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Liying completed her Bachelor of Science in SFU , majoring in Kinesiology, where she had opportunities to volunteer and work with Pediatric and Sport Physiotherapists. Inspired by the patients’ she met in rehab, she decided to pursue Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University in England.

During her time in England, she worked with a wide range of patients, gaining extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal injuries, stroke and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, developmental delays in children and Cerebral Palsy. Additionally, she has also completed several workshops and training in Pilates, allowing her to incorporate it in her treatments.

During her free time, Liying enjoys playing volleyball, going to the gym and finding a good cup of coffee around Vancouver

Liying is proficient in English, Korean and Mandarin.

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Tim grew up playing many sports, mainly hockey, which led him to develop an interest in health and fitness. Tim worked as a personal trainer before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in injury rehabilitation. After graduating from SFU’s kinesiology program, he went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Tim uses a variety of treatment modalities, including chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, cupping, kinesiology taping, and exercise therapy. He is also trained in MDT (Mckenzie method), neurodynamics, and TPI golf movement screening. Tim has a passion for getting you back to doing the things that you love to do. Through a patient-centred approach, he believes in empowering you with the knowledge and tools to manage your symptoms and create positive movement experiences. His goal is to see you reach your goals. Outside the clinic, you can find Tim on the golf course yelling “fore”, freezing his butt off while coaching hockey, in the gym, riding his bike, cooking, playing very mediocre guitar, or relaxing with a good book.

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Jackson Chu is a graduate of the Langara College Registered Massage Therapy Program in Vancouver and an active registrant with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.

Jackson will work with you to develop a treatment plan to work towards your goals. He believes it is important to have patients understand the ways in which they can contribute to their own health and well-being.

By request, Jackson can also incorporate: Craniosacral Therapy for headache/neck pain, and Kinesio-Taping for sports injury/prevention

Outside of massage therapy, Jackson loves travelling to new countries to learn about the world as well as to try new foods.

Other hobbies include playing ultimate frisbee, lifting weights in the gym, skiing & snowboarding. In 2024, he hopes to complete his first official marathon!

Jackson speaks English and Cantonese.

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Jake Furlong is a graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and is currently awaiting his registration in British Columbia. While studying at WCCMT, Jake had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients of all ages, stages of life, and physical abilities within the student clinic and in reach programs. Additionally he had the opportunity to work at outreaches treating Varsity athletes at UBC, parents and care aides at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, and Seniors in various care facilities in the lower mainland.

Jake has long had an interest in the human body and its complexity especially when it comes to movement, strength, and overall biomechanics. He appreciates first hand that just as physical training is important in maintaining a healthy body, so is regular maintenance through manual therapy. He shares that understanding and passion by providing patient oriented care so that others are able to reach their own goals, whatever they may be, and resume living a healthy life. He strongly believes that each patient is different and requires a unique and personal approach to helping assist them on the road to recovery.

When He is not helping others, He enjoys cooking creative and flavourful meals in the kitchen, hitting the gym, and exploring the beautiful West Coast by hiking and biking.

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Stephen shares a passion for personal health and fitness as well as practicing as a healthcare professional. He started his journey in post-secondary education in majoring in a psychology degree as he was fascinated by the inner workings of the human anatomy. However, after several semesters, his mom encouraged him to begin his career in Bachelor of Science in the Nursing program (as his mom is a practicing R.N. for over 30 years). Stephen acquired valuable experience working as a student nurse at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, such as in the Seniors’ Residential care and the Acute Medicine ward. Stephen decided to further his education and graduated in 2019 from the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program where he gained experience treating clients using a variety of massage modalities. Growing up, Stephen enjoyed activities like badminton, swimming, camping, hiking and anaerobic exercises at the gym. As time passed, Stephen experienced a few motor vehicle accidents and a number of sports-related injuries. Stephen uses his personal experience to better empathize and relate to his clients.  Stephen believes that communication and building trust between a therapist-client are paramount to an effective treatment plan. He works hard to ensure he is attentive and listens to the client’s needs as well as concerns during each treatment session.

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Alicia Lee is a member of the British Columbia Association for Kinesiologist, Registered massage therapist and Certified Personal Trainer.

Alicia has achieved a Bachelor science of Kinesiology from the University of Fraser Valley and a Diploma of Register Massage Therapist from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2015.

She is trained to design customized rehabilitative exercises for people with different types of injuries. She has experience in active rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, trigger point pain release, core strength program and post-motor vehicle accident rehab programs.

Alicia loves to share her rehabilitation knowledge with people who want to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. She has worked as a RMT college instructor at WCCMT and also worked as a personal trainer in the past. Alicia was a competitive bodybuilder in South Korea in 2015.

Outside of the clinic, Alicia enjoys strength training at the gym and filming Youtube. Alicia Lee is fluent in English, Korean.

Youtube channel : 재활치료 엘리샤 KinRMT

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“Eun Young Lee is a dedicated member of the British Columbia Association for Registered Massage Therapists (RMTBC) and a Certified Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist (CMTBC). With a passion for holistic health and wellness, Eun obtained her Diploma of Registered Massage Therapist from Vancouver Career College of Massage Therapy in 2017.

Eun specializes in designing customized treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. She has extensive experience in providing prenatal massage therapy, offering relief and relaxation for expectant mothers. Additionally, Eun is skilled in assisting individuals with various types of injuries, utilizing techniques such as active rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and trigger point pain release to promote healing and recovery.

Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, Eun stays updated with the latest advancements in massage therapy and acupuncture to ensure the highest quality of care for her clients. With her compassionate approach and expertise, Eun strives to empower individuals on their journey to optimal health and well-being.”

