Dr. Kimiya Sabbaghan graduated with honors from Simon Fraser University and earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic summa cum laude from the University of Western States.
She believes everyone can lead an active lifestyle and specializes in prenatal and postpartum care, TMD treatment, and managing low back pain.
Dr. Sabbaghan emphasizes detailed, patient-centered assessments and advocates for multidisciplinary care. She enjoys family time, nature, and coffee at local cafes.
Dr. Kimiya Sabbaghan graduated from Simon Fraser University Biomedical physiology program with honors with distinction and continued to pursue her education in Portland, Oregon where she completed her doctorate of chiropractic degree summa cum laude (highest degree of honor) from the University of Western States.
Dr. Sabbaghan believes that everyone is “an athlete in their own way”, meaning they have the capability to pursue an active lifestyle in any mode that resonates with them. Her approach to assessments and treatments are detailed and patient-centered. She has a passion for prenatal and postpartum care, treatment of TMD (temporomandibular disorder) and the complexities of low back pain and disc herniation.
She advocates for team-based multidisciplinary care and is a firm believer of movement as the key to a healthier body, healthier mind and healthier lifestyle. She takes joy in spending time with family, being out in nature and enjoying a warm cup of coffee at a local cafe.
Dr. Amber Chong graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a B.S. in Human Biology.
She also holds a B.S. in Biomedical Physiology and a Certificate of Forensic Studies from Simon Fraser University. A former competitive dancer, Amber’s interest in chiropractic grew from her own experiences with injury prevention and treatment.
She uses a patient-centered approach, treating all ages with methods like diversified adjusting, soft tissue therapy, and rehab exercises. Amber enjoys nature walks, gardening, and reading with tea in her free time.
Dr. Amber Chong graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a Bachelor of Science in human biology. Prior to this, she attained a Bachelor of Science in biomedical physiology and a Certificate of Forensic Studies from Simon Fraser University.
Growing up, Amber always enjoyed being active and started dancing at the age of 2. She fell in love with the movement and artistry dancing provided and was a competitive dancer for many years. Her interest in chiropractic began during this time as she saw how beneficial it was to see a chiropractor and learn what was causing the pain and be given tools to prevent it from happening again.
Amber has a patient-centered approach to chiropractic care and has clinical experience treating people of all ages and conditions, with an interest in prenatal care and children. Her treatment methods include diversified adjusting techniques, soft tissue therapy, and providing rehabilitative exercises for at-home care. She believes that chiropractic care is an excellent way for people to maintain physical wellness and prevent injuries, and that everyone from children to seniors can benefit.
In her spare time, you can find Amber going on nature walks with camera in hand, gardening amongst the flowers and vegetables, or reading a good book with a big cup of tea.
Dr. Casey Gero, a Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College graduate, uses evidence-based, patient-centered care.
She employs exercise prescription, chiropractic manipulations, and soft tissue therapy.
Dr. Gero enjoys yoga, golfing, cycling, and weightlifting. She is a member of the BC Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association, and BC College of Chiropractors.
Dr. Casey Gero completed her undergraduate degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy and then continued her education at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
During her internships, she worked alongside various sports teams including the UVic Men’s Rugby, Camosun Women’s Basketball, and BC’s Female U16 Hockey.
Dr. Gero is an evidence based practitioner who believes in an inclusive and patient-centered approach to healthcare for all ages and abilities.
She takes an active approach to treatment and utilizes multiple techniques including exercise prescription, patient education, chiropractic manipulations, joint mobilizations, and soft tissue therapy.
She works with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans to help them meet their health and wellness goals.
In her free time Casey enjoys living an active lifestyle with a variety of different activities and sports such as yoga, golfing, cycling and weightlifting.
*Dr. Gero is a proud member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association and the British Columbia College of Chiropractors.*
Meet Dr. Amber K.
Meet Dr. Amber K.
Dr. Amber, also known as Dr. K, has been a chiropractor for nearly 9 years, practicing in Edmonton and Nanaimo before relocating to the Lower Mainland in 2021.
She treats patients of all ages using Activator and Drop Table methods for headaches, neck pain, and back pain. She’s also trained in pregnancy care and extremity adjustments.
