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Our People
Massage
Therapy
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Jeanie
Bezdan, B.A., RMT
Managing Partner
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Jeanie has been
practicing for 11 years. She is certified in Infant Massage
Instruction and also practices Prenatal Massage. Our Body
Cushion allows the expectant mother to lie face down almost
to term, making it an extremely popular piece of equipment!
She also has a special interest in correcting alignment problems
through Muscle Energy Technique, deep tissue massage and exercise.
Jeanie has been running for 23 years, and is competitive in
track as well as road racing.
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Rick Tkach,
RMT
Managing Partner
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Rick had been practicing for 15 years and
is our senior therapist. He is an ART (Active Release Technique)
Provider. Rick is the massage therapist for the Burnaby Mountain
Wrestling Team, and accompanied the team to the 2004 summer
Olympics in Greece. Rick is also the massage therapist for
the SFU track and cross country team, and has accompanied
the team to Nationals.
Rick has completed 13 Iron Man triathlons and 10 marathons,
and provides training programs to beginner triathletes as
well as seasoned competitors.
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May Sheu, B.Sc. PT, RCAMT, CGIMS
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May Sheu completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Her primary interest is in the area of musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. She has completed her Manual Therapy, Level 5, and is currently pursuing her Advanced Manual Therapy Certification.
May is also certified in Gunn’s IMS (IntraMuscular Stimulation) which has been found to produce tremendous results in alleviating musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions. May is trained in vestibular rehabilitation, allowing her to help clients with conditions such as BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) in resolving vertigo.
May has worked in a number of private clinics throughout the lower mainland. For the past 7 years, she has worked at the PEARS program at the Royal Columbian Hospital, assisting Fraser Health employees in remaining and returning to work after their musculoskeletal injuries.
May is excited to join the professional team @ Burnaby Square Orthopedic & Sport Clinic and to bring her experience and expertise to the team in assisting clients to achieve quality of life.
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Sanjeev Bodwal, B.Sc., PT |
Sanjeev is a graduate from the University of Western Ontario Physical Therapy program. Complementing his Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Sanjeev also holds a degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Accordingly, Sanjeev's studies have given him a sound manual therapy and exercise prescription background.
Sanjeev's treatment philosophy includes actively involving his clients in the rehabilitative process, combining a hands-on manual approach with injury-specific exercise programs.
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Erin Shanahan, BSc. Biology, BSc PT |
| Erin Shanahan completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University after obtaining a BSc. Advanced Major in Biology at St. Francis Xavier University. She has completed the Level I Manual Therapy and is pursuing certification in Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canadian Institute. Her treatment focuses on a combination of manual therapy, muscle energy techniques and exercise prescription. Erin has also worked in the hospital setting of British Columbia gaining experience in chronic geriatric conditions, stroke and post-operative rehabilitation. In her spare time, she enjoys strength and endurance training.
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Tracy Wong,
B.Sc
Kinesiology, M.Sc. PT.
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Tracy Wong graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of
Science in Physical Therapy and a Bachelors of Applied Science in
Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. She has completed the
Orthopaedic Level I Manual Therapy and Mulligan Concept Lower
Mobilizations with Movement. She is currently pursuing her Level II
certifications in Manual Therapy and Level I Part I from the
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
Tracy also has experience in the acute hospital setting working with
the post-operative, stroke, and geriatric population. She has a
special interest in working with children living with neuromuscular
disorders, torticollis, scoliosis and gross developmental delays.
In her spare time she is off diving, swimming, snowboarding, waiting
for the next live concert, enjoying the awesome food Vancouver has to
offer, and planning her next great adventure.
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Mike Wong, BHK, MScPT, Registered Physiotherapist
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Mike received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree from University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Exercise Science) from the University of British Columbia. Mike's experience includes working in occupational rehabilitation programs to help injured workers return to work successfully. He is knowledgeable in providing job-specific exercise and conditioning programs by improving postural alignment/awareness, and making appropriate ergonomic changes as necessary. In addition, he has treated a variety of clients ranging from acute post-operative conditions to chronic illnesses at Richmond Hospital. Mike has a keen interest in sports rehabilitation and remains up-to-date with literature to provide the most effective treatments. He combines manual therapy, exercise prescription, and pain control techniques as part of his treatment regime. Mike is fluent in Cantonese and his personal interests include trail and mountain biking, basketball, martial arts and his new found love, snowboarding.
