No matter what your injury, Granville Physio has someone that can help restore your function and get you back to living pain free!
Ryan Ehalt BSc., Msc. PT
Ryan grew up exploring Northern BC while fly fishing with his dad, camping with his family, or traveling for sports tournaments. He first became interested in the field of rehab and exercise while recovering from sport(s) injuries as a kid. Through his recovery journeys & by supporting his family during their own, Ryan became aware of the physical and mental challenges of rehabilitation.
Ryan believes in empowering his clients to regain and maintain their health and is excited to be on your team moving forward. Through a combination of education, exercise therapy and manual therapy we can achieve your goals together. While working for BC Wildfire Service for 9 years, Ryan solidified his love for the outdoors and appreciation for physical demands. He now enjoys backpacking or cross country skiing through the mountains, instead of chasing fires. On weekends at home Ryan can be found on the soccer field, playing crib, or immersed in a good book.
Ryan completed a degree in psychology at Vancouver Island University in 2017 prior to earning his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021. Ryan also holds his Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Program Level 1 certification.
Ryan believes in empowering his clients to regain and maintain their health and is excited to be on your team moving forward. Through a combination of education, exercise therapy and manual therapy we can achieve your goals together. While working for BC Wildfire Service for 9 years, Ryan solidified his love for the outdoors and appreciation for physical demands. He now enjoys backpacking or cross country skiing through the mountains, instead of chasing fires. On weekends at home Ryan can be found on the soccer field, playing crib, or immersed in a good book.
Ryan completed a degree in psychology at Vancouver Island University in 2017 prior to earning his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021. Ryan also holds his Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Program Level 1 certification.
Justin Kim Msc. PT, BSc. Kin
Promoting active living, helping others, and working with patients to achieve their goals are a few examples of the immense passion that Justin has in his approach to physiotherapy. As a lifelong participant in various sports and outdoor recreation, Justin has combined his dedication for physical activity with his devotion to supporting patients in a profession that allows him to empower individuals towards healthy living and personal improvement.
Justin’s dream of becoming a physiotherapist began at a young age when, like many of his patients, he suffered an injury through sport that introduced him to the tremendous benefits of physiotherapy. This dream became a reality upon his graduation from the University of British Columbia’s Master of Physical Therapy Program following his completion of a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. During his education he strengthened his passion towards manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education. Justin has continued his post-graduate education by receiving his certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for Level 1 of the Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program.
Justin enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds of physical activity. He is committed to providing his patients with the best evidence-based treatment and care. Justin is a strong believer that patients who are active participants in their rehabilitation achieve the best and quickest results. Whether you are an accomplished athlete or have never stepped into a gym, Justin would love to work with you and to help guide you through your recovery!
In Justin’s downtime he enjoys playing on competitive soccer teams, golfing, deejaying and multi-day backpacking trips such as the Juan de Fuca Trail and the Sunshine Coast Trail.
Justin’s dream of becoming a physiotherapist began at a young age when, like many of his patients, he suffered an injury through sport that introduced him to the tremendous benefits of physiotherapy. This dream became a reality upon his graduation from the University of British Columbia’s Master of Physical Therapy Program following his completion of a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. During his education he strengthened his passion towards manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education. Justin has continued his post-graduate education by receiving his certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for Level 1 of the Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program.
Justin enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds of physical activity. He is committed to providing his patients with the best evidence-based treatment and care. Justin is a strong believer that patients who are active participants in their rehabilitation achieve the best and quickest results. Whether you are an accomplished athlete or have never stepped into a gym, Justin would love to work with you and to help guide you through your recovery!
In Justin’s downtime he enjoys playing on competitive soccer teams, golfing, deejaying and multi-day backpacking trips such as the Juan de Fuca Trail and the Sunshine Coast Trail.
Martin Vaillancourt BSc. P.T., Maj Kin
Martin started his journey to becoming a physiotherapist with a major in kinesiology which he earned in 2002. He then went on to complete his Bachelors of Physiotherapy at Montreal University in 2005.