Dr Amber, or Dr K, has been a chiropractor for almost 9 years. She has practiced in Edmonton and Nanaimo, before choosing to be closer to family and moving to the Lower Mainland in early
2021.
She has lots of experience taking care of patients of all ages, from newborns to the
not-so-newborn! She uses a combination of Activator and Drop Table methods to gently adjust her patients spines to help them find relief from headaches, neck pain, and low back pain.
She has also done advanced training in pregnancy care, as well as extremity (feet, shoulders, knees) adjusting to help her patients function at their best. When she is not caring for her patients, you will find her outside hiking, mountain biking, and just enjoying nature.
All our chiropractors are proud members of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractic Association and the British Columbia College of Chiropractors.
Aleksandra obtained her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2011 in Poland and has over 10 years of experience treating acute and chronic injuries.
Now a Registered Physiotherapist in BC, she specializes in manual therapy for spinal pain and head and neck injuries. She values empathy and patient-centered care for successful treatment.
Outside of work, Aleksandra enjoys hiking and skiing and is fluent in English and Polish.
Aleksandra obtained her Masters of Physiotherapy in 2011 at the University of Medical Sciences in Poznan, Poland. Since 2011, Aleksandra has been a physiotherapy practitioner in Poland and has spent over 8 years working in public and private practices treating both acute and chronic injuries.
Aleksandra has been working as a physiotherapist in Canada for two years and is a Registered physiotherapist in BC. She specializes in manual therapy and uses a combination of hands-on therapy with body work. Her areas of interests are
treatment for spinal pain as well as head and neck injuries.
Aleksandra spent many years teaching at the University of Medical Sciences in Poznan. She incorporates empathy and patient-centered care to get her patients back to their functional self. She believes that the key to a successful treatment outcome is an
atmosphere of trust.
Outside of work, Aleksandra enjoys exploring the outdoors. Her favorite activities are hiking and skiing. She is fluent in both English and Polish.
All our physiotherapists are proud members of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia.
Farshid is a Registered Acupuncturist with a background in family medicine. With a diploma from Reeves College in 2019, he integrates Western and Eastern medicine to treat various conditions.
Specializing in musculoskeletal pain, mental health, and women’s health, Farshid uses acupuncture, tuina, cupping, moxibustion, and guasha in his practice.
Farshid is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA). He received his diploma of acupuncture from Reeves College in 2019. Prior to that, Farshid practiced as a family physician in his home country for over 10 years. Farshid has many years of western medical background, he is able to effectively integrate western and eastern medicine in his daily practice.
Farshid’s passion is to help his patients’ physical and emotional struggles. He has successfully treated musculoskeletal pain such as neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain as well knee pain. Through acupuncture, Farshid also treats mental and emotional related concerns such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress related disorders, women’s health such as infertility, PMS and digestive related conditions. Farshid’s approach utilizes a combination of acupuncture, tuina (chinese massage), fire cupping, moxibustion and guasha in his practice.
In his free time, Farshid enjoys spending time with his wife and his 2 children as well as enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Nicholas Ayin, a recent graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, brings a background in Kinesiology and experience as a Kinesiologist. With a passion for sports and a decade of Track and Field experience, Nicholas specializes in athlete care.
He emphasizes patient-centered treatment, focusing on identifying and addressing the root cause of issues while integrating patient education for effective care.
“Hello, I am Nicholas Ayin and I have recently completed my diploma in the Registered Massage Therapist program at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. I completed my degree in Kinesiology at Trinity Western University and worked as a Kinesiologist for 2 years before transitioning to Massage Therapy. I also ran Track and Field for 10 years and my passion for sports and helping others with injuries led me to pursuing a career in healthcare. I enjoy working closely with athletes which is why I am also massaging for the Trinity Western University Track and Field team and I also coach Track and Field in Coquitlam.
I like to provide patient centered care and I will always do my best to get to the root of a patient’s problem and treat safely and effectively. Providing patient education and care are essential and I will integrate that into my treatments to help provide the most effective treatment possible. ”
Harold, a distinguished graduate of Langara College’s Registered Massage Therapist program, brings a background in athletics and a passion for sports-related conditions.
