Uma Acharekar is Registered Physiotherapist with over 18 years of experience in Hospital and Community Health care.

She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy in 2006 and later successfully completed her Master’s Degree in Neurorehabilitation. She has a keen interest in evidence based research and has a Publication in International Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy by her name.

Uma believes in in-depth assessment and goal setting to impart optimum care to her clients. Her focus is to provide holistic care through use of Pain management techniques, Manual therapy, customized exercise prescriptions and elaborate Home exercise program to ensure long term health and prevent recurrences.

Uma’s passion for Pain Management and Rehabilitation has fuelled her pursuit of continuing education and adding to her skill set. She takes up new courses every year and so far has successfully completed the following certifications:

• Dry Needling : Acupuncture Canada

• Total Spine Thrust Manipulation: Institute of Clinical Excellence USA

• Whiplash and Neck Pain: APTEI, Canada

• Cervical Headaches: APTEI, Canada

• Low Back Pain: Lumbar Spine by McKenzie Institute Canada

• Temporomandibular Joint Management (TMJ): APTEI, Canada

• Concussion Therapy: IMPACT USA

• Clinical Pilates: Calibrate Pilates, Canada

• Vestibular Therapy (Dizziness and Vertigo)

• Fundamentals of Running Injuries: The Running Clinic

• Kinesio Taping

Uma strongly believes in the ability to stay physically active which is so critical in the prevention and management of many illnesses and is herself a fitness enthusiast. In her free time, she loves going for hikes, biking, kayaking and enjoys playing Badminton and Tennis.

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Mikyung (Jasmine) Bae, R.Ac, has been practicing acupuncturist since 2007. In her 20s, she studied literature in Korea and loved learning about ancient philosophy and wisdom. She decided to study eastern medicine in her late 30s and became a registered acupuncturist in British Columbia.

Jasmine is proficient in gentle needling techniques and incorporates Cupping, Guasha, Moxibation, and Acupressure, enabling her to dissuade patients fears of acupuncture and needles.

She is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care with accurate diagnosis and effective treatment focusing on each patient’s health status. She has had success in treatments for pain control, stomach disorder, respiratory diseases, and psychiatric issues. She is especially enthusiastic about the improvement of circulation and has special interest in treatments related to GI disorder.

Besides her passion for healing, Jasmine enjoys hiking the beautiful trails around Vancouver.

• CTCMA Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac)

• Member of the British Columbia Association of TCM & Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)

• Graduate Concordia College of TCM5 (Diploma Traditional Chinese Medicine 2005, BC)

• PCU College of Holistic Medicine (Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Course 2011, BC)

• Saint John College (Certificate of Cosmetic Acupuncture 2005, ON)

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Rita Fung is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Masters of Counselling from Trinity Western University. She practices an integration of Person-Centered approach, Polyvagal Theory, and Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight approach. Her focus is on creating a warm and safe environment for the exploration of the issues that clients bring into counselling.

Rita works with clients from all age group on various issues including: - Depression - Anxiety and stress - Grief and loss - Adverse childhood experiences/trauma - Family of origin issues - Child/Parent relationship, Parenting support - Self esteem and lack of confidence - Emotional/self-regulation - Life transition - Cross cultural issues - Developmental/learning disabilities

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Yue Chuang (Johnny) Guan completed his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University and bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Johnny has also completed two diplomas in General Studies and Sport Science at Douglas College.

Johnny’s clinical experience includes time in both public and private settings. Johnny started his career in public practice (hospitals) and private clinics in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to his clinical experience, Johnny spent four years as a behavioral interventionist and was a research assistant for a Parkinson’s disease and concussion study at UBC. Johnny has a variety of interests including treating patients with MSK (musculoskeletal), cardiopulmonary diseases, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, and concussions. He also enjoys helping patients who have injuries from sports, WorkSafe injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and other chronic conditions.

In his spare time, Johnny enjoys playing basketball, table tennis, tennis, and badminton. He also loves volunteering and has spent eight years with organizations geared toward helping those with physical and behavioral challenges such as the Special Olympics and the Vancouver Chinese Policing Center.

