Dr. Joseph Yung was born in Hong Kong and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from York University. In addition, he has also received his Diploma of Massage Therapy from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy.

He practices Diversified Technique and focuses on providing patient-centered care through adjustments, mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, patient education, and exercises. He has a wide range of experience treating acute and chronic conditions in people of all ages. Dr. Yung is excited to help patients reach their goals and get back to doing what they love; free from pain and dysfunction.

Outside of the clinic you’ll find him playing sports, hiking in the mountains and camping.

Languages: English and Cantonese

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Selina became a massage therapist through a two-year full-time RMT program. She felt very happy because she could use what she learned to help people in need.

Selina used to be a teacher and has been committed to the service industry since she came to Canada for more than 15 years. She can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. She has strong communication skills, patience and good listening skills. She believes that with good communication with clients, she can better understand their needs and customize better treatment plans to help them.

At the same time, she can skillfully use various massage techniques to treat corresponding symptoms, such as shoulder and neck pain, back pain, migraine, etc She believes that in the future work, she will continue to learn and make progress! She expects to help more clients get rid of pain and move towards health.

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Matthew graduated from Langara College and received a diploma in Registered Massage Therapy. Providing safe and effective treatment to address musculoskeletal issues is his top priority. In doing so, he is glad to help patients improve their qualities of life. Matthew incorporates treatment styles based on the needs and the preferences of the patients.

Matthew likes to use Swedish technique mainly as he believes a treatment should not be a painful experience, but rather relaxing and peaceful. He believes the outcome of the treatment is most effective when doing so as well. He also uses a variety of techniques such as trigger point release, myofascial release and joint mobilization when needed.

He focuses often on postural exercises to help improve back, neck and shoulder pain.

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Eugene is a registered massage therapist who is passionate about active rehab and manual therapy. She generally mix-uses a deep tissue, Swedish, and myofascial release techniques by assessed each patient’s condition. Also, she likes use passive stretching and joint mobilization in the treatment. Her background has successfully completed a sports rehabilitation internship, at The National Fitness Center (in the Olympic Park, Seoul), related to her major, Physical Education. She also has a special career served as a woman army officer for seven years, and after being discharged as a captain, she moved to Canada for the second chapter of her life. From this experience, Eugene good at working as a team, has leadership a parts of human resource development. She loves hiking, skiing, and playing badminton in free time and her treatment provides English or Korean.

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Emily graduated from the massage therapy program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. Prior to attending massage school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences degree from Simon Fraser University. From a young age, Emily experienced firsthand the powerful effects of massage therapy and appreciated the difference it made in her overall sense of wellbeing. This personal experience, combined with her keen interest in human anatomy and physiology, naturally led her to pursue a career in massage therapy. Emily enjoys using a patient centered approach, in which she works with patients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. She uses a variety of techniques in her treatments, including but not limited to Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, active stretching, pin and stretch and passive range of motion. Emily likes the one-on-one aspect of massage therapy and how, as an RMT, she can help others maintain and restore optimal physical and mental wellbeing. When not working, Emily enjoys trying new restaurants and looking for the spiciest items, going for walks and runs, traveling, and playing with her loveable tabby cat Koni.

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Sandy Woodburn is committed to helping you remain active and mobile throughout your life, through the ancient healing art of touch. His treatments blend an Eastern, holistic approach with Western, evidence-informed assessments and targeted treatments.

In his youth, Sandy was strongly influenced by Japanese literature and culture. He moved to Japan where he worked for many years as a translator while pursuing his passion for the martial art of Aikido. His martial arts studies led him to develop an interest in health and the human body, pursuing an education in shiatsu to become a Japanese government-certified shiatsu therapist in 2006.

Shiatsu is a holistic therapy that utilizes deep, gentle pressure on vital points throughout the body to promote blood flow, regulate muscle and nerve function, and restore optimum functioning of the organ systems, thus helping your body to return to its natural state of vibrant health.

After returning to Canada, Sandy enrolled at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where he learned Western massage techniques such as injury assessment, trigger point release, active stretching, and joint mobilization. He attained Registered Massage Therapist certification in 2017 and has been helping people in Burnaby and Vancouver overcome injury and enhance their quality of life ever since.

