John obtained his Kinesiology Diploma from Langara and graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. Additionally, he has completed his intro to Clinical Pilates training through Calibrate Pilates and has gone on to further his understanding of Pilates by incorporating it’s principles into his treatment approach.

Working as a personal trainer, fitness instructor and fitness coordinator over the last 10 years has given John a wide skill set. John prefers taking a holistic approach and utilizes movement and breath as his main therapeutic modality.

In his spare time, You can find John biking along the seawall, taking dance classes and traveling around the rest of beautiful B.C.

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Larissa Costa is a dedicated physiotherapist with a wealth of expertise and qualifications. Holding a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from the esteemed University of Sao Paulo in Brazil and a Master’s in Science in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Alberta in Canada, Larissa combines her international education to provide top-notch care. She furthered her skills with a Certification in Acupuncture under the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI) and completed additional training such as the Manual Therapy Mulligan Course and Pelvic Floor Courses.

With fluency in both Portuguese and English, Larissa offers a comfortable and effective therapeutic experience for her patients. Her areas of practice and expertise encompass a wide range of conditions, including pelvic health, manual therapy/orthopedics, acupuncture, joint replacement rehabilitation (pre & post-surgical), sports-related injuries, chronic muscle and joint pains, spinal degeneration, arthritis-related pains, as well as ICBC & Worksafe BC related injuries. Larissa’s commitment to personalized care and her comprehensive skill set make her a trusted partner in her patients’ journey to wellness.

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Tina’s passion for rehabilitation sparked early in her athletic career, where she experienced first-hand the impact of injury, along with the value of having a caring and knowledgeable physiotherapist by your side. Her academic journey began at the University of British Columbia, where Tina graduated with her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Masters of Physical Therapy. Throughout her clinical experience she has worked with clients recovering from sports-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, neurological injury, post-surgical recovery, and individuals living with persistent pain.

Tina utilizes collaborative and personalized treatment plans that encompass manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and education to support her clients in achieving their goals. She strives to empower her clients by giving them the knowledge and tools to be active participants in their rehabilitation journey both inside and outside of the clinic.

Tina has completed her Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Level 1 Diploma through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and continues to engage with coursework to be up to date on how to best support her clients.

When she is not in the clinic, you can find Tina up on the mountains skiing or hiking, or down on the mainland running, rollerblading or playing volleyball. If she’s not outdoors, you can find her reading, drawing, or trying out a new vegetarian recipe!

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Promoting active living, helping others, and working with patients to achieve their goals are a few examples of the immense passion that Justin has in his approach to physiotherapy. As a lifelong participant in various sports and outdoor recreation, Justin has combined his dedication for physical activity with his devotion to supporting patients in a profession that allows him to empower individuals towards healthy living and personal improvement.

Justin’s dream of becoming a physiotherapist began at a young age when, like many of his patients, he suffered an injury through sport that introduced him to the tremendous benefits of physiotherapy. This dream became a reality upon his graduation from the University of British Columbia’s Master of Physical Therapy Program following his completion of a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. During his education he strengthened his passion towards manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education. Justin has continued his post-graduate education by receiving his certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for Level 1 and 2 - Lower of the Orthopaedic Division Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program, in addition to IMS needling certification.

Justin enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds of physical activity. He is committed to providing his patients with the best evidence-based treatment and care. Justin is a strong believer that patients who are active participants in their rehabilitation achieve the best and quickest results. Whether you are an accomplished athlete or have never stepped into a gym, Justin would love to work with you and to help guide you through your recovery!

In Justin’s downtime he enjoys playing on competitive soccer teams, golfing, deejaying and multi-day backpacking trips such as the West Coast Trail, Juan de Fuca Trail and the Sunshine Coast Trail.

Justin looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals and cannot wait to meet you!

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Stephen completed his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Stephen has also obtained his Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Level 1 certification.

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and conversational Mandarin, Stephen’s treatment philosophy is to empower clients to reach their highest potential in function and goals be it returning to sports, work, or play by utilizing manual therapy and exercise prescription to target the root of their problems.

Stephen has a passion for ball and racket sports having played competitive volleyball, tennis, and soccer growing up, as well as teaching and competing in hip hop dance, all which you can find him doing outside of the clinic.

Special Interests

Sport injuries, neck, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and achilles injuries.