Johnny is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

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Hyeryeon (Leanne) Hwang graduated from Vancouver Career College in 2022. Throughout her education, she quickly developed a passion for learning and understanding the complexity of the human body. Previously she has worked as a non-registered massage therapist for 4 years in Korea, Australia and Canada. The experience of meeting patients in the healthcare industry and two years of high-quality education made her better understand of patients’ conditions and help them effectively.

Leanne believes that patients’ active intervention in treatment is important. She will make a treatment plan reflecting the patient’s opinions, suggest remedial exercise after treatment, and encourage them to abandon bad habits that ruin body alignment.

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Eunhee (Annie) Joo is a certified Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Mat and Apparatus Pilates instructor. With many years of training and working experience in Switzerland, Germany, Canada and Korea, she has a unique background and knowledge to understand the different needs of each individual client to help them achieve their full physical potential.

She places a focus on rehabilitation, postural refinement, strength, mobility and flexibility having received certification and attended specialized workshops across Europe on anatomy, kyphosis, scoliosis, shoulder mechanics, pre/post natal recovery and back pain.

Fluent in both English and Korean, each session can be delivered in the language that is most comfortable for each client to ensure precise instruction and understanding of each movement.

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Christopher (Ryan) Jung is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Vancouver Career College and has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Douglas College. He believes that everyone can become more functionally optimal when they are more aware of what their body needs. Using massage therapy can help not only with injury rehabilitation but also with preventative therapy before an injury happens. Ryan uses deep tissue and active release myofascial stretching techniques to help patients reduce pain, improve function, and increase mobility. Using these techniques, Ryan tailors each treatment to each individual’s goals.

Ryan has experience treating SFU athletes along with senior care-home patients who had a variety of conditions, and he has learned a lot from these volunteering opportunities.

Using his 5-years of kinesiology experience and active rehabilitation programming, Ryan can provide effective home-care exercises and stretching after massages for more long-term improvements. Ryan enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, video games, and doing a mixture of bodybuilding with powerlifting workouts at the gym in his free time.

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Hayeong (Hannah) Kim majored in Bachelor of Sports Medicine in her post secondary and built her strong passion to provide more comprehensive exercise environment to her clients.

With years of experience working with clients of all ages and fitness levels, Hannah is adept at crafting personalized workouts to address individual needs and goals. She places focus on correcting postures, increasing range of motion, and strengthening core muscles.

Dedicating herself to ongoing education and training, Hannah is currently studying for Registered Massage Therapy (RMT). Her commitment to expanding her knowledge reflects in her ability to offer a diverse and comprehensive approach to fitness for her clients.

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Seung Hoon (Steven) Lee has been a foot reflexology specialist for 20 years. After obtaining a certification in foot reflexology in South Korea, he went on to treat various different conditions and has helped many patients recover from chronic pain and diseases such as diabetes, liver cirrhosis, stress relief, digestive disorders, insomnia, and much more.

He is currently studying acupuncture and acupressure and is set to graduate and become a certified acupuncturist later this year.

His hobbies include playing tennis, traveling and reading.

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Pui Yin (Amber) Li is a passionate Pilates instructor with a deep love for movement and wellness. She has completed her YTT200 yoga teacher training, blending the principles of both Pilates and Yoga to create a holistic approach to fitness.

She is also an avid nature lover, always seeking new adventures and exploring the beauty of the world around her. Her enthusiasm for building genuine connections with people allows her to create a welcoming and supportive environment in classes.

Amber is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enjoys sharing her knowledge with a diverse range of students, empowering them to achieve balance and strength in their lives.

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Hannah Min’s journey in kinesiology began with the consecutive injuries she had while playing ultimate frisbee and volleyball recreationally and competitively. Her rehab/physio doctors have supported her and helped her heal from her injuries and inspired her to help her community. Her injuries allowed her to explore more about kinesiology and passion for weight training. Just this past year, she recently graduated from Western University with a Kinesiology degree.

Hannah’s time at Western has allowed her to be an integral member of the London community. She worked at Western’s Rec Center as part of the intramurals team for volleyball and ultimate frisbee and as a personal trainer focused on weight training. She was heavily involved in Western athletics and helped student athletes on the ultimate frisbee team for athletic injuries and taping. Additionally, Hannah was a health and fitness supervisor at Horton Street Seniors’ Center working with adults coming from all backgrounds of health and fitness and post injury rehabilitation. She taught aerobics and gym etiquette and offered personalized workout programs.

