Shambhu Adhikari is a Registered Physiotherapist and clinical researcher with extensive experience in patient care, rehabilitation, teaching, and research. He is dedicated to helping people recover from injury, manage pain, improve function, and achieve their personal health goals through individualized, evidence-based care.

After completing his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2008, Shambhu earned a PhD in Physical Therapy in 2017. He then completed five years of postdoctoral research training at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada. He currently serves as a Research Associate at UBC, where his work focuses on concussion, traumatic brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, sports injuries, and evidence-based physiotherapy.

As an active researcher, Shambhu has published more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications and continues to contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic and rehabilitation approaches for people with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. His research profile can be viewed on Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=xhqtz7UAAAAJ&hl=en).

Before joining UBC, Shambhu spent more than 12 years working as a physiotherapist, educator, and University faculty member. During this time, he provided care in both hospital and outpatient settings while teaching and mentoring over 100 physiotherapy students from around the world in clinical practice and research.

Shambhu is a strong advocate for evidence-based healthcare and developed the FIT-CORRECT Principle of Exercise Prescription, a framework designed to support more comprehensive and personalized exercise planning. He is passionate about bridging the gap between research and clinical practice through his “Research-to-Routine” and “Routine-to-Research” approach, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest scientific evidence while also helping inform future research.

In clinical practice, Shambhu is committed to providing individualized care using a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches. He believes that successful outcomes begin with in-depth assessment and goal setting, allowing treatment plans to be tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.

His focus is on delivering holistic care through the use of pain management techniques, manual therapy, customized exercise prescriptions, and comprehensive home exercise programs to support long-term recovery and help prevent recurrences. His greatest professional satisfaction comes from helping patients regain confidence, improve function, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Shambhu is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing soccer and volleyball, travelling, and spending quality time with his wife and son.

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Travis has recently graduated from Langara College Registered Massage Therapy program. Through his studies at Langara’s student clinic and outreaches, Travis has been able to work with a variety of different patients with various sports related injuries, and neurological conditions. Travis believes that each treatment should be patient centered and wants to work with each person on creating goals through massage and home-care that can improve their overall health and wellness.

In Travis’ spare time he enjoys weight lifting, playing soccer and lacrosse, he enjoys being outside hiking, and canoeing.

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Sian Hoe Cheong is an experienced Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan. He completed his dietetic internship at the Regina Au’Appelle Health Region. ​

He is a member of the College of Dietitians of B.C., Dietitians of Canada, Diabetes Canada Professional Section and Commission on Dietetic Registration for the Academy of American Nutrition and Dietetics.

His work experience spans various areas of health care such as acute care, community care, residential care and administration. His special interests include diabetes, general nutrition, heart health and seniors health. He helps patients understand why making dietary changes is necessary to gain strength and good health. He believes implementing a dietary change plan that is both realistic and sustainable helps patient eat well and stay well.

​In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoor and active. He likes to play soccer, volleyball, curling and swimming.

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Matthew Edema graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology degree from SFU. While in his studies, he completed the Active Health and Rehabilitation concentration. He has also gained plenty of clinical experience throughout his degree in diverse settings. He has worked with patients with various conditions of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Specifically, Matthew has worked as both a registered and student kinesiologist where he developed the necessary skillset of a proficient kinesiologist. He has also gained valuable patient care experience while volunteering at two pediatric physiotherapy clinics and working as a physiotherapy assistant. As a strength and conditioning intern, he assisted lead strength coaches in administering training sessions for SFU athletes. He has also done research in developing exercise search filters for researching evidence-based practices on academic search engines, a tool to be used by physiotherapists and kinesiologists to alleviate their workload.

Growing up, Matthew played many sports at high levels. Some of these include basketball, soccer, ball hockey, and swimming. He continues to live an active lifestyle by regularly weightlifting and playing basketball. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Shing graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science at Simon Fraser University in 2017. While on exchange during his studies in Australia, he dislocated his shoulder while playing basketball 13 times within 1 year. Along with numerous other injuries from playing basketball and weight training, this led Shing to seek help through physiotherapy and manual therapy; and further inspired Shing to pursue a career in healthcare to help others in pain. As a graduate of the massage therapy program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Shing was able to gain experience working with a variety of individuals in the school’s inreach and outreach programs. The outreach experiences included providing treatments to varsity level athletes at Douglas College, healthcare workers at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and providing care to individuals in the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion. At the school inreach, he also treated individuals with a wide range of conditions such as fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson’s disease. His treatments utilize a variety of techniques and are formulated using thorough assessments to provide specialized care for each individual patient. In his free time, Shing likes to play basketball, and lifting weights to stay active. When he’s not staying active, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and binge watching Netflix whenever he can.

