Andrea (Engelmann) Box is a registered physiotherapist with a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy, excitedly returning to North Shore Sports Medicine after a 5 year absence while living and practicing in central Washington.  Through her practice in the US Andrea gained significant experience and exposure to post-operative rehabilitation for procedures such as rotator cuff & ACL reconstruction, lumbar fusions & laminectomy/decompressions, surgical fixation of fractures, hip surgeries, and both partial & total knee replacements.  Additionally, Andrea continues to tailor a combination of joint and soft tissue manual therapy with individualized strength/mobility/coordination exercises to treat sport, work, motor vehicle, pregnancy-related, and acute & chronic injuries in patients of all ages.  Vestibular rehabilitation is also a strong area of interest for Andrea, with experience treating BPPV, dizziness, and balance deficits.  Jaw/TMJ dysfunction is also treated by Andrea, often in conjunction with addressing postural, neck & headache symptoms.

Andrea earned her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marquette University, after completing her bachelor’s in Human Biology while on Marquette’s NCAA Div I track & field team.  Between degrees Andrea took a 1 year hiatus to compete for Canada on the national bobsled team.  Andrea has also earned her certified strength and conditioning specialist designation, and previously worked as a personal trainer for a diverse clientele ranging from youth soccer teams to Olympic snowboarders.

Returning to an active North Shore lifestyle and working with its active patient population is truly an honour and privilege for this therapist.  Favourite outdoor activities include hiking, snow-shoeing, and rock-climbing.  Andrea looks forward to once again partnering with the good people of the North Shore to keep them moving, active, and getting back to the work, recreation, and daily activities most important to them!

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JOE ACCEPTS WSBC CLAIMS!

Joe graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BSc in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Physical Therapy (2017). He enjoys treating a wide-range of musculoskeletal conditions and gets great satisfaction from helping people move better in order to do the things they love. It is important to Joe that his treatment methods are backed by evidence and his focus is for patients to learn and understand their rehabilitation, incorporating it into their daily lives.

Joe supplements a hands-on approach with his strong background in exercise prescription, having spent five years working as a certified personal trainer/kinesiologist. He also specializes in educating patients about functional movement patterns, having completed Functional Movement Systems 1 and 2. This additional education helps Joe empower clients with the knowledge and confidence they need to accelerate their rehabilitation process and prevent re-injury.

Joe holds certifications in a number of post-graduate courses including Mackenzie’s Lumbar Spine Part A, Mulligan’s Mobilisation with Movement and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS / dry needling). He has completed Level 3 in the Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Diploma. Joe is eager to continue to build upon his skill set and looks forward to taking courses in pain science and concussion management in the near future.

Joe recently moved to the North Shore with his wife and dog and they are very impressed at how the area has managed to exceed expectations. Joe is an avid sportsman, and currently enjoys working with the Vancouver Strikers of the VMSL as their team physio. He also works as a Clinical Skills Assistant at UBC, assisting the current physio program cohort. Joe would love to talk to you about your movement goals and interests, and help you get back to your best.

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PLEASE NOTE VICTORIA DOES NOT ACCEPT ICBC PATIENTS

Victoria’s massage-therapy practice is client-focused and evidence-based. She enjoys nurturing her clients’ natural passion for life. She firmly believes movement is medicine, and her treatments include active participation.

Victoria has extensive experience with massage therapy, including post-operative, brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation. She holds certifications in pain science, osteopathic techniques, and strength and conditioning. She has experience providing care for a range of athletes from amateur to professional, including National Hockey League, American Hockey League, Canadian Football League, PanAm games, and IronMan athletes.

As a professional bodybuilder with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Victoria has first-hand experience with sports injuries as a patient and clinician. She is often found hiking in the mountains with her dog Kira or at her second home: the gym.

Victoria graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Toronto in 2016 with honours. She is a part-time instructor at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

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Registered massage therapist Anna Mae provides treatment based on a combination of patient-centred, evidence-based care, manual therapy, and active home care to empower her patients to achieve their goals. She has experience treating a wide range of individuals, including members of the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre, dancers at Harbour Dance Studio, and athletes who competed in the Survival of the Fittest Trail Race.

With an athletic background, Anna Mae has first-hand experience with injuries and knows the importance of manual therapy, injury rehabilitation and prevention, and self-care. She is currently a competitive Olympic Weightlifter, a previous member of the Philippine National Gymnastics team, as well as being a rugby player and a cheerleader.

Anna Mae graduated from Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapy program.

When she’s not at work, Anna Mae likes to lift weights and try new restaurants.