With a focus on patient education and active rehabilitation, Harold empowers his patients to manage their symptoms effectively.
As an educator at Langara College, he helps future RMTs build essential clinical skills. In his free time, Harold enjoys staying active through basketball, bouldering, and outdoor trail running.
Harold is a graduate of the 3265 hour Registered Massage Therapist program at Langara College where he graduated with excellence. He is a former student athlete from Kwantlen college with a passion for sports, which fueled his aspirations to provide education to young athletes with a focus on injury prevention. While his general practice covers treatment for many aspects of wellness, orthopedics, posture & ergonomics, injury and prevention, Harold holds a special interest in sport-related conditions and active rehabilitation.
Harold enjoys teaching with the Langara College Registered Massage Therapy program, working with students in orthopedics and musculoskeletal anatomy to help build students key skills as they pertain to clinical practice as an RMT.
Promoting patient education, in efforts to help them understand possible contributing factors to their symptoms and help patients manage their symptoms beyond treatment, are one of his approaches that his patients appreciate most.
Harold can often be seen playing basketball, bouldering, or out on the trails as he looks forward to running his second Tough Mudder.
Anita, a final-year student at West Coast College of Massage Therapy, is driven by a desire to help others and promote physical and mental well-being.
She aims to enhance her clients’ functional abilities while providing relaxation. With a passion for fitness, Anita incorporates weightlifting and hiking into her lifestyle.
Although her services are not billable to insurance, Anita offers a range of techniques including prenatal massage, lymphatic drainage, and neuromuscular therapy.
Anita is in her final year of school at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Having the chance to help others with their needs is a motivating drive for Anita and exactly what pushed her into going into this career.
Anita has a passion for physical and mental growth, wanting to help the people around her be able to feel their best and to improve her clients overall functional ability while also relaxing the mind and body.
She is hoping in her practice she can help individuals by giving the most beneficial and effective treatments. She is always up for a challenge, allowing herself to think outside the box and wanting to always gain more knowledge and experience.
Her goal as an intern is to give a therapeutic, relaxing massage to allow her patients to feel astounding, stress free and overall amazing. By using a variety of her skills she is hoping to accomplish these goals and having others leave with a smile on their faces.
She has a thrive for the fitness lifestyle, doing weight lifting almost everyday and on her free time you can find her going on hikes or journaling by the beach. Anita’s services cannot be billed to insurance at this time.
Some of the techniques and treatments Anita provides include:
Nadia graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2001 and has over 40 years of experience.
She has advanced training in infant massage, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, TMJ, and cranial therapy.
Nadia is known for her caring hands, advanced techniques, and deep understanding of the human body.
Her specialties include chronic pain, nervous system imbalances, and jaw disorders, offering a unique approach to massage therapy.
Note that Nadia’s massage times and fees vary.
Nadia graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2001. Also, she brings the expertise of her previous education and years of work experience from around the world where Nadia has practiced massage therapy.
She has successfully completed advanced training in massage therapy for infants, hydrotherapy, remedial exercises, breast care, arthrokinetic therapy, TMJ, and cranial therapy and has worked as an instructor of physiology at PCU college.
As a knowledgeable professional with more than 40 years of practical experience, she is assisting patients in implementing their treatment plans through mind and body.
Nadia is known for her caring, gifted hands, advanced technique implementation and deep understanding of the human body and issues correlation.
Nadia’s approach to massage therapy is unique and differs from a traditional massage. She uses her many years of knowledge to understand the body and the individual as a whole and will use her manual therapy skills in a way that is different from a traditional massage session.
Her expertise are:
Note that Nadia’s massage times and fees vary.
Aditi, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, draws from her MBA background to address corporate stressors and mental health challenges.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, she employs person-centered, culturally sensitive, and mindfulness-based approaches. Trained in Emotion Focused Therapy and various techniques, Aditi collaborates with clients to foster safety and support.
Her multilingual abilities facilitate her work with diverse populations, including couples and youth.
Aditi is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She also holds an MBA which she completed in 2004 so is very familiar with stressors of the corporate world and is passionate about helping her clients deal with mental health challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma through person centered, culturally sensitive, mindfulness based approaches. She works collaboratively with her clients to help them feel safe, strong and fully supported.
