MEET OUR TEAM
Sofy Tsai, MPT, BKin
Interim Physiotherapist Master of Physical Therapy Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association |
Special Interests:
Upper extremity injuries Perinatal care Orthopaedics Post surgical rehabilitation |
Sofy graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Kinesiology. She holds a Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification and is certified in the Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant manual therapy techniques.
Originally from Taiwan, Sofy moved to Kimberley BC at a young age. Growing up, Sofy was a competitive volleyball and soccer player. She has since stayed active through hiking, running, climbing, golfing, skiing, playing racket sports and spikeball. She hopes to inspire and empower others to get back to their favourite activities and unique lifestyles. Her treatment approach combines therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and education. She believes that active rehabilitation is the key to restoring function and achieving optimal movement. Sofy looks forward to further advancing her clinical skills by taking additional courses in manual therapy.
Outside the clinic, you can find Sofy oil painting, walking her dog, playing the piano and ukulele, or playing spikeball and other sports with friends. Sofy is fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.
Originally from Taiwan, Sofy moved to Kimberley BC at a young age. Growing up, Sofy was a competitive volleyball and soccer player. She has since stayed active through hiking, running, climbing, golfing, skiing, playing racket sports and spikeball. She hopes to inspire and empower others to get back to their favourite activities and unique lifestyles. Her treatment approach combines therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, and education. She believes that active rehabilitation is the key to restoring function and achieving optimal movement. Sofy looks forward to further advancing her clinical skills by taking additional courses in manual therapy.
Outside the clinic, you can find Sofy oil painting, walking her dog, playing the piano and ukulele, or playing spikeball and other sports with friends. Sofy is fluent in Mandarin and Taiwanese.
Adam Schwartz, BScPT, MScHKin, BKin
Registered Physiotherapist Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Master of Science in Human Kinetics Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association |
Special Interests:
Sports injuries Lower back rehabilitation Foot and ankle injuries Post surgical rehabilitation |
Adam graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to his Physical therapy training, Adam completed a Masters of Science with a focus on human body composition at UBC (2003), and a Bachelors of Arts in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario (1998).
Following the completion of his Physical Therapy degree, Adam worked for the past 16 years in Langley British Columbia at a private practice sports and orthopaedics clinic. In his time there, he had the opportunity to gain a vast amount of experience working with people of all ages who have experienced injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, sports, work, and the physical demands of everyday life. With a keen interest in sports, Adam has had the opportunity to work with many high level athletes from a broad range of sports. Adam’s treatments combine a focused assessment of the injury along with manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription. He believes that physiotherapy is a partnership between therapist and patient with a common focus of moving better, feeling better, and living better.
When Adam is away from the clinic he spends the majority of his time with his family who is heavily involved in sports and dance locally in Richmond. He has a passion for photography, with a focus on sports and portrait photography. Adam has enjoyed coaching youth baseball in Richmond BC for the last 5 years, and plans to continue this involvement for years to come. Adam has lived in the Steveston neighbourhood for the last 13 years, and enjoys leading a very active lifestyle that includes lifting weights, as well as playing hockey, baseball, and basketball.
Following the completion of his Physical Therapy degree, Adam worked for the past 16 years in Langley British Columbia at a private practice sports and orthopaedics clinic. In his time there, he had the opportunity to gain a vast amount of experience working with people of all ages who have experienced injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, sports, work, and the physical demands of everyday life. With a keen interest in sports, Adam has had the opportunity to work with many high level athletes from a broad range of sports. Adam’s treatments combine a focused assessment of the injury along with manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription. He believes that physiotherapy is a partnership between therapist and patient with a common focus of moving better, feeling better, and living better.
When Adam is away from the clinic he spends the majority of his time with his family who is heavily involved in sports and dance locally in Richmond. He has a passion for photography, with a focus on sports and portrait photography. Adam has enjoyed coaching youth baseball in Richmond BC for the last 5 years, and plans to continue this involvement for years to come. Adam has lived in the Steveston neighbourhood for the last 13 years, and enjoys leading a very active lifestyle that includes lifting weights, as well as playing hockey, baseball, and basketball.
Anant Chilimbi, BScPT, MScPT, CAFCI
Registered Physiotherapist Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Certificate of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute Master of Science in Physiotherapy Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association |
Special Interests:
Sport injuries Upper extremity injuries Neuromuscular conditions Motor vehicle and chronic pain |
Anant completed his physiotherapy training in 2004, graduating from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy. He worked as a physiotherapist seeing a varied caseload and then decided to further his education within physiotherapy. Anant traveled to Sheffield, United Kingdom and attained his Master in Physiotherapy specializing in Musculoskeletal and Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy in 2006.