Weight training holds a lot of significance to Hannah because of her many injuries and rehab that she continues to weight train and focus on big compound exercises like deadlift and squat for her personal achievements. Recently this past year, Hannah has found a love for Pilates and found that incorporating Pilates into her weight training gym routine allows her to feel energized and also improve her core strength and flexibility. Hannah has taken a course with Balanced Body that allows her to teach the fundamentals of both mat and reformer exercises. Hannah is excited to incorporate her weight training background and Pilates to offer a full well balanced workout and target fitness goals.

Beyond her sports and weight training background, Hannah has a passion to help her community and to extend her knowledge to those around her. Hannah’s goal is to teach and encourage people around her about fitness and healthy living and share her stories about her journey, failures and success.

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Kostiantyn (Kosta) Movsesov is a graduate of the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, Toronto. Kosta specializes in Swedish Massage Therapy. He offers deep tissue and trigger point focused treatments. His sessions promote healing and relaxation. Kosta also has a certificate in Thai Yoga Massage.

Clients come to Kosta when looking for relief from stress of daily work & life as well as stress and/or persistent pain caused by motor accidents (ICBC cases), sports and other injuries and for prenatal massages. Kosta’s goal is to provide individual massage treatment for clients of all ages and conditions in a safe, comfortable, and warm environment. Kosta says, from my experience, the more individual the approach in treatment the better the results that can be achieved.

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Ha Young (Jenny) Noh, R.TCMP, is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner with over six years of clinical experience in South Korea. She has treated a wide range of patients with chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, skin concerns, and metabolic issues, integrating acupuncture, herbal medicine, and modern therapeutic techniques. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Korean Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynecology) from Kyunghee University and is a registered TCM practitioner in Canada and a licensed Korean Medicine Doctor (KMD) in South Korea.

CAREERS

• CTCMA Registered TCM Practitioner (R.TCMP) & Acupuncturist (R.Ac) (Canada)

• Licensed Korean Medicine Doctor (KMD) (South Korea)

• Registered member of Korean Oriental Medicine and Acupuncturist Association (KOMAA)

• Member of the Association of Korean Medicine (AKOM, 대한한의사협회)

• Kyunghee University (M.Sc. in Clinical Korean Medicine – Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2022, South Korea)

• Daegu Hanny University (B.Sc. in Korean Medicine, 2019, South Korea)

• Certified in Pediatric & Adolescent Acupuncture (2020, 한방소아청소년과 전문가 아카데미 수료)

• Regular Member, Korean Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)

• Regular Member, Korean Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity (대한한방비만학회)

• Regular Member, Korean Society of Integrated Laser Medicine (대한통합레이저의학회)

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine – Specialized in musculoskeletal, gynecological, and dermatological conditions.

• Cosmetic Acupuncture & Laser Therapy – Expert in JeongAn acupuncture (facial acupuncture), scar therapy, and laser skin treatments.

• Saam Acupuncture – Expertise in treating women’s health issues with Saam acupuncture.

• Minimally Invasive Knife Acupuncture – Advanced techniques for muscle and joint disorders.

• Facial Paralysis & Neurology – Extensive experience in treating Bell’s palsy and neurological conditions.

• Pediatric Acupuncture – Specialized training in acupuncture for pediatric and adolescent patients.

Jenny is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care by integrating traditional medicine with modern scientific approaches. With her extensive expertise, she tailors each treatment to meet the unique needs of her patients, ensuring a holistic and personalized healing experience. Her specialized care will guide you toward better health and well-being.

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Ella Tian became an RMT in 2021 after graduating from Vancouver Career College the same year. She practices techniques including Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point release and muscle energy techniques- which incorporate the patient actively breathing and stretching. She has a handful of experience with treatments of the upper back, shoulder and neck.

Ella prefers to make her treatment plans tailored towards promoting overall wellness. She thrives to use massage therapy not only as a tool that facilitates healing of the soft tissue, but also one that reconnects body and mind, and helps the patient feel long term positive results.

She is here to help her patients reach their desired level of wellness and function, wherever they are on their journey.

In her spare time, Ella stays active by attempting to learn K-Pop choreographies. Her success level varies from dance to dance though.

