Octavia Lau
- Functional movement assessment for movement inefficiencies and pain.
- Exercise prescription for injury rehabilitation and return-to-activity.
- Hydrotherapy-based active rehabilitation and low-impact conditioning.
- Prehabilitation and injury prevention through targeted exercise therapy.
- Strength and conditioning for athletes and recreational clients.
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New West Physio
210 - 65 E Sixth Ave, New Westminster, BC, V3L 4G6
Octavia grew up in Vancouver, Canada, where her passion for movement and sport began as a competitive swimmer. As a former Canadian national team member, she has competed at events such as the Olympic swimming trials, and represented her country in the World Junior Open Water Championships. Continuing her athletic career at the collegiate level, Octavia competed as a Division 1 athlete for the University of Michigan’s Women’s Swim & Dive Team while earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Movement Science Kinesiology. As a BCAK-certified kinesiologist, Octavia specializes in hydrotherapy, injury rehabilitation, prehabilitation, and strength and conditioning strategies. Her work focuses on helping individuals identify and address the root causes of movement inefficiencies or pain, empowering them to return to the activities they love and perform at their best. Octavia leverages her personal experience as a competitive swimmer, running enthusiast, and hybrid athlete to inspire and guide patients of all fitness levels. Her holistic approach integrates advanced knowledge in biomechanics with her elite athletic background to deliver practical, patient-centered care. Outside of her practice, Octavia enjoys training for marathons, swimming, weightlifting, snowboarding, boxing and spending time with family and friends outdoors! She is passionate about fostering resilience, wellness, and a lifelong love of movement for everyone she works with.
1:1 kinesiology session in the facility gym space. Please call to book