Kenny Hagerty previously worked as a Diabetes Medical Sales Representative and in 2013 became a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy’s 3000 hour program. Kenny’s passion is working with people and helping them with their rehabilitation. He enjoys deep tissue work and utilizing various techniques such as myofascial release and trigger point release. Using these treatment methods combined with passive/active movements, his goal as your massage therapist is to restore optimum function and movement throughout the body. Kenny also places a strong focus on continuing education especially in the fields of myofascial release, repetitive stress disorders, and anatomy.

He has recently achieved certifications in the following:

Ligamentous Articular Strain (Shoulder Complex and Lower Limb)

Biodynamic Fascial Integration Certification

Dynamic Therapist Mastering Craniosacral Mentorship

Kenny has volunteered as a therapist for numerous athletic events, such as the Whistler Gran Fondo, and the North Vancouver Knee Knacker Trail Race.

Outside of massage therapy, Kenny enjoys spending time with his two children and training for endurance sports. Kenny has participated in numerous events including the Oliver Half Ironman, Xterra triathlon, and 5 Peaks trail running series.

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A familiar face to our clinic, Micah is a graduate of the University of Fraser Valley with a Bachelors in Kinesiology with an Exercise Science concentration. After working as part of our reception team for the past two years, Micah has now rejoined the clinic as a kinesiologist.

Her passion for studying human movement started in high school after taking a weight training class. She knew she wanted to work in health care, and found Kinesiology to be the perfect blend of fitness and health care. Micah has a particular interest in getting people moving on a regular basis. She hopes to make patients feel confident and secure in their movement patterns.

Micah is certified in standard first aid and CPR.

During her down time you can find Micah playing volleyball, powerlifting, body building or playing pickleball with her family and friends. Micah has a particular interest for video editing as her family took countless home videos growing up.

Micah understands Tagalong.

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Dan Stapleton is a Master of Physical Therapy graduate from the University of British Columbia, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. Dan strongly believes in staying up to date with evidence and continuing education. He continues to take courses and certifications to improve his knowledge so he can best help his clients. Dan has achieved his certificate in Gunn IMS dry needling technique. He has completed his Selective Functional Movement Assessment certification (SFMA) as well as the Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) certification. Other recent courses include the Cervical Spine Treatment pearls by Carol Kennedy and Tendinopathy Management by Jill Cook. He is also pursuing Advanced Manual Therapy techniques through the Canadian Orthopedic Division.

Dan grew up in Midwestern Ontario where he played hockey, football and baseball. He has always had an interest in athletics and the process of rehabilitation from initial injury until the return-to-play phase. Dan’s treatment style focuses on the implementation of exercise and manual techniques to relieve pain, improve the day-to-day function of clients and optimize the performance of athletes. He also emphasizes educating his clients in order to maintain their pain-free function.

During his spare time, Dan can be found playing recreational hockey and softball, spending time in the gym and hiking.

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Cheyenne Laatsch completed her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at UBC in the interdisciplinary stream, which allowed her to focus on her passions: athletics and rehabilitation. This fueled her drive to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC in 2017 to improve her ability to help others attain their goals; whether that be managing a chronic disease, recovering from a new injury or completing their first marathon! Having been heavily immersed in sport throughout her life, Cheyenne is no stranger to injury and the work it takes to come back from one. She has an interest in all types of sporting injuries and a special interest in the shoulder, back and ankle. Cheyenne’s approach includes education, manual therapy, correction of body biomechanics, exercise prescription and building an individualized rehab program. Her philosophy: exercise is medicine. Outside of work Cheyenne enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, and generally being active outside running, playing soccer and pretending to golf.

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Born and raised in Burnaby, Gurpreet followed her passion for global health by completing her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Growing up playing soccer and eventually boxing, Gurpreet realized the impact that injuries can have in preventing people from participating in the activities that they love.

With a zest for adventure and keen interest in human movement, Gurpreet then moved to Australia where she completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne. While in Australia, Gurpreet gained experience in a variety of rehabilitation settings and started managing injuries from the sidelines as a sports trainer for an Australian Football team.

Her enthusiasm for injury rehab lead to her to London, England where she helped treat Premier League soccer players at a recognized FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Gurpreet strongly believes in educating her patients and empowering them with the tools necessary to reach their rehab goals.

With a strong passion for holistic wellness, she’s travelled to Tuscany to become a Registered Yoga Teacher and is also certified in Clinical Pilates. Gurpreet loves to combine Yoga and Pilates principles with traditional manual handling and exercise therapy for a unique and well-rounded approach to treatment. When Gurpreet is not at work she enjoys travelling, trying out new restaurants, and hunting down the newest home decor trends!

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Ningning graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical physiology. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Ningning was immersed in a variety of activities, ranging from volunteering in a rehab care facility, conducting research in a molecular cardiac physiology lab, instructing on a glider pilot’s course through the air cadet program, to exploring trails with the SFU hiking club. In the end, she found that she was most passionate about working with people, and fascinated by human physiology and movement. This led her to pursue a Master of Physical Therapy degree at UBC. Ningning has also obtained her Level 1 Certificate of the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program through the Orthopaedic Division of Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

With over 10 years experience working in the service industry, Ningning understands building strong relationships with clients is essential to providing quality care. She will listen to your story, take you through a detailed assessment and work with you to develop a plan that suits your needs whether it is getting back to the activities you love, preparing for a surgery, or preventing future injuries! She believes in using an active therapeutic approach that is person-centered, and hands-on, incorporating exercise, education, manual therapy, and other modes of treatment to help you achieve your goals.

