Forge Health
101-2201 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5B 0A2
####Chart Notes **(1). Education** - UBC – Kinesiology / UBC – Master’s of Physiotherapy **(2). Certifications** - FDN (IMS), Level 2 - Vestibular Rehab - ACSM CPT (certified personal trainer) - EIM: Cervicothoracic, Lumbopelvic, Upper Extremity Management - CPA Orthopaedic Level 1 - Mulligan’s - Lower Body - BCRPA - Third Age - NCCP A - Introduction to Competition (coaching) - NLS, National Lifeguard Service **(3). Areas of Expertise** - athletes - ICBC/MVA injuries - vestibular disorders - exercise prescription - concussion symptoms **What I bring to the table** I provide a wide skill set of treatment techniques that includes Dry Needling (IMS), Vestibular Rehab, exercise programming, and manual therapy. After working as a personal trainer for 4 years, I have experience with training collegiate level athletes and weekend warriors. Based on my musculoskeletal treatment background, I specialize in treating work-related injuries and motor vehicle accidents. I have completed advanced manual therapy courses that allows me to effectively treat the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back. Furthermore, I can provide physiotherapy services in Chinese, French and English. **A little backstory** As a born and raised South-Vancouver Chinese kid, I grew up occasionally practicing martial arts, swimming lessons and being forced to take piano lessons. I was very skinny and un-athletic in high school, and I knew I had to do more for my fitness. In my first year of university, I began to lift weights at the gym and it soon grew into a burning passion for exercise. I was studying Kinesiology at the time, and it made sense to combine my passion for health and fitness into a profession. Physiotherapy was a natural progression, because I really enjoy learning about the human body, and I have always wanted to help others in my community! **Outside the clinic** You can find me almost living at the gym, as it is one of my favourite hobbies. I competed in my first powerlifting competition in 2015, where I won first place in the BCPA Winter Open Bench Press. I am always training, and I hope to compete again in the future. Outside of the gym, I am starting to play volleyball, and I am also playing in a multi-sport league with my church team. I enjoy seeking new experiences, and I am hoping to try different sports and outdoor activities this year!