Chelsea Chua

What is your background & training?

I completed my Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, and my Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. I am currently advancing my orthopedic manual therapy skills and have received my certification for completing up to Level 2 Upper and Lower Quadrant, and Level 3 Lower Quadrant of the National Orthopedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Program.  Additionally, I can provide IMS/Dry Needling treatment after receiving certification from Foundation Health Education’s Anatomical Neuropathic Intramuscular Stimulation (AN-IMS) course. I also received training in pelvic floor rehabilitation and have completed courses from Pelvic Health Solutions and Pelvic Rehab Courses to treat incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic floor pain from a trauma informed lens.

What inspired you to choose this career path?

I thrive as a kinesthetic learner and always knew I wanted to work in a career where I could help people in a very hands-on manner. During my kinesiology degree, I had plenty of experience working with people living with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions and so I developed a passion and appreciation for how our mind and body was like an ever-adapting puzzle working together to optimize our daily function. I was then inspired to choose physiotherapy as a career so I could help people understand the puzzle that is their own body, and how they can move better to feel their best while applying hands-on techniques.

Why do you choose to work at Treloar?

I value being in a diverse team where all team members are on board with growing and thriving in a positive environment. Additionally, the caliber of therapists at Treloar that I would be surrounded with and learning from would have been trained by industry leaders in manual therapy that have had 40 years of experience. The two combined create a great, close knit team atmosphere that genuinely encourages lifelong learning!

What are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate food and coffee enthusiast and am always open to giving and receiving recommendations for dining out in the Lower Mainland! To balance out my food adventures, I keep active by lifting weights at the gym, kickboxing, playing golf, pickleball, and tennis.

Chelsea is multilingual: she is able to communicate fluently in English; conversationally in Tagalog and Fukien dialect. She also possesses basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.