Sandy believes in the ancient Chinese wisdom that ‘A wise healer treats illness before it takes hold.’ Regular treatments help your body regain its natural equilibrium before it gets too far out of balance, avoiding potential illness or injury and helping you to maintain optimum health and wellness in your daily life.

Sandy also holds an MA in Modern Japanese Literature and a BFA in Creative Writing from UBC, and is a 5th-dan Kyoshi in Shohokai Aikido. He is fluent in English and Japanese.

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Clayre is a graduate of the Vancouver Career College of Massage Therapy program. She believes that the human body has the power to heal itself. That’s why she will be able to help the patient’s healthy life.. She had successful experiences in pain management therapy with many chronic cases. She provides a good quality of relaxation and deep tissue massage which is good for headache, shoulder pain, back pain, early osteoarthritis, postural imbalance such as head forward posture, rounded- shoulder and flat lower back.

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Solomon Seow dealt with crippling shoulder pain and overuse injuries when he was in high school. It was during that young age he recognized the importance of rehabilitative services and the impact personalized care can make on someone’s life.

Since then, Solomon has chosen to dedicate his life to improving the lives of others. Using education, effective rehabilitative care techniques and a personalized approach, Solomon is ready to help you overcome everything from sports injuries to chronic pain.

Solomon is a graduate from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and holds a kinesiology degree from Simon Fraser University. Over the years, he has gained extensive clinical experience. At GF Strong, he supported patients with spinal cord rehabilitation and provided quality of life treatments for cancer patients at the Friends for Life Society.

At the moment, Solomon is working towards his TRU Bachelor Degree of Health Science. He’s also in the process of becoming a member of the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association.

During his spare time, Solomon enjoys cycling, running and working out at the gym. He’s also an ultimate Frisbee enthusiast and plays in the Vancouver Ultimate League.

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Uma Acharekar is a highly skilled Physiotherapist with more than 10 years of experience in acute and chronic pain management, Orthopaedic, Neurological, Geriatric and Women’s health conditions with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment and therapy- program design and execution.

She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in 2006 and later pursued a Master’s degree in Neurosciences from India and successfully accomplished it as being the State University Merit ranker. She has a keen interest in research and has a publication by her name. Several experiences over Uma’s career have merged to create her special interest in treating conditions such as Arthritis, neck and back pains, frozen shoulder, ankle sprains, post fracture and joint replacement cases, hand injuries, osteoporosis, falls in elderly and Neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson’s, Concussions, Diabetic neuropathy, Vertigo, Spinal cord injuries etc.

She has taken several courses over the last decade and is Certified in using Pilates for core stability, KinesioTaping for pain relief and to enhance performance, Theraband for muscle strengthening and endurance training and Vestibular equipments for balance and postural training. She has also taken several Neuro workshops on Motor Control, Sensory Processing, Neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT), Gait Analysis to enhance her Neuro skills. She gives 1 to 1 treatment with detailed assessment, goal setting and customized treatment programs to each patient. With appropriate counseling and elaborate home exercise programs, she would ensure that the recurrence rate is minimal. Uma is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi. She strongly believes in the ability to stay physically active which is so critical in the prevention and management of many diseases and illnesses and is herself a fitness enthusiast. She loves exploring new places and meeting new people and has travelled to several countries with a still long bucketlist of places yet to discover!

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Reshma Mehta, Physiotherapist

Reshma provides 1-on-1 private sessions to help you recover from illness, injury, and chronic disease. In 2003, she completed her bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy and later pursued a master’s degree in musculoskeletal sciences in Mumbai, India.

She has taken courses in manual therapy and is a certified Mulligan practitioner. A relatively new method of treatment, the Mulligan Concept helps correct altered joint mechanics by mobilizing them during movement. This treatment can be applied to a variety of joints including the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and all spinal joints. With Reshma’s effective skills, her patients have been successful in regaining joint mobility, correcting positional faults in joints, and managing pain in a short amount of time.

With an interest in neurology, Reshma has also finished several workshops in neuro-developmental techniques and motor control, adding to her extensive list of skills and specialities.

Education and promoting independence are important to her. That’s why she’s happy to give you advice on everything from good ergonomics and pain reduction to information on any condition and the effects of posture. She also provides her patients with tailored exercise programs designed to prevent future recurrences and encourages them to complete them at home.