Martin believes that a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and understanding your injury is the key to recovery as well as to preventing further injury. He strongly believes that a good relationship between the patient and the physiotherapist is of the utmost importance and encourages patients to take an active role in their treatment. His areas of expertise include TMJ, vestibular rehabilitation, biomechanical running analysis, orthopaedic manual therapy, and spinal manipulations. With these skills under his belt, he is able to a treat a wide variety of injuries and dysfunctions. Throughout his career, Martin has worked in private clinics primarily treating active individuals.
While Martin grew up in Montreal and has lived there for his whole life, he recently decided that he wanted to push his skills and practice even further by moving to beautiful Vancouver. He is a very active person whose hobbies include hiking, snowshoeing, hockey, broomball, and of course playing with his children. Martin is also an avid traveler having been to Asia, Oceania, Europe, and South American to discover new landscapes and learn about other cultures. This combination of experiences has led Martin to be open-minded when dealing with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Martin believes that a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and understanding your injury is the key to recovery as well as to preventing further injury. He strongly believes that a good relationship between the patient and the physiotherapist is of the utmost importance and encourages patients to take an active role in their treatment. His areas of expertise include TMJ, vestibular rehabilitation, biomechanical running analysis, orthopaedic manual therapy, and spinal manipulations. With these skills under his belt, he is able to a treat a wide variety of injuries and dysfunctions. Throughout his career, Martin has worked in private clinics primarily treating active individuals.
While Martin grew up in Montreal and has lived there for his whole life, he recently decided that he wanted to push his skills and practice even further by moving to beautiful Vancouver. He is a very active person whose hobbies include hiking, snowshoeing, hockey, broomball, and of course playing with his children. Martin is also an avid traveler having been to Asia, Oceania, Europe, and South American to discover new landscapes and learn about other cultures. This combination of experiences has led Martin to be open-minded when dealing with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Cheryl So BHK, PCP, Msc. PT, CGIMS, CAFCI (Acupuncture)
With a background in Kinesiology from the UBC, Cheryl completed her Masters in Science of Physiotherapy at Queen’s University. Since graduation, she pursued further education to become certified in Acupuncture and is currently in the process of completing her Diploma of Advance Orthopaedic and Manipulative Physiotherapy Level 3.
Cheryl’s passion for physical activity and sport began at a young age as a competitive volleyball player, leading her to become interested in sport sciences and injury rehabilitation. However, it was a unique experience as a physiotherapy student at the Center of Rehabilitation of the Paralysed in Bangladesh where she fully realized the positive effect of injury rehabilitation on patient quality of life. In a country where limited access to physiotherapy, the lack of awareness and poor perceptions of disability led to many cases of injury to remain untreated, many preventable cases of chronic pain often result in life changing and lifelong disability. As such, Cheryl’s strongest motivation for continuing practice in physiotherapy is to empower patients from all walks of life to participate in their own rehabilitation journey through education about their own injury, manual therapy, acupuncture and therapeutic exercise, ultimately allowing them to return to leading life in ways that are most meaningful and functional to them.
Her areas of interest are:
Cheryl’s passion for physical activity and sport began at a young age as a competitive volleyball player, leading her to become interested in sport sciences and injury rehabilitation. However, it was a unique experience as a physiotherapy student at the Center of Rehabilitation of the Paralysed in Bangladesh where she fully realized the positive effect of injury rehabilitation on patient quality of life. In a country where limited access to physiotherapy, the lack of awareness and poor perceptions of disability led to many cases of injury to remain untreated, many preventable cases of chronic pain often result in life changing and lifelong disability. As such, Cheryl’s strongest motivation for continuing practice in physiotherapy is to empower patients from all walks of life to participate in their own rehabilitation journey through education about their own injury, manual therapy, acupuncture and therapeutic exercise, ultimately allowing them to return to leading life in ways that are most meaningful and functional to them.
