Nikki grew up in a small town in Ontario, where her love of sports flourished through soccer, sailing, skiing, competitive dance, and rugby. This passion led her to pursue both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, where she was a member of the Women’s Varsity Rugby Team and the Dance Team. During her Master of Kinesiology program, Nikki gained hands-on experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the UBC Varsity Gym and worked as a kinesiologist supporting children with autism spectrum disorder. She furthered her education by completing her Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) at UBC.

Nikki’s passion for working with children is evident in her diverse background as a camp counselor, soccer coach, gymnastics coach, and dance teacher. She completed pediatric placements at the BC Centre for Ability and Sunny Hill Health Centre, experiences that reinforced her love for helping children thrive through physiotherapy. Nikki is committed to finding creative and engaging ways to support children in reaching their full potential.

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Laura Patrick (nee Turner) was born and raised in North Vancouver and is the founder and owner of Kids Physio Group. With a lifelong passion for sports and fitness, Laura graduated from UBC’s Human Kinetics (Exercise Science) program in 2001 before earning her Master’s in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2003.

In 2006, Laura founded Kids Physio Group in the most humble of surroundings. After three years of working in the public system with school-aged kids, she recognized the need for all children to have access to trained pediatric physiotherapists in clinic spaces designed specifically for them.

Laura has recently returned to clinical practice on Thursdays and Fridays at the Dollarton clinic, where she is thrilled to be back working directly with families. She is joined by Nikki Mallow, who is awaiting her physiotherapy license.

Laura enjoys concussion baseline testing, post-concussion injury rehab, and baby/infant assessments while connecting with parents and empowering children through movement and play.

Outside of clinical practice, Laura continues to lead Kids Physio Group, fostering new partnerships and spearheading growth into new markets. She is also passionate about outdoor adventures with her family in Deep Cove, maintaining her fitness, exploring new cities abroad, and savoring delicious food through cooking and dining experiences.

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Originally from Ireland, Maria moved to Vancouver in 2017, where she fell in love with the Pacific NorthWest. She feels so lucky to work in a job that she truly loves. She has a passion for helping every child on her caseload reach their full potential. Maria began working as a Physio in 2012, gaining knowledge and being mentored by some excellent Physiotherapists early in her career, she knew she had chosen the right path.

Since joining the Kids Physio team in 2018, her passion for learning has only grown. She is so happy to be part of a team who share her enthusiasm for research, learning and personal development. Maria loves treating babies and young children with complex diagnoses and neurological conditions. She also loves helping children and teens who are having problems with maintaining continence, bladder or bowel leaks, bed wetting, constipation, leaks and/or frequency and urgency problems

As a Physiotherapist, Maria strongly believes in involving the whole family in therapy. She advocates for making Physio FUN at home. She knows a kid who enjoys the movement and exercises that are prescribed are going to achieve their goals so quickly! She makes a huge effort to make each game and exercise specific to the kid.

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