She is trained in Emotion focused therapy through Vancouver Couple and Family Institute and also often uses somatic approaches, OEI, CBT, Solution focused and MBCT in her work with the clients. She enjoys working with couples and youth and has been actively involved with Kids Help Phone since last couple years. With knowledge of multiple languages, she is comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Eli, a Registered Kinesiologist and Licensed Personal Trainer, offers personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
With expertise in ergonomics from Alberta Health Services, he provides comprehensive education for workplace health. Passionate about improving quality of life, Eli enjoys weightlifting, hiking, cooking, and volunteering with the Canucks Autism Network.
Eli is a Registered Kinesiologist and a Licenced Personal Trainer in BC. He is a practicing member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) as well as the BCRPA (Association for Personal Trainers in BC).
He attended Simon Fraser University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a certificate in both Active Health & Rehabilitation and Occupational Ergonomics. Eli is also an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer with over 2 years of experience. He has closely worked with clients of varying ages and backgrounds.
Eli believes that movement is medicine and takes a client-centered and evidence-based approach to ensure that each treatment plan is specific, personalized, and catered to your needs. In addition, during his studies, Eli has had the rare opportunity to work as an Ergonomic Specialist at Alberta Health Services.
He now uses his extensive knowledge of ergonomics to provide further education that can be applied outside of the clinic and in the work or office environment.
As an individual with a passion and dedication to improving the quality of life of others, he looks to drive others to ensure that all aspects of fitness, health, and wellness are cared for. When he’s not in the clinic, you can catch Eli weightlifting, hiking, cooking, or providing a helping hand for the youth at the Canucks Autism Network!
Joanna, a BCAK Registered Kinesiologist, emphasizes physical and mental wellness through active rehab and exercise.
With a degree from UBC and a diploma from Langara College, she works with diverse clients, focusing on proper technique, muscle activation, and biomechanics for injury recovery and improved function.
Beyond the clinic, Joanna supports healthcare employees’ recovery and enjoys cooking, fitness challenges, and outdoor adventures in BC.
Joanna takes a supportive and encouraging approach to promoting physical and mental wellbeing through active rehabilitation and exercise. She is a BCAK Registered Kinesiologist holding a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (Minor in Psychology) from the University of British Columbia and a Diploma in Human Kinetics from Langara College.
With experience practicing in the clinical setting and out in the community, Joanna has worked with a wide variety of clients including athletes, general population, pediatric and geriatric clients, pre and post-surgical clients as well as clients with injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents or in the workplace.
A session with Joanna involves education on proper exercise techniques, controlled muscle activation, and biomechanics to positively impact recovery from injury and improve occupational functioning. Joanna is a firm believer in prescribing exercises that impact the rehabilitation process effectively to help her clients improve mobility, restore strength, and prevent future injury.
Outside of helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals in the clinic, she also works as a Disability Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health supporting ill and injured healthcare employees in their recovery and return to work function. In her spare time, you can find Joanna trying new recipes, pushing her own limits in the gym, and exploring the beautiful outdoors of British Columbia!
Hameed, a BCAK Registered Kinesiologist with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a Diploma in Sports Science, specializes in injury management and improving health through exercise. With over six years of experience as a Personal Trainer, he creates personalized programs for diverse clients. In his free time, Hameed engages in strength training, using his hands-on approach to refine his expertise and ensure client satisfaction.
Hameed is a BCAK Registered Kinesiologist, holding a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Fraser Valley and a diploma in Sports Science from Douglas College. He is passionate about helping clients improve their health and well-being through exercise, with a particular focus on injury management.
With over six years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Hameed has designed and delivered individualized exercise programs tailored to meet clients’ health goals. His experience spans working with a diverse range of clients, including youths, the general population, and geriatric clients.
In his spare time, Hameed consistently engages in strength training, using this opportunity to test various exercise interventions. This hands-on experience allows him to deliver exercises to clients in a clear and concise manner. He is deeply committed to providing excellent service and is continually seeking new knowledge to enhance his expertise, ensuring clients leave each session satisfied with the treatment they receive.