Her areas of interest are:
- Shoulder injuries
- Neck and lower back pain
- Volleyball and racquet sport players
Damien Wild BSc. Kin, Msc. PT, CGTTP, Medical Acupuncture MAP
Physical activity has always been a passion for Damien as a means of personal growth, stress release, and developing and maintaining relationships. This joy derived from sport and activity is what inspires him to strive to assist anyone who truly wants to improve themselves and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
With a previous background in research in Exercise Physiology, Damien's diverse career path has let him enjoy exercise testing and prescription for multiple athletic teams and clubs including the Edmonton Oilers and various Olympic level athletes. He was also a part of the team responsible for revamping the standards utilized by the Department of National Defence (DND) firefighters for entry and yearly recertification as well as the development of the practical components of testing protocols used by several municipal fire departments across Western Canada.This extensive testing and research lead to him to taking on the lead role in the development and implementation of the East Central Health region's first community based cardiac rehab program followed by 3 years of full time work as a firefighter in the oil sands while concurrently running the physio department. This intimate understanding of high performance athletes, Fire and EMS personnel and an aging population with a lust for life make him an ideal candidate to continue to work with those individuals as a physiotherapist.
As an avid participant in numerous contact sports and intense resistance training, Damien's first exposure to physio, like a lot of athletes, was as a patient. The remarkable healing qualities he experienced with acupuncture inspired him to quickly pursue the Medical Acupuncture Program through the University of Alberta after graduating from physio. Further developing his skills through the addition of Gokavi dry needling and continuous education in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise allows for different levels of treatment based on patient needs and desire.
With knowledge comes power! Damien believes that understanding your injury is invaluable to the healing process. When a patient understands their injury and why they are doing what they are doing, they get to be a more active team member in their own recovery. It is incredibly important that the patient is aware of why treatment of different areas is being done so they can understand their injury and take appropriate measures to prevent reoccurrence and work towards a speedy recovery and renewed balance of the person as a whole.
With a previous background in research in Exercise Physiology, Damien's diverse career path has let him enjoy exercise testing and prescription for multiple athletic teams and clubs including the Edmonton Oilers and various Olympic level athletes. He was also a part of the team responsible for revamping the standards utilized by the Department of National Defence (DND) firefighters for entry and yearly recertification as well as the development of the practical components of testing protocols used by several municipal fire departments across Western Canada.This extensive testing and research lead to him to taking on the lead role in the development and implementation of the East Central Health region's first community based cardiac rehab program followed by 3 years of full time work as a firefighter in the oil sands while concurrently running the physio department. This intimate understanding of high performance athletes, Fire and EMS personnel and an aging population with a lust for life make him an ideal candidate to continue to work with those individuals as a physiotherapist.
As an avid participant in numerous contact sports and intense resistance training, Damien's first exposure to physio, like a lot of athletes, was as a patient. The remarkable healing qualities he experienced with acupuncture inspired him to quickly pursue the Medical Acupuncture Program through the University of Alberta after graduating from physio. Further developing his skills through the addition of Gokavi dry needling and continuous education in manual therapy and therapeutic exercise allows for different levels of treatment based on patient needs and desire.
With knowledge comes power! Damien believes that understanding your injury is invaluable to the healing process. When a patient understands their injury and why they are doing what they are doing, they get to be a more active team member in their own recovery. It is incredibly important that the patient is aware of why treatment of different areas is being done so they can understand their injury and take appropriate measures to prevent reoccurrence and work towards a speedy recovery and renewed balance of the person as a whole.
Sean Gill RMT
Sean graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Environmental Sustainability. After several years in the hospitality sector, Sean decided to return to school and attended the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, becoming licensed as a registered massage therapist (RMT).
Sean participated in several sports growing up, including hockey, soccer and golf. As a young, competitive athlete Sean regularly received physiotherapy and massage therapy and quickly learned of the important role that massage therapy plays in injury prevention and pain reduction. Sean's history with sport sparked his interest and eagerness to become an RMT and give back to his community by helping others.
