Our Team
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Matthew Wright
BCAK, MPT
I completed my BSc in Kinesiology at UBC before travelling to Cork, Ireland to get my Masters in Physiotherapy. Since I was young and up to today, I have been involved in sports, especially Basketball and Soccer. Working to heal my injuries when I was younger inspired me to want to help others with their injuries and teach them how their body works. I believe that everyone is different and therefore tailor treatment towards not only the injury but also the individual. I use a combination of education, manual therapy and exercise for treatment. My goal of physiotherapy treatment is to get you back to the activities you enjoy most as well as reduce your chances for re-injury. In my spare time I can be found on the Basketball court, Soccer pitch, or a field playing Spikeball. Otherwise, I enjoy spending time playing games with friends or working on my car.
Matthew Butt
BCAK, MPT
Matt completed his BSc in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and obtained his Master’s of Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Matt has experience providing rehabilitation for a wide variety of clients and conditions such as seniors, post-surgical, athletes, neurological conditions, and musculoskeletal conditions. He understands that each patient is different and will take the time to understand the needs of each patient and customize each rehabilitation program accordingly. He is also a strong believer in patient education and will ensure that each patient leaves with a better understanding of their injury/condition and how to manage their pain and rehab independently. In his spare time, Matt plays basketball and badminton regularly and also enjoys going mountain biking and snowboarding. Matt also loves traveling and has lived in Australia and the UK.
Daniel Redmond
Bsc Physiotherapy
I received a Bsc in Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin in 2016 and have worked with a wide array of patients. In my teenage years I participated both In boxing and Soccer at a high level which has given me an understanding of the physical and mental strain of injury in sport. Because of that, I have developed a keen interest in helping athletes of all levels return to play post injury. My main Physio goal is to help patients get back to doing their every day to day activities pain free. My Approach to Physiotherapy has always been patient centred and to tailor an individualized program to get them pain free and restore confidence to do tasks without fear of re-injury. My physiotherapy techniques are a combination of Manual therapy, exercise therapy, strength training and education and advice. A great phrase in Physiotherapy that i like is 'there is nothing wrong with getting strong' My physiotherapy goals are simple, decrease pain , increase function , increase strength, and prevent future re-injury. What I like to do with my off time is primarily based around sports. I play with a local soccer team here in the Vancouver metro soccer league. If I am not playing or watching sports I like to go on walks along the beach and stop to read a book.
Will Yan
MPT, BHkin, IMS, Acupuncture
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.
Registered Massage Therapy
Elina (Xiaolian) Ai
Elina graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy and is a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist. She focuses on providing personalized treatments designed to help clients relax, recover, and achieve their optimal health goals. Whether you need relief from muscle tension, support in managing chronic pain, or simply a chance to unwind, Elina blends her professional knowledge with a compassionate approach to address your unique needs. Elina is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Darcy Besharah
The perfect blend of relaxation of deep tissue tension and pain relief. Darcy’s style includes modalities working with fascia, muscle tissues, joints, circulatory and lymphatic system holistically. Her years of practice from several different schools and perspectives has cultivated her intuition to locate and resolve through sense of touch. Darcy's passion includes working with prenatal clients, anyone going through chronic pain and post-surgery and trauma-related injuries. With history of car accidents and dealing with her own rehabilitation first-hand, Darcy intuitively pin points the source of the issue through palpation skills.
Adam Hui
Adam’s passion for wellness began as a multisport youth competing provincially in basketball, baseball, and volleyball. Adam obtained his Bachelor’s with honors from UBC after completing his studies in Kinesiology and Commerce. Post-graduation, Adam provided quality of life focused kinesiology and personal training for older adults. One of the highlights of Adam’s time at UBC was interning for the NBA to host multiple Canada Series. A dream come true. After years of work experience in health and fitness, Adam then completed the RMT program at Langara College. Adam is excited to integrate Swedish massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and individualized homecare with his background in kinesiology to provide patient-centered massage therapy aimed at achieving a mindful, long-term sense of well-being for all. *MSP registered. *Conversational Cantonese.
