Erik Torchia

One Performance Institute

To book a consultation with Erik, please call our clinic directly at: 604-416-3699 CLINICAL FOCUS: Post-op rehabilitation of upper and lower extremity - with particular focus on knee/shoulder/ankle sport-related injury On-field return to play Integrating sport science into clinical practice Conditions of the shoulder - instability, post-op, rotator cuff related Complex injury recovery and return to sport SPORTING GROUPS: Field Sports (Lacrosse, Soccer, Football) Performance Aesthetic Sports (Figure Skating/Dancers) Tactical athletes (RCMP/VPD, specifically with dog handlers and ERT) Stunt and Film Performers EDUCATION: Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba (BMR(PT)) Master of Clinical Sciences (Manipulative Therapy, Western University (MClSc(Manip.)) Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy (Dip Sport PT) CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner with the Prague School of Rehab (DNS-P) Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada (CAFCI) Registered Internationally Sport Physical Therapist (IFSPT) EXPERIENCE: Lead Therapist with SFU Lacrosse (Current) Travelling Therapist with Skate Canada (Current) Clinical Instructor with UBC Physical Therapy Department (Current) Lead Therapist Vancouver Stealth and Vancouver Warrior Clubs (2014-2020) Chief Therapist for ALL West and XLL (2020-21) Former Therapist with Vancouver Whitecaps Boys Residency ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Integrated Systems Model Series (ISM) with Diane Lee Clinical Neurodynamics Levels 1 & 2 SHOULDER SPECIFIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Ben Ashworth’s The Athletic Shoulder: Testing and Training Jeremy Lewis’ The Shoulder: Theory and Practice Lyn Watson’s Level 1 Shoulder Jo Gibson’s The Shoulder: Steps to Success Symposium and Shoulder Masterclass Michael Maxwell’s An Integrated Approach to Manual Therapy and Rehab Jared Powell’s The Rotator Cuff Part 1 & 2, The Stiff and Unstable Shoulder Author in JOSPT article: Posterior Shoulder Instability Classification, Assessment, and Management: An International Delphi Study NOTE: CURRENTLY ERIK’S SCHEDULE IS OPERATING AT HIGH CAPACITY. HE IS PRIORITIZING DIRECT REFERRALS FROM SPECIALISTS AND THOSE WHO ARE RECENTLY POST-OPERATIVE. IF YOU ARE STILL WISHING TO WORK WITH ERIK, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL AT [email protected] OR FOR MORE IMMEDIATE SERVICE CALL 604-416-3699