Services Offered:
- Neuroplasticity-Based Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease, nerve injuries, etc.)
- Chronic Pain / Injury Recovery
- Exercise Therapy / Active Recovery
- Meditation & Mindfulness
- TeleRehab / Virtual Physio
- and more!
- Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 9:15am-2:45pm (Virtually/Online)
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The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.
~ Albert Einstein
About Chris
Chris has been a registered physiotherapist since 2006 and has worked in a variety of practice areas. In June 2023, he stopped treating individuals in-person at the clinic, and is now a full-time PhD student at the University of British Columbia. His research investigates pain mechanisms and central nervous system changes in knee osteoarthritis, and his findings will be used to help develop targeted interventions in this population.
Over the years, Chris has developed an increasing interest into how and why symptoms become chronic. This includes, but is not exclusive to, persistent, recurring sports injuries, as well as chronic pain. He has delved into the science of neuroplasticity (how the brain and nervous system change and adapt based on experience) to help understand these phenomena, and uses this understanding to help reverse the maladaptive changes seen in chronic conditions. Even if someone has not been successful with various treatments in the past, there remains hope based on this new understanding of plasticity.
Chris treats a wide variety of individuals and conditions, from competitive athletes, to people who simply want to perform their daily activities without pain or other symptoms. His treatments are individualized, goal-oriented, and focused on being restorative (instead of on “symptom management”) in a lot of cases. This said, when symptoms have reached the chronic stage, it often takes a lot of time and work on the client’s part to reverse these maladaptive changes and reach a stage of restoration. In other words, neuroplasticity takes time.
As a result, individuals working with Chris need to be motivated and willing to do the work required to reach their goals, which often includes regular home exercises, reading up-to-date material about their condition(s), and other “homework” (e.g., mindfulness practices, etc.). This approach is designed to empower individuals to become competent in their own rehabilitation care (with ongoing support and guidance), and to reduce reliance on passive treatments (where relevant).
If you are unsure whether Chris is a good fit, please call reception at 250-590-5840 to inquire.