West End Concussion Rehabilitation (2024)

Physio

Gevorg Eginyan

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BKIN, MSc

Gevorg completed his physiotherapy degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He has also earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Science degrees at UBC and spent over five years researching neuromuscular physiology and spinal cord injury at the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD).

As a strong believer in evidence-based practice, Gevorg emphasizes thorough assessment and treatment, which combine exercise-based interventions, hands-on manual therapy, and client education to improve function, work, athletic performance, and overall quality of life of his clients. He is passionate about working with a variety of clients, including adults and children with orthopedic, post-surgical, and sports injuries.

Gevorg also thoroughly enjoys working with athletes. At UBC, he gained valuable experience working as an athletic trainer with the UBC Varsity Men’s Soccer Team and Richmond Men’s Rugby Club. He has also worked with a variety of athletes at various sporting events, including UBC Track and Field, Tennis BC, and Canada Cup Softball tournaments.

Gevorg’s treatment philosophy embodies client-centred care. His goal is to help clients build confidence in managing their own health and empower them to take an active role in their rehabilitation.

Outside of work, Gevorg enjoys hiking, running half marathons, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing soccer, and keeping up to date with the English Premier League.

Physio

Christina Wan

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BSc

Christina graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Master of Physical Therapy and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia. She is currently pursuing her Diploma in Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Prior to pursuing a career in physical therapy, she developed a unique perspective on healthcare from working in a pharmaceutical setting. Christina realized that many people were dealing with some form of pain, whether it be from repetitive work movements, simple day-to-day activities, or sport-related injuries. She decided to pursue a career in physical therapy with the goal of helping people manage their pain, improve their quality of life and connect with how they really want to move again.

Christina believes in treating clients through proper education and providing evidence-based, individualized treatment plans by using a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, dry needling (IMS), and modalities to help people minimize their pain, achieve their functional goals, and prevent symptoms from reoccurring.

In her spare time, Christina enjoys staying active at the gym, exploring BC’s trails, and travelling the world. She also enjoys discovering new coffee shops, trending food destinations, and the latest in fashion.

Physio

Samantha Lee

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BKIN

Samantha is a motivated and positive physiotherapist who loves working with others to achieve their personal goals. Whether that’s overcoming pain or injury, recovering from surgery, or returning to sport, she takes a proactive and informed approach to recovery. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Samantha has had clinical experience in a variety of settings, including sports injuries, general orthopedics, hip and knee replacement, and neuromuscular rehab. She has additional training in dry needling (IMS), Orthopaedic Manual Therapy levels, and Functional Movement screening.

Through her personal experiences as a collegiate athlete, she understands that injuries can affect one’s quality of life in numerous ways. This is why she uses a holistic and individualized approach to treatment involving clear goal setting, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education.

Outside of the clinic, Samantha enjoys rock climbing, volleyball, basketball, and camping. She loves the outdoors and is happy to be anywhere by the ocean.

Physio

Adrienne Chan

Registered Physiotherapist, MPT, BHSc., Certified Dry Needling IMS Practitioner

Adrienne joined the INSYNC team from the Fortius Sports Medicine Clinic, where she worked with individuals ranging from weekend warriors to high-performance athletes. Hailing from Central East in Toronto—Montreal, Adrienne earned an Honours Bachelor of Rehabilitation Health Sciences and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Adrienne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise through her postgraduate training and extensive experience working with people from motor vehicle accidents and athletes in various sports at the recreational, amateur, and professional levels.

Grounded in an active lifestyle both in the wild and in the city, her knowledge of activity demands and movement patterns allows her to help clients return to the activities they love.

In her sessions, she combines hands-on manual therapy with specific exercise prescription. With a focus on prevention and education, she enjoys working alongside the client as a team to achieve their goals. Adrienne uses a functional, specific, and individual rehabilitation approach, focusing on movement control, sequencing, and awareness. She likes to combine a practical and functional approach, which includes movement patterning, strength and conditioning, stretching and mobility, and fun.

Outside the clinic, you will find her hiking, kayaking, backpacking, climbing, and cycling somewhere out of cell service – so maybe you won’t find her.

