Wil Seto, Registered Physiotherapist

BHSc(PT), BSc(Kin), Dip Sport PT, Dip Ortho PT, FCAMT, CG IMS

Wil has earned degrees in Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Health Sciences Physiotherapy (B.H.Sc. PT) from McMaster University. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (MCPA) and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (FCAMT). In addition, he completed post-graduate studies in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Dip. Manip. PT) and Sport Physiotherapy (Dip. Sport PT), and is certified in Intramuscular Stimulation (CG IMS).

Wil has been working for over 12 years as a Physiotherapist in the Lower Mainland. He brings a great sense of joy and passion in helping people recover from their injuries and getting them back in sync with their optimal health and maximum potential for sport, work or play.

Wil also brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise through his post-graduate training and extensive experience working with people from motor vehicle accidents, work injuries to athletes in various sports at a recreational, amateur and professional level.

As a Sport Physiotherapist, Wil has worked Short Track Speed Skating at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, with U-16 Team BC Rugby, UBC Men's Ice Hockey, Western Lacrosse Association New WestMinister SalmonBellies, International Field Hockey and National College Soccer Championship. Locally, he has also helped runners, triathletes, dancers, rock climbers and wrestlers successfully achieve their goals. Currently he is a consultant and Physiotherapist for the Australia Men's Masters Ultimate Frisbee team.

With personalized visits utilizing manual therapy and exercise prescription you can expect to receive an assessment and treatment that will get at the underlying cause of your problems.

In his spare time, Wil finds adventure in many activities including rock climbing, ultimate Frisbee, hiking, dancing and personal growth.

Travis Dodds, Registered Physiotherapist

M.Sc(PT)

Travis is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Masters of Science in Physical Therapy program. The program emphasises evidence-based treatments and features renowned instructors. As part of his Masters degree, Travis completed a systematic review on ankle sprain prevention in sport.

He continues to develop his clinical and on-site skills through mentorship, and is pursuing post graduate training in diplomas of advanced manual and manipulative therapy and sport physiotherapy. Injury prevention and performance in sport are key areas of interest and research for Travis. He offers and on-site performance and injury prevention training for local club and school teams in a range of sports.

He has coached club and high school volleyball teams, played in advanced divisions of adult tournaments, and helped establish Canada's first ever community-level sitting volleyball (Paralympic) program in conjunction with Team Canada. In the 2009-10 season he travelled with the U of A Pandas Varsity Women's Volleyball Team as their therapist. He was also recognized and awarded the 2010 Excellence in Sport Physiotherapy Scholarship from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Travis is now the team physio for the UBC Thunderbirds Women's Volleyball team.

Travis has experience in a wide range of hospital and private practice settings. Some of his patients literally had injuries from head to toe, others had suffered a stroke or brain injury, and others were dealing with cancer, heart, lung or liver disease and transplants. He also draws on personal experience as a worker in corporate, industry and outdoor work environments prior to becoming a physio, which helps him to understand and treat workplace injuries.

In his spare time he enjoys playing several sports recreationally.

Heather Johnstone, Registered Physiotherapist

M.Sc(PT)

Heather attained both her Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Exercise Science degrees from The University of British Columbia. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients, including sport injuries, motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries and post surgical related cases.

Heather also has completed training in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessments (SFMA), which looks to analyze whole body motor patterns. With these assessments, Heather is able to investigate and pinpoint dysfunctions within the body that can lead to pain and weakness. Having attained her Certificate of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (CAFCI) she uses acupuncture along with manual therapy to treat pain, motor dysfunction and joint stiffness. Heather is also a Certified ART (Active Release Therapy) Provider and uses ART as an effective means of muscle release. She is currently completing her post-graduate training to obtain her diploma in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

She has a passion for sports physiotherapy and enjoys working with a wide variety of athletes. Having played collegiate level volleyball, as well as soccer, softball, basketball, Heather now occupies her time training and competing in triathlons and long distance running. Her greatest training accomplishment to date is completing Ironman Canada in 2011. Heather draws on her personal experiences when treating many different types of injures.

