"Linda is very professional, thorough, competent and compassionate.
I hurt my left wrist a few months ago. It was so painful that I could not even lift a coffee cup!
She not only showed me exercises to help with the healing process, but she watched me do the exercises to ensure that I was doing them correctly before I leave the clinic.
She took the time to explain to me my injury, what she was going to do and what she wanted me to do on my own to speed up the recovery. 
I am now pain free and I can play my ukulele again!! 
I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!"
Elen
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"I suffered a labral tear and had gone to other physio therapist for treatment. Everyone would just stick a machine on me and make me sit for a half an hour then pull a rope for 5 minutes and then back on machines. I decided to try empower physiotherapy and I will never go anywhere else again. Anant did more for my shoulder in the first half an hour than anyone else has done for me in the 2 years I've suffered this injury. No machines, it's like massage therapy but really focuses on the muscles that need help. The knowledge Anant has shared with me is way more than I've ever gotten anywhere else. If you want to get adjusted or recover from an injury properly this is the place to go."
Stacey Baker
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"My visits and work with Jacquie gave me the confidence I needed to get moving comfortably again after breaking my foot. She has so much knowledge as well as a great manner. Jacquie has my highest recommendation." 
R. Gill
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"I think that Linda M. at Empower Physiotherapy is an excellent Physiotherapist! She is very thorough and very competent. She not only showed me exercises to help me, but she watched me do the exercises to ensure that I was doing them correctly. How many times have you gone to a Physio and done the exercises incorrectly when you get home? Linda made sure that I was doing the exercises correctly so that when I was on my own, I would do them the right way. I would highly recommend her!"
Susanne
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"I was recommended by my Orthopaedic to Empower Physiotherapy for my shoulder injury due to an motor vehicle accident that happened more than 4 years ago. The pain had not gone away even though I had been to another Physiotherapy facility before. My Orthopaedic told me that Empower Physiotherapy specialised in neck and shoulder injuries and could help.  I was treated by one of the Physiotherapist, Adrienne Sankey for a few months and the pain had gone and need no further sessions.  Thanks."
Roland Wong
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"I first saw Linda 3 years ago because of a back injury which with her help, I eventually recovered, however, I got complacent and stopped doing the exercises. This year, my lower back got thrown again, and Jacquie treated me and correctly assessed that the back pain was caused by a rotated hip which she fixed. The exercises Jacquie gave me were easy to follow and appropriate for the maintenance of the areas that I needed to look after, to prevent having same hip/back pain issues. Thank you, Jacquie! I'm still doing those exercises so that I don't have to come back here again... :^D"
Yvonne B

"I have appreciated the one-on-one physio that Anant provided. He has been thoughtful, thorough and caring - exactly what was needed I believe.”
Alan B.

“Very impressed by the professional treatment I received [from Jacquie].”
Craig Heale
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"My search for a physiotherapist began following an appointment with my GP, who had encouraged increased exercise. This proved more difficult then it sounds, because even going for a walk, something considered relatively easy to do, caused me pain and consequently sleepless nights. I have had chronic pain for over 10 years. The reality was that I was not in any shape to exercise. Scanning a number of bio's for physiotherapist's I came across Anant's. I was impressed with his experience and educational background. After the initial appointment I knew I had found the right therapist. He listened, assessed and effectively treated the areas that were causing the pain. I had temporary relief after the first appointment and sustained relief after each subsequent appointment. My range of motion has significantly improved and over all I'm feeling much better. I highly recommend Anant without hesitation."  
Pat L.
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"I came to see Anant after a 20 year old knee injury got substantially worse while working out. I could barely walk let alone do all of the complicated movements that we do at MAKI fitness. To be honest, I didn't really expect the physiotherapy to correct the problem, I was just hoping that the injury would go back to a manageable level where I could exercise while wearing the knee brace that I had become accustomed to. On my first visit Anant insisted that my knee doesn't have any major issues that are not fixable and said that I shouldn't be wearing a knee brace. Needless to say after going in to see him weekly, and religiously doing the exercises and stretching that he gave me, I am able to work out pain free and without wearing a knee brace. I am so pleased with the results from physiotherapy with Anant. I highly recommend that you go see him if looking to fix an injury/issue."
Harman Biln
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"Finally I've found a physiotherapist that can help me. I've been to other physiotherapists & all I got was a lot of gadget treatment, told to do a certain exercise & get better. 
I can't say enough about Anant & his skills to get to the main issues & finally treat them. He's amazing & certainly knows his stuff!  Great interpersonal skills as well. 
Ruth is very nice to talk with as well. Lol she's got a great sense of humour. 
The whole team (specifically the ones I've had treatment with) at Empower is very skilled & great to work with. 
Thank you!" 
Stevestontt44
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"I would like to thank Adrienne for all the amazing work she had done to help me to recovery from all the injuries that I had this year....which were quite a few injuries.
She had done an excellent job. I will definitely recommend her services to all my friends and clients."
Patricia Trstenjak