The primary massage techniques Sean utilizes include deep swedish massage, myofascial release and active releases. These techniques help decrease sympathetic nervous system activity (the system responsible for the fight-or-flight, or stress response), which contributes to muscle relaxation and pain management. Sean has extensive experience treating patients with both chronic and acute sport-related injuries, neurological injuries, and systemic conditions. Sean's main focus are the back, shoulders, and neck; however, all regions of the body are quite inter-connected and Sean acknowledges the importance in considering and treating the body as a whole.
When he is not in the clinic Sean likes to spend his time on the mountains in the winter, on the golf courses in the summer, and watching European soccer.
Sean participated in several sports growing up, including hockey, soccer and golf. As a young, competitive athlete Sean regularly received physiotherapy and massage therapy and quickly learned of the important role that massage therapy plays in injury prevention and pain reduction. Sean's history with sport sparked his interest and eagerness to become an RMT and give back to his community by helping others.
The primary massage techniques Sean utilizes include deep swedish massage, myofascial release and active releases. These techniques help decrease sympathetic nervous system activity (the system responsible for the fight-or-flight, or stress response), which contributes to muscle relaxation and pain management. Sean has extensive experience treating patients with both chronic and acute sport-related injuries, neurological injuries, and systemic conditions. Sean's main focus are the back, shoulders, and neck; however, all regions of the body are quite inter-connected and Sean acknowledges the importance in considering and treating the body as a whole.
When he is not in the clinic Sean likes to spend his time on the mountains in the winter, on the golf courses in the summer, and watching European soccer.
Cean Bod-Oy Registered Kinesiologist
As a Registered Kinesiologist, Cean uses corrective exercise and functional movement as the primary method to rehabilitation. He uses a holistic approach to aid people in improving their quality of life by motivating them to pursue an active lifestyle. He encourages clients to utilize the movements and techniques he teaches in their every day life to maintain fitness and prevent injury.
Cean graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba. While living there, Cean also worked at the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, providing injury prevention and rehabilitation for aspiring Olympic and Paralympic athletes. His work included conducting movement and mobility screenings for elite athletes as well as designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs and exercises.
Cean possesses an athlete’s knowledge of injury as he competed in wrestling for 10 years with this including intermittent rehabilitation of various injuries. His experience during that time provided a deep appreciation of the critical role that rehabilitation plays in restoring a client’s wellbeing. Cean brings an understanding of not only the physical effect of injuries, but the often accompanying emotional and mental challenges. The success he experienced with a holistic approach to prevention and rehabilitation was a driving force behind pursuing a career in this field.
Cean is passionate about continually building his knowledge of human movement and educating clients about the fundamental role of exercise in enhancing performance and function and in preventing and managing injuries. The core belief driving his practice is that clients will realize more benefits when provided with the proper knowledge, guidance, support, and encouragement.
Cean’s areas of interest and expertise include treating people post MVA, young athletes and older adults with balance issues. When not at the gym, Cean heads out of town to pursue his love of hiking and can be found on a trail somewhere in the lower mainland.
Cean graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba. While living there, Cean also worked at the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, providing injury prevention and rehabilitation for aspiring Olympic and Paralympic athletes. His work included conducting movement and mobility screenings for elite athletes as well as designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs and exercises.
Cean possesses an athlete’s knowledge of injury as he competed in wrestling for 10 years with this including intermittent rehabilitation of various injuries. His experience during that time provided a deep appreciation of the critical role that rehabilitation plays in restoring a client’s wellbeing. Cean brings an understanding of not only the physical effect of injuries, but the often accompanying emotional and mental challenges. The success he experienced with a holistic approach to prevention and rehabilitation was a driving force behind pursuing a career in this field.
Cean is passionate about continually building his knowledge of human movement and educating clients about the fundamental role of exercise in enhancing performance and function and in preventing and managing injuries. The core belief driving his practice is that clients will realize more benefits when provided with the proper knowledge, guidance, support, and encouragement.