Rebecca Costa
*Rebecca is currently on maternity leave* Rebecca graduated from the West Coast College of Massage therapy with Academic Excellence. She is passionate about helping people find relief from pain, injury, and stress, and believes massage therapy can be a vital part of maintaining one’s optimal health. In her off hours, Rebecca is usually spending time with her dog. She also enjoys yoga, dance, books, and video games.
Heather Caldwell
Hello! A little about me: I originally hail from the Interior, (I grew up farming), then lived in Calgary for a few years (where I worked in restaurants and went to university), and graduated in 2018 from Vicars School of Massage Therapy, before moving to Vancouver in 2019. I have a Boxer Rottweiler rescue named Lily, I eat ice cream almost every week, and I love going to the gym and being active, cycling, walking Lily, and camping. I take a deep tissue approach to massage, and like to integrate breathwork, stretch, heat and cold, and exercise. I give everyone suggestions for what can be done with what you have, and always like getting questions about how to dial in self-care and recovery! I treat everything, and particularly enjoy when we can figure out how everything is connected! I try to educate my clients on what's happening in their bodies so things make sense. Be prepared for some light anatomy! I work with every kind of client, young and old, every level of fitness and ability, as well as pre and post partum, and I work on every part of the body! If my schedule is busy, please put yourself on the waitlist, as appointments do come up. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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
Randall Kwan
BCAK
Randall holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. He has experience working with individuals of various ages and abilities, including those living with dementia, as well as physical and intellectual disabilities. Before joining Base Physio + Wellness, Randall spent time travelling in Australia, and worked as a Research Assistant at Vancouver General Hospital, where he studied the benefits of exercise on dementia. A strong advocate for mindfulness, Randall integrates this value into both his professional and personal life. When he’s not at work, you can find him staying active at the gym, experimenting in the kitchen, enjoying happy hour with friends, or unwinding with mobile games.
Louis Chung
BCAK
Louis takes a client centered approach to health and rehabilitation. With over 12 years of experience as a Kinesiologist, he is passionate about empowering his clients to achieve their goals, whether it be returning to work, competing in sports, or, just getting back to doing what they want to do with confidence. When he isn't helping his clients, you can find him running around town training for his next half-marathon/triathlon or on the ski hills with his daughter.
Anastasiia Abramov
BCAK
Anastasiia graduated from University of British Columbia in 2019 where she received her Bachelor’s of Kinesiology. During her studies at UBC, in order to have a better understanding of her profession, she volunteered at ICORD Centre as a treadmill assistant for patients with spinal cord injuries and at St. Vincent’s Hospital Langara as an elderly balance class assistant. After her graduation from UBC, she got certifications in ‘Integrative Movement System Foundations’, ‘NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 1’ and ‘Concussion Works Management’. Currently, she is particularly interested in the nervous system and how it communicates to the body. Her main goal is to help her clients to return to activities they love to do with confidence and without fear. She believes that body is very adaptable and resilient to any movements and loads with the right approach. Anastasiia was born in Ukraine, and moved to China when she was 10. Therefore, she can happily assist you in Russian and Chinese. In her free time, she loves dancing, skiing, exploring nature and of course eating lots of delicious Asian food.
Chiropractic
Dr. Morgyn Olmstead
DC
Dr. Morgyn Olmstead received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Prior to that, she studied Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan where she also ran track as an 800m runner. Morgyn believes in taking a very human centric and collaborative approach to care taking into account each patient's personal preferences, goals, expectations and lived experiences. Morgyn aims to leave her patients feeling heard and understood, educated about their body and feeling confident to continue moving and living pain free between sessions. Morgyn has a strong interest in treating runners, desk workers and those in chronic pain. She primarily utilizes deep soft tissue and muscle release techniques, specific and targeted exercises as well as spinal manipulative therapy. Morgyn is certified in Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 which allows her to confidently assess gait and foot mechanics. Outside of work Morgyn’s life is a fun mix of all things creative, fashion and adventure. You can often find her crocheting something new, reading in the park, going to a workout class or planning her next mountain adventure.