"I have been experiencing discomfort in my shoulder for 3-4 months now. I finally made an appointment with Empower Physiotherapy & seen Jacquie. She was very knowledgeable & thorough with me and on my first initial visit, diagnosed the cause rather promptly. It was my Levator Scapulae muscle (root of the problem). With some simple exercises, ultrasound & manual therapy, my pain dissipated quickly. Jacquie also noted my shoulder alignment and touched on proper posture. I would recommend Jacquie to anyone, needing Physiotherapy treatment. I would like to thank Jacquie for her expertise & her friendly nature towards me. Well done Jacquie."
Patrick Wong

"I walked into the clinic three weeks ago with a bad case of pinched nerve on the spine. It was so painful that i couldn't turn my head to do a simple shoulder check while driving, or pick up an object off the floor. Jacquie was able to quickly identify the source of pain and worked on the problem area immediately. Through her skillful treatments and effective exercises, I was able to walk out the door completely pain free in three short weeks.
Well Done Jacquie!!!"
Patrick Cheng
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"I always look forward to my 1:1 sessions with Adrienne. She is sharp, attentive and intentional in her treatment. I step out of physio every time feeling more alive—rejuvenated both physically and emotionally. Adrienne cares that you recover properly and her hopeful outlook is infectious—motivating you to work even harder on the exercises and stretches she assigns. Adrienne has supportively walked beside me in life as much as throughout my post-surgery recovery of my foot. Her knack for the human body, sense of humour, storytelling and relatable personality makes her unique. I highly recommend Adrienne as an experienced, knowledgeable and highly engaging physiotherapist. Know that you're in good hands."
Karis
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"I was concerned about the pain in my lower back since I had been a general healthy guy however this issue had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, that's when I decided to ask for help, fortunately I received it from Jacquie St. Martin, she has been very professional and after a few weeks of treatment the pain and general discomfort has disappeared. I definitely recommend Empower Physio." 
Antonio Lee
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"Our 9 year old son was getting awful leg cramps, that would often wake him up in the middle of the night. We started seeing Jacquie just a few months ago. She is professional, on time, kind, patient and caring. Not just during the initial assessment, but for all the appointments. She keeps our son's interest and does different games to help stretch out the muscles. She takes the time to explain follow up exercises, and ensures that we understand them. We are grateful to see such an improvement, in a short period of time. Thank you Jacquie!"
Heather M.

"I wanted to take this moment in time and opportunity to express my extreme heartfelt appreciation, gratitude, and thanks to Linda Maedel and Jacqueline St. Martin for treating my past injuries.  Initially, ... I saw Linda way back in August 2014 for treatment of right wrist / right forearm / right elbow injury due to a bad fall of a ladder.  I just wanted to say that my right arm is good as new and to this day I continue to do the wrist and arm exercises as prescribed by Linda.  With regards to Jacqueline St. Martin, ... I first saw Jacqueline back in August 2015 to treat my plantar fasciitis condition for my left foot due to soccer injury.  With all the prescribed regimen of exercises as prescribed by Jacqueline St. Martin, ... my left foot is steadily continuing to improve with each passing day.  I want to personally give thanks to both Linda Maedel and Jacqueline St. Martin for their high level of professionalism, advice, follow-up physiotherapy treatments, and extensive list of exercises to treat both of my injuries in the past, ... for without their medical assistance, ... my standards of health and well being would not be where it is today if not for them.  So from the bottom of my heart, ... I say THANK YOU!!!"
Edmund Ho