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Hayley graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2010. After graduation, Hayley completed numerous postgraduate clinical courses. Hayley is certified in intramuscular stimulation (IMS, Dry Needling) and anatomical acupuncture. She has additional training in manual techniques including muscle energy techniques, peripheral manipulations, McKenzie, Mulligan Concepts and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Prior to working with Woodland Physiotherapy, Hayley practiced as a Physiotherapist in outpatient orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy as well as a medical/legal consultant physiotherapist in both Canada and U.S.A. Hayley treated a large population span from infants to seniors. Her practice encompassed assessment, treatment and providing discharge recommendations for people involved in motor vehicle accidents, worksite injuries, sports injuries, surgical candidates, general orthopedic and pregancy/post-natal pelvic floor concerns.

Hayley’s interests include photography, fitness and spending time with her family. She hopes to travel to all seven continents one day.

Languages spoken: English, Cantonese

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Amanda will be on Maternity Leave until mid January 2024 Please contact 604 423 9477 or info@woodlandphysio.com to inquire about the best practitioner for you to work with.

Amanda has been fascinated by the way people move for most of her life, starting from when she was a young athlete in modern pentathlon. After years of competing nationally and internationally in fencing and shooting, she decided to turn her interest in the human body into a career. She completed her undergraduate degree in Science (Biology) and Psychology at the University of British Columbia, then went on to attain a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto.

She has completed extensive post-graduate training in needling techniques and manual therapy. She has completed her Upper and Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy level 3 in pursuit of the Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Course as well as being both UBC Chan Gunn IMS certified and Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute certified. She is also trained in the Integrated Systems Model (Lee & Lee), Neural and Visceral manipulation and is a certified K-taping and Pelvic Floor therapist.

She has a keen interest in helping people manage their injuries and symptoms, returning them to their regular activities while minimizing risk of re-injury. Amanda enjoys treating people of all abilities and has experience treating a wide range of conditions such as repetitive overuse, arthritis, whiplash and sports injuries. In her free time she enjoys running, rock climbing, skiing, and cycling.

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Junichi has completed his Masters degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from the University of British Columbia, and holds a Bachelors in Kinesiology from the same university. As a student, he worked as an Athletic Trainer for varsity athletes, treating sport-specific musculoskeletal injuries. Junichi uses the Integrated Systems Model by Diane Lee, a whole body approach that finds suboptimal patterns within the body through a hands on, head to toe assessment. He is certified in functional dry needling through Acupuncture Canada and has completed post graduate education on vestibular rehabilitation and dermoneuromodulation.

Outside the clinic, Junichi enjoys playing golf, riding his bike, or playing the piano. 


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Nicole obtained a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia. She completed her Level 1 Manual Therapy Certification from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedic Division and has recently completed her Clinical Pilates training through Calibrate Pilates. As a physiotherapist, Nicole believes in taking a holistic approach to her practice. Her treatment approach uses a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, therapeutic modalities and education tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Nicole’s clinical interests include musculoskeletal injuries, women’s health, clinical Pilates and post-operative joint replacement rehabilitation. In her spare time, Nicole loves to explore the outdoors in beautiful B.C. whether that be hiking, biking, kayaking or skiing. She also enjoys spin and Pilates classes, and spending time with her rescue dog.

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Calvin has completed his Master degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and holds a Bachelors in Kinesiology from McMaster University. Calvin enjoys using the Integrated Systems Model (Lee & Lee), an approach that empowers clients by optimizing the performance of movement. As part of this client specific approach, Calvin often utilizes his extensive post-graduate training in spine and joint manual therapy, active release techniques (ART), Craniosacral therapy (CS1 + CS2), Intra-muscular stimulation (IMS), and anatomical acupuncture. Calvin often utilizes these manual techniques in combination with corrective therapeutic exercises to allow his clients to find optimal movement strategies to enhance function and performance. Calvin has helped numerous clients recovering for motor vehicle accidents, recreational and competitive sports injuries and repetitive overuse injuries.

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Nikki is a certified Yoga Therapist who graduated in 2020 from Vancouver School of Healing Arts. She is trained in trauma informed Integrated Systems Model (ISM, Dian Lee), La Lupavia’s Held in Grief, Rainbow kids’ yoga, SoulWork trauma sensitive kids’ yoga and is certified for Health and Nutrition Coaching from The Health Coach Institute.

Nikki’s yoga therapy offerings are a blend of Western knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and mind-body psychology with ancient Eastern Yogic practices, such as breath work, postures (asana) and meditation. Nikki was drawn to yoga therapy as the offerings are curated with a wholistic, human-centered approach that focus on determining the root cause while recognizing the interconnectedness of your emotions, thoughts, and body. No previous experience is needed to enjoy the offerings of Yoga Therapy.

Outside of yoga therapy, you can find Nikki playing in the forest with her beloved dog, attending local workshops on creative art projects, making vegan Chinese dishes and exploring all the wonderful sea to sky offerings of Vancouver.

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