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Cherie is an experienced physiotherapist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal, pelvic floor, and neurological conditions. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology with specialization in Neuroscience from Columbia University.

With over a decade of experience in the hospital, research and clinical settings, Cherie has honed a deep understanding of the human body, particularly in managing musculoskeletal disorders, pelvic floor dysfunctions and neurological conditions. Cherie’s approach integrates evidence-based practices with personalized care, ensuring each patient receives a tailored treatment plan that addresses their unique needs. Known for a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Cherie has successfully helped countless individuals regain function, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

Cherie is also dedicated to continuing education, regularly attending workshops and conferences to stay at the forefront of advancements in physiotherapy.

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David moved to Canada from Taiwan at ten years old, and has since called Coquitlam home. He attended Simon Fraser University for his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology before going to Queen’s University for his Masters in Physical Therapy. Before going into physiotherapy, David worked in kinesiology with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents. This is where he learned and saw firsthand the benefits of active exercise as part of the rehabilitation process. Today, exercise is still very much an essential part of his treatments.

David finds satisfaction in helping his patients feel better, which is a driving force in his offering as many treatment modalities as possible for his patients. He has taken post-graduate courses on manual therapy, vestibular therapy, concussion therapy, taping and is certified in acupuncture and Gunn IMS.

In his spare time, David enjoys hanging out with his wife and sons. His favorite sports are snowboarding, basketball and volleyball.

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Jen graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy program in June 2016. She is a practicing member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC). She has a passion for treating a wide range of conditions and believes that patient education and communication is the key to finding the best customized treatment plan for each individual.

When Jen is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, camping and travelling.

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Kevin graduated from Simon Fraser University where he received a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in active health and rehabilitation. While studying at SFU, he also worked as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer, which gave him significant experience educating, and developing exercise programs for people of all age groups and varying levels of fitness. He believes that the best way to approach active rehabilitation is through proper education, so that clients have the knowledge and confidence to perform the exercises within their personalized program in a safe, efficient and effective manner.

In his spare time, Kevin can be found weightlifting at home, going for a run along the Poco trail, or inside the kitchen pretending he’s on MasterChef. Kevin also enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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Ingrid graduated from Langara College Registered Massage Therapy program and got the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients during the program, from young athletes to patients with spinal cord injuries, from patients with acute injuries to patients suffering from chronic conditions. She found a lot of interest in not only advancing her therapeutic approach but also in listening and understanding patients’ needs and how to develop a practical treatment and homecare plan with them.

From a young age Ingrid has been very active and enjoyed doing different kinds of sport and understands how injuries could impact the ability for one to continue with their exercises. Outside of the clinic she loves spending time with her friends playing tennis and finding good food in town. She also loves traveling to different countries and learning about local cultures and languages. Ingrid is also fluent in Cantonese, Japanese, and Mandarin.

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Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac)

Lina Zhu, R.Ac, is a registered acupuncturist who completed the four-year Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner program at Central College. She is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.

Her approach integrates classical techniques such as TCM Needle, Moxa, and Ear Acupuncture with modern methods including Electro-Acupuncture, Silicone/Vacuum Cupping. With her RMT background and solid grounding in anatomy, she frequently works with:

• Musculoskeletal Conditions – muscle tension and pain, sports injuries, chronic/acute pain, and movement restriction. • Mental-Emotional Health – stress, anxiety, insomnia, and low mood. • Digestive Concerns – bloating, constipation, indigestion, and appetite irregularities. • Respiratory & Allergy Issues – sinus congestion, seasonal allergies, and cough. • General Internal Patterns – headaches, migraines, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance.

She also offers treatments for Facial Acupuncture and Fertility Support, focusing on gentle and fine-tuned needle techniques. Facial acupuncture addresses concerns such as swelling, acne, allergies, headaches, and TMJ-related issues. Fertility support includes menstrual regulation, hormonal balance, stress reduction, and improved circulation, and may also assist individuals undergoing IVF treatment. Throughout her practice, she emphasizes calming the nervous system and addressing the root causes of health concerns.

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