"In July, I developed a painful abduction in my left shoulder due to a sports-related injury. Prior to this, I had never faced any medical issues to limit a very active schedule of hiking, canoeing, tennis, rollerblading, cycling etc.

  Going for therapy of any kind was not something that I was looking forward to – to put it mildly. Fortunately for me, I was referred to Jacquie St. Martin. She showed herself to be very knowledgeable, thorough and meticulous both in her diagnosis and treatment of my injury.

 Using a combination of ultrasound, manual therapy and exercise prescription, I experienced an incredibly rapid recovery and was back to all of my physical routines in no time.


Ask for Jacquie St. Martin by name. You will not be disappointed.

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S.A. Mackenzie

"I have suffered with leg and hip pain for a very long time. Finally, through a website, I read about Adrienne and decided to try physio. Earlier physio sessions some years ago for another problem was a thorough waste of time -- lots of TENS machine and very little "hands on". What a delight this current experience was. Adrienne was able to immediately recognize my problem and with lots of "hands on" and some exercise --- after only a few sessions -- I am now pain free and able to walk the long distances that I was unable to do before. I am now convinced, thanks to Adrienne, that physio is, in fact, the "way to go".
Fay Shafron

"I have had De Quervain's tenosynovitis to my right hand since June 2014. I went through all sorts of different therapies with 3 different physiotherapists, acupuncture, acupressure, hand therapist over a few months and my hand's range of motion was still extremely limited. I started seeing Linda since Dec 2014 and have seen much improvement since then. She was able to identify the problem that I had on the first visit and worked with me for a treatment plan. She modified the home exercises and stretches each time I visited her so it was not like a cookie cutter type of treatment. She is super creative in her treatment plan which I really admire. I am very grateful to be under her care. She is kind, professional, and has a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend her to anyone.  Thank you very much Linda!"
Kitty

"Linda, thanks for all your treatment and stretching advice. I ran a 5km race last Saturday and had my fastest time in 2 decades." 
John Kibblewhite

"Adrienne was very personable & professional in guiding me to recovery from a lower back injury. Each week she very thoroughly assessed my condition and assigned powerful exercises that targeted exactly what was needed. Her high standards produced excellent results. Adrienne truly is a healer."
Marcia Bemmels

"I have enjoyed the recovery of my left shoulder at your clinic.  Adrienne Sankey's assessment of my injured shoulder and her prescribed therapy has given me full use of my shoulder again.  Thank you for a job well done."
Gary Glagborne

"Linda is about solutions, not short term fixes.  She expertly diagnoses problems, explains how they came to be, and puts a personalized program in place so you can be healthy and pain free.  My case involved sciatica, weak lower back and core along with tightness of the IT band and abductor.  The compounded injury left me unable to walk more than 20 feet.  Within 2 months I am pain free and able to golf and enjoy life again.  Linda gave me the knowledge and an on-going program to understand and prevent future occurrences." 
Barry D.

"I've been to several physios over the years, and Empower has been by far the best experience I've had.  Adrienne's focus and attention, her careful consideration, diagnostic skill and thoughtful treatment have resulted in dramatic improvements for me. I never felt that I had less than her full attention or that I was the recipient of a casual or canned response. Each visit began with a brief interview, review of any progress, adjustments in treatment and exercises.  I highly recommend Empower."
Murray Thomson

"I went to see Adrienne in June after I had a severe spinal collapse caused by fractures in two vertebrae. I found that Adrienne was the first person including doctors and nurses who really seemed to take the severity of my pain seriously.  She helped me immensely with her positive and caring attitude.  I am still doing the exercises she gave me and feel that I am gradually improving.  Adrienne has a cheerful and welcoming personality that helps to put a patient at ease."
Anna Paul