Besides English, Anna Mae speaks Tagalog fluently.

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Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Mike Gauthier has an extensive background treating athletes, including NHL, AHL, KHL, and CHL professional hockey players, Olympians, Canadian national badminton champions, mountain bikers, and marathon runners. He is also experienced at providing the highest levels of patient care, having practiced at some of the finest spas in Vancouver.

Mike was drafted by the St. Louis Blues and played for the Prince Albert Raiders, Kamloops Blazers and the Alaska Aces. After retiring from professional hockey in 2011, he studied at the Vancouver College of Massage therapy and became an RMT in 2013.

Mike likes to use his experience as a professional athlete to help educate and treat his patients. Mike has a therapeutic mindset and the ability to reach deep tissue areas with ease, treating a broad range of pathologies including shoulder and hip pain, postural dysfunction headaches, low back pain, and sports injuries.

Born and raised in North Vancouver, Mike played minor hockey at the North Shore Winter Club and coaches the club’s midget AAA team. He is a drummer and loves music.

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Arash is a recent graduate from Capilano University earning his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a focus on exercise science. He uses an evidence-based approach in active rehab exercises to ensure his patients return to their full potential.

Arash grew up on the North Shore and comes from a background in soccer; he also spent time coaching at youth academies and worked individually with adult players as well. Over the past year he has been working with the Vancouver North West Hawks Zone hockey program as an athletic trainer assessing athlete’s injuries and rehabilitation for return to play.

During his free time Arash likes to go to the gym, run, snowboard and spend time with family and friends.

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REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST Amy has a wide range of experience with injury rehabilitation and performance training. Whether you aim to move without pain or run a marathon, Amy will help you find the way to reach your goal. She has training in Bike Fit and Pilates, as well as advanced training in manual therapy and Gunn intramuscular stimulation (IMS), all of which assist Amy in helping you move and perform more effectively and efficiently. Amy has special interest in: - Running injuries - Hip and knee injuries - Pain management - Headache, neck and jaw pain - Concussion and vestibular rehabilitation Amy enjoys many summer and winter activities including trail running, golf, paddleboarding, hockey, and skiing. She has also competed in multi-day mountain bike racing events including the TransRockies, BC Bike Race, and Singletrack 6. Amy is a proud member of the Deep Cove team and is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional level of treatment and care.

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Amber has experienced many injuries and has had varying treatments, which has taught her that clients play an active role in their rehabilitation process. Thanks to this experience, she became fascinated with how manual therapies can help her to manage her own musculoskeletal concerns, and she wishes to be able to bring that knowledge and therapy to all of her clients. She wants them to feel heard and have their expectations met. Her ultimate goal is to create a patient centered environment.

As for treatment styles, she typically uses dynamic releases, deep pressure, neuromuscular techniques and myofascial release. The special niches that she is interested in are surgical scar treatments and breast care.

Amber’s best 4 qualities are caring, compassionate, confident and courageous. Outside of the treatment room, you can find her at the gym, in nature or gardening and doing spiritual practices.

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Liam is dedicated to helping his patients return to the sports or activities they’re passionate about. His treatment approach begins with relieving pain through soft tissue release and manual therapy, followed by a tailored exercise-based rehabilitation plan in close collaboration with his patients.

Originally from New Zealand, Liam earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science with a focus on Biochemistry from the University of Otago. However, his true calling emerged in the field of sports and rehabilitation. Subsequently, he pursued and successfully completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology. He gained valuable experience working in the bustling heart of Auckland before embarking on a new chapter in Vancouver.

Liam’s expertise extends to endurance sports, a passion he cultivated throughout his life. From his childhood spent swimming with his family in local marinas to competing at a national level in road cycling during high school and developing a deep affinity for running in university, his personal journey aligns with his professional interests. He has generously volunteered at local marathon events and served as a sideline Physiotherapist for local field hockey and soccer teams (although he’s compelled to mention that he refers to it as football).

During his downtime, you can often spot Liam on the trails, swimming at the beach, or hitting the running track as he prepares for cross-country season or another Ironman challenge.

