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Kris was born in Comox on Vancouver Island but raised in the Tri-Cities where he competed in a number of sports including volleyball, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and swimming. He eventually narrowed his focus to beach and indoor volleyball. This led him to representing Canada at the 19U Beach Volleyball World Championships in Portugal, and obtaining an athletic scholarship to play indoor volleyball at UBC Okanagan while completing his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Kris retired from varsity volleyball mid-way through his degree and transferred over to UBC to finish the remainder of his Bachelor in Kinesiology.

Through his degree, Kris cultivated an immense interest in the biomechanics of human movement as well as a passion for coaching. From that, a desire emerged to help others achieve their rehabilitation and training goals.

Outside the clinic, Kris enjoys playing volleyball, coaching volleyball, and nerding out on the Canucks.

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Mason graduated in 2018 from the School of Kinesiology at UBC. During his undergrad, he worked as a Strength and Conditioning coach at Saltus Athletics and eventually landed an internship at Fortius Sport and Health, working as a Strength and Conditioning intern and a Sports Science intern. Mason got the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, which ranged from recreational athletes to pro-am athletes, and the general population to weekend warriors.

Mason completed his massage therapy education at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (Spring 2020). During his school, he worked at several outreach locations including HIV-positive clinics, senior care facilities, and the sports massage clinic at SFU. These outreaches taught Mason how to utilize a wide range of techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, hydrotherapy, neuromuscular techniques, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching.

Mason recently completed Clinical Pilates and has broadened his knowledge with a variety of rehab exercise programs.

On his off days, Mason enjoys competing in volleyball, playing a casual game of basketball, and lifting weights in the gym to stay active.

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Dr. Leandra Petursson (AKA Dr. Lea), grew up in Calgary, AB and first moved to the lower mainland to study Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. She graduated from the University of Western States in Portland, OR in 2021 where she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic and Master of Science in Sports Medicine. Dr. Lea applies a hands on, patient-focused approach that includes in-clinic treatment and an at-home rehab plan. She uses a variety of treatment techniques including chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, cupping, active release (ART), stretching, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM), and taping. She believes in empowering patients with the tools they need for recovery from injury and prevention of re-injury in the future.

As a youth, Dr. Lea played multiple sports growing up including soccer, volleyball, and rugby; and she continues to play soccer in the MWSL. In the past, Dr. Lea has complete 3 half marathons and hopes to train for another one in the future. After suffering an ACL tear in 2022, Dr. Lea was reminded of the importance of having a supportive recovery team and how important committing to a rehab and recovery plan is in order to get back on the field.

Dr. Lea has worked directly with sports teams such as the Burnaby Lakers Junior Lacrosse, Sledge Hockey Canada, and the Burnaby FC League 1 men’s & women’s teams, as well as with various youth and university athletes in clinic.

Certifications:

Active Release Technique (ART)

Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR)

Complete Concussion Management (CCMI)

Affiliations:

Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA), SFU Alumni

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Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Kyle is a registered physiotherapist, who holds a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. Kyle’s passion for learning and drive to improve care for his clients has led him to pursue continuing education in manual therapy (Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Level 1), strength and conditioning (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), and concussion rehab (Complete Concussion Management Institute).

Kyle believes in the complimentary nature of manual therapy, exercise, and education, and is committed to creating a personalized treatment plan to get you back to your life and achieve your goals. He has experience working with clients in pain and various injuries related to car accidents, joint replacements, and everyday life. Over the years, Kyle has developed a special interest in sport and running-related injuries, shoulder injuries, and concussions.

Growing up Kyle was actively involved in basketball and soccer, before pursuing baseball at the university level for the UBC Thunderbirds. His background as an athlete and patient recovering from various injuries sparked his interest in rehab and performance. After his baseball career, Kyle went on to complete a strength and conditioning internship with the varsity sports teams at UBC and worked as a kinesiologist in the community, before transitioning to his current role as a physiotherapist. These early experiences as an athlete, coach, and clinician has helped him to better understand the full picture in transitioning his clients from injury to functioning at their best.

Outside of the clinic, Kyle enjoys an active lifestyle including running, cycling, and spending time outdoors.

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Dr. Roberto Canil, DC, ART® Provider Chiropractor, Active Release Techniques Provider Complete Concussion Management Certified

Dr. Roberto Canil first attended Simon Fraser University before completing the Chiropractic program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from CMCC with both Clinic Honors and Magna Cum Laude status, indicating his hard work and dedication to the practice of chiropractic.

