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 20 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.

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.

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.

Andrea Martens, BSc (PT), CAFCI, MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist
Email:andrea@citysportsphysio.com

Andrea, a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, has been with City Sports & Physiotherapy since 2002. She has a strong interest in sports and sports related injuries. Her main area of interest lies in soccer injury rehabilitation, as she played soccer for Team Saskatchewan as well as varsity soccer for the University of Saskatchewan. As well as working on her orthopaedic levels, Andrea is certified in acupuncture. Her most recent certificate is in vestibular rehabilitation, enabling her to treat balance and dizziness disorders, such as vertigo. Andrea provides a wide variety of treatment options to suit any type of client whether it be sports, ICBC, WCB related or general aches and pains. She also offers office yoga courses, as well as courses in dynamic warm up for soccer teams.

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 who obtained her BScPT from UBC and also has a BSc Kinesiology from SFU. She has 5 years experience as a kinesiologist, doing exercise based rehabilitation programs specifically for ICBC and WCB, prior to becoming a physiotherapist. Her current primary area of focus is in treating sport related injuries, with a keen interest in shoulder rehabilitation. She holds her Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy from Sport Physiotherapy Canada, and is very active in the sport physiotherapy community. Timberly is a therapist for the Canada East Men's Rugby team, the UBC Old Boys Ravens Rugby club, the BC U-17 Womens rugby team, and was the team physiotherapist for the Jr. National Womens Field Hockey Team in 2005. She is also involved as a coordinator and run leader for the Vancouver Sun Run training clinics, and often speaks at local running stores discussing running injuries and injury prevention. In her spare time, Timberly loves the outdoors and competes in the sport of Adventure Racing, which combines mountain biking, trail running/trekking, paddling, climbing, and navigation.

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.

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.

Sacha Oddstad, BSc HKin
Certified Rehabilitation/Personal Trainer/Resistered Kinesiologist
Email: sacha@citysportsphysio.com

Working in consultation with physiotherapists, Sacha designs safe and effective fitness programs specific to our patients needs. A detailed assessment including musculoskeletal history, strength testing for anatomical and postural balance, and cardiovascular testing is performed in the initial stages to identify the patients requirements. Following the initial assessment, constant communication with the physio is maintained to ensure effective and efficient progress is being kept. Whether you are rehabilitating from an injury or require specific guidance in exercise technique, Sacha promises to provide valuable care and experience. Sacha is currently working towards her BHKin at UBC. Her other qualifications and certifications include: Infofit Post-Injury Exercise Prescription and Practicum Rehabilitating the Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist, Infofit Post-Injury Exercise Prescription and Practicum Rehabilitating the Hip, Knee, and Ankle, BCRPA Spin Instructor, BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer, BCRPA Weight Room Instructor, BCRPA Fitness Leader, Fit to Deliver Pre/Post Natal Fitness Instructor, First Aid and level C CPR, and Level 1 National Coaching Certification in Gymnastics

Tamarah Calyniuk, MPT
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: tamarah@citysportsphysio.com

Tamarah is a Graduate Masters of Physiotherapy from Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Austrailia. She is also a certified Private Personal Trainer/ Strength & Conditioning Coach. Her Focus of practice is Orthopedic/ Sports Injuries, Women's Health and Pregnancy (pre/postnatal). Tamarah specializes in functional and active rehab for injury prevention, pre/postnatal exercise rehab and sport specific excerise therapy. Ultimate, Beach Soccer and Marathons are some of the sporting events held in Vancouver that Tamarah has been involved in. Her experience includes being the Physiotherapist and Sport Specific & Functional Training Coach for Perth's Austrailian Rules Football Team and Perth Glory Soccer Team, as well as BC's Junior National Sailing Team. Tamarah continues to treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries: ICBC, WCB and non specific back/neck pain. Recently certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation, she treats balance and dizziness disorders. Tamarah is currently obtaining her orthopedic levels and acupuncture certification. Tamarah competes in yeti (snowshoe) racing, adventure racing and ½ marathons. She rides with a road cycling team, plays on a women’s ice hockey team and enjoys hiking, snowboarding, golfing and soccer.