Deirdre Byrne

Deirdre graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Physiotherapy, from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. In 1998, Deirdre opened a private physiotherapy practice and in 2008, co-founded the Vancouver Osteopathy Centre. Deirdre regularly attends courses to keep abreast of current advances in osteopathy, physiotherapy and acupuncture. Post-graduate studies are: Certificant of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) - 1994 Registered acupuncturist (R Ac.) by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (CTCMA) - 2000 Certificant and instructor of Gunns IMS (CGIMS) - 1998 Successfully completed osteopathic studies and exams with the Canadian College of Osteopathy (CCO) in Toronto – 2002, thesis-writing Studying injection therapies with the Society of Acupoint Injection Therapies (SAIT) – acu-point and intramuscular injections for myofascial pain. (2012-2017) Studied Discover Physio series/Integrated Systems Model (ISM) with Diane Lee and LJ Lee 2012 Completed basic, advanced and masters levels in Perineural Injection Therapies (PIT) - a cutaneous nerve therapy - with Dr. John Lyftogt MD 2013-2017. Studying Primitive Reflex Integration Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) - 2015 onwards Ongoing study in the treatment of cranium, brain, cranial nerves, nervous system and gut - Upledger Institute, Barral Institute. Ongoing study with the Chikly Institute - brain curriculum, eyes, reflexes, joints. Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) with Dr. Carolyn Mc Makin - 2023. Unwinding the Acupuncture Meridians with Craniosacral Therapy - 2022 ongoing. Deirdre’s practice is a blend of osteopathy, physiotherapy and needle-based techniques and she has extensive experience treating a wide variety of conditions. Treatments aim to realign, and connect to more optimal ways of moving with exercise prescription to correct muscle imbalances. Her practice spans all ages from newborns to older adults. Her special interests are: Chronic pain and misalignments TMJ, jaw dysfunction Chronic pelvic pain, dysfunction, incontinence, tailbone issues Athletes, weekend warriors, and clients involved in the performing arts Deirdre dabbles in a little bit of this and that on the seawall, lake or on the mountain being generally active with her family. She is a big fan of pilates, and spends the year waiting for ski season to come around. Winner of “Best Physiotherapist 2009” in Georgia Straight. Deirdre is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of BC and she issues a Physiotherapy receipt. Payment options for Deirdre are: e-transfer, cheque or cash.