Joy
Kirkwood, B.Sc., PT, CHT, RCAMT, MCPA
Joy received her physiotherapy degree from the University of Toronto
in 1987. After working and traveling for several years, she started
her post-graduate work in Orthopedics. In 1993 she successfully
challenged the Canadian Orthopedic Part A Manual Therapy Exam and
is a resident of the Canadian Academy of Manual/Manipulative Therapists
(RCAMT). She started her hand therapy focus in 1996 when she opened
a hand therapy practice in her home. In 1999 she obtained her Certified
Hand Therapist designation and since this time has treated hand
injuries exclusively.
She has been
the vice president of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists and
the chair of marketing and promotions and executive program committee
member for the 4th congress of the International Federation of the
Societies for Hand Therapy.
She is a level
1 member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Sports Therapy
Division. She is very active in volunteer sports and has covered
numerous BC summer and winter games, the Canada Games, the Commonwealth
Games and the World Figure Skating Championships in Vancouver.
Joy is currently
enjoying the pleasures of motherhood and is on an extended maternity
leave.
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Trevor Fraser, B.Sc.,
PT, RCAMT, CHT, MCPA
Trevor
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the
University of Western Ontario in 1996. Postgraduate education includes
a certificate in Intermediate Manual Therapy (Part A) and his Hand
Therapy Certification (CHT). Trevor's caseload is primarily hand and
upper extremity clients.
With over 10 years of experience, Trevor also provides
UBC students and new hand therapists mentorship opportunities at
the clinic. Dedicated to promoting the profession, Trevor frequently
lectures to various healthcare groups on the benefits and practice
of Hand Therapy in British Columbia.
Trevor volunteers physiotherapy services for a number
of sporting events including: the Vancouver Sun Run, the Price Waterhouse
Marathon and the 2001 World Figure Skating Championship in Vancouver.
He is also the former president of the West Coast Hand Therapy Association
(WCHTA).
In his spare time, Trevor enjoys weight training
and hitting the slopes on his snowboard. Trevor is also an avid
volleyball player and volunteers his time as the Chair of a local
volleyball organization.
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Jacci Herring, B.Sc.,
P.T., M.C.P.A.
Jacci
graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2002 with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has previously
worked at Surrey Memorial Hospital where she treated both medical
and post-surgical patient populations. Jacci's areas of interest
are neurological rehabilitation and orthopaedics. Jacci has published
an article in Physiotherapy Canada that examines the injury patterns
of highland dancers and has taught injury prevention and rehabilitation
workshops for highland dancer and teachers.
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Michelle
Labandelo, B.Sc., BRSc (PT)
Michelle graduated from the UBC School of
Rehabilitation Sciences in 2002 and joined the clinic in 2003. She
continues to work part-time for the Fraser Health Authority. Previous
work experiences included acute/critical care at Royal Columbian
Hospital and subacute rehabilitation at St. Mary's Hospital.
Her particular
areas of interest are hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, geriatric
medicine and arthritis management. Michelle hopes to take the American
Society of Hand Therapy Exam within the next few years in order
to realize her career objective of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist.
Outside of the clinic setting, Michelle enjoys traveling and volunteering
with the Burnaby branch of the BC Special Olympics.
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Nikki
Tait, B.Sc., PT, MCPA
Nikki graduated with a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from Manchester
University in England in 1988. She has participated in numerous post-graduate
physiotherapy courses. Her areas of expertise include musculoskeletal
injuries and orthopaedics.
She
is interested in outdoor activities including walking, hiking and
mountain biking. She also enjoys helping at her children’s
school.
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Terra
Branton, B.Sc., OT, CHT
Terra is from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She received her Bachelor of
Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University in 1994 and her
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University
of Western Ontario in 1996. She relocated to Charleston, South Carolina
in 1997 were she earned her Certification in Hand Therapy. While
in South Carolina, Terra was an active member of the American Society
of Hand Therapy and the Vice President of the South Carolina Chapter
of the American Society of Hand Therapy. In 2005, Terra returned
to Canada and is currently an active member of the West Coast Hand
Therapy Association.
Terra is a marathon
runner who loves adventure and travel. She backpacked around most
of Europe for 6 months and completed her first marathon in Dublin
Ireland while raising money for Cancer research. She also enjoys
skiiing, hiking, and mountain biking.
