Kurt Zapanta is a graduate from VaCC’s Registered Massage Therapy program and believes in creating a safe environment that reinforces good health and therapeutic practice. Kurt decided to pursue the profession of massage therapy to enhance his knowledge and skills towards helping patients reach their goals and return to performing activities they love to do.

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Iqbal, a graduate of VaCC RMT program, specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and injuries. With experience providing care to athletes across multiple sports and clients with complex health condition, he tailors evidence-based treatments to meet each client’s unique needs. Passionate about improving quality of life, Iqbal combines skill, knowledge, and compassion to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals.

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>Dr. Thomson’s interest in sports, performance, and his personal resolution of chronic pain led him to pursue his chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic West.

During his studies, he was an active participating member of the Student American Association Sports Council (SACA) and gained valuable experience providing care at various different sporting events.

In practice, Dr. Thomson uses a variety of different techniques to both recover from discomfort or prevent it. This often includes:

• manual chiropractic adjustments,
• Active Release Technique (ART),
• and Graston soft tissue treatments.

Dr. Thomson also specializes in BioFlex laser treatments.

Dr. Thomson is a long-term martial artist, having earned a black belt in karate in 1998, and training in a variety of other disciplines since then.

Dr. Thomson spends much of his free time with his young family. He is the father of two children ages 11 and 15, and husband to wife Cindy.

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Ian is a graduate from the class of 2021 Registered Massage Therapy program with previous experience primarily in the rehabilitation side of healthcare. He has also explored opportunities in sporting events such as the Vancouver Tennis Open, World Rugby 7’s series, and was a part of the Abbotsford Canucks treatment team for two seasons.

Prior to his time at Vancouver Career College, Ian had been working in the healthcare field as a rehabilitation assistant in several different settings in the lower mainland, where he learned the importance of different types of therapy by directly assisting his colleagues who practiced in the areas of Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech-language pathology. Through these opportunities, Ian understood the value of patient centred care and applies that to each of his sessions as a massage practitioner.

Through the school clinic, outreaches, and internship opportunities, Ian has treated a variety of patients, each coming in with a multitude of unique concerns. Combining theoretical knowledge from school and hands on experience, Ian understands how complex the human body is and how every single patient would present differently. A focus for Ian is on making sure he is developing the most effective, personalized treatment plan for each individual, while continuously re-evaluating and looking at things from a holistic approach. Ian acknowledges that relief from the daily rigors of life is unique for each patient and aims to empower them to bring their strengths at the forefront.

Although each treatment is personalized, Ian incorporates various modalities such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, deep tissue, Swedish massage, and hydrotherapy; all the while centering the sessions on bringing awareness to the areas of the body that need it most. Being apart of the healthcare field previously, Ian understands that research is constantly changing and strives to be open-minded and up to date with any information that would benefit his practice.

Ian believes that educating his patients on how to be more cognisant of their bodies and habits is one of the most beneficial aspects to achieving better results. Whether it be soreness from sitting in front of a computer for too long, working out too hard, or just being stressed and needing to relax; Ian is committed to helping you get as much from each session as possible.

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Hnin completed the Registered Massage Therapy Program at Vancouver Career College in March 2020, establishing a solid foundation in the field. Committed to providing personalized treatment plans, she employs a comprehensive approach that integrates a spectrum of techniques, including deep tissue therapy, neuromuscular techniques, and Dr. Vodder’s techniques of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Throughout her professional journey, Hnin has collaborated with diverse communities, including BC Women’s Hospital, BC CrossFit Games, Positive Living BC, and City Centre Care Society. She has also worked at prestigious sports events like World Rugby Sevens and the Odlum Brown Tennis Tournament, gaining valuable experience in various modalities. A dedicated and inquisitive therapist, Hnin values teamwork and recognizes the interconnectedness of all systems in the body. She firmly believes in addressing the multiple contributing factors to pain and dysfunction, shaping her approach beyond treating symptoms alone. Beyond her professional pursuits, Hnin seeks solace in leisurely walks and is currently learning new languages. She aspires to enhance accessibility to a broader range of individuals.

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Jean-Louis (Jlo) is a graduate of the RMT program and Kinesiology program at Langara College. His schooling along with his experience as a life long athlete has helped him gain insight on how he’s able to assist others in maintaining health and managing injuries. His approach combines various massage/manual therapy techniques and personalized exercises to provide patient centered care.

