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Aart van Gorkum (owner)

MCPA,FCAMT

After being an associate at Treloar Physiotherapy Clinic in Vancouver for 9 years, Aart went out on his own and opened Main Street Physiotherapy Clinic in December 2009.
Aart has been a Physiotherapist for over 22 years. He holds an advanced diploma in manual and manipulative therapy and has a keen interest in sports and orthopaedics. He is Clinical Faculty at the University of British Columbia and teaches in the Masters of Physical Therapy program at UBC. Furthermore Aart is a Director on the Board of Physical Therapists of BC

Aart has extensive experience working with athletes of all ages, elite and non-elite. He enjoys working with local sports teams and was involved with the Vancouver Giants major junior hockey team during their first two of years in Vancouver. Currently Aart is involved with the Canadian National Mens Field Hockey Team as one of the team's Physiotherapists. He has worked internationally and speaks Dutch, German and Spanish.

When he is not coaching his son’s soccer he can be found pursuing one of his hobbies, Golf, baseball hockey or fishing. He is happily married and has two sons.

Marcella Paoletti

BscPT, BPhEd, MCPA

Marcella graduated Physiotherapy in 1994 from the University of Toronto. She has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Ottawa University. Marcella has a special interest in women’s health. She also work at the Women’s Health Centre and BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver , where she is part of the Osteoporosis and Continence Clinics. Marcella is also involved with the South Community Birthing Program in Vancouver. She has done extensive post graduate training in the field of women’s health and really enjoys the aspect public education and health promotion. She has a keen interest in working with pre- and post natal moms.

To keep up with her husband and two boys she enjoys running, skiing and Pilates.

Mike Wall

MPT, BHK
 

Mike has been working as a physiotherapist since graduating with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from UBC in 2007. Mike is trained in Active Release Techniques and is currently working towards his certificate in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Mike has experience working with sports teams, most recently volunteering for Team Canada at the 2009 Maccabiah Games in Israel.

 

Outside of work, Mike enjoys hockey, golf, travel, cooking, and photography. You may even recognize his voice as the play-by-play announcer for UBC Men’s ice hockey team.

Katrina Sovio

BSc (P.T), BHK
CGIMS, MCPA, RYT
 

Katrina has been practicing in both the private and public health care settings since her graduation from Physiotherapy at UBC in 2003. She also holds a degree in Human Kinetics and Exercise Science.

She brings her many years as a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete to her practice as well as her training as a registered yoga teacher. She has completed her Level 3 manual therapy training with the Canadian Orthopeadic Division.

She believes strongly in the connection between body and mind and will often incorporate hands-on treatment(manual therapy) and yoga related exercise into her treatment regimes. She will be offering yoga workshops and classes at the clinic, with a focus on safe entry into the practice for those new or apprehensive about beginning yoga.

Katrina is also certified in Intramuscular Stimulation(IMS), a form of acupuncture especially effective in the treatment of conditions such as tennis elbow(lateral epicondylitis), chronic lower back pain, fibromyalgia, as well as many other chronic pain conditions.

On her days off, you can find her riding her road bike, running, surfing, skate skiing, practicing yoga and hanging out with her golden retriever. To find out Katrina’s current yoga teaching schedule in Vancouver, please visit www.kaviyoga.ca

David Weightman

BA, BHsc., MA
MCPA, Registered Physiotherapist

 

David Weightman - Has been a practicing physiotherapist for over 18 years,

 

13 of those in private practice. Beyond his degree in Physiotherapy, he holds a masters degree in Health Leadership. David balances his interest in manual therapy, sports medicine, senior's health, and falls prevention, with instructing at UBC. He also acts as Vancouver Coastal Health's Active Living Coordinator with their Healthy Living Team.

 

David currently practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:30pm.

Chaco Chiswell

Kinesiologist, Physiologist
 
Chaco is a Practicing Kinesiologist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer Specialist, & Sport Conditioning Specialist.. Chaco also specializes in Western and Eastern conditioning exercises and Qi (pronounced “chee”) development for a comprehensive mind-body program in health, rehabilitation, and fitness.
 
Chaco can provide the following:

Personal Training and Falls Prevention Programs for active rehab & general fitness in Strength & Balance, Cardiovascular & Joint Health, Range of Motion, & Mind-Body Practices (e.g. Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation)

Programs include assessment, exercise prescription, demonstration, supervision, monitoring, & fitness & healthy lifestyle counseling.

Programs are suitable for the apparently healthy & special populations with medical conditions, functional limitations and disabilities (e.g. older adults; musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, and metabolic conditions)

Dr. James Grimmett

B.A (Health) D.C - Website: http://www.kitschiro.com/
 
James is a graduate of Queen's University: B.A (Honors) Health, 1986; and The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College: Doctor of Chiropractic, 1991; summa cum laude; clinic honors; and receipient of the Dr. King Award for diagnosis.

His experience includes nineteen years of active practice, working in clinics in Canada and New Zealand. This has afforded him the opportunity to treat thousands of patients – including professional and olympic athletes – while gaining a wealth of clinical experience. James is a certified provider and instructor of Active Release Techniques® (ART). In addition, he is a certified injury prevention consultant for BACKSAFE®, which provides health and safety training for such companies as Air Canada, Boeing, Daimler Chrysler, and Xerox, as well as NASA.

Passionate about the practice of chiropractic, James is dedicated to diagnosing and treating the specific causes and symptoms of each patient's condition. He was voted #1 chiropractor in Vancouver (Vancouver Courier Reader's Choice Award 2008.)

James is an avid badminton player taking the bronze medal in the men's over 40 singles at the 2005 World Master Games in Edmonton.

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