Welcome!

Our clinic is now open for Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Active Rehab, and Dietitian services.

Please book online for any of the above services. If the time you prefer is not available, please call in for potential same day openings or more availability.

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~ The VLP team

Physiotherapy

A “whole person” approach to health and wellbeing, physiotherapy helps to restore, maintain, or improve physical function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability.
**For any ICBC or WorkSafe BC Initial assessments please phone the clinic to book in**


Kinesiology

An exercise-based rehabilitation therapy, active rehab is typically structured as a one-on-one exercise session that contains exercises that are specifically prescribed by a kinesiologist to help with your injury recovery.
**For any ICBC Initial assessments please phone the clinic to book in**


Registered Massage Therapy

A manual therapy involving the manipulation of soft tissue, massage is commonly used to reduce pain, promote overall wellness, reduce stress and anxiety, rehabilitate injuries, release tension, and promote relaxation.
**For any ICBC Initial assessments please phone the clinic to book in**


Registered Dietitian

Our Registered Dietitian provides nutrition assessment and consultation to individuals who require support in general nutrition, health, weight management, and various common chronic diseases (ie heart health, high cholesterol/ hypercholesterolemia/dyslipidemia, high blood pressure/hypertension, glucose intolerance, and low blood sugar/hypoglycemia).


Acupuncture

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.

Travis has recently graduated from Langara College Registered Massage Therapy program. Through hi... Read More

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.

Sian Hoe Cheong is an experienced Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition and Met... Read More

Siva graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Chennai, India in 1999 and completed his Masters in Sports Therapy at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India in 2002. He has worked in private practice and hospital settings in India for more than a decade providing him with valuable experience in multiple areas of practice. Before moving in to Vital Life Physiotherapy Clinic, he had worked in work conditioning for WorkSafeBC clients at CBI Fleetwood Surrey center.

Siva is a member and in good standing of the Physiotherapy Associaton of BC (PABC) and is committed to enrich his professional knowledge through education. He recently completed his Diploma in Dry Needling from the Functional Dry Needling Institute of UK in Vancouver and is currently pursuing a Fascial Manipulation course from the Registered Therapists of Fascial Manipulation®, Italy.

He is multilingual, speaking Tamil, English, Hindi, Saurashtra, Malayalam, and Punjabi. He treats his patients with empathy, dignity and respect, and encourages a return to activity through exercise and education.

In his spare time, he reads Hindu scriptures, visits temples and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

Siva graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical ... Read More

David moved to Canada from Taiwan at ten years old, and has since called Maple Ridge 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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CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR 2023

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.

Kevin graduated from Simon Fraser University where he received a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology w... Read More

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 modalities like Electro-Acupuncture, Silicone Cupping, and Trigger Point Acupuncture. With a comprehensive understanding of anatomy gained from her background as an RMT-Registered Massage Therapist, she focuses on treating musculoskeletal issues such as sport injuries, chronic and acute pain, and movement restriction. Additionally, Lina’s passion extends to addressing a wide range of health concerns, encompassing mental-emotional issues like stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression, as well as conditions like allergies, alcohol/smoking cessation, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, and fertility issues.

Linda does also offers services in cosmetic acupuncture and weight management, aiming to enhance the tone and texture of the skin. She believes in implementing gentle and fine-tuning manipulation techniques to prove comfort and calmness to the mind and body, addressing the root cause of health issues.

Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) Lina Zhu, R.Ac, is a registered acupuncturist who completed the ... Read More

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