Cean’s areas of interest and expertise include treating people post MVA, young athletes and older adults with balance issues. When not at the gym, Cean heads out of town to pursue his love of hiking and can be found on a trail somewhere in the lower mainland.
Jim Bowie Msc. PT, BSc. Kin, FCAMPT, CGIMS
Jim started his journey to becoming a physiotherapist while attending Simon Fraser University getting his Bachelors of Kinesiology. His main areas of focus were on the physiology and biomechanics of the human body while also pursuing knowledge in nutrition.
Prior to starting his masters degree in physiotherapy Jim worked for several years as an exercise therapist, athletic therapist, and ergonomist. His work as an ergonomist took him all over North America and provides him with a unique set of skills to identify and solve issues with workplace stressors including optimal office/computer station design. While working with multiple sports programs his main focus was with the SFU Men's soccer team.
After completing his Physiotherapy degree at the University of Alberta he aggressively pursued post graduate courses in physiotherapy. Highlights of this include his completion of the Advanced Certification in Manual Therapy and Intra Muscular Stimulation (IMS). This allows him to quickly assess and accurately treat even the most complex injuries with great outcomes.
Jim's style of treatment involves first discovering the primary driver or reason why the injury occurred and any other additional factors. Sometimes this involves treating areas that are away from the area of concern. He has found this method the most successful at avoiding repeat injuries and recovering quickly. He enjoys treating people of all ages and abilities.
Methods of treatment:
Particular areas of interest are:
*Often times for a concussion to occur significant neck trauma needs to take place. Spraining ligaments in the upper cervical spine and straining muscles in the shoulder/neck can impact one's ability to function on multiple levels. The main mechanism is as follows: the brain processes information from the ocular (eye), vestibular (inner ear), and proprioceptive (ligaments and tendons) inputs in the body. If any one of those inputs sends information that is different from the others it can cause nausea, dizziness, malaise, fog, poor eye tracking and other typical symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. An example of this is when you come off of a merry-go-round. Your ocular and proprioceptive inputs suggest you are stationary while your vestibular system suggests you are in motion and rotating. This is why working on the neck component in conjunction with the brain injury can successfully restores one’s life
Prior to starting his masters degree in physiotherapy Jim worked for several years as an exercise therapist, athletic therapist, and ergonomist. His work as an ergonomist took him all over North America and provides him with a unique set of skills to identify and solve issues with workplace stressors including optimal office/computer station design. While working with multiple sports programs his main focus was with the SFU Men's soccer team.
After completing his Physiotherapy degree at the University of Alberta he aggressively pursued post graduate courses in physiotherapy. Highlights of this include his completion of the Advanced Certification in Manual Therapy and Intra Muscular Stimulation (IMS). This allows him to quickly assess and accurately treat even the most complex injuries with great outcomes.
Jim's style of treatment involves first discovering the primary driver or reason why the injury occurred and any other additional factors. Sometimes this involves treating areas that are away from the area of concern. He has found this method the most successful at avoiding repeat injuries and recovering quickly. He enjoys treating people of all ages and abilities.
Methods of treatment:
- movement retraining
- exercise therapy
- instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- IMS
- manipulations "cracking"
- mobilizations
- ergonomic assessment
Particular areas of interest are:
- sports played on grass with cleats (soccer, football, baseball, and rugby)
- pitchers for baseball
- dancers
- concussions*
*Often times for a concussion to occur significant neck trauma needs to take place. Spraining ligaments in the upper cervical spine and straining muscles in the shoulder/neck can impact one's ability to function on multiple levels. The main mechanism is as follows: the brain processes information from the ocular (eye), vestibular (inner ear), and proprioceptive (ligaments and tendons) inputs in the body. If any one of those inputs sends information that is different from the others it can cause nausea, dizziness, malaise, fog, poor eye tracking and other typical symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. An example of this is when you come off of a merry-go-round. Your ocular and proprioceptive inputs suggest you are stationary while your vestibular system suggests you are in motion and rotating. This is why working on the neck component in conjunction with the brain injury can successfully restores one’s life