PHYSIOTHERAPY

Carl Petersen, BPE,BSc (PT), MCPA
Director of High Performance Training
Email: carl@citysportsphysio.com

Carl is a partner and Director of High Performance Training. He treats and trains athletes to keep them Fit to Play for a variety of sports. Throughout his over 25 years as a physiotherapist and fitness coach he has worked with numerous gold medal winners from a variety of sports most notably alpine skiing. He traveled on the World Cup Ski Circuit from 1984-2003. He currently travels part time on the Professional Tennis Tour with select athletes. Carl also has an active interest in women health issues around pre and postnatal fitness and has co-authored the book Fit to Deliver www.fittodeliver.com

Carl keeps Fit to Play with support from:

Erica Mahon, BSc (PT), MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: erica@citysportsphysio.com

Erica is a partner and Executive Director of City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinics. She has been involved in orthopaedic and sports injury rehabilitation since 1984. Erica graduated from Dalhousie University with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 1984 and from Acadia University in 1981 with a BSc in Biology and Chemistry. She has rehabilitated athletes and competed herself at the Provincial, National and International level . Erica's areas of interest are Keeping Fit to Play, intergrating exercise into a busy lifestyle, workplace ergonomics and breast cancer rehabilitation. She also consults and prescribes custom orthotics and shoes.

Shaana Sasaki, BSc (PT), CAFCI, MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: shaana@citysportsphysio.com

Shanna is a physiotherapist specializing in injury prevention, rehabilitation and sport-specified exercise therapy. She is a graduate of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Since obtaining her degree in 1998, Shaana has treated a wide-range of orthopaedic injuries related to sports, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries and "everyday" non-specific neck, back and shoulder pain. She is also certified to incorporate acupuncture into her physiotherapy treatments. Recreational interests include soccer, snowboarding, volleyball, running hiking and golfing. She is currently the team physiotherapist for the Dizzy Chicks Cycling Team.

Daniel Haggart, BSc (PT), BHKin, MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: dan@citysportsphysio.com

Daniel graduated from UBC, were he played and captained the UBC soccer team. He also won National Championship with the Capilano Blues Soccer Team. Besides soccer, Dan also enjoys basketball, running and outdoor sports. He is an Intermediate Manipulative Therapist, having completed his Part A in Manual Therapy and Level II in Sport Therapy certification. Dan is the physiotherapist for the BC Soccer Program. He was also the physiotherapist and Head Athletic Trainer for Capilano Athletics, physiotherapist for a U15 National Soccer Team Training Camp, and has worked with the UBC soccer team in the past. Dan was an athletic trainer with a Vancouver youth lacrosse team and was a conditioning coach in the Kitsilano High School basketball program. His areas of focus include acute injuries and sport specific training. He enjoys helping patients develop sport specific exercise and training routines to prevent re-injury and to improve performance.

Timberly George, BSc (PT), BSc (Kin), MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist, Sport Physiotherapist
Email: timberly@citysportsphysio.com

Timberly is a Sport Physiotherapist holding a post-graduate Diploma from Sport Physiotherapy Canada and is an instructor at the University of British Columbia. She is very active in the sport physiotherapy community at the regional, national, and international levels. She was Venue Medical Manager for the Richmond Olympic Oval during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and is a therapist for Rugby Canada. She travels with the senior and junior national men’s rugby programs and is involved with provincial and community level club teams. Timberly was also the team physiotherapist for the junior national women’s field hockey team in 2005. Timberly is one of the Vancouver Sun Run’s “Ask an Expert” panel members and provides injury prevention advice to runners through the Vancouver Sun newspaper and at local running clinics throughout Vancouver. In her spare time, Timberly can often be found running the trails or riding one of her bicycles around the mountains of the North Shore and Sea to Sky corridor. Timberly holds a BSc in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and a BScPT from UBC. Her primary areas of interest are treating sport related injuries and pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, with a keen interest in shoulders.

Duane Brousmiche, BSc (PT)
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: duane@citysportsphysio.com

Duane Brousmiche graduated from Queen's University in 2002. During his time at Queen's he worked with the Men's varsity basketball and rugby teams, giving him the opportunity to travel to international tournaments. After graduation, Duane worked in a busy private practice clinic in Ottawa, treating mostly orthopedic injuries related to sports, motor vehicle accidents, and Workers compensation. Duane's post graduate courses have included manual therapy and acupuncture. He is certified in acupuncture, as well as custom orthotic fittings. When away from the office, Duane spends his time working out, biking, hiking, golfing, and has been a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol for 3 years.

Carrie Viola, MScPT, BScHK
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: carrie@citysportsphysio.com

Carrie graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy. She also completed a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph. Carrie is actively involved in continuing education and currently is a Level 3 trained Manual Therapist with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is also working towards obtaining her Sports Physiotherapy levels, having provided physio coverage for soccer, volleyball, ultimate and running events in Vancouver. Carrie has experience treating all ages and fitness levels and focuses her treatments on manual techniques and exercise.