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Paige Larson is a sports physiotherapist with certifications in manual and manipulative therapy, as well as acupuncture. She has over 25 years of experience in private practice on the North Shore and extensive experience treating a range of challenging conditions. Paige’s skills and excellence in her field has been recognized by her selection as a physiotherapist to support VANOC, Canadian national, Olympic and Paralympic teams, the World Figure Skating Championships, top-tier athletes and, most importantly to her, by thousands of satisfied patients who refer friends and family. She worked with the Canadian National Women’s Wheelchair basketball team for eight years, keeping them healthy as they won World titles every year during her involvement with the team. She continues to work with Skate Canada providing physiotherapy support for national team members at championships at home and abroad, and she was a Team Canada sports physiotherapist for the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2010 Paralympic Games. Paige is the founder and owner of North Shore Sports Medicine Clinics, having grown the business from a single, two-bed facility to two clinics with more than 25 clinicians and staff. In 2012, Paige represented Western Canada at the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards as one of three leading female entrepreneurs for the national HKMB HUB Impact Award. The award honours leaders and role models, and for encouraging the development of others. In 2010, Paige won the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award for her consistent development of her clinics and volunteer efforts. Paige earned a degree in physiotherapy from the University of Toronto, a diploma in sports physiotherapy, and a certificate in manual and manipulative therapy as well as acupuncture. She has a bachelors in physical education from the University of British Columbia. Paige was raised in North Vancouver and enjoys skiing, swimming and running.

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Physiotherapist Jason Luce pursues a holistic approach to physical therapy by combining manual therapy with prescribed exercises. He has a wide variety of experience treating a range of individuals from athletes to clients with neurological disorders, COPD, brain injuries, and Parkinson’s. Jason strives to help every client achieve their optimal function in order to reach their goals.

Jason has extensive clinical experience at many clinics and hospitals, including the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, and Lions Gate Hospital. While practicing at a sports clinic in Kelowna, Jason worked with the Okanagan Sun of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL). Dedicated to helping athletes of all abilities, Jason has also spent several years volunteering as a basketball coach and running coach for Special Olympics BC.

Jason grew up in Calgary competing in many sports, including slalom skiing, basketball and volleyball, but it was his love of baseball that led him to Vancouver. The UBC Thunderbirds varsity baseball team recruited Jason to play for them. At UBC he completed a Bachelors of Science in Cell Biology and Genetics and then earned his Masters of Physical Therapy. He has completed the Kinetacore Dry Needling course and is able to treat using intramuscular stimulation (IMS). 

Jason is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia. He is also a certified K-Taping Pro Therapist. In his spare time, Jason enjoys playing softball and tennis and hiking BC’s beautiful trails. He is committed to helping the North Shore community stay active and healthy.

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Embarking on life with the urgency of living each day to its fullest has shaped my path as a clinical manual therapist. My journey took an unexpected turn when I faced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, a challenge that redirected me towards the wellness and fitness sphere. I embraced recreational tennis, strength training, and a medley of martial arts, which naturally progressed into a three-year stint as a fitness trainer.

My fascination with the Functional Movement System and the intricacies of Myofascial Meridians catalyzed a transition to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, a role carved out by my exposure as an RMT to a spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, postural complications, and recovery from surgical interventions.

During my tenure as an RMT student, I found joy in offering my services to diverse groups including the HIV community, senior residences, women’s healthcare facilities, and various athletic events.

My path eventually led me to pursue Osteopathy—a field where the focus shifts from diseases to the individual bearing them, aiming to restore function and mobility. Currently enrolled at the Vancouver Osteopathy School and studying Human Kinetics at Langara College, I am honing my skills to further aid my patients’ recovery and performance.

Before my foray into health and fitness, I explored the creative realm as an independent media artist with a focus on film and video production. Looking ahead, I aspire to blend my passions by creating educational content for both novices and experts in natural medicine and movement, sharing the wisdom of a life well-lived and learned.

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Tom uses a patient-centred approach to physiotherapy that involves comprehensive initial visits, collaborative goal setting, education, and exercise prescription to get you back to the activities you love. He also has experience with musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. He looks forward to partnering with patients in their rehabilitation journey and aims to help everyone return to an active lifestyle.

Tom has experience as a personal trainer, and track and field coach. He is a trained track and field Sport (all disciplines) and Club (throws discipline) Coach with Certifications from the Coaching Association of Canada’s National Coach Certification Program. He worked with clients from children to seniors who participate in sports for general fitness or to compete at local, provincial, and national levels. He helps coordinate the NSSM Run group and is an active run leader. Tom has a special interest in working with runners.

Tom earned an Exercise Science Diploma in Human Kinetics from Capilano University and then went on to graduate from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology and Health Science. He then completed a Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland.,

Outside the clinic, you can find Tom trail running or hiking around the North Shore mountains, cycling, or weight training.

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Steven has always been interested in the mechanics of the human body and how good fitness is intrinsically linked to long-lasting health. Steve is a recent graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, however he has been heavily involved in personal training and fitness in his personal life for over 20 years. He received a personal training certification through ACE in 2010 and has worked with numerous people to help them achieve their fitness goals.

