Sarah completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at McMaster University and her Bachelors of Kinesiology at Western University. She had been practicing in Dundas, Ontario for three years prior to relocating to BC in the summer of 2025.

Sarah’s treatment style integrates hands-on manual therapy, IMS/dry needling, education and specific exercise prescription. She is passionate about helping clients with strength training programs that meet both rehab, life and sports goals and has a special interest in helping women of all ages safely transition into regular weight training. Sarah completed her Anatomical IMS(AN-IMS) certification through Foundations Health in Vancouver.

Sarah’s clinical experience includes working with competitive and recreational athletes, older adults, as well as helping to manage chronic pain and common neck and postural issues related to computer work.

She has seen the life-changing impact that physiotherapy can have in helping her clients feel their best and be able to continue doing the activities they love.

Outside of her work, her passions include rock climbing, hiking, weightlifting, and yoga. She also loves learning new sports so that she can more closely relate to her clients and their experiences. She recently learned how to play hockey for the first time as an adult and has her sights set next on learning how to snowboard. Sarah’s other hobbies include camping, reading, and adding new plants to her collection at home.

She is excited to explore more of BC and will happily take any trail or climbing recommendations!

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Chris completed both his Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2020 and Master of Physical Therapy in 2023 at the University of British Columbia. He has extensive experience working with diverse populations, treating musculoskeletal, neurological, post-surgical, and sport-related conditions.

With advanced training in orthopaedics and manual therapy (Level 1 & 2 AIMS certification), clinical Pilates, running assessments, and bike fitting, Chris takes a holistic approach that blends manual therapy, exercise, and evidence-based care to support recovery and optimize performance.

Chris is currently completing his training in IMS dry needling, and will be offering this service at the clinic in January 2025.

Having undergone his own physical transformation through weight loss and sport, Chris developed a love of running, cycling, and strength and conditioning. He brings a client-centred and empathetic perspective to his practice, blending his personal experience and clinical expertise to help those get back to what they love.

Outside the clinic, Chris enjoys cycling in Gran Fondo events, training for marathons, golfing, and attempting to set personal bests in the weight room. He is an avid hiker and loves exploring the North Shore mountains. Chris was also a longtime musician (and local small scale rockstar) so he is always interested in discussing music and new band recommendations.

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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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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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