She is a certified clinical pilates instructor, IMS practitioner (Chan Gunn IMS), SFMA Level II, and Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Owen’s. Her professional development includes the Mulligan Concept, McKenzie Method, K-taping, TMD (temporomandibular disorders), Manual Therapy levels, connect therapy, and anatomical dry needling.

Adrienne does not take MSP or WorkSafe.

Physio

Wil Seto

Registered Physiotherapist, BHSc (PT), BSc (Kin), Dip Sport PT, Dip Ortho PT, FCAMT, CG IMS

As a Sports Physiotherapist, Wil has worked Short Track Speed Skating at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, with U-16 Team BC Rugby, UBC Men’s Ice Hockey, Western Lacrosse Association New WestMinister SalmonBellies, International Field Hockey and National College Soccer Championship. Locally, he has also helped Ultimate Frisbee players in the Lower Mainland, including many from the Vancouver Ultimate League (VUL) and runners, triathletes, dancers, rock climbers, and wrestlers, successfully achieve their goals. He has worked as a consultant and Physiotherapist for Team Canada Ultimate & several Team Australia Ultimate Frisbee teams, where he has helped them podium in several world championships and world games since 2008. He has also worked with sports rock climbers at the National Championships and North American Cups and with professional, elite, and recreational rock climbers.

RMT

Joy Uemoto

Joy graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following graduation, she spent a number of years working in the corporate environment before returning to her science roots to pursue a career in massage therapy. This decision was made out of a desire to be involved in the healthcare field while helping people maintain their health and active lifestyles. She subsequently graduated from Utopia Academy and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. She has been working in the Lower Mainland since.

Joy’s massage therapy practice includes treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including injury rehabilitation and prevention, back and neck pain, overuse injuries, postural imbalances and stress relief. She believes that it’s important for clients to be actively involved in their rehabilitation while seeking out preventive and long-lasting solutions to their musculoskeletal problems. With this goal in mind, you can expect to engage in important bilateral dialogue with her about possible exacerbating or reinforcing conditions at work, home and play and receive postural education information.

She uses a wide range of massage techniques, with a preference towards myofascial release, deep tissue massage, trigger-point therapy, sports massage, and Swedish massage techniques. Joy’s passion for outdoor sports, dance, yoga and pilates has complemented her massage therapy practice as these activities have given her a better appreciation of the body in motion, injuries that can result from various activities and rehabilitation.

Joy welcomes both new and returning clients.

RMT

Andrew Tervit

Andrew started practicing as an RMT in 2012 after graduating from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where he cultivated his interest in rehabilitation and recovery. His education and volunteer experience covered working in hospitals and long term care facilities to onsite at sporting events and clinics. Whether you are coming in for relief from a repetitive strain injury from long hours at your home desk, overtraining for your virtual marathon, help with lower back pain and cramping due to pregnancy, or from chronic pain due to a past accident or athletic career, Andrew will do his best to work with you and your body to alleviate whatever is causing your discomfort.

Andrew jumps at any opportunity outside work, whether it’s canoeing, rock climbing, triathlons or stealing his friends’ dogs for hikes. Andrew also works on his health and balance with an avid Yoga practice. Over a lifetime of activity and exploration, Andrew’s love of sports and the outdoors has given him a comprehensive understanding of the goals and motivations of athletes of all levels and a first-hand knowledge of being injured and the rehabilitation process. Andrew’s experience with physiotherapy and massage over the years fuels his interest in helping others return to the activities they love.

RMT

Hannah Simpson

Hannah completed her Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College. Her approach to massage therapy is patient-centred and collaborative. She’s worked with athletes, seniors, spinal cord injury clients, and pregnancy clients. Her hands-on techniques range from myofascial release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Muscle Energy Technique, joint mobilizations, Swedish massage, trigger-point release, hydrotherapy, introductory cranialsacral therapy, and introductory Rood’s techniques. She uses a combination of these methods during treatments depending on the goals of each session. She practices with a light to medium pressure, keeping deep pressure to a minimum and within specific target areas.

Her purpose through massage therapy is to improve quality of life and decrease symptomatic discomfort of those who seek it. She values mutual respect, communication, and maintaining an open and safe atmosphere. She likes to take a collaborative approach to treatment planning where client and practitioner work together to create a tailored experience to best achieve the goals of treatment.