Reshma is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and listening to music.

Reshma’s Clinic Hours: Tuesdays: 10am-1pm Thursdays: 10am-8pm Fridays: 10am-2pm Saturday: 10am-6pm

Book your free consultation with Resha today. At your consultation, she will answer any questions, discuss symptoms and health concerns, and go over treatment options. This no-obligation consultation is a great way to see how physiotherapy can transform your life and lets you find out which treatments are right for you.

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Nicole Jose pursued the massage therapy program for two years. She strives to positively impact the lives of others by promoting health and wellness through her knowledge and experience from the program. When she isn't dedicating her time to helping others, she enjoys swimming and volleyball which further contributes to her outgoing personality. Whether you're seeking relief from muscle tension, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to unwind and rejuvenate, she is ready to listen to your unique concerns. By incorporating an array of massage modalities and techniques that include, but are not limited to Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and pressure release, she is prepared to offer an individualized treatment plan to cater to your needs. Nicole actively listens to clients' health goals and concerns and is committed to guiding you on your journey to improved health and a balanced life.

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Whether a patient is looking to treat a new/existing condition/injury or simply take a moment to relax, Ellie tailors each treatment to what her patients need/want.

Her background in nursing translates to a rich knowledge base of how the body works, giving her that much more insight as to how her patients can achieve their treatment goals.

Ellie can provide service in both Spanish and English.

In the winter, Ellie enjoys snowboarding, and is eager to try out new restaurants all year round. She also loves to travel and hopes to see all 7 wonders of the world (she has 4 left to see).

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Nassa is in good standing with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia. She has graduated with Diploma from the Vancouver Career College of registered massage therapy program in 2023. Nassa was born in Thailand. After she has graduated Bachelor of Arts Degree of Tourism and Hospitality management, she has decided to move to Vancouver, B.C., Canada since 2013. She loves travel, food, and spa. She has a thought and interests of study in RMT program. In the past years, Nassa has worked in a hotel, and spa of different settings, and previous to working as an RMT. As she continues to work as a Massage Therapist, she will continue to take additional courses so she will be able to apply different modalities to her treatments for her patients. Nassa is knowledgeable RMT with skills for patient relationship building and patient care. Experienced in healing techniques including Swedish, Deep tissue, Trigger Point and Relaxation massage. Assessed patients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions. Nassa likes to incorporate different modalities into her treatments. For instance, she uses a lot of Traditional Thai Massage, Deep tissue, Swedish massage and Joints Mobilization. Nassa has treated her patient by exerting light to deep pressure on the muscles. This will help and promote your body to relax, increase blood flow and reduce pain symptoms. She has an experience in Joints Mobilization techniques by moving the joints, this will help reduce the tightness of the tissue around the joint. as well as increasing flexibility and aligning the bones to be more in proper alignment

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Urvi Panchal is a Registered Physiotherapist who can help you claim back your strength, mobility, and freedom. Offering private and personalized treatments, Urvi is ready to give you the tools you need to manage and overcome your injury, chronic pain, arthritis, or neurological condition.

Urvi holds a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from India’s Sardar Patel University. She started her career working at multiple gyms where she implemented exercise programs and physiotherapy treatments for members. After, she joined a community health center. During her time there, she helped countless patients overcome a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. When she came to Canada, she worked alongside an orthopaedic surgeon by provided post-operative physiotherapy for patients with total knee replacements.

She is dedicated to giving you the best care possible, which is why she’s constantly upgrading her skills. Continuing education courses on dry needling, manipulation, kinesio taping, soft tissue release, and pelvic floor health are next on her agenda. Her interests lie in orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, and pelvic floor health.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll most likely find her biking through the city, hiking along Vancouver’s many scenic trails, or relaxing with a good book.

Urvi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. She is also proficient in Punjabi.

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Tomoko Takahashi, RMT

Tomoko knows firsthand the amazing mental and physical relief massage therapy provides. As a teenager, Tomoko turned to massage therapy to treat her sport injuries and chronic pain. After overcoming her condition, she became intrigued by the body’s ability to heal itself and how massage helps facilitate this incredible process. This fascination combined with her desire to help others, led her to pursue a career in massage therapy.