Kim Yae, MScPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: kim@citysportsphysio.com

Kim graduated with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from University of Toronto, after completing an Honours degree in Kinesiology at McMaster University. Kim continues her learning with postgraduate courses with special interests in manual therapy and sport physiotherapy. She has been certified to practice acupuncture from McMaster University and enjoys incorporating acupuncture in her treatments. After graduation, Kim worked in a busy downtown clinic in Toronto treating mostly orthopaedic injuries related to repetitive injuries – most notably the ‘Toronto neck’ syndrome and the ‘crackberry thumb,’ sport-related sprains & strains, and aches & pains in the weekend warrior population. Kim was also part of the performing arts medical team for the production “A Chorus Line” at The Cannon Theatre. She plays competitive Ultimate Frisbee, and has been the team therapist for Toronto women’s team Lotus and U of T Women’s. During the winter months, Kim enjoys hitting the park on her snowboard or finding fresh tracks. As a certified CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor, she also enjoys instructing beginners and intermediate snowboarder to stay standing on their boards.

Gareth Adams, MPT, BScHKin
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: gareth@citysportsphysio.com

Gareth graduated from the Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia with a Master of Physiotherapy and completed his Bachelor degree in Human Kinetics at UBC in 1998. He worked as a Kinesiologist for 6 years designing exercise based rehabilitation programs for ICBC clients and as a Strength and Conditioning coach for elite level hockey players. His time in Australia only solidified his interests in manual therapy and sports injury, as he is now working towards obtaining his levels in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy. An avid golfer, Gareth is gaining certification in specific golf exercise prescription and injury screening. Gareth also continues to be involved in the BC rugby community as both an active player, in a playing career that included selection for the National Senior Men’s Sevens Team, and a Physiotherapist for the UBC Old Boys Ravens RFC.

Colleen Bryne, MSc. PT, MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist, Vestibular Therapist
Email: colleen@citysportsphysio.com

Colleen Byrne originates from Kamloops, B.C., where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. After working and living abroad she returned to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC. Most recently she had the excellent opportunity to complete the world renowned Vestibular Competency Course in Atlanta Georgia and is finding this unique form of physical therapy very exciting and rewarding. She has also worked with both premiere lacrosse and rugby teams and specializes in working with young athletes with sport specific injuries. Colleen is a recreational runner, hiker, and mountain biker.

Karen Williams, BSC(Hons) PT
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: karen@citysportsphysio.com

Joanne Tishenko, BSc (PT), BHKin
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: joanne@citysportsphysio.com

Joanne graduated from UBC with her BScPT, and also has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from Trinity Western University. While playing varsity level basketball at TWU, her desire to become a physiotherapist grew. Since then Joanne has worked with the UBC Mens Fieldhockey Team, a Bantam A2 Lacrosse Team, and at various sporting events. Joanne is currently working to obtain her orthopaedic levels. She has a keen interest in prenatal and postnatal care and is a certified Fit to Deliver instructor.

Currently on Maternity Leave. Returning September 2010.

Cathy Yackness, BSc(PT), MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: cathy@citysportsphysio.com

Cathy has been an associate since September 2001 when she completed her degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto. She spent her final year at University of Western Ontario, where she obtained her degree in Kinesiology, specializing in athletic therapy. Cathy was the trainer for both the men and women's track and field team. Cathy has continued to cover many sports tournaments in Vancouver, including the Jericho Future Stars Tournement and the Beach Soccerblast 4 on 4 Tournement. Cathy enjoys running, downhill skiing, weight training and aerobics. In addition to practicing physiotherapy, she is a fitness instructor. Cathy has completed her Part A in Manual Therapy.

Currently on Maternity Leave. Returning May 2011.

Massage Therapy

Jessica Whidden, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: jessica@citysportsphysio.com

Lucas Scrivener, BSc (Kin)
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: lucas@citysportsphysio.com

Rehab Training

Elisse Miki, BSc. Kin
Certified Rehabilitation/Personal Trainer/Resistered Kinesiologist
Email: info@citysportsphysio.com

Elisse Miki has over 6 years education and experience in fitness training. She has completed her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and her diploma in Physical Education from Langara College. She is also certified in personal training, weight training, athletic training, and spin instruction. She is currently working as a rehabilitation therapist, in addition to her personal training, treating individuals suffering from motor vehicle accidents, sports related injuries, and general muscular imbalances. Elisse is also recognized by Sport Med BC in injury assessment/prevention and certified as an athletic taper having completed the BC Sports Aid Program. Elisse enjoys running, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, camping, and more recently ice hockey. One of her goals for 2009 is to improve her previous time in the Scotiabank Half Marathon!