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Laura graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College in 2018 with 3200 hours of training. During the program, she gained a variety of experience with different populations such as health care practitioners at BC Cancer, seniors at UBC palliative care and West Van Senior Center, patients from International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries center at VGH, and dancers at Harbour Dance Center. Those experiences added greatly to her practice.

As a Registered Massage Therapist, she is passionate about helping others internally/externally to improve their wellbeing and recover from injuries.

She focuses on treating people with ICBC Motor Vehicle Accidents, Rotator cuff pathologies, overuse injuries, arthritis, pre/post-natal pregnancy, spinal cord injury, tendinopathy, neuromuscular pain and more. She is trained in Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique for giving effective treatment for ligamentous injuries, IASTM (Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) Technique, and level 1 of Stott Pilates IMP (Intensive Mat-Plus) and IR (Intensive Reformer) course.

She is fluent in Korean and English. She loves learning new languages such as Spanish and French.

In her free time, she loves exploring beautiful places in BC, cycling, hiking, yoga, and playing piano.

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Jeff is a clinician who strongly believes in active rehabilitation. He uses up-to-date evidence-based treatment methods to help his clients in their recovery.

He has a Bachelors of Human Kinetics specializing in kinesiology and health sciences from the University of British Columbia. He completed his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.

He is proficient in manual therapy techniques and individualized exercise prescription. He continues to learn and integrate new technologies/tools into his treatments to help provide the best care for his clients.

Jeff has interests in the management of:

• temporo-mandibular (TMJ),
• sacral-iliac joint (SIJ),
• lumbopelvic,
• hip/groin,
• hands,
• and general orthopaedic areas.

Jeff is certified in:

• the Musculoskeletal Segmental & Dry needling technique (IMS needling),
• Level 1- Treatment of Pelvis & Lumbar spine,
• hip differential diagnosis & prescription,
• and Concussion Management.

He has a long history of staying active with participation in rugby, volleyball, hockey, tennis, snowboarding, wakeboarding, running, and cycling.

He understands the physical demands and injuries that may occur with an active lifestyle, and have the knowledge to help get people back to doing what they love quickly.

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Cori graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and a Minor in Psychology. She is also a Registered Kinesiologist with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. Cori specializes in post-motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, functional mobility, occupational rehabilitation/work conditioning and athletic training. She also has experience with geriatric exercise therapy. Her treatment approach involves a combination of muscular flexibility and strengthening, postural awareness, paired with personalized exercise prescription to meet client’s goals and ensure proper body mechanics.

During her career, she has obtained other certifications which she uses as part of her rehab practice:

• STOTT Reformer Pilates

• STOTT Mat Pilates & Small Props

• Soft Tissue Release

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Movement

• Therapeutic Taping

• Aquatic Fitness Training & Hydrotherapy

• Swimming Instructor

• Cycling/Spinning Instructor

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As a kinesiologist and personal trainer at Able Wellness, Daniel provides a unique training environment including Pilates, ICBC Active Rehab and strengthening training for himself and his clients.

He is dedicated to helping people reach their fitness goals and improve their overall well-being through exercise, nutrition, and injury rehabilitation.

Daniel did his major in Human Kinetics at TWU where he worked as an athletic therapist while he studied towards his degree. Daniel had always been a sportsperson since high school. He was the captain of the cross country team in high school as well as a part of the swimming team where he eventually worked at the Special Olympics as a swimming instructor.

Daniel’s passion for sports and rehabilitation led him to Trinity Western University, where he studied kinesiology and worked as a student athletic therapist. During this time, Daniel honed his skills and gained valuable experience in helping athletes recover from injuries and improve their performance.

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Therapist Qualifications

• Registered Acupuncturist under CTCMA
• Achieves effective outcomes in musculoskeletal issues through the application of orthopedic acupuncture, combined with electro-acupuncture and cupping therapy
• Provides top-tier deep tissue, tuina, acupressure, and sports massages during every appointment
• Delivers a needle-free alternative session, integrating massage and cupping therapies, catering to those who are afraid of needles

Shawn (Sungwoon) Tjen, R.Ac, R.TCM.P, blends the worlds of Orthopedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture to provide cutting-edge and evidence-based treatments for soft tissue injuries. With seamless integration of techniques, he has a signature method that combines deep-tissue/acupressure massage, cupping, GuaSha, and electro-acupuncture, resulting in faster and more sustainable results. Shawn’s expertise extends beyond addressing physical ailments. He employs a unique balancing acupuncture technique, targeting meridians’ energies to correct dysfunctions within internal organs, hormones, and the nervous system. His wealth of experience and outstanding reviews also make him highly skilled in addressing gynecological concerns and offering pre- and post-partum care.

Dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care, Shawn takes the time to thoroughly understand each patient’s health concerns, providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Patients consistently praise his gentle touch and careful approach, ensuring they feel comfortable throughout their acupuncture sessions.

Originally from South Korea, Shawn settled in North Vancouver and is fluent in both English and Korean. Besides his passion for healing, he cherishes quality time with his family and explores the beautiful hiking trails of North Vancouver.

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“With a passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, Rachel started her studies in TCM University of Shanghai and became a Registered Acupuncturist and Practitioner of British Columbia after continued studies at PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby. She believes in treating the body as a whole by moving Qi & Blood to activate the body’s own self-healing and to achieve balance. She is highly skilled in Acupuncture needles, Acupressure and Cupping. She is passionate and has a wealth of experience helping with insomnia, migraine, stress relief, digestive disfunction, gynecological problems, menopausal conditions and pain syndromes (neck, shoulder, back, knees etc.). “

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