"Linda is an exceptional Physiotherapist. She discovered the cause of a recent injury - a 27 year old injury that had never been rehabilitated properly. I had been walking around since I was 15 years old on a foot that didn't have full range of motion! After a few treatments, at home exercises and some IMS I am doing great and loving running again. Thanks Linda!"
Mindy Phipps

“I should have gone to see Linda much earlier.  I didn't even know which one to go see chiropractor or physio.  I had excruciating pain on my right knee for the past two years that I didn't know what part was wrong and what was causing it.  Linda was very precise and let me know my problems right there.   Her menu of stretch exercise catered to my personal needs compared to yoga class with general movement with many other yoga mates.  After weekly, then biweekly visits and only in 3 months, improvement was significant and now the pain is gone!!
Thanks to her cheerful personality and encouraging words she told me at the beginning, "you'll get better if you keep doing these exercise" helped me a lot mentally too. I highly recommend her.   Anyone who finds her is very lucky among many other physiotherapists.  She is a very trustworthy and knowledgeable therapist!!  Thank you very much Linda!”
M. Shimizu

"As a nationally carded athlete, I have certainly seen my fair share of Physiotherapists over the past 20 years. Now living in Richmond, BC - I was referred to Linda's clinic for a reoccurring leg injury that I have had difficulties resolving in the past. Within three visits, the pain was gone, I regained a full range of motion and have been able to subsequently strengthen this once damaged part of my body. Linda is both extremely knowledgeable and professional but best of all, she was able to accurately diagnose the problem quickly and created an individual program that worked around my lifestyle and schedule. I would strongly recommend her for anyone requiring Physiotherapy in the Richmond/Vancouver area - thanks so much Linda!"
Michael O.

“A positive experience on all levels! Linda is professional and courteous and enjoyable to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable about my injury and recovery and I was confident in her treatment and recommendations for follow-up care. Thanks Linda”
Brenda Plant

"I've visited three physiotherapists and two massage therapists for treatment of the injury that I finally visited Linda for. She is the only practitioner who was able to accurately diagnose and fix the problem." 
David Macdonald

"Linda was not only able to understand an ongoing problem with my hands, but also was able to get me back to health. Kind, patient, and knowledgeable, I recommend her without hesitation."
Chad P.

"I am extremely grateful to have had your support while I was working through my injury.  You are an excellent and very compassionate Physiotherapist, and I love your sense of humour.  We had many good laughs along the way which is always a great thing!  I looked forward to my appointments with you and I most definitely felt much better and very reassured after my visits with you.  A warm and sincere "Thank you" to you Linda!"
Susan

"Very professional service in a relaxing manner.  Always feel like treatment has made a big difference in recovery."
Olga Kochan

"On February 4th I received a full knee replacement at the Royal Colombian Hospital with no complications. I attended a Physiotherapy clinic in Richmond (no names mentioned) and found that I could not get the Physiotherapist to give me 10 minutes of her time out of a hour session.  Every time I attended, they put the electrical stimulation machine on for 30 minutes, iced my knee for the remainder of the time then said I was done and to re book a week later. I struggled on my own to do the exercises from handouts but really needed someone to coach me along. I was referred to Linda Maedel from a neighbor and attended my first session on April 3rd, 2013. Linda gave me 100% of her time in that hour evaluating all my muscle groups. She identified several muscle groups that were weak and set out to formulate a plan to rejuvenate them.  She demonstrated the exercises that were needed, along with a series of stretching routines that she felt were equally important. In addition, she sent me an excel file with an amazing detail of everything that had to be done to get me back to normal. I was very impressed with Linda's deportment, professionalism and attention to detail. Her offices and work rooms were bright and very clean. I would highly recommend Empower Physiotherapy as in my eyes she gets a 10 out of 10."
Walt Lazaruk
Captain Air Canada, Retired