Steve’s journey to become an RMT began after he was sidelined with a lower back injury when he was younger. Massage therapy was the reason that he was able to get back into the gym and training again. After this experience, Steve was compelled to join the RMT program so that he could help other people that have been injured while trying to pursue an active lifestyle. “I have always been interested in body development and wellness,” says Steve. “As I have based my life around fitness and personal wellbeing, becoming an RMT seemed like the logical next step.”

Steve was born and raised in North Vancouver, where he still resides. He enjoys bodybuilding, boxing, hiking and playing the guitar.

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Rob uses a multifaceted approach to physiotherapy revolving around exercise prescription and education. He aims to guide his patients through their rehabilitation process to help them return to a pain-free and active lifestyle.

Rob graduated from his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. While completing this degree, Rob was in the Co-op program where he worked in various sectors including ergonomics, disability sport, and private practice. After graduating, Rob worked as a personal trainer for two years in Kelowna. He then went on to further his education with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Bond University in Australia. During his final internship, Rob had the opportunity to work under a specialist sport physiotherapist who treated professional and Olympic athletes.

When Rob is not in the clinic he likes to engage in an active lifestyle in the outdoors. Rob’s favourite activities are skiing, hiking, camping, and playing ultimate.

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Jen Scott (She, Her)

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - MPT, BSc, Certified in Acupuncture, Functional Dry Needling/IMS   Jen aims to connect with her patients and design a rehabilitation program that addresses their individual needs and preferences. She has been working in Private Practice for over 7 years.

Clinical practice areas include: knee and ankle issues arthritis posture and ergonomics post-surgical rehabilitation conditioning and muscle balance

Jen graduated from the University of British Columbia with both her Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelors of Science in Psychology (Brain and Behavior).

She has completed further training from the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute for treatment of the knee, foot & ankle, hip, and lumbar spine. Jen has also taken courses in soft tissue release and the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Outside of work you are likely to find Jen at the beach playing volleyball or hiking on the North Shore. For three years Jen volunteered as a Clinical Director for Special Olympics, providing Fun Fitness Athlete Screening events throughout BC and the Yukon.

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Dr. Josef Swetz graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2019. During his time there he was class representative and was focused on treating athletes at sports council events. Prior to his doctoral program, he earned an associate of arts diploma from Centralia Community College with an emphasis in pre-med and attended Eastern Washington University in which he focused on German, Communications and Biology. Josef is a 3rd generation Chiropractor from Washington state. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, gardening, skiing and reading research at coffee shops.

Josef grew up playing sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and competed in breakdance tournaments from Olympia to Seattle, WA. During preliminary training for US breakdancing nationals, he sustained an injury to his neck, which Chiropractic care provided substantial relief. This injury, among others, redirected his path to become a Chiropractor and help people restore their health holistically without surgery or prescription drugs as his family had been doing for 40+ years.

Dr. Josef Swetz is a neuromusculoskeletal specialist who focuses on restoring the health & wellness of his patients using an evidenced-based approach. Josef looks forward to bringing his clinical experience from both California and Washington state to North Vancouver. His methods consist of combining manual therapy, Graston Technique, low force adjustment techniques (activator, Thompson drop, SOT, cox flexion/distraction), extremity adjustments, dynamic cupping (myofascial decompression), ergonomic advice, diet/supplement recommendations and exercise/stretching prescriptions in order to obtain optimal results for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Treatment plans are unique to each individual depending on how chronic or acute their condition may be. His focus is on mobilizing and restoring the function of muscles and joints so that they can continue to do what they love most in life. Ultimately, his goal is to align with patients and work towards a more active lifestyle which helps them maintain optimal health and wellness.

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Kinesiologist Marianne Tout uses strength exercises and movement-based approaches to rehabilitate her patients. She believes that in terms of daily movement, quality is better than quantity. She strives to help her patients with their everyday movement, and seeks to prevent injuries and re- injury. She loves to see her clients reach their goals and make new ones.

Marianne’s favorite sport is water polo. She competed in 5 national championships, where she won two silver medals and helped her team claim the national title in 2011. She also represented BC on the provincial team internationally at the Hawaiian Invitational. Marianne played many other sports growing up including soccer, diving, competitive swimming and synchronized swimming. Marianne earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, where she played on the varsity water polo team and was named captain in her fourth year. She has her level 1 National Coaching certification for water polo and coaches a local youth water polo team. In her free time, Marianne likes to swim, hike, ski, and spend time with friends and family.

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