Hershal Shah, MPT, BSc, CAFCI Hershal received his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree from the University of British Columbia in 2015 and joined our team shortly after. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science with distinction from Simon Fraser University, with a major in Biomedical Physiology.

Hershal has continued his education since then, becoming certified in acupuncture (CAFCI) by Acupuncture Canada in 2016 and is currently completing his Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Hershal is skilled in treating acute and chronic pain of the low back, mid back, and neck. Drawing from his own sports injuries, he also has extensive experience treating lower leg conditions involving the knee, ankle, and foot. Hershal utilizes manual therapy and exercise to restore joint mobility, tissue health, and ensure proper movement to prevent re-injury.

Hershal has a keen interest in sports injuries, specifically in basketball, baseball, martial arts, and combat sports. Hershal continues to broaden his scope of practice and plans to pursue certification in intramuscular stimulation (IMS), concussion management, and vestibular rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Hershal enjoys weightlifting, running, reading, visiting local craft breweries, and spending time with his family and friends.


SCHEDULE: 
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 7:30am-1:10pm
Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30pm -7:30pm

Gordon Seow, B.H.Kin. Kinesiology & Health Science, MPT, CAFCI, CSCS Gordon discovered his love for health & fitness in gr. 10 P.E. class and has pursued this passion ever since. After completing his Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC in 2010, he served for 2 years in the Singapore Armed Forces as a Lieutenant.  During his time there, Gordon was responsible for the physical fitness and combat readiness of his platoon which inspired him to attain his qualification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) upon returning to Vancouver.

He completed his Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) from UBC in 2016, and has continued to broaden and refine his orthopaedic manual therapy skills and clinical reasoning up through level 3 of the CPA Orthopaedic Division levels, with the goal of completing an Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in the next 2 years. Gordon also completed the Mulligan Concept Lower Quadrant course, is K-Taping (Kinesiotape) Pro certified, and is certified in acupuncture (CAFCI) by Acupuncture Canada. He continues to maintain current CSCS accreditation staying ahead of the latest strength and conditioning research by attending seminars and courses, reading articles, manuals and textbooks.

In his free time, you can find Gordon in the gym experimenting with the latest rehabilitation and strength training concepts, swinging kettlebells, clubs and maces, practising calisthenics, hiking the local mountains, snowshoeing, skiing, and sampling interesting craft beers

SCHEDULE: 
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7am - 1:10pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30pm - 7pm

Matt Heidema, DPT Matt grew up in Maple Ridge and completed his doctorate of physiotherapy at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. His passion lies in helping those with chronic pain return to their former joyful selves and to live as functionally independently as possible. Matt's specialty area of interest is knees and tendons. Throughout his athletic career growing up, Matt faced many repetitive injuries and dealt with his own severe chronic pain that forced him to stop competing at a young age. Matt started devoting his free time to mindfulness disciplines and eventually developed his own rehabilitation method that combined his physio knowledge with mindfulness techniques. As a result, he was able to make a full return to sport pain free after 4 months of diligent rehabilitation. He is now an active member of the Maple Ridge squash ladder and enjoys rock climbing, bouldering, and yoga.

SCHEDULE: 
Tuesday 7:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday 7:10am - 1:10pm 
Thursdays 1:40pm -7:20pm 
Fridays 1:20pm -7:20pm
Saturdays 8:00am - 1:40pm

Telehealth appointments are available by calling the clinic at 604-467-8775

Edwin Chock received his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 2003. Since graduation, he has taken a keen interest in the specialty of orthopedics and acupuncture, and continues to participate in numerous postgraduate courses in manual therapy.

His specific interests include treatment of dysfunction of the spine and its co-related problems, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, anatomical acupuncture, geriatric rehabilitation, core stabilization, and active rehabilitation.

Prior to joining the dynamic team at Maple Ridge Physiotherapy and Pain Clinic, Edwin has worked in clinics both in Vancouver and Toronto, treating patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, worker’s compensation related injuries, sports injuries, and geriatric care. He also possesses experience in athletic therapy from volunteering with the Women’s Varsity Soccer and Men’s Varsity Football at the University of Ottawa, and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopedics and Sport Divisions. Edwin’s personal interests include hiking, cycling, martial arts, cooking, and traveling.

SCHEDULE: 
Mondays 1;30pm-7:30pm
Thursdays 7am - 1pm
Fridays 7:10am -1:10pm


Telehealth appointments are available by calling the clinic at 604-467-8775

David Moffitt has over 20 years of experience in treating soft tissue syndrome and chronic pain conditions.

He was raised in New Zealand and obtained his degree in Sydney, Australia in 1980. He studied acupuncture in Beijing, China and at Edmonton University with the world famous Dr. Aung. He has had the pleasure of working with Olympic and Commonwealth athletes.

In accordance of knowledge and skills, he recently completed a course on the Assessment and Management of Whiplash Injuries at the university of Calgary. Interests: Management of whiplash and motor vehicle injuries Chronic Pain syndromes such as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Osteoarthritic syndromes (shoulder pain, hip pain, foot pain) Chondromalacia/ Tension headaches/ Neck Pain/ Low Back Pain Functional capacity evaluation and work conditioning programs.

SCHEDULE: 
Monday,Wednesday and Thursday: 1:20pm-6:20pm

Luke Plesa, B.Sc.PT Luke completed his studies at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Romania.

