Vancouver's Premier Physiotherapy Clinic

Steve Wong

Physiotherapist, IMS, Acupuncture, Sports Conditioning
BHK, BScPT, Dip.Manip.PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS, TSCC-2.

Steve completed his Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC in 1998, followed by his post-graduate physiotherapy degree at the University of Toronto in 2001. Prior to returning to Vancouver in 2007, he worked in a busy multi-disciplinary sport medicine clinic in Toronto, Ontario. In 2005, Steve successfully completed the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy while becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Steve is also certified in Acupuncture, Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), and is a Level 2 TWIST Sport Conditioning Coach.

Steve's treatment philosophy includes using a combination of manual and dry-needling techniques to restore normal joint and tissue mobility and then applying specific & focused exercise techniques to restore function and minimize injury reoccurrence.

Steve's area of interest includes treating complex shoulder problems and spinal instabilities. He has had success treating a wide variety of clients including national level athletes, gymnasts, trampolinists, musicians & 'weekend warriors'.

As a certified Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Fitness Instructor, Steve also works with golfers of all ages and abilities, assessing and treating any physical and bio-mechanical restrictions that may be contributing to faulty, injury inducing swing mechanics.

In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, basketball, ultimate, snowboarding and researching his next flight of travel plans. 

Stacy Benmore

Physiotherapist
BSc, MSc (PT), Dip.Manip.PT, FCAMPT

Stacy completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2004. For the last six years she has been working in private orthopaedic practise. She has successfully completed the Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Stacy has a special interest in teaching - she spends time working as a teaching assistant in the UBC Physical Therapy Masters program, and also teaches educational workshops on osteoarthritis to the public through the Arthritis Society. She treats various musculoskeletal injuries, balance and dizziness disorders with a combined approach of manual therapy, education and specific exercise.

To keep active Stacy runs, hikes, plays softball and works on her golf game.

Christina Eng

Registered Physiotherapist
BScKin, MScPT, CAFCI

Christina completed her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2007. Upon graduation, she returned home to Vancouver and started work in private practice orthopedic physiotherapy. In 2011, she successfully completed the Intermediate Examination in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. In addition to her practice of Physiotherapy, Christina also brings extensive experience as a kinesiologist, exercise therapist and personal trainer. Christina enjoys treating all types of patients and believes in an individualized, multi-modal treatment philosophy combining manual therapy, patient education, specific exercise therapy and/or acupuncture to improve mobility, restore function, and prevent injury.

In her free time, when she’s not travelling, Christina enjoys staying active by playing field hockey, volleyball, soccer, snowboarding, hitting the gym or yoga studio, and dancing to her heart’s content. Christina can also speak Cantonese and some Mandarin.

Tamarah Calyniuk Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist MPT, CAFCI Tamarah graduated with her Master of Physiotherapy in the Spring of 2007 from Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Since then, she has been working as a private practice physiotherapist in Vancouver, BC. While in Australia, Tamarah pursued her interest in women’s health through various avenues: pioneering a post partum exercise pamphlet; honing her interest in sport and related physiotherapy treatment; and completing her Master’s thesis on the practice of ‘core’ stability programs in the rehabilitation of osteitis pubis/groin injuries. Tamarah has a keen interest in women’s health issues. For this aspect of her practice, Tamarah draws upon her knowledge of orthopedic and neurological assessments. In addition, she leverages her further professional development and certifications specific to women’s health—namely, in the treatment of pre/post natal patients, rectus diastasis (a separation of the abdominal wall during pregnancy), pelvic floor rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain issues and osteoporotic patients.  As a new mother herself, Tamarah has particular interest in educating the pre and post-natal patient of potential physical problems during the childbearing years and treating these pre/post-natal associated issues (for example, rectus diastasis, low back pain etc).             Tamarah’s approach to treatment is facilitated from her extensive post grad course work. She is certified to assess and treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Her certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation facilitates her treating balance and dizziness disorders. She obtained her OsteoFit Certification to educate and rehabilitate osteoporotic patients. In addition, Tamarah is also certified in Acupuncture (CAFCI). Tamarah is working to complete her Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMT) for 2013. Currently, Tamarah is obtaining professional training in the “Integrated Systems Model and Discover Physio” approach developed by Linda-Joy (LJ) Lee and Diane Lee. This focus upon movement impairment and rehabilitation will be completed by September 2012. Furthermore, Tamarah is certified in and has worked privately teaching swimming, pilates (mat and reformer), and as a personal trainer. Outside of physiotherapy, Tamarah enjoys family life and activities in the outdoors! She also enjoys competition: snowshoe racing, trail running, and marathons. Until recently, she played women’s ice hockey and soccer. Her love for Vancouver runs deep as she doesn’t know any other place one could snowboard/snowshoe, hike the grouse grind, run the seawall, surf, and golf all in one day!!

Bonnie Qian

Office Manager

Bonnie graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Arts degree in 2009. She is originally from Wenzhou, China and has lived in Vancouver since 2007. Bonnie has years of experience in office administration. Besides work, she enjoys travelling and exploring different places all over the world.

Raman Dhaliwal

Receptionist

Kristen McBain

Receptionist at Kerrisdale and West Broadway

Kristen has just graduated from UBC with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Psychology, and is now taking a couple years off to work and travel (hopefully!). She plans to go back to school to get her Master's Degree in Journalism. In her spare time, Kristen enjoys going to the gym, doing pilates, cooking, reading, and going to Canucks games whenever possible!