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Angie
Tinson, M.O.T., C.H.T
Angie graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's
degree in psychology in 1995, and from Texas Woman's University in
1998 with a Master of Occupational Therapy Degree. She worked for
several years as a hand therapist in an outpatient hand therapy clinic
in North Carolina, and then relocated to San Francisco in 2003, where
she furthered her hand therapy skills. Angie and her family moved
to Vancouver in 2004, and she has been working in the greater Vancouver
area since that time, gaining experience with traumatic hand injuries,
multidisciplinary programs, return to work planning, and ergonomic
assessments. Angie received her Hand Therapy Certification in 2004.
Angie lives
with her husband and two young boys in North Vancouver, where her
family takes advantage of the numerous outdoor activities that are
available. She enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and chasing after
her boys.
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Megan
Perry, B.Sc., OT, CHT
Megan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational
Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 1987. She began
her career working with clients with neurological deficits and was
an assistant in the School of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Neuroanatomy
course for 2 years. Megan then specialized in hand therapy in 1994.
She was the Senior Occupational Therapist in Orthopaedics at Lions
Gate Hospital from 1995 to 2001. Megan completed her certification
in Hand Therapy in 1996 and has re-certified in 2001 and 2006.
Her special
interest in the fabrication of custom hand splints, including those
made of low temperature thermoplastic, fabric and leather.
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Diana
Matthews, B.H.Sc., OT, CHT
Diana graduated with a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from
McMaster University in 1993. She completed her hand therapy certification
in 1999. She is the current president elect for the West Coast Hand
Therapy Association. Her areas of expertise include treatment of the
problematic wrist and wound care.
Diana
enjoys outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking and kayaking. She
also has an interest in traveling locally and internationally.
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Joanne
Smith,
B.Sc., OT, CHT
Joanne graduated with a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from
the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1982. She immigrated
to Vancouver in 1986 and has treated burn and hand injuries ever
since then. She completed her Hand Therapy Certification in 1991
and attends courses annually to upgrade her skills. Her greatest
expertise and professional passion is to fabricate splints. She
also teaches other professionals and studies the art and science
of creating custom splints.
Joanne is married
and has 15 and 17 year old daughters. She enjoys running, listening
to classical music and doing home exchanges in other countries.
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Kabir Bhagaria, BSc.
KIN, RK, RRP
Kabir graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2002 with a Bachelor
of Applied Sciences degree in Kinesiology and Gerontology. Since his
graduation, he has gained experience in the areas of musculoskeletal
rehabilitation, sport specific conditioning, ergonomic workplace design
and coordinating return to work programs. Kabir has also worked alongside
physiotherapists in Surrey Memorial Hospital as a geriatric mobilization
assistant. He continues to remain a registered member of the British
Columbia Association of Kinesiologists and has earned the designation
of Registered Rehabilitation Professional through CARP Canada. Kabir
participates in numerous courses annually and has a special interest
in the field of Disability Management. He is fluent in Punjabi and
his personal interests include running, weight training, hiking, camping
and spending time with his family.
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Shaveen (Shane) S. Kullar, B.Sc., MPT.
Shaveen obtained
a B.Sc., in Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of
Victoria in 2003 and then went on to obtain a. Masters degree in
Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. He has
completed the McKenzie Assessment and Treatment of Lower Back Specialty.
He also has his acupuncture certification with the Acupuncture Foundation
of Canada Institute and uses anatomical acupuncture to assist in
his physical therapy practice. In practice Shaveen focuses on manual
therapy, exercise therapy, and pain control and has a special interest
in the treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. Shaveen also
has a keen interest in sports rehab and sports specific training.
Shaveen likes
to keep himself busy by playing basketball and training in martial
arts.
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Tawnya
Munroe, Office Manager
Tawnya
joins Guildford Physiotherapy with many years of Office Administration
experience ranging from structural engineering, physiotherapy and
accounting. Tawnya has a warm out-going personality, great organizational
skills and an eye for detail. She enjoys spending time with her
family and volunteering at their school and church.
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Hello!
The friendly staff members of the Guildford and
Coquitlam Physiotherapy and Hand Therapy clinics are ready and willing
to help you in any way they can with your treatment.
At Guildford we've got Kamal, Ravi, Steven, Natasha, Adriana, and our
office manager Tawnya, while at Coquitlam, Marla and Courteney
rule the roost. Between us, we speak a variety of languages to help
you feel more comfortable and to serve you better - English, Punjabi,
Spanish, and Vietnamese. If you have any questions (about appointments,
payment options, or anything else) please feel free to ask away. We'll try and help you find your answers as best we can.
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