Erik Torchia, PT

- Field Sports (Lacrosse, Soccer, Football)

- Performance Aesthetic Sports (Figure Skating/Dancers)

- Tactical athletes (RCMP/VPD, specifically with dog handlers and ERT)

- Stunt and Film Performers

###EDUCATION:

- Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba (BMR(PT))

- Master of Clinical Sciences (Manipulative Therapy, Western University (MClSc(Manip.))

- Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)

- Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy (Dip Sport PT)

###CERTIFICATIONS:

- Certified Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Practitioner with the Prague School of Rehab (DNS-P)

- Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture with Acupuncture Canada (CAFCI)

- Registered Internationally Sport Physical Therapist (IFSPT)

###EXPERIENCE:

- Lead Therapist with SFU Lacrosse (Current)

- Travelling Therapist with Skate Canada (Current)

- Clinical Instructor with UBC Physical Therapy Department (Current)

- Lead Therapist Vancouver Stealth and Vancouver Warrior Clubs (2014-2020)

- Chief Therapist for ALL West and XLL (2020-21)

- Former Therapist with Vancouver Whitecaps Boys Residency

###ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

- Integrated Systems Model Series (ISM) with Diane Lee

- Clinical Neurodynamics Levels 1 & 2

###SHOULDER SPECIFIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Ben Ashworth's The Athletic Shoulder: Testing and Training

- Jeremy Lewis' The Shoulder: Theory and Practice

- Lyn Watson's Level 1 Shoulder

- Jo Gibson's The Shoulder: Steps to Success Symposium and Shoulder Masterclass

- Michael Maxwell's An Integrated Approach to Manual Therapy and Rehab

- Jared Powell's The Rotator Cuff Part 1 & 2, The Stiff and Unstable Shoulder

- Author in JOSPT article: Posterior Shoulder Instability Classification, Assessment, and Management: An International Delphi Study

####NOTE: CURRENTLY ERIK'S SCHEDULE IS OPERATING AT HIGH CAPACITY. HE IS PRIORITIZING DIRECT REFERRALS FROM SPECIALISTS AND THOSE WHO ARE RECENTLY POST-OPERATIVE. IF YOU ARE STILL WISHING TO WORK WITH ERIK, PLEASE CONTACT HIM VIA EMAIL AT ERIK@1PERFORMANCE.COM OR FOR MORE IMMEDIATE SERVICE CALL 604-416-3699