Following the completion of his Master's, Anant gained wide experience as a physiotherapist in India, Toronto and then Kamloops, where he worked mostly with sports, musculoskeletal and motor vehicle related injuries including concussion management. He also has experience with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and spinal cord injury both in the hospital and private clinic setting.
Anant continues to upgrade his education by completing various courses to ensure he maintains the most effective care for his patients. In addition to his hands on skills, Anant is certified in both acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation (IMS).
Anant and his wife moved from Kamloops to the Lower Mainland in 2016. They have been enjoying the biking, the beaches and being outdoors ever since.
Following the completion of his Master's, Anant gained wide experience as a physiotherapist in India, Toronto and then Kamloops, where he worked mostly with sports, musculoskeletal and motor vehicle related injuries including concussion management. He also has experience with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and spinal cord injury both in the hospital and private clinic setting.
Anant continues to upgrade his education by completing various courses to ensure he maintains the most effective care for his patients. In addition to his hands on skills, Anant is certified in both acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation (IMS).
Anant and his wife moved from Kamloops to the Lower Mainland in 2016. They have been enjoying the biking, the beaches and being outdoors ever since.
Jennifer Lee-Cowan MPT, BHK, CAFCI
Registered Physiotherapist Master of Physical Therapy Bachelor of Human Kinetics Certificate of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association |
Special Interests:
Sport Injuries (acute and chronic) Orthopaedics Post surgical rehabilitation Lower extremity injuries |
Jennifer graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics followed by a Master of Physical Therapy in 2011. She has been working full-time in private clinics around the lower mainland ever since, and has developed a special clinical interest in orthopaedics, manual, and sports physiotherapy. Jennifer enjoys treating clients of all ages and activity levels. She combines different hands-on manual therapy techniques, exercises, and patient education to optimize her clients’ ultimate rehabilitation and performance abilities.
Since graduation, Jennifer has continually upgraded her clinical skills in manual therapy and is certified as a selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) provider to readily assess movement dysfunctions. She is also qualified to practice anatomical acupuncture (through AFCI) and IMS/functional dry needling (through Kinetacore).
Outside the clinic, Jennifer is a competitive club Ultimate Frisbee player. She is also an active member, mentor, and coach in the Vancouver Ultimate League. You will find her running around in her cleats on grass or turf fields, rain-or-shine year-round. Jennifer is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Since graduation, Jennifer has continually upgraded her clinical skills in manual therapy and is certified as a selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) provider to readily assess movement dysfunctions. She is also qualified to practice anatomical acupuncture (through AFCI) and IMS/functional dry needling (through Kinetacore).
Outside the clinic, Jennifer is a competitive club Ultimate Frisbee player. She is also an active member, mentor, and coach in the Vancouver Ultimate League. You will find her running around in her cleats on grass or turf fields, rain-or-shine year-round. Jennifer is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Linda Maedel, BScPT, FCAMT, CHT, CGIMS
Registered Physiotherapist Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Therapists Certified Hand Therapist Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Practitioner Clinical Assistant Professor | UBC Faculty of Medicine | Department of Physical Therapy Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Member of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists |
Special Interests:
Sport injuries (acute and chronic) Hand therapy & splinting Muscle imbalances Orthopaedics |
Linda Maedel graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 1995 (Class President). Since graduation, she has taken numerous musculoskeletal courses and completed the highest orthopaedic level (FCAMT) within physiotherapy to become a respected and skilled hands-on clinician. Linda is a Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Practitioner (CGIMS), which gives her an added advantage in treating chronic and recurring injuries. She has also attained Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) demonstrating her expertise in treating the upper extremity. This has added wound care and custom splinting to her skill set. Linda has served the Richmond community for over 20 years in both the private and public sectors. She worked for over 10 years at a Sports Physiotherapy clinic and for over 15 years with the plastic surgeons at the Richmond Hospital's Hand Clinic. Her extensive knowledge of both the spine and the extremities allows her to provide a more complete service.