Outside the clinic Ningning enjoys going on bike rides with her golden retriever, hiking with friends, attending yoga class or exploring an indoor rock climbing wall —a new endeavour of hers. She also has an ongoing veggie garden project (Ask her what she’s planting!).

Ningning is able to help you in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. You can find Ningning for a 1:1 physiotherapy appointment on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Ocean Park clinic. She can’t wait to meet you!

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Elizabeth graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Exercise Science. She then worked in a rehabilitation setting before returning to school and completing her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia.

Elizabeth is passionate about continuing education and has completed courses in the Mulligan concept, Kinetic Link Training, and specialized courses on working with runners. She also holds her Level 1, Level 2 Upper & Lower, and Level 3 Lower Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certifications, with plans to pursue further training in this area. She has completed the Dry Needling Program through Acupuncture Canada.

Elizabeth utilizes exercise, manual therapy, and education to help patients reach their therapeutic goals. Elizabeth’s clinical passions involve sports and orthopaedic physical therapy. She has a multitude of experience working with athletes, starting with her time working in the athletic clinic at UFV. Elizabeth specializes in working with hockey players, working with athletes ranging from the recreational to the professional level. She has been working with the Delta Hockey Academy since 2021. Elizabeth is an avid member of her local CrossFit gym and has a passion for working with CrossFit athletes. She also enjoyed her experience as a dance instructor, specializing in ballet as well as strength and conditioning for competitive dancers.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Elizabeth sweating in a CrossFit WOD, hitting the pavement on a run, or cheering on the Vancouver Canucks. She has run a number of half-marathons and completed the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 2017.

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Monica Jochlin is an experienced Physiotherapist who graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2009. She then completed her Master of Physiotherapy at the University of British Columbia. She has post-graduate training in soft tissue release. Monica completed the Kinetacore dry needling course in Atlanta and New Hampshire, and includes IMS (Intra-muscular Stimulation) as part of her treatment plan with clients. With a strong focus on continuing to advance her training and expertise, Monica travelled to Portugal to take intensive manual therapy courses. She is now a certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMT). Furthermore, Monica has completed additional certifications and training for treatment of vestibular disorders and concussion management. Monica is also trained in the BradCliff Breathing Method and has completed her advanced training in shoulder rehabilitation.

Monica has a passion for exercise and rehabilitation and works with clients of all ages and athletic backgrounds. Through her clinical experience, she developed a keen interest in post-operative rehabilitation, sports injuries and hand therapy. Monica also has experience working with populations recovering from spinal cord injuries at GF Strong Rehabilitation Center, post-mastectomy rehabilitation and a variety of neurological conditions. Her volunteer experience includes working with the Special Olympics of BC and at the Vancouver Olympics of 2010.

Monica was an avid athlete growing up participating in various sports including basketball, soccer, dodge ball and curling. Her passion however was volleyball, playing at the elite level for the Fraser Valley Volleyball Club, the Simon Fraser University club team and coaching the Holy Cross Junior girls Volleyball team. She has completed level 10 at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Piano, generating her interest in hand therapy. Monica is also bilingual and is fluent in Polish.

Monica uses a combination of evidence-based treatment approaches such as education, hands-on manual therapy, and exercise prescription to promote function and mobility. She focuses on detailed assessments and individualized treatment programs to help each client achieve their personal physiotherapy goals. Outside of the clinic, you can find Monica enjoying life with her beautiful daughter and son and leading an active lifestyle through snowboarding, hiking, beach volleyball and soccer.

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Christian is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Langara College program after obtaining his Kinesiology degree from UBC in 2016. He has extensive experience teaching and leading classes in the sports, fitness and kinesiology fields. He was the Fitness Coordinator at UBC Bodyworks, and has taught classes in the areas of cardiac rehab, joint replacement education, seniors weight training, and personal training.

Christian believes in supporting his massage therapy clients through excellent communication, exceptional hands-on treatment, movement-based intervention strategies and personalized education. He strongly believes that massage therapy, combined with other interventions such as physiotherapy and exercise therapy/strength training, will help the people that he works with build self-efficacy and resiliency for a healthier life.

When not at work, Christian enjoys a variety of sports and leisure pursuits including backcountry hiking, camping, and combat sports like MMA, Muay Thai and boxing. He also enjoys strength training with Kettlebells and the TRX suspension training system.

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Sabrina received her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. Prior to physical therapy Sabrina obtained her Master of Science in Kinesiology and worked at an exercise physiology laboratory studying the effects of exercise in both health and disease states.

While at UBC Sabrina competed collegiately in both cross country running and track and field. She has represented Canada in both cross country and road running, and in 2016 won the Victoria Marathon.

Sabrina takes a thorough individualized approach with her clients and looks forward to helping them achieve their goals. Whether you’re training for a championship event, recovering from childbirth or leading an active lifestyle she can empower you to be your best.

Outside of the clinic you will find Sabrina running with her husband and 4 young children.

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