In her spare time, Heather enjoys being outside hiking, skiing, kayaking and pursuing her new hobby of photography.

Natalie Hernandez, Registered Physiotherapist

BSc(PT)

Natalie brings over six years of training and experience in sports injuries working with collegiate varsity athletes. She was the head physiotherapist at a university in Asia and helped the Sports Development Office structure the sports rehabilitation program for university athletes.

Natalie holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Physiotherapy (BSc. PT) from De La Salle University-HSC, Philippines. She is a licensed Physiotherapist in Canada and is pursuing post-graduate training in the diploma of advanced manual and manipulative therapy.

Among Natalie’s career highlights includes the 24th South East Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, where she was part of the medical staff for the Philippine national team covering several sporting events. She was also a Physiotherapist for the Philippine women’s national football team, which participated in the Asian Football Qualifying (AFC) tournament. Currently, Natalie is helping out the men and women’s rugby teams at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club.

She is dedicated in taking the time with patient education and exercise prescription as part of achieving optimal recovery. She is very passionate about her practice and focuses on helping patients to recover from injuries. Her sense of reward is seeing you achieve your rehabilitation goals.

Among her interests is learning about different cultures, which drives her determination to explore the world one day. During her spare time, she loves reading books, baking, being outdoors and playing recreational sports such as badminton.

Dr. Heather Finlayson, Physician, Sport Medicine Doctor

MD, FRCPC, Dip. Sport Med, Dip. CSCN (EMG)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Heather is a medical doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and has a Diploma in Sport Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM). She obtained her BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, her medical degree from McMaster University, and completed her residency training in PM&R at UBC. She also has additional training and certification in electrodiagnostic testing for nerve and muscle diseases.

Heather is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, where she is actively involved in the education of medical students and medical residents. She is the director of the UBC PM&R residency training program and is completing a Masters Degree in Medical Education. She is also involved in research through UBC and GF Strong Rehab Centre.

Her clinical practice at InSync is focused on the assessment and treatment of people with sports injuries and other musculoskeletal problems. She loves working with athletes and has been the team doctor for the Canadian national wheelchair basketball team. She also works at GF Strong Rehab Centre where she provides care to people who require rehabilitation due to orthopedic and neurological disorders.

In her spare time she loves getting outdoors with her young family, especially hiking, cycling, playing tennis and backcountry skiing.

Corine Becker, Registered Massage Therapist

BSc, RMT

Corine is a graduate of Utopia Academy in Vancouver, BC and is a Registered Massage Therapist from the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC).
She provides each client with a personalized assessment and treatment plan using her foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology. She employs a wide variety of techniques during her treatments including deep pressure massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and incorporating strengthening and stretching exercises.

She believes in the benefits of massage therapy for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and stress reduction.

Joy Uemoto, Registered Massage Therapist

BSc, RMT

Joy graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following graduation, she spent a number of years working in the corporate environment before returning to her science roots to pursue a career in massage therapy. This decision was made out of a desire to be involved in the health care field while helping people maintain their health and active lifestyles. She subsequently graduated from Utopia Academy and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and been working in the lower mainland since.

Joy's massage therapy practice includes treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including injury rehabilitation and prevention, back and neck pain, overuse injuries, postural imbalances and stress relief. She believes that it's important for clients to be actively involved in their rehabilitation while seeking out preventive and long lasting solutions to their musculoskeletal problems. With this goal in mind, you can expect to engage in important bilateral dialogue with her about possible exacerbating or reinforcing conditions at work, home and play and to receive information about postural education.

She uses a wide range of massage techniques, with a preference towards myofascial release, deep tissue massage, trigger-point therapy, sports massage, and Swedish massage techniques. Joy's passion for outdoor sports, dance, yoga and pilates has complemented her massage therapy practice as these activities have given her a better appreciation of the body in motion, injuries that can result from various activities and rehabilitation.

Joy welcomes both new and returning clients.

Danielle Doucette, Office Manager