Teaching what she practises is another passion of Linda's. She has given many inservices, talks and presentations from informal settings to national conferences. Linda has been teaching at UBC's Department of Physical Therapy (currently a Masters Program) since 2007 as a Clinical Instructor, Guest Lecturer, Tutor and Clinical Skills Assistant. She currently holds the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Linda enjoys her off work time with her husband and two energetic children who empower her to keep an active, balanced lifestyle. In her rare spare time, Linda loves to be outdoors running, hiking, skiing or playing tennis.
Teaching what she practises is another passion of Linda's. She has given many inservices, talks and presentations from informal settings to national conferences. Linda has been teaching at UBC's Department of Physical Therapy (currently a Masters Program) since 2007 as a Clinical Instructor, Guest Lecturer, Tutor and Clinical Skills Assistant. She currently holds the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Linda enjoys her off work time with her husband and two energetic children who empower her to keep an active, balanced lifestyle. In her rare spare time, Linda loves to be outdoors running, hiking, skiing or playing tennis.
Nathan Poon, MScAPT, BSc(Kin)
Registered Physiotherapist Master of Science, Applied Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology |
Special Interests:
Sports injuries Neuro rehabilitation Post surgical rehabilitation Lower extremity injuries |
Nathan is a Registered Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from York University and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from McGill University. During his time at McGill, Nathan worked in a variety of rehabilitative settings, and was fortunate enough to treat members of the men’s varsity hockey team, and members of the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes. In addition to his clinical work with high-performance athletes, Nathan also has extensive experience working with pre-operative and post-operative orthopaedic patients and those requiring cardiovascular and neurological rehabilitation.
As a former high-level athlete himself, Nathan has always been fascinated by human physiology and the ultimate potential of the human body. His interest in physiotherapy started at an early age after frequently being injured from playing competitive ice hockey. Given his strong sports background, Nathan’s primary treatment methods are exercise and movement-based therapy. He holds his Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification and has also been trained in the McKenzie Method. Currently, he is pursuing his sports physiotherapy certificate and diploma offered by Sport Physiotherapy Canada. Nathan believes his role as a physiotherapist is to empower individuals by educating them and providing them with all the tools they need to become more resilient, ultimately enabling them to return to what they love doing.
When Nathan isn’t in the clinic, he enjoys playing hockey, kicking around the soccer ball, and trail-running with his dogs.
As a former high-level athlete himself, Nathan has always been fascinated by human physiology and the ultimate potential of the human body. His interest in physiotherapy started at an early age after frequently being injured from playing competitive ice hockey. Given his strong sports background, Nathan’s primary treatment methods are exercise and movement-based therapy. He holds his Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification and has also been trained in the McKenzie Method. Currently, he is pursuing his sports physiotherapy certificate and diploma offered by Sport Physiotherapy Canada. Nathan believes his role as a physiotherapist is to empower individuals by educating them and providing them with all the tools they need to become more resilient, ultimately enabling them to return to what they love doing.
When Nathan isn’t in the clinic, he enjoys playing hockey, kicking around the soccer ball, and trail-running with his dogs.
Our Locum Physiotherapist
For consistency of care, we provide the same highly qualified locum physiotherapist when our regular physiotherapists are away teaching or on vacation.
Jacqueline Williams, MPT, BA, ECE
Registered Physiotherapist Master of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education |
Special Interests:
Orthopaedics Women's health & pregnancy Paediatric orthopaedics Therapeutic yoga |
Jacquie graduated from UBC with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. Providing evidence based techniques in manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education, Jacquie believes it is important to empower clients with the tools and knowledge for the most effective treatment of any injury.
Jacquie has worked in private clinics throughout the Lower Mainland. She treats all orthopedic conditions with a strong focus on manual therapy techniques. Jacquie also specializes in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. This includes peri-natal care, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence, and pelvis organ prolapse. Jacquie is a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Level 1 Hypopressives instructor and is also certified to perform intramuscular stimulation (IMS).
Jacquie likes to keep herself busy and spends her time travelling, hiking, doing yoga and pilates. She also enjoys all water sports and plays a lot of baseball in the summer season.
Jacquie has worked in private clinics throughout the Lower Mainland. She treats all orthopedic conditions with a strong focus on manual therapy techniques. Jacquie also specializes in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. This includes peri-natal care, pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence, and pelvis organ prolapse. Jacquie is a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Level 1 Hypopressives instructor and is also certified to perform intramuscular stimulation (IMS).
Jacquie likes to keep herself busy and spends her time travelling, hiking, doing yoga and pilates. She also enjoys all water sports and plays a lot of baseball in the summer season.