Sam graduated with a MSc in physiotherapy from King’s College London, UK, after completing his BSc in Applied Sports Science at the University of Edinburgh. Having practiced extensively within the National Health Service as well as the private sectors in the UK, he has gained valuable experience in a wide range of clinical settings including musculoskeletal, major trauma, amputees, orthopedics and professional sport. He has worked with both amateur and elite athletes from several disciplines including rugby, soccer, triathlon, skiing, and CrossFit.

Sam loves to work with people from all backgrounds and abilities needing support with musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries or conditions. He has a special interest in treating sports injuries as well as developing individualised injury prevention programmes. Sam’s sessions include a thorough physiotherapy assessment, where he looks beyond the injury site in order to identify any areas of weakness or imbalance that may be contributing to the issue or predisposing a client to further injury. He utilises a combination of hands-on/manual therapy, targeted rehabilitation exercises and advanced strength and conditioning programming, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of exercise science.

When not in clinic, Sam enjoys rugby, CrossFit and exploring the outdoors, ideally on his road bike or his skis. Having previously represented Great Britain at the World University Rugby 7’s Championships, he understands the demands of competing in sport at an elite level and the impact an injury can have both mentally and physically on an athlete. Supporting others to achieve their goals is Sam’s motivation and is what attracted him to become a physiotherapist in the first place. Having recently moved to Vancouver from the UK, he is excited at the prospect of exploring British Columbia and challenging himself with new activities.

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Dave graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2004. He was working as a Registered Massage Therapist in one of the leading physiotherapy clinics in Whistler before joining Spruce Body Lab in 2009. Working closely with physiotherapists, he is experienced in the rehabilitation of many sports related injuries, as well as motor vehicle accidents and overuse conditions, as well as stress management.

The modalities of treatment that Dave incorporates into a massage therapy are deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point release, Swedish massage, and joint mobilizations. His goals are to relieve pain, restore normal range of motion, improve tissue quality and circulation, and educate his patients on home care.

Dave loves the outdoors and nature . When he isn’t at the clinic, you can find him biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping or taking photographs.

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Chris completed his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelors of Kinesiology at UBC. He has worked with a variety of populations, caring for musculoskeletal, neurological, post-surgical, and sport conditions. Chris is a bike fit specialist and has completed post graduate courses on headaches and migraines, running injuries, soft tissue therapy, and his level 1 Orthopaedic Division certification. Chris is currently training for Clinical Pilates and will be offering pilates services in May 2024. Chris’ treatment style uses a holistic approach, combining manual therapy, exercise, and evidence-based strategies to help manage injuries. Chris understands the mental and physical challenges of rehab alongside the nuance of one’s own health journey. Chris underwent a significant weight loss and transition to sport in his youth. This transition featured many physical and mental hurdles that were aided by physical therapy. This unique personal experience helped to inform his client-centred approach and subsequently inspired his physical therapy career. Chris enjoys treating a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and has a particular interest in running, cycling, strength and conditioning, and post-surgical rehabilitation. When Chris isn’t at the clinic you can catch him training on his bike for his yearly Gran Fondo rides, setting pace goals for upcoming marathons, pursuing his passion for golf, and continuing his strength and conditioning goals in the gym. He is always up for a new challenge. Chris also has a passion for music and hiking in the outdoors, so you might hear him playing his guitar during his treks through Northshore mountains on camping trips.

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Please note: Katrina is not currently accepting new clients. However, any returning clients are welcome to book in under a subsequent appointment. If you are new to the clinic, please consider seeing one of our other physiotherapists or call the clinic to be put on her new client waitlist and we will offer you appointments with her as able.

Katrina (Kat) completed degrees in both Kinesiology(2000) and Physiotherapy(2003) at University of British Columbia and has been practicing as a registered Physiotherapist for over 20 years.

She also completed a Masters Degree in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy at Western University in 2013, earning standing as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (FCAMPT). She is certified in Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation/IMS (2010) and has done extensive trainings in Clinical Pilates in both Vancouver and Portland.

Kat’s treatment sessions include the integration of manual therapy and joint manipulation, IMS, exercise prescription and clinical Pilates. She has a strong focus on functional movement re-education and finds clinical Pilates an extremely effective tool for uncovering and retraining ineffective motor control patterns.

Kat believes that sport is not just a place we come to compete and play, but where we connect with ourselves and nature. From rowing crew at UBC, to multiple Ironman and marathon finishes, to her current goal of completing as many World Cross-country ski Loppets as possible, her lifelong passion for sport has brought her much personal growth and adventure as well as simply making her a happier human. She loves supporting athletes of all types and abilities as well as anybody who wants to feel better in their body and life.

Outside the clinic, her current passions include mountain and road biking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, Vipassana meditation, hiking with her two pups Finn & Freija, and finding new cultures to explore and waves to surf.

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