Olivia is originally from Kelowna and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Waterloo, Ontario in 2021. After completing her undergraduate degree, she returned to the beautiful BC mountains to pursue her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Olivia’s passion for working with children began in high school when she started coaching triathlon and teaching swimming lessons. She was fortunate enough to complete one of her clinical placements at Kids Physio in Kelowna where she discovered how fun and goofy physio can be! While Olivia loves working with kids of all ages and abilities, she has a special interest in supporting young athletes to recover from injury and reach their full potential in sport!

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Hong graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Manitoba. He has experience working in neurological, medical, and outpatient settings and strives to conduct research projects in physiotherapy care. Additionally, Hong is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, which allows him to actively participate in community services and serve individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

With experience in paediatric care, Hong combines his clinical expertise with a love for play to make physiotherapy fun and effective. He enjoys incorporating games and imaginative activities to make his treatment sessions engaging. Hong is also adept at collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team to create effective care plans. He is dedicated to helping children achieve their functional goals and improve their quality of life.

Education

Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Manitoba Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The McKenzie Institute International: Part A, B, & C Kinesio Taping Course 1, 2, & 3 University of British Columbia: American Sign Language Beginnner 1 - 4

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Aria was born and raised in Sudbury ON where she completed her Kinesiology degree. She moved to beautiful BC to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC in order to pursue her dream to work as a Pediatric Physiotherapist.

Aria has previous experience working as a dance instructor and rock-climbing coach with youth in her hometown. She has also gained experience promoting movement and activity for children of all ages and abilities through previous placements and various volunteer opportunities including iCanBike and S.W.A.M. Sudbury.

Aria looks forward to working in collaboration with children and their families in order to empower them to reach their full mobility and play potential. She enjoys working with children of all ages and can treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to: sport injuries, gross motor delays, torticollis, plagiocephaly and developmental coordination disorder. She is passionate and excited to be working within the rehabilitation field of pediatrics and prioritizes making physiotherapy fun!

In her free time, Aria can be found running the stunning BC trails, hiking and spending time with family and friends.

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Jessica completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Spokane, Washington in 2011. At that time, she worked in acute care and at a pediatric outpatient neurodevelopmental clinic. She returned to BC in 2014 where she worked on the Early Intervention team and as a School Aged Physio. Jessica has always been passionate about working with children.

Jessica’s experience allows her to treat a wide range of conditions and ages, from infants to teenagers. She loves working with babies and young children with complex disorders. Jessica has experience with neurological conditions, developmental disorders, gross motor delays, toe walking, coordination concerns, torticollis and plagiocephaly, and more.

She is proud to be a RASP (registry of autism service providers) certified Physiotherapist and assists families with children under the age of 6 to utilize their funding. Jessica utilizes a child and family centered approach and is excited to help your child meet their goals!

In her free time, Jessica can usually be found on adventures with her family. Whether it’s an outing to a playground, taking a swim or going on a hike they like to stay active and get outside.

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Family is a core value of Taylor’s that fuels his practice to help children thrive. He believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, so his mission is to help children and their families break down barriers to participation in their lives. Whether that means safely returning to a sport, or learning to walk independently.

Taylor grew up locally and loved playing sports as a child, especially hockey. Much of who he is today sprouted from the relationships, challenges, and leadership positions he’s experienced through sport, which contributed to why he became a physiotherapist. Before physio, he supported kids and adults working at sports camps, adapted programs, coached hockey, behaviour intervention, and an assisted living facility.

As a physio, Taylor has worked with children and families of all ages with a variety of presentations. He is happy to work with any individuals who come into our clinic to learn their stories and create a personalized treatment plan with them.

On his days off, you can find him playing and watching hockey, learning new snowboard tricks and guitar riffs, and trying to find his ball on the golf course.

“Be kinder to yourself and then let your kindness flood the world”

– Pema Chodron

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David was born and raised in North Vancouver and completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Classical Studies at the University of British Columbia. While volunteering with Special Olympics Canada as a swimming instructor David discovered a passion for working with differently abled children and teenagers. This led him to pursue training in paediatrics when he returned to UBC to complete a Masters of Physical Therapy.

During his time at UBC, David completed a placement at Kid’s Physio Group and immediately felt an affinity with their evidence-based approach focused on active therapy and making physio enjoyable. As the proud father of an ostentatious baby girl, David is confident in treating babies as well as children and teenagers.

David grew up playing a variety of contact sports such as hockey, rugby, and football and has a keen interest in treating sports injuries. In his free time, David can be found chasing his daughter around the house, running, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, rock climbing or bouldering. He and his wife also enjoy board games and good food.

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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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For Narges, staying physically active has always been a source of strength and resilience, inspiring her journey into physiotherapy. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Iran, she gained nearly a decade of experience working with children and adults in neurorehabilitation and orthopedics. In 2022, she moved to British Columbia to continue her work and share her expertise.

While her full name is Narges, she often goes by “Helli,” and you’re welcome to call her that! She loves working with children for their honesty, curiosity, and the lessons they teach us. Her practice is rooted in respect and freedom, creating a safe and empowering space for families.

Outside the clinic, Narges enjoys yoga, spending time with animals, and embracing new experiences—whether hiking, meditating, or exploring nature’s beauty.

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