#Co-Owner
##BSc Kin, MPT, CAFCI, CGIMS
Kristen graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia in 2008. She obtained a Kinesiology degree and certificate in Health and Fitness from SFU in 2006. Her areas of expertise include sports and orthopedic injuries with a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries, TMJ dysfunction, post-surgery rehabilitation, acupuncture and IMS. Kristen has completed courses in advanced manual therapy techniques, which include Mulligan courses and the Orthopedic Level 3 Upper and Lower Quadrant courses. She has also completed courses in K-taping™, advanced shoulder rehabilitation and has achieved her certification in Gunn Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) as well as acupuncture certification through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Kristen also has a strong background in personal training and exercise prescription, including pre-and post-natal fitness.
Kristen has volunteered for many teams and sporting events, including the World Police and Fire Games, the North American Police Soccer tournament, the Burnaby Lakers Lacrosse club, and the SFU women’s volleyball team and men’s field lacrosse team. Kristen enjoys treating athletes from a wide range of sports, such as lacrosse, soccer, hockey, basketball, dancing, gymnastics, field hockey and running.
Kristen’s treatment philosophy is to maintain a balance of fun, variety and patient-focused goals in rehabilitation. Using a blend of manual therapy, needling and personalized exercises, Kristen helps her clients to optimize their performance and get back to their desired activities quickly. She is well-liked by her patients, who appreciate her thoroughness, easygoing approach and quick sense of humour.
Kristen grew up in Burnaby but moved to the Tri-cities in 2009 after falling in love with the beauty and proximity of the trails, lakes and mountains here. She lives in Port Coquitlam with her husband and two busy young girls that keep her on her toes. In her spare time, Kristen enjoys cooking and baking, knitting (and generally being pretty crafty), and staying active by doing yoga, hiking and spinning!