Along with being a Chiropractor, Dr. Canil is also a full body certified Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), and Level One Graston provider. This combination allows him to combine the art of Chiropractic manipulations with the skill of A.R.T. and Graston muscle restoration. Outside of the office Dr. Canil is a huge Canucks fan and in between games loves to get outside and explore the Lower Mainland.

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After graduating from SFU with a degree in Health Sciences, Dr Gagan Lally attended the University of Western States in Portland to complete the Chiropractic program. She completed the program in September 2019, graduating near the top of her class with Magna Cum Laude status. Dr. Lally uses an evidence based approach to help guide treatment for spinal and extremity injuries using a combination of adjusting techniques, soft tissue and rehabilitation programs. Dr. Lally enjoys working with patients of all ages and prides herself in helping them reach their goals of a healthier, pain free lifestyle.

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Rebecca is an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician who strives to empower clients in taking a leading role in their recovery to get back to living life to the fullest.

Rebecca attained her Bachelor of Human Kinetics in 2019 from UBC and her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2022 from Manchester Metropolitan University.

At university, Rebecca gained a strong understanding of athletic injuries through her experience as a UBCO HEAT student trainer. Rebecca has also worked in England’s National Health Service in a variety of areas such as stroke rehab, cardiac and respiratory conditions, and acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Her advanced research skills allow her to provide optimal evidence-based care to her patients. Therefore, she takes an active rehab approach and supplements with manual techniques to enhance recovery.

When not in the clinic, you can find her being active – usually CrossFit, golfing, snowboarding, and hiking!

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Nicola graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Through the school, she has worked at many outreaches including: BC Women’s Hospital, UBC Varsity Athletics, and Royal City Manor. She also spent two semesters working in the Multiple Sclerosis specific in-reach. Nicola uses her knowledge and experience to help her clients reach their individual healthcare and wellness goals. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions and uses a series of manual techniques to create a targeted treatment approach.

In her spare time, Nicola enjoys Bikram’s hot yoga, hiking the local trails, and baking up a storm in her kitchen.

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Alexandra is a friendly, warm, compassionate individual who believes that everyone is deserving of support and a safe space to grow. Through genuine human connection, Alexandra views counselling as a collaboration. Knowing full well she may never be able to walk inside another’s shoes, she aims to walk alongside clients in their healing journey and their journey toward self-discovery. In doing so, Alexandra believes in a holistic and strengths-based framework to support those gravitating toward their journeys of change and growth.

Alexandra has been part of the Strive family for 3 years now and after 7 years of education, training, and practice in the psychology field, she has transitioned into the counsellor role. Alexandra is also presently completing her Master’s in Counselling degree from City University of Seattle. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology from Simon Fraser University along with a certificate in one of her greatest passions, Social Justice.

Offering a warm, healing, and compassionate presence, Alexandra aspires to provide clients with a brave space to navigate their inner and outer worlds through approaches that encompass the mind, body, and soul. She believes that fostering this brave space with clients’ can be done through empowerment and non-judgment in order to allow clients the opportunity to step out of their realm of comfort and step toward areas of growth.

Operating from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens, Alexandra looks forward to working empathetically with clients and approaching their worldviews with gentle curiosity.

Outside of the office, Alexandra is an empathetic reader of fiction, fantasy, and therapy literature. She also loves living an energized and balanced lifestyle through her fitness aspirations and through connecting with her family, colleagues, and fellow graduate student peers.

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Dr. Aaron Binstock, DC, ART® Provider Chiropractor, Active Release Techniques Provider Complete Concussion Management Certified

Dr. Aaron Binstock obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honors Kinesiology) at the University of Western Ontario, where he was a member of the varsity lacrosse team. He then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic and graduated with clinic honours. Dr. Binstock is a certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider.

Dr. Binstock is very familiar with an active lifestyle and competitive sports. He grew up playing many sports at a competitive level, including hockey, baseball, volleyball and lacrosse. In addition, he was the coach and trainer for the Markham Junior B lacrosse team. Since moving to Vancouver from Toronto, Dr. Binstock has been very involved with the sports community, which involved treating and being a member of the medical staff for:

Canada’s 2012 Men’s Olympics Beach Volleyball team Port Moody Panthers Jr. B hockey club 2012 Canadian National beach volleyball championships 2011-2014 Vancouver open – Professional beach volleyball tournament BC Ride To Conquer Cancer 2011: Volunteer Medical Team Surrey Classic Gymnastics Invitational/BC Qualifiers 2011 Tri-City Bandits Sr. B lacrosse team trainer 2013-2014

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Brendan graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters in Physiotherapy in 2019. He also has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from The University of Alberta where he played varsity volleyball for the Golden Bears and won 2 national championships.

