Our Team
Physiotherapy
Fiona Drewbrook
MPT
Fiona completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology and Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Fiona’s treatment philosophy is centred around strong communication, empathy, and taking a client-centered approach, adapting treatment to meet each client’s specific needs. She uses a combination of manual therapy, individualized exercise, and education to empower clients and help them better understand their body. Fiona has a background in ballet, and when not in the clinic, you can find her mountain biking, skiing, and camping in the Sea to Sky corridor. She looks forward to applying her passion for movement in helping others get back to doing what they love most.
Will Yan
MPT, BHkin, IMS, Acupuncture, ISM
Will obtained his Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney after obtaining a Bachelors of Human Kinetics from UBC. For over 10 years, he has gained experience in treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Will has a particular clinical interest in treating neck pain and headaches. Will believes in educating patients about what is happening to their body as well as why it is happening. He uses a combination of education, manual therapy, exercise to help patients achieve the best results. He is also trained to use dry needles for acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Will believes there is no one approach that works for everyone and that treatment should be specific to each person. In his spare time you will find him playing hockey, working out or goofing off with his kids. Will speaks Cantonese and basic Mandarin.
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Fiona Drewbrook
Registered Physiotherapist
Registered Massage Therapy
Ken Karasawa
RMT
Ken graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy where he was recognized on the Dean’s List and the Clinical Distinction List for outstanding academic and clinical practice. He has experience treating clients with various conditions such as sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, injuries to the central and peripheral nervous systems, and whiplash. Growing up, Ken participated in many sports and trained competitively in baseball throughout middle school and high school. As a young athlete, he experienced various sports injuries and discovered massage therapy as one of the most effective modalities in relieving his muscle stress, tension, and pain. With this in mind, he became an RMT to help others optimize their health so they can engage in the activities they love. To achieve this, Ken utilizes multiple techniques in his treatment including General Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Release, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Muscle Energy Technique, Passive and Active Stretching, and Active Strengthening. He performs thorough assessments of his clients in order to customize treatment plans that meet clients' goals and needs. Presently, Ken stays active by biking, hiking, running, and going to the gym. He also plays volleyball and baseball recreationally, and enjoys reading in his spare time. Given his active lifestyle, Ken has a special interest in sports injuries and hopes to continue to grow his skills in this area.
Sepid Sharaf
RMT
Sepid is a registered massage therapist who was passionate about this career for many years and she got the chance to learn it professionally and academically when she immigrated to Canada. She graduated from Vancouver career college. Throughout her time in school, she developed a passion for helping people in pain and discomfort by applying specific massage techniques supported by her advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, she has a strong skill set in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, as well as Swedish massage. Sepid respects and supports all individuals with any gender identity and sexual orientation and provides a welcoming safe space for them so they can benefit from massage. She not only uses her skills to help reduce pain and improve overall functional performance, but also educates her patients on their condition, and gives them specific homecare to prevent them from reinjury. Sepid loves to see the world and get to know different cultures. she enjoys spending her spare time singing, writing her music, reading books, family gatherings, and appreciating nature. She speaks English and Farsi fluently.
Heather Caldwell
RMT
Heather graduated in 2018 from Vicars School in Calgary and began practicing in BC in 2022. Taking a therapeutic approach to massage, she works with clients to understand their needs and develop effective treatment plans, addressing the body systematically to get to the core of issues, and integrate mind and body. Heather works with clients at all life stages and all levels of health and fitness, whether preparing for competition, or getting back into it after a time away. Experience with neck and jaw issues, whiplash, muscle tears and spasm, all stages of pregnancy, hip and knee function, and a multitude of back issues, from scoliosis to kyphosis to postural strain. When not at the clinic, Heather spends time with her mutt, exploring nature.
Emma Cullis-Kuhl
RMT
Emma graduated from Langara’s Registered Massage Therapy Program after completing a Bachelors of Psychology from UBC. She has a background in both coaching and playing volleyball and has worked as a RMT with Volleyball Canada. She is also a RMT instructor at Vancouver Career College. Emma has an orthopedic approach to treatment and incorporates a variety of techniques depending on her client’s needs and goals. Her main goal is to get clients feeling their best and learning more about their body. When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her playing volleyball, spending time outdoors and attempting a DIY project.
Diane Tu
RMT, BHK
Diane is a UBC HKIN and WCCMT alumni. She has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 10 years. Diane has treated a wide range of injuries and ailments from Whiplash to Ankle sprains. She has particular interest in the shoulder and TMJ issues.
Whether you’re an office worker or athlete, Diane believes massage therapy is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. Her main goal is to relieve pain and educate patients on long term solutions so they can get back to living the life they love.
Kinesiology
Maya Dolati
BCAK
Maya is an educated, well trained Kinesiologist with over 10 years of experience who believes in a science-based approach to exercise rehabilitation and fitness. Maya started her interest in sports at a young age. She went to physical education high school and completed her master's degree in Exercise Physiology. One of her main focuses in life is knowledge improvement. She is constantly working on her skills and abilities looking for ways she can help her patients even more. Nothing makes her happier than seeing her patient's smile because they are overcoming their physical injuries and pain. During her spare time, Mayha loves spending time with her loved ones. She also enjoys CrossFit, functional training, outdoor running, reading and rock Climbing. Some day, she would like to continue her education in Physical therapy and open up her own physical rehabilitation clinic to help more people. Her motto is "Focus on what you can do, not what you cannot. Fun Fact: She was a professional volleyball player for 12 years!
Osteopathy
Colin Trigellis-Smith
Masters of Osteopathy
Colin is a Osteopathic practitioner originally trained in Australia, obtaining his Masters in Osteopathy from Victoria University. With over a decade of practice and learning, Colin takes a unique approach focusing on biomechanics, and integrating the nervous system to movement. During a session he utilises manual therapy, such as trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, Muscle energy technique and counter-strain. He will also utilize exercise to efficiently load the muscles and joints, and progressively build strength and confidence through problematic areas. He finds the best solution to get people from all walks of life get pain free, moving better and doing what they love to do. Colin also has a special interest in golf, working privately on the Ladies Professional Golf Association as an Osteopathic Practitioner. ∙Worked with multiple world number 1’s and major champions on the LPGA tour ∙Therapist for Team New Zealand Golf team at 2016 Rio Olympics ∙Therapist For Team Australia at The Queens Cup 2016 ∙Therapist for multiple Athletes at International Crown team event in 2018 Incheon South Korea. In his spare time you will find Colin playing golf, baseball or hiking and camping in beautiful BC.