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Rebecca is a recent graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT), inspired by how massage therapy helped her recover from car accidents and manage life’s physical challenges. She uses a blend of techniques like Swedish massage, deep pressure, and myofascial release to provide personalized care. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

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>Urvi Panchal is a registered physiotherapist who can help you claim back your strength, mobility, and freedom.

Offering private and personalized treatments, Urvi is ready to give you the tools you need to manage and overcome your injury, chronic pain, arthritis, or neurological condition.

> Urvi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. She is also proficient in Punjabi.

Urvi holds a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from India’s Sardar Patel University.

She started her career working at multiple gyms where she implemented exercise programs and physiotherapy treatments for members. After, she joined a community health center. During her time there, she helped countless patients overcome a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

She also worked alongside an orthopaedic surgeon by providing post-operative physiotherapy for patients with total knee replacements.

Since coming to Canada, Urvi has been working in the private sector treating patients suffering from:

• whiplash,
• work-related injuries,
• and musculoskeletal diseases.

She is dedicated to giving you the best care possible, which is why she’s constantly upgrading her skills.

Urvi is certified in dry needling, an effective technique used to release trigger points and relieve muscle pain.

She has also completed education courses kineso taping, shockwave therapy, and advanced courses for vestibular rehabilitation.

Continuing education on manipulation, soft tissue release, TMJ pain management and pelvic floor health are next on her agenda.

>Her interests lie in orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, and Concussion Rehabilitation.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll most likely find Urvi biking through the city, hiking along Vancouver’s many scenic trails, or relaxing with a good book.

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Dr. Steven Chen is a Registered Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has studied and practiced under many master acupuncturists.

Steven’s focus is to provide the most effective ways to improve wellness and better achieve balance in health.

>Steven volunteers in the care of First Nations and provides regular treatment at the Sumas First Nation Health Center. He is also an on-call doctor for the crisis relief team.

He has provided acupuncture outreach to the BC wildfire refugees in Kamloops in the summer of 2017.

Steven specializes in treating:

• aches and pains,
• sports injuries,
• Parkinson’s disease,
• headaches,
• migraines,
• internal diseases,
• digestive issues,
• and mental-emotional-related problems.

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Stanley, as an English & Cantonese speaker, was born and raised in Vancouver, BC.

He recently graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.

Valuing health & wellness, he enjoys many sports, weightlifting, running, swimming, reading & writing.

Stanley suffered from a shoulder injury doing CrossFit in the past and found relief from massage therapy. He is a curious and lifelong learner and likes to experiment with new exercises and self-massage techniques to rehabilitate his own injuries.

>Prevention, active rehab, and progressive lifestyle changes are important to him for addressing the root causes of the problem.

Stanley has experience working with frozen shoulder & impingement syndrome patients at the school clinic.

Techniques he likes to use are:

• NMT,
• MFR,
• trigger point release,
• Swedish,
• active release,
• joint mobilizations,
• & PNF stretching.

He also has 7 years of experience assisting beginners with weight training programs at various Vancouver Park Board fitness centres throughout the city.

His topics of interest include psychology, philosophy, & theology.

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Daisy Ding is a 2018 graduate of Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT). Before becoming an RMT, she worked in the spa industry and this helped her develop a deeper and better understanding of how stress can affect the human body. This includes the injuries in muscles that arise from repetitive use and postural dysfunction. She believes in the mind and body connection and is always ensuring the total relaxation of her clients during their therapeutic treatments.

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Please note that Nilou is based out of our Legacies North Vancouver location, but offers telehealth services.

Nilou completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from UBC.

She is a registered Dietitian with 19 years’ experience and is passionate about helping people with digestive and other chronic health issues that can impact one’s life such as:

• diabetes,
• high blood pressure,
• high cholesterol,
• and weight management.

Through a tailored individualized plan based on the client’s lifestyle, health, and preferences, Nilou helps her clients to achieve their health goals and/or manage symptoms through proper nutrition, while still enjoying the foods they love.

She also offers nutrition counseling for pre and post-natal and family/childhood dietary needs.