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Ben Unsworth is a Registered Kinesiologist and practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). He received his bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University and is currently continuing his education studying kinetic link training for rehabilitation. Ben has also coached swimming since 2016, giving him a unique insight into aquatic therapy options.

Ben promotes functional strength and controlled mobility as part of the rehabilitation process to alleviate pain and prevent future injuries. He is passionate about ensuring his clients are all able to move with ease and confidence, and inspires people to chase their fitness goals and achieve long-lasting results.

In his spare time Ben loves sport, and can be found playing volleyball, racquet sports, swimming, and snowboarding.

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Dr. Seungho (Michael) Yang has been a chiropractor for 4 years, treating patients of various ages and backgrounds. His extensive experience encompasses a wide range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Training and Philosophy

Dr. Yang is dedicated to helping his patients achieve optimal health and functionality. He believes in the importance of continuous learning and is always expanding his knowledge. His training includes advanced chiropractic techniques, myofascial release therapy, clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation. His holistic approach integrates these techniques, leading to profound patient satisfaction and treatment results. Dr. Yang has experience treating a wide range of patient types, including athletes, desk-bound professionals, geriatric patients, and more. His understanding of the unique needs of each group allows him to provide effective care tailored to each individual that addresses their specific challenges.

Passion for Sports and Fitness

Before studying to become a chiropractor, Dr. Yang started his career as a certified personal trainer and realized his passion for helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. In his free time, Dr. Yang enjoys staying active through running, golfing, and regular weight training. He is also committed to staying current with new scientific research and providing care based on the best available evidence. Dr. Yang is fluent in Korean, enabling him to connect with a diverse range of patients. His dedication to his craft and his compassionate approach make him a trusted chiropractor in the community.

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Meiling (Mei) Yeh has previously worked as a Body Worker for 4 years. She graduated from the Registered Massage Therapy Program at PCCMT in 2023. She is passionate about her career and enjoys learning. Through learning, she finds that she can contribute more to the well-being of her patients. Her goal is to encourage and facilitate healing, physical development and musculoskeletal improvement. Mei hopes to help her patients achieve balance and relieve pain and tension, allowing them to live their lives to the fullest.

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Professional Summary:

With a background in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Medical Information, Sanghwa brings an unique perspective to the world of Pilates instruction. As a Certified International Pilates Instructor, Sanghwa offers customized workout plans tailored to individual needs and goals.

Work History:

• Pilates Instructor at Clinic, Burnaby, BC (2021 - Present)

• Pilates Instructor at Pilates Center, South Korea (2018 - 2020)

Education:

• 1 Year Diploma in Hospitality Management, Cornerstone College, Vancouver, BC (08/2021)

• Bachelor of Science in Health & Medical Information (02/2015)

Certifications:

• Certified International Pilates Instructor Korea Pilates Instructor Association

• Certified Rehabilitation Massage Level 1

• Certified Rehabilitation Trainer Level 1

Connect with Sanghwa on YouTube to explore more about her approach to Pilates.

https://www.youtube.com/@hiflowerpilates

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Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Yu grew up in Hong Kong and spent the greater part of a decade in the Toronto area. He completed a BSc in Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton before completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2018.

Dr. Yu takes a holistic approach to health care as part of his treatments. As part of his protocol, he also believes in addressing lifestyle, diet, and ergonomic concerns that contribute to pain and ill-health.

Dr. Yu addresses patients of all ages and at all life stages. He takes a diversified approach to chiropractic care utilizing the drop-table and instrument-assisted adjustments. He is also a proponent of the Pain Neutralization Technique.

In addition to English, Dr. Yu speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese.

When not treating patients, he enjoys hiking, and playing soccer and basketball.

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Xuying (Zoe) Zhou is a practicing member of British Columbia Association of Kinesiologist (BCAK) and completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at the University of British Columbia. Zoe is certified in FMS and SFMA Level 1 and is always looking for continuing study opportunities for further professional development. With her knowledge and experience, she believes collaboration with clients and comprehensive approach to active rehab are beneficial to clients reaching their goals. She also believes that small changes in life habits and daily posture can protect individuals from potential injuries. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, playing badminton and travelling.

Zoe is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

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