Osteopathy
Colin Trigellis-Smith
DC
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.
Acupuncture
Amy Han
Registered Acupuncturist
Amy is a registered acupuncturist who offers an integrative approach to musculoskeletal issues, specializing in conditions such as sports injuries, sciatica, herniated discs, joint misalignment's, and car accident injuries. Combining acupuncture with traditional bone setting, Amy provides personalized treatments that not only relieve pain but also improve mobility and overall quality of life. Her expertise extends to managing chronic lower back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, and carpal tunnel syndrome, helping patients recover quickly and athletes return to their best performance. Amy integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with advanced techniques to offer a holistic approach to musculoskeletal care. Her treatments combine Acupuncture, which stimulates Qi (vital energy) and promotes natural healing, with Chinese bone setting (æ£éª¨ / 'zheng gu'), which uses manual techniques to correct joint misalignments and improve mobility. This comprehensive approach not only addresses symptoms like pain and stiffness but also targets underlying issues to restore balance, enhance mobility, and boost overall health and vitality. During her spare time Amy enjoys playing squash, skiing, travelling, exploring nature and spending time with family and friends. She speaks English and Mandarin.
Lin (Linda) Chen
Registered Acupuncturist
Lin (Linda) Chen, master degree of Acupuncture from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has been engaged in clinical work of traditional Chinese medicine for more than ten years. She is experienced in treating insomnia, depression, dizziness, Bell’s Palsy, asthma, rhinitis, dysmenorrhea and chronic digestive issues. In addition to the application of traditional acupuncture, she is also skilled in modern technique- fu’s subcutaneous acupuncture needling, an effective and safe treatment of the cervical pain and movement restrictions, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, tendinitis, lower back pain, sport injuries. It can effectively relieve the myofascial tension to improve the movement of qi and blood, and promote the recovery of human body's own function.
Student Massage Program
Tiana Lofstrom
Hello there! My name is Tiana Lofstrom, and I am excited to be joining Base wellness. I am a recent graduate of Langara College and am currently preparing to take my board examinations in March to become a Registered Massage Therapist. My passion lies in creating a welcoming and restorative space for clients, with a focus on personalized care. My journey into massage therapy was inspired by my personal experiences with injury recovery. After sustaining a complex ankle injury that required multiple surgeries and long-term rehabilitation, I developed a deep understanding of how physical challenges impact overall well-being. This experience has shaped my empathetic approach to supporting clients on their path to healing and recovery. In addition to my work, I love snowboarding, biking, playing with my dog Luna, and capturing moments with my analog camera. These activities fuel my creativity and connection with the world around me. I look forward to supporting your health and wellness journey. Let’s work together to help you feel your best!
Sabrina Chong
Sabrina is currently a Student Massage Therapist Intern at VCMT! **What were you doing before pursuing RMT?** I graduated from UBC with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and was pursuing a career in advertising for several years. Given the sedentary nature of office jobs, I turned to long-distance running and strength training as a means to stay active and get my steps in! **Why do you want to be an RMT?** Massage therapy has profoundly improved my life by enhancing my gym and running performance, posture, sleep quality, and reducing stress levels after hectic days. I am driven to bringing these transformative effects to others. **What is your favourite thing about Base Physio Wellness?** The neighbourhood, the spacious rooms and the gym! **Do you speak fluently any languages other than English?** I speak fluent Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Kristine Yna Borbon
Kristine is an RMT student at Langara College, currently gaining hands-on experience at Base Physio and Wellness. Her passion for holistic wellness ignited during her years as a dancer, where she experienced firsthand the benefits of massage therapy. With a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, Kristine is dedicated to mastering therapeutic techniques that promote healing and relaxation. She specializes in Swedish massages, trigger point release, myofascial release, and musculoskeletal care, tailoring her approach to meet each client's unique treatment goals. Kristine aims to combine her knowledge with compassionate care, helping clients achieve their wellness objectives. She is eager to deepen her skills and make a meaningful impact in the field of massage therapy. Kristine graduates Spring 2025!