Physio Collective
6055 Silver Dr, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4L6
Wen Yu holds a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria. He has received training in Canada and the United States, gaining diverse and invaluable clinical experience across various healthcare systems. Currently, Wen works at Vancouver General Hospital in the Emergency Department and Acute Geriatric Unit, where he combines his expertise to address complex and urgent care needs, particularly in the elderly population. He also completed a clinical rotation at VGH's Outpatient Trauma and Hand Clinic, where he gained extensive experience in post-fracture rehabilitation for the knee, ankle, elbow, shoulder, and common hand and finger strains. Before becoming a physiotherapist, Wen worked as an athletic coach for five years during his undergraduate studies, training collegiate athletes in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting to enhance their athletic performance. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Wen is trained in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), also known as dry needling, using targeted needling techniques to treat chronic pain and neuromuscular dysfunction. In his free time, Wen enjoys both learning and teaching clinical Pilates, a specialized approach emphasizing core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall movement control tailored to his clients' rehabilitation needs or fitness goals. #### Education - Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Victoria #### Certifications - Level 3 Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation Certification - Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Level 1 Certification - Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) / Dry Needling - Pelvic Health Solutions Level 1 — Men's Pelvic Health