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Jessica Bown, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist
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Jessica completed her diplomas in Acupuncture, Herbology, Practitioner of
Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at
the International College of TCM. Since 2004 Jessica has been a registered
Acupuncturist. Her areas of specific interest include all pain disorders and
musculoskeletal injuries.
Jessica's goal is to help you return to a state of vibrant health, or at
least return you to your golf game, as quickly as possible.
Acupuncture, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine is a very powerful
healing system that can be used alone or in conjunction with Western
Medicine to treat many common health problems.
Whether you are in pain, wanting to have more energy, or just looking for
optimum health, Jessica is here to help.
Jessica's own physical traumas lead her on a path to study acupuncture but
it has also given her a special understanding of the body in acute and
chronic pain, and a chance to experience a lot of the variables in between.
Jessica enjoys working along side people with a strong desire to get well,
an open mind, and, most of all, those who want to improve on their already
existing great health!
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Nenad Pljevaljcic, BPHE, NSCA-CPT
Kinesiologist
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Nenad Pljevaljcic is a Registered Kinesiologist with the British Colombia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) and the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA). Nenad is also certified with the National Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA), as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). A graduate of University of Toronto with a Bachelor's degree in Physical and Health Education (BPHE), Nenad studied exercise physiology, health and sport psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, and sport medicine. Nenad continually builds on his education each year in order to keep up with the advances in research and technology of the health and fitness industry. Nenad's passion for health and fitness, his commitment to his clients and his relentless energy are the driving forces behind his success.
Nenad is responsible for the Active Rehabilitation program at Burnaby Square Orthopaedic and Sports Centre. He specializes in using a kinesiological approach by implementing an active-based rehabilitation strategy to assist with returning ICBC clients back to work, while promoting health and wellness. A kinesiological approach applies the latest evidence based medicine principles to preserve and enhance human movement in all settings and populations. Nenad focuses on developing individualized active rehabilitation treatment plans for clients with various orthopaedic concerns such as low back pain, neck pain, and injuries to the shoulder, knee, and hip.
His formal education coupled with a passion for health and wellness also allows Nenad to provide Personal Training services for the clinic. Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, prevent injuries, build core strength, or improve cardiovascular health, Nenad is able to provide strategies to improve health and performance. He provides core strengthening programs, sports specific training, detailed body composition and fitness testing, weight loss and body sculpting programs, strength training, and muscle building. Nenad works with various populations such as athletes, adolescents, older adults, pregnant women and persons with chronic diseases and disabilities (diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis). Whatever your physical condition is, Nenad can help you overcome the obstacles to better health.
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Dr.Ranjit Sandhu, Chiropractor
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Dr. Sandhu is a practicing Chiropractor with a background in Kinesiology. He has been in practice now for 6 years and brings with him the latest techniques and up to date research Chiropractic care has to offer. He works hard to update and improve his knowledge for his practice members' benefit by frequently attending professional seminars and spends many additional hours improving techniques used in his practice.
Dr. Sandhu believes that our bodies undergo various traumatic events as we go through life. For example, the birthing process, childhood bumps and falls, adult stresses and strains, repetitive movements such as computer use, working in the yard.bending and lifting, and athletic injuries to name a few. As our body responds to each dysfunction, degeneration begins to occur. This affects muscle tissue and the nervous system. Chiropractic reeducates your spine and muscles to restore proper balance, function and alignment. The beautiful side affect of all this is ultimately a reduction in pain.
Why do Chiropractic Doctors place so much emphasis on spinal adjustments? Centuries ago Hippocrates advised: "Get knowledge of the spine, for this is requisite to many diseases."
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Part of our service to you is to be accessible to answer any questions about your treatments or exercise programs. We are available to answer your questions by phone. If your therapist is not available, simply leave a message, and he or she will return your call as soon as possible.
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