Paolo Macapagal

Actin Physiotherapists and Allied Care

1105 - 11980 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, BC, V7A 0A4

Since graduating from the University of British Columbia with his Bachelors of Human Kinetics, and Masters of Physiotherapy, Paolo worked in a variety of health care settings. He has over a decade of experience as a physiotherapist, ranging from acute care wards, long term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and both private and public community settings. Paolo has worked with a variety of patient populations, including post-operative rehabilitation, acute sport injury and post stroke rehabilitation. He has a special interest in working with geriatric and neurologic populations. Paolo’s approach to care is client-centered and goal oriented. He works collaboratively with his clients to facilitate return to sport, work, or leisure. He combines exercise therapy, modalities, manual techniques and education to help clients achieve their goals. Paolo is certified for Dry Needling Level 1 through Acupuncture Canada, as well as Level 1 Manual Therapy certification provided by the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He has also taken multiple courses with the Canadian Bobath Instructors Association including: The Study of Human Movement, Management of Hemiplegia, and Training to Improve Locomotion. Outside of work, Paolo is a busy father of 2 young boys who constantly keep him on his feet.