With years of experience under her belt, Tomoko is skilled in treating a variety of conditions and tailors each treatment to the specific needs of her patients. She uses a number of techniques including deep tissue massage, myofascial technique, trigger point release, neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, positional release technique, and assisted stretching. She views the recovery process as a team effort and loves working with her clients to determine underlying issues, promote healing through clinical treatments, and achieve lasting change by providing home care.

On her days off, you’ll most likely find Tomoko hiking, swimming, or travelling You can book a massage with Tomoko online or by giving us a call at 604-437-7777. Tomoko is NOT accepting new patients at this time.

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Gary Chan

Registered Acupuncturist Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Musculoskeletal pain, migraines, anxiety, sleep disorders, gynecological issues and other physical and mental ailments can take away your strength and joy. By combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and energy healing, Gary Chan allows you to strip away the power of illnesses so you can recover, rejuvenate, and restore balance to your body and mind.

Gary is a top-rated holistic health expert with over 12 years of experience. He graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver and is licensed by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA).

After gaining his diploma in 2006, Gary interned at a hospital in China and a private clinic in Hong Kong. He is the author behind “Living a Happy Life in an Unhappy World”, a mental wellness book showcasing the benefits of Chinese medicine. Dr Tan’s Balance Method, Pulse Regulating Acupuncture, Original Yin Stretching Method, Auricular Medicines, Reiki Energy Healing, and Transformation with Matrix Energetic are just some of the other therapies he is certified in.

Before entering the healthcare realm, Gary worked as a computer programmer. He had no experience with TCM until he developed severe pain in one of his upper teeth. His dentist said the pain was caused by an inflamed nerve and that a root canal would solve the problem. Gary decided to think about it as this extreme procedure would cause much discomfort and cost a fortune. He left the dentist and went to the pharmacy to pick up some painkillers. During his visit, the pharmacist on duty told Gary to try acupuncture.

Gary thought he had nothing to lose and went to see an acupuncturist right away. The day after his first treatment, he was shocked to experience an 80 per cent decrease in pain. After taking an herbal concoction for another day, Gary was completely relieved of his toothache. This transformative experience sparked Gary’s interest in acupuncture and eventually led him to pursue a career in holistic health.

Besides TCM, Gary is passionate about spirituality and believes building meaningful relationships is key to living a fulfilling life. During his free time, he enjoys playing board games and disc golf with friends and family. He also loves hanging out with this cat.

Gary is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

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Noreen graduated from the University of Zimbabwe as a Physiotherapist and went on to add to her skill set a Masters Degree in Health Sciences focusing on Chronic Disease Rehabilitation at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Before moving to Canada, she practiced in several countries in Southern Africa in a variety of settings including private practice, long term care, community-based residential, sports and hospital care where she developed a keen interest in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. She has also completed a course in Pelvic health with the University of Alberta which focused on detailed assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic floor muscles.

Outside of clinical practice, Noreen enjoys biking, watching rugby, travelling and spending time with friends.

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Jayden Kim Registered Acupuncturist

Jayden Kim is one of Burnaby’s holistic health experts. He graduated with a diploma in Acupuncture from Burnaby’s PCU College of Holistic Medicine. During his time at Pioneer Ergonomic and Dawson Medical Clinic, Jayden helped many patients overcome everything from chronic pain and digestive disorders to stress and infertility.

What sets him apart from other Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners is that he’s one of the few Registered Acupuncturists in North America to offer Korean Elemental Therapy services. Dating back almost four centuries, this ancient therapy is the most popular acupuncture technique in South Korea. It relies on five element points (also known as shu points) and four needles to bring balance back to the body and mind.

Jayden combines Korean Elemental Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine in his practice to maximize results when treating back, neck, and knee pain, headaches, digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, infertility, addiction, chronic fatigue, skin concerns, and more.

If you’re not a fan of needles, you’ll be glad to know Jayden offers non-needle acupuncture. Jayden uses safe, effective equipment including an ion beam, electro infrared stone machine, and special aluminum pallets to deliver similar results as traditional acupuncture. He also specializes in acupressure stimulation and Point Injection Therapy – both are excellent options if you’re seeking natural pain relief.

During his spare time, Jayden enjoys reading, playing video games, going for walks outside, trying new restaurants around town, and travelling.

Jayden is fluent in English and Korean and proficient in Japanese.

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