OLIVIA TOMLINS
Physiotherapist
Like many Vancouver residents, Olivia takes on a new level of crazy and is currently training for a Boston Marathon qualifying time. While Olivia still hasn’t ran a marathon, her goal came following an unplanned sub 100 minute time in the half, where she realized she may as well keep the momentum up. Even as an experienced physiotherapist, like many, Olivia has been faced with her fair share of injuries within her sports that she’s had to tend too. With appropriate rehab, she consistently came back stronger and hungrier for what’s next.
Specializing in running related injuries, and doing her best to prevent any herself, come and chat with her about training and get a run assessment to ensure you too can keep up with your crazy goals. Using exercise based rehabilitation, intramuscular stimulation dry needling, education and manual therapy, we'll arrive at long-term solutions that will not only get you back to what you love but also keep you out of the clinic; although Olivia will always be excited to see you!
RYAN WANAGURU
Physiotherapist & Owner
Ryan Wanaguru graduated from Sydney University in 2008 with a degree in Physiotherapy. From there he worked in hospitals and private practice learning from the best in the business. He moved to Vancouver in 2012 where he has worked at Vancouver General Hospital and in private clinics. Ryan was certified to perform dry needling/IMS in 2017.
Ryan is also a very active person. He ran the 2013, 2020 + 2021 BMO marathons in Vancouver, cycled solo from London to Paris in 2011 and from Marseille to Milan in 2018. He completed 12 Grouse Grinds in one day in 2023 and this year he did the Knee Knacker Race (Horseshoe bay to Deep cove over the Baden Powell trail. He runs, plays golf, tennis and just about any sport. Ryan has been injured many times just like you, so he knows what you're going through and how to get healthy and ready to perform!
Ryan's personal goal for 2024 is to get 15.1 in the beep test + Cycle from Munich to Berlin solo in 3 days.
PETER NGUYEN
Registered Massage Therapist
Meet Peter Nguyen, a recent graduate from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy. As an avid cyclist, and former national team dragon boat paddler, he's quite familiar with how high-volume training and workload can affect the human body. His treatment approach combines a variety of myofascial techniques, paired with deep-tissue massage and trigger point release. Together, the two of you will work on improving any immediate pain or problem areas, as well as create a long-term plan to help improve your future self.
DANE LAWRENCE
Registered Massage Therapist
Dane received his Diploma from The Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in August 2023, graduating with honors, and is now a practicing Registered Massage Therapist.
Dane has a passion for athletics, playing many years of various competitive sports as well as 7+ years experience as a boxing coach, fitness trainer and manager. Having experienced injuries throughout his sporting life, Dane has first hand experience of what it's like dealing with pain and rehabilitation. The combination of passion for health, athletics and drive to learn inspires Dane to help people achieve optimal athleticism and improve their functional movements without pain, with a thorough assessment, manual therapy and client centered care.
Dane has a unique background as a Helicopter Pilot in Australia. Becoming a pilot at the age of 19, he spent 6 years flying and teaching Aerodynamics as well as other Aviation courses to the military as a Helicopter Theory Instructor.
Outside the clinic, Dane is a Soccer Coach and a HUGE Chelsea fan!
We're always looking for great, enthusiastic people to join the team!
If you are interested in a physiotherapy or registered massage therapy position
email us at info@physioguru.ca and we'll set up a time to connect.