Nilou’s Reviews

• “I had a great experience connecting with Niloufar. She is a very knowledgeable dietician who was able to provide me with some tangible strategies to take away after our meeting. I would definitely recommend her and would go back to her again for any of my nutrition-related questions!” - Sophia

• “Thank you Niloufar for sharing your nutrition tips to help with my diet plan. I have started implementing it and it has been really helpful.” - Hiral

• “I had a virtual consultation with Nilou Forooghian…and it had a very positive impact on my health. Her questions and assessment were thorough and she gave me great tips to reach my nutrition/overall well-being goals. I would highly recommend working with her.” - Audree

• “I had a nice experience talking to Nilou about setting my Nutrition goals. She comes across as a knowledgeable person and follows up well with the clients on as needed basis. She also takes time to get back to us in case of any questions that weren’t answered during my call.” - Chintan

• “Nilou Forooghian was not only very professional but very helpful. She’s a knowledgeable dietician who was able to efficiently and effectively identify my areas that needed changes without making me stressed about it. She’s easy to talk to and able to help with more than what I anticipated! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to feel better inside out with changing just a little bit of your eating habits!” - Jessica

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Dan is a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia and has been working in the Health and Fitness industry for over 4 years. During his time at UBC, Dan volunteered as a Physiotherapy Assistant and Gym Lead in various VCH locations including Banfield Pavilion, GF Strong, and ICORD. These experiences and his time as a personal trainer has allowed him to be exposed to various injuries, conditions and fitness levels.

As his primary method of rehabilitation, Dan utilizes corrective exercise and functional movement to help his patients recover from their injuries.

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Introducing Ross, a Kinesiologist guided by the philosophy, “If you cheat, you’re only cheating yourself.” Ross’s life revolves around a love for continuous learning and personal growth. A proud Kinesiology graduate from the University of British Columbia, Ross has cultivated a strong clinical and rehabilitation foundation. With aspirations of becoming a physiotherapist, he aims to channel his passion for helping others to overcome physical challenges. Ross’s story is basically a mix of loving sports, soaking up knowledge, and wanting to lend a hand to anyone facing physical challenges.

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Our team is here to support you achieve your goals and create lasting change towards a more satisfying life!

Legacies Health Centres offers counselling services via our parent company, Back in Motion (BiM)!

Please call or e-mail any of our Legacies or BiM locations so that our administration staff can organize our Counselling Team to contact you directly to schedule an appointment.

Our Offered Counselling Services

Back in Motion Health counsellors are all master’s-level trained mental health professionals that hold a license in good professional standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, designating them as Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC).

We are here for you, no matter the support that you need to improve your mental health. We offer short or long-term counselling services using a variety of approaches: cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), talk therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), somatic experiencing, Rogerian therapy, etc.

Our services have no formal commitment required (number of sessions), although optimal outcomes require commitment to treatment.

Your initial counselling session consists of introductions, informed consent review, establishing rapport, and conducting formal or informal assessments as needed. Assessments may include questionnaires to evaluate symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc.

The counselling team at Back in Motion is here to support you achieve your goals and create lasting change towards a more satisfying life. We understand counselling may be uncomfortable at first, and our experienced clinicians will do the best to ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible during your appointment/treatment.

Back in Motion Health provides: - Mental health counselling and support for individuals - Relationship and family counselling - Youth counselling - Guidance and career counselling - Rehabilitation counselling - Substance abuse counselling - Educational Counselling

Have an ICBC Claim?

Did you know that you could be pre-approved for up to 12 counselling sessions under your ICBC claim?

Our team is experienced in providing support to individuals that have been involved in a car accident.

• Healing from psychological trauma
• Support with stress of claims process
• Reduce anxiety around driving
• Manage symptoms of depression
• Learn strategies to cope with anxiety
• Support with insomnia & other sleep difficulties
• Support with managing stress
• Pain management strategies

Please call or e-mail any of our Legacies or BiM locations so that our administration staff can organize our Counselling Team to contact you directly to schedule an appointment.

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Diego is a massage student who is on his way to completing his program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He’s dedicated to helping clients feel back to their usual selves and improve their overall wellbeing. His resume of places worked at are and not limited to: UBC athletics, BMO marathon, TED2024 convention and Lu’Ma Medical Centre. Being familiar with the pains and aches related to running, in the time that he’s free he spends his time being active by training frequently on the track. In addition to speaking English, Diego is fluent in Spanish and is intermediate in Portuguese.