Working with a variety of populations has given Luke the experience and confidence in treating injuries of all types. He believes that preventative maintenance and treating the root cause of injury are critical to optimal health, and believes that directly involving the patient in treatment planning promotes patient confidence and excellent outcomes for recovery.

Luke is fortunate to have had experience in a variety of rehabilitative settings including orthopaedic and neurological private practice, orthopaedic and neurological trauma rehab, and acute care hospital.

With a keen interest in orthopaedics, Luke continues to expand his skills and trains in Movement Dysfunction and possesses dry needling certification. He creates an effective therapeutic experience by combining manual therapy including soft tissue release techniques and joint mobilizations, with other therapeutic modalities, exercise therapy, and education, and by ensuring that patients leave every session empowered to expand their physical limits.

SCHEDULE: 
Saturdays 8:10am - 11:50am.

Siva graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Chennai, India in 1999 and completed his Masters in Sports Therapy at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India in 2002. He has worked in private practice and hospital settings in India for many years, plus in British Columbia since 2019, providing him with valuable experience in multiple areas of practice.

Siva is a member and in good standing of the Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) and is committed to enrich his professional knowledge through education. He completed his Diploma in Dry Needling from the Functional Dry Needling Institute of UK in Vancouver in 2019, his Level 1 in Fascial Manipulation with the Registered Therapists of Fascial Manipulation®; has level 1 and 2 in Vestibular rehabilitation with Bernard Tonks; and has level 1 in Functional Biomechanics with Dr. Jay Grossman.

Siva is multilingual, speaking Tamil, English, Hindi, Saurashtra, Malayalam, and Punjabi. He treats his patients with empathy, dignity and respect, and encourages a return to activity through exercise and education.

In his spare time, he reads Hindu scriptures, visits temples and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays 8:10am - 12:10pm
Fridays 7:10am - 1:10pm

Eric J. Vegt, RMT After spending three years pursuing a Criminology degree at SFU, Eric decided that a career in massage therapy would be more rewarding.

He graduated in 1997 from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has been working at Maple Ridge Physiotherapy & Pain Clinic since 2004. Eric enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions using techniques including traditional Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage.

Eric loves spending time watching movies and the occasional hike with his wife Nadine (and their cats), and also has interests in computers and reading.

SCHEDULE: 
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am-6:30pm

Toshi graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1999. After successfully obtaining a license in March, 2000, he has been practicing massage therapy in the lower mainland.

His main approach for treatment is to help patients achieve well-balanced soft tissue function by utilizing his manual techniques. During each session, he also observes orthopaedic alignment integrity, through comprehensive assessment to better understand the condition of the patient.

For his patients, he guides them to understand the detailed situation of their soft tissue by manual assessment techniques which he has developed himself through many years of experience. It is his belief that self-awareness of the physical condition is an essential part of the process for effective recovery.

As a native of Japan, Toshi immigrated to Canada in 1991. He loves the nature of North America, and has been enjoying camping with his wife in different parts of this continent for many years.

Toshi truly enjoys his work as his passion is to see his patients improve from his treatments. For that purpose, he continues the pursuit of learning and developing newer techniques and approach to advance himself as a therapist.


SCHEDULE:
Thursdays 9am-6:30pm, and Saturdays 8am-1:15pm

Ela graduated from UFV in 2020 with her Bachelor in Kinesiology and has been part of our team at Maple Ridge Physiotherapy since 2015. She enjoys designing functional movement plans for all of her clients and creating safe and effective programs to help her clients with pain management, motor pattern retraining and overall conditioning.

Education and Training:
Bachelor in Kinesiology
Functional Range Conditioning Certified
Rocktape Certified
First Aid & CPR/AED level C

Techniques and Treatments:
Biomechanical assessment
Functional Fitness
Workplace simulation training
Active rehabilitation
Sports rehabilitation
Kinesiology taping

SCHEDULE
Mondays and Wednesdays 7am-10am
Tuesdays: 2pm-6pm
Fridays: 2pm-7pm

Telehealth appointments are available by calling the clinic at 604-467-8775

Amanda graduated from UFV in 2020 and received her Bachelor's of Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. She is currently a registered Kinesiologist with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK).

Amanda discovered her passion for sport and outdoor activities at a young age. She was a member of the Maple Ridge Figure Skating Club for 10 years and competed both as a solo skater and with the synchronized skating team. As a competitive skater Amanda dealt with a number of injuries which lead her to become interested the science behind human movement and how exercise can work to rehabilitate various injuries. Amanda looks forward to creating personalized and effective programs for her clients to help them reach their goals and live better!

SCHEDULE: 
Mondays & Wednesdays: 12pm-7pm
Tuesdays & Fridays: 7am- 1pm
Thurdays: 7am- 2pm

Justin graduated from University of the Fraser Valley in 2020 and received his Bachelor's of Kinesiology with the concentration of Exercise Science. He is also a member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologist (BCAK). 


Justin has been able to understand the human body by various courses he took during his undergraduate degree. He is also passionate in helping individuals reach their full potential post injury or accident. After multiple practicums, Justin is effective in designing and implementing rehabilitation programs for various conditions and injuries. 


SCHEDULE
Justin works 2 days a week:

Thursdays 3:30pm-6pm

Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm