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Jeff Chalmers – BSc Bio, BSc PT – Physiotherapist

Jeff is the owner of West Vancouver Physiotherapy and has been working as a physiotherapist for over 14 years. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy preceded by a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He began his clinical experience working at Worker’s Compensation Board in the Work Rehabilitation program. In the fall of 1998, he started working at West Vancouver Physiotherapy. During his time at WVP, he has focussed on expanding his physiotherapy skills by attending numerous post-graduate courses in orthopaedic manual therapy and exercise prescription as well as participating in many International and National physiotherapy and sports symposiums. Jeff has achieved some of the highest standards in manual therapy in the physiotherapy profession, including a Certificate of Intermediate Manual & Manipulative Therapy.

Jeff has been a lifelong resident of the North Shore and has been very active in the sporting community, both as an athlete as well as a trainer for sports teams and events. His love of sports started early in life being selected for Provincial and National level teams in field hockey, wrestling, soccer and rugby in his school years. This culminated in being chosen as Carson Graham’s Athlete of the Year in 1990. He continued his competitive involvement in sports by playing at the Capilano Rugby Footbal l Club in both the Premier and First Divisions for over 20 years. During this time, he was selected for numerous Provincial and International rugby teams. His other sporting passions include downhill skiing, mountain biking, golfing and back country hiking.

Both Jeff’s diverse work and sport experiences have given him the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of clients ranging from Professional level athletics to youth just starting their sporting careers. This gives him excellent insight and a wealth of experience, enabling him to diagnose and implement expedient and appropriate rehabilitation programs for clients of all ages and levels of activity.

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Cameron Bennett – MPhty, BSc, CSCS – Physiotherapist

Cameron graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia with degrees in Science and Physiotherapy. He returned to the University of Melbourne several years later to complete his Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2003. Cameron has held numerous positions as a physiotherapist, both clinically and academically. He was physiotherapist to local and international sporting teams and consulted within inernationally recognized, multidisciplinary sports clinics. He has served as team physiotherapist for Australian Rules Football and to the Australian snowboard team.

Cameron has published a recent article on specialization in physiotherapy and served on council for two years with the Australian Physiotherapy Association. During his final year in Australia, he held a clinical teaching position at the University of Melbourne before moving to Canada.

Cameron's primary interest and significant portion of his Master's degree dealt with the treatment of shoulder injuries and pain, including neck and upper back disorders. Cameron spends considerable clinical time assessing and treating difficult shoulder problems as well as devoting some time to working as a generalist physiotherapist. He has recently started a website for shoulder pain and injury education.

In his spare time Cameron enjoys a variety of sports and fitness work but has a bias towards snowboarding, squash and a recent switch to mountain biking after spending several months in Whistler last year.
Cameron worked in several clinics throughout Vancouver and Whistler in 2005 and has chosen West Vancouver Sports and Orthopedic Physiotherapy Clinic as his home base on the North Shore.

Consultation times and clinics - www.shoulderphysio.org

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Chris Burk – BSc KIN, MSc PT, CAFCI – Physiotherapist

Chris has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from SFU and a Master's of Science Degree in Physiotherapy from Queen's University where he graduated in 2007. Additionally, he has received his certificate in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. Chris was born and raised on the North Shore and graduated from Carson Graham High School prior to going to university. In 1997 he was named Carson Graham Athlete of the Year.

Chris has played a variety of sports including soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, squash and baseball. He played rugby for the Capilano Rugby Club from 1995 to 2006 participating at both the premier and provincial levels. Currently, Chris contributes to his community by volunteering as a head physiotherapist for the Capilano Rugby Club. He keeps fit with running, mountain biking, and downhill skiing. Chris enjoys treating patients of all ages and levels of activity and works hard to tailor a treatment style that best suits the individual client's needs, goals and abilities.

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Sarah Hearne – BSc KIN, MPT – Physiotherapist

Sarah graduated from UBC in 2011 with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. She completed an Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology and Certificate of Health and Fitness from SFU in 2009. Since graduation, she has obtained a Level one Diploma of Advanced Othopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy and pursued further education in Movement Impairment Syndromes. Prior to joining the West Vancouver Physiotherapy team, Sarah gained valuable experience working with UBC varsity athletes, treating a variety of sports and orthopaedic injuries and implementing return to play guidelines. She also worked as an exercise therapist with clients suffering from MVA related injuries.

Sarah grew up on the North Shore and actively participated in many sports, representing her high school in volleyball, field hockey, and soccer. She is still active in team sports and has a love for soccer and trail running. Sarah has volunteered for many events including the Sun Run and North American Police Soccer Games as well as completing a season as the trainer for an Intermediate A Boy’s Lacrosse team.

Sarah enjoys treating clients from all backgrounds and activity levels and focuses on developing an individualized treatment program to fit each client. She believes in empowering clients to take an active role in their own recovery and to incorporate healthy living into their own unique lifestyles.

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Maurice Michaud – BSc PT, MCPA – Physiotherapist

Maurice has been at West Vancouver Physiotherapy since he graduated from the School of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of British Columbia in 1992. Maurice, a skilled and physically active physiotherapist, knows first hand what it takes to keep people fit and moving. He has over 14 years of on field experience volunteering as the head trainer and physiotherapist for the Capilano Rugby Club. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, he volunteered for several years with G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, the Vancouver Neurological Centre and the Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. Maurice is also the proud recipient of numerous awards including the Rick Hanson/Amanda Reid award for his work with disabled children and the North Shore Sports Volunteer of the year award.

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