climbing at The Hive, or working out at the gym. Rest assured, he also has a healthy interest in non-physical pursuits such as coffee, his science fiction book club, and music production.

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Available: Tues., Wed. & Fri. mornings, Mon. & Thurs. evenings. Special Interests: Sport injuries, Post surgical rehabilitation, Spinal injuries, Pelvic Health.

Certifications: Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) practitioner; Level 1 & 2 Pelvic Health Solutions; Level 1 Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Kim completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University. Born in BC, but raised in Ontario, she is happy to call Vancouver her home again. Kim is passionate about educating her clients on their injury and how the body works so that they can go forward confidently in their recovery. She continues to educate herself with post-graduate courses and has completed special training in pelvic health physiotherapy and is certified to provide internal pelvic examinations.

Whether you are a high-level athlete, novice runner, or desk worker, she wants to help you care for yourself. She especially enjoys working with climbers, weight lifters, and adolescent clients. Her sessions include manual therapy and intramuscular stimulation (IMS) alongside targeted exercises to get you feeling better and back to doing the things you love.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Kim winding down in a yoga class, bouldering, and hiking in the North Shore mountains.

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