Brendan is passionate about all sports but most specifically volleyball and golf. He is Titleist Performance Institute Medical 2 Certified

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Julianna graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She studied science and kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley. She also has a passion for martial arts and contemporary dance. Her interest for athletic rehabilitation and biomechanics led to her pursue a career in massage therapy.

Julianna’s massage treatment incorporates a variety of modalities to help reduce pain and promote relaxation and functional movement. She has experience working with patients with a wide variety of injuries and conditions including neurological disorders and postural dysfunction.

The focus in the treatment room is to help educate patients to make active changes to their lifestyle and empower them to take control of their own health through movement. Julianna wishes to inspire as many people as she can to live a healthy, happy, and functional life.

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You may remember Jess from the Strive front desk. She is now a recent graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Throughout school she has worked with a wide range of conditions from sports injuries to relaxation treatments. She has the opportunity to work at different outreach programs including the Pre and Postnatal, Multiple Sclerosis, and Fibromyalgia clinics. She enjoys working with all patients to help them achieve their optimal health goals.

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Michaella Sewers, BKin Kinesiologist, Active Rehabilitation

Michaella completed her undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia in 2016, receiving her Bachelor in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. She took the interdisciplinary studies option in her degree so she could fine tune her education towards the human body and rehabilitation. Michaella is a currently member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists and the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance. 

Michaella’s interest in Kinesiology and rehabilitation originated  from her participation in sports, primarily as an elite soccer goalkeeper. She played from the time she was ten years old until 22, where she sustained several injuries and concussions. From a young age, these injuries ended her in physiotherapy where she became intrigued with the aspects of the human body, the effect injuries have on the body, and the means it takes to overcome those injuries.  Through these personal experiences alongside her education, Michaella prides herself in helping others obtain a healthy physiological state, whether it be following a motor vehicle accident, following an injury, reducing everyday pain, or achieving personal goals.

In her spare time, Michaella enjoys living a healthy and fit lifestyle. In the summers you can find her water skiing, wake boarding, wake surfing, and hiking. In the winters you can find her weight lifting or snowboarding on our beautiful mountains. 

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Natalie graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Throughout her schooling she has had the opportunity to work at many different outreaches including: UBC Varsity Athletes, George Pearson Centre, and Royal Columbian Hospital. She has always had a passion for health and wellness and a fascination for the human body. Her goal is to not only help patients relax but also elevate their physical well-being through therapeutic massage. She uses a variety of manual techniques to develop a tailored treatment plan to help achieve the client’s individual wellness goals.

In her spare time Natalie loves painting, kickboxing, and spending time with family and friends.

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Katie was born and raised in the Okanagan where she participated in a variety of sports including competitive soccer, basketball, and volleyball. She was also actively involved with the club volleyball and Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence programs as both a coach and trainer. Through these athletic endeavors and her own personal injury experience Katie came to appreciate the value in proper injury prevention and rehabilitation, which ultimately led her to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Her journey began at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC, where she completed a Diploma of Kinesiology while playing for the women’s volleyball team. She then went on to complete a Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC Okanagan, and finally, her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC Vancouver. Since graduating, Katie has completed Level 1 courses with the Canadian Division of Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

Katie enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities, integrating soft tissue and manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise and education to help each person reach their individual goals.

In her spare time, Katie enjoys recreational sports, camping, cooking, kayaking and travelling.

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Carly studied at SFU where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2010. She worked as a kinesiologist for 3 years, gaining experience in many areas including athletic training for the Intermediate B Coquitlam Adanacs, Movement Therapy at Club Aviva, and prescribing exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, Active Rehab, and therapeutic modalities in local physiotherapy clinics.

Finally, she pursued her dreams and obtained her Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy, with distinction, in 2015 at Oxford Brookes University, in Oxford, England. Currently, she has completed courses in Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Dry Cupping, Pain Truth Program for Chronic Pain and Fibromyaligia, Complete Concussion Management Certified Practitioner, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Dynamic Taping and K-Tape, and Lyn Watson Shoulder Level 1. She enjoys treating patients of all ages with a primary focus on manual therapy and exercise therapy treatments.

In her spare time, Carly enjoys family time with her husband and 2 daughters.

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