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Vaishali completed her Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy from India in 2008. She have experienced various streams of Physiotherapy and created her expertise in Paediatrics and Orthopaedics. She have worked at clinics treating children with special needs for more than 3 years and also worked with Orthopaedic patients and elderly. Working as Registered physiotherapist in Canada, her clinical experience involves rehabilitation of- motor vehicle accident and work related related injuries, various orthopedic related and musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, Vestibular Rehabilitation, physiotherapy for Incontinence. With her experience of working as Physiotherapist for more than 11 years, she believes that listening, communication and the use of language are some of the most critical tools healthcare providers have. Through education, exercise and treatment, she aims to empower you to better understand your body. Her mission is to provide you with long term solutions to maintain your best self, long after you leave her care. She loves to challenge herself to see her patients healthy and happy. Her treatment approach includes hands-on treatment methods ( soft tissue manipulation, mobilisation, deep tissue release, MDT McKenzie, Dry needling/ IMS along with stretching and exercise prescription. She has gained knowledge in Vestibular Rehabilitation. She is keen to provide quality care in Women’s health through her knowledge in pelvic health to treat incontinence, leakage and prolapse. Vaishali is passionate about giving back to the society and have also volunteered into Library Programs to support newcomers to Canada. During her free time she spends quality time with her family. She love dancing in various forms and travelling acts as a stress buster so she hit the road whenever possible.

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Justin graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. He has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2018.

>He has an interest in sports-related injuries and orthopedic rehabilitation. Having experienced limiting injuries from playing a variety of sports, he understands the challenges of returning the body back to optimal function and how effective rehab can be.

His passion for sports has led him to work with professional sports teams such as, the BC Lions, Abbotsford Canucks, and Rugby Sevens.

Justin likes to play soccer in his spare time. He used to play at the university level for Capilano University and Langara College.

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Colin has completed his electrical apprenticeship at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and is also a graduate of Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) in December 2017.

With a recreational background and specialized interests in physical and mental health sciences, such as:

• physical/weight or resistance training,
• nutrition,
• well-being,
• and self-awareness,

>Colin decided to enroll in massage therapy as a start to pursue his passion with the human body and assist people with acute, chronic, and everyday concerns efficiently and effectively in a safe and comfortable environment.

Colin’s education at VCMT has provided him with the skills and knowledge to assess and treat many conditions.

He is trained with techniques that include:

• Swedish massage,
• myofascial release,
• trigger point release,
• active/dynamic and passive release,
• point pressure release,
• joint mobilizations,
• and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM).

Many of these techniques are personally tailored by using controlled gradual pressure to specific and precise areas of intention.

Contact Infrmation

Colin can be reached at:

E: colineng.rmt@gmail.com or colin.eng@legacieshealthcentre.ca

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Solomon is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.

Recovering from crippling shoulder and overuse injuries in high school, Solomon recognized the importance of receiving the personalized quality of life care at a young age.

Since then, he has developed a lifelong passion for improving the lives of others through education and rehabilitative care. He has a wide range of clinical experience ranging from spinal cord rehabilitation at GF Strong, to quality of life treatments for cancer patients at the Friends For Life Society.

>“Being able to select massage therapy as my profession is nothing short of having my dream fulfilled. Massage therapy is one of the few health professions that provides the essential time needed to assess, treat, and reassess patients on an individualized and personal level. For me, the greatest satisfaction of being an RMT is that the knowledge and homecare tips given in sessions may prevent future injuries, providing a lifelong benefit for clients.“ - Solomon Seow

With an educational background in SFU’s Kinesiology program, Solomon is working toward his TRU Bachelor Degree in Health Science.

He is also currently in the process of completing his certificate for membership for the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association. Additionally, Solomon’s continual commitment to fitness includes cycling, running, gym training, and participation in the Vancouver Ultimate League.

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Matthew is a graduate of Vancouver Career College in Burnaby.

He has experience in treating with orthopedic conditions and sports injuries.

Matthew grew up playing soccer, basketball, and baseball.

With his own experiences with sports injuries, it helps him understand the biomechanics and symptoms of his patients.

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Ruth is a 2022 graduate from the Registered Massage Therapist program at Langara College.

After seeing the life-changing impact that massage therapy had on her and those around her, Ruth realized this was the career for her. With a BA in Sociology, she understands the crucial role that a non-judgmental approach to health and wellness plays in our daily social lives and provides a compassionate, listening ear to her patients. Ruth speaks English and Cantonese. Outside of work, you can find her travelling, going on adventures with her family and cats, camping and fishing.

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