Ivan is a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at Langara College. An active individual who has gone through several injuries himself, Ivan has experienced the pain and frustration of having an injury take you out of the game. Motivated to help clients obtain their health goals, Ivan provides client-centered care to help them get back into their favorite activity.

You will find Ivan around the city on his days off playing volleyball and basketball; or snowboarding down the local mountain.

Email: ivan@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Makenna completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut where she also played NCAA Division 1 Field Hockey. She continued her studies in Canada at the University of Western Ontario where she achieved her Master’s in Physical Therapy.

Following Makenna’s personal experiences with physiotherapy services from a young age, she developed a passion for helping and motivating individuals and athletes get back to their active lifestyles. Makenna enjoys working collaboratively with a variety of clients by providing appropriate hands on treatment, exercise, and education related to their specific goals. Makenna has a special interest in concussion and vestibular management, as well as lower body injuries including hips, knees, and ankles. If you are looking to return to sport, work, or day to day activities Makenna is dedicated to get you back and provide tools to keep you doing what you love long term.

Outside the clinic Makenna enjoys living an active lifestyle and can be found weightlifting, hiking, biking, running, or participating in a variety of sports. She also enjoys being surrounded by family and friends.

makenna@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Daana Esfandiarpour, PT PhD, Postdoctoral fellowship in Sports Medicine

Daana is a registered physiotherapist, with PhD in physiotherapy. She has completed a 2 years postdoctoral fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta.

She has 10+ years of clinical practice in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. She worked as a University Professor and Adjunct Professor in her home country and Canada (University of Alberta), and has been teaching fundamental courses such as physiotherapy in orthopedic disorders and sports injuries to Master and PhD students in physiotherapy for a long time.

Daana has an extensive educational background and clinical experience in treating Knee, Ankle, and Shoulder injuries. During her academic, she and her research team have published numerous scientific papers related to AC Injuries, Anterior knee pain (Patellofemoral Pain), Ankle injury and instability, Chronic neck pain, Knee Osteoarthritis, etc.

She has a specific interest and has a high success rate in treating patients with:

• Knee ligament/Meniscus Injuries including ACL Injury/Reconstruction, and Anterior Knee pain (Patellofemoral Pain)

• Ankle and Foot Injuries including Running Injuries

• Shoulder injuries including Rotator Cuff Injuries, and Shoulder Dislocation/Subluxation

• Knee and Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Daana’s treatment relies on a detailed assessment and accurate diagnosis of an individual‘s condition. She involves her patients in developing an individualized plan of treatment and helps them to play an active role in their treatment by educating them and teaching them to self-manage their musculoskeletal problems.

Daana enjoys playing basketball, hiking, running, and cycling during her spare time.

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Andrea completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology with distinction at the University of Western Ontario where she also played on the Varsity Women’s Soccer Team. Andrea received the Academic All-Canadian award in all 4 years while studying and playing at Western. She continued her studies at the University of Western Ontario to achieve her Master’s in Physical Therapy.

In addition to athletes, Andrea also enjoys working with patients from paediatric to older adult populations. Specific clinical areas of interest for Andrea are foot/ankle, knees, hips, as well as osteoarthritis. Andrea helps clients achieve their activity goals using functional exercises that are practical for their abilities and resources, clear guidance on activity modification and return to activity pathways, as well as manual therapy.

When Andrea is not in the clinic, she enjoys playing multiple sports including soccer and golf as well as spending time with friends and family.

andreaf@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Alinah is a registered member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia.

She graduated from Massage Therapy program in 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta and re-located to BC in 2018. Alinah is a lifelong learner and has completed several studies in BC related to massage, such as deep tissue, myofascial release, and trigger point re-lease. She has treated a wide range of ailments from sports-related injuries to motor vehicle accident injuries, postural imbalances, chronic conditions and other specific injuries. She has participated at charity golf tournaments and running marathons by providing sports massage to the athletes to enhance their performance and prevent injuries.

It is Alinah’s aspiration to heal your pain and help you get back to your daily activities through her continuing knowledge and hands on experience.

Outside of Massage Therapy, Alinah loves to hike, travel, golf and spend time with family and friends. She has a passion for music and art.

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Midori completed her Master’s in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2015 and has been with Allan McGavin since 2015. She enjoys treating all areas of the body, with special interests in the lower body, neck and lumbar spine. She has keen interest in optimizing performance for triathletes, runners, cyclists, racket sport athletes, and soccer players of all ages. Midori combines her undergraduate degree knowledge in ergonomics and kinesiology (SFU) with her post-graduate education in manual therapy (FCAMPT), intramuscular dry needling, bike fitting and exercise prescription (DNS Level 1) to understand how your body moves. She evaluates movement from a very detailed to global perspective. Her goals as a physiotherapist are to provide knowledge and a treatment approach that enables you to prevent and rehabilitate from injury in your pursuit of optimal health and performance. Midori has also been providing custom bike fits since 2017. To book a bike fit please email plaza@allanmcgavinphysio.com.

In the community, Midori co-created the Allan McGavin Run Club and has worked with SportMedBC Run Clinics, BalletBC, Red Truck Racing, Badminton BC, BC Soccer, PoCo Grand Prix, American Master Games, Arc’teryx, MEC, and HUB Cycling.

Midori grew up in the Fraser Valley, and played competitive soccer and badminton. In soccer, her team placed first twice at the B.C. youth soccer provincials, and second at Nationals. In badminton, she held a top ten position in U-19 women’s singles and mixed doubles in B.C. Midori now enjoys spending time with her family, doing triathlons, hiking, and spending time outdoors doing just about anything! She has completed the Whistler Fondo, 2 Olympic triathlons, 1 half Ironman and 1 full distance Ironman. All these activities have not been injury-free and Midori has a history of coping with and rehabilitating from low back and knee pain, ankle sprains, groin and rotator cuff strains, and a labral tear of the hip to name a few.

Email: midori@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Aliana is a graduate of SFU with a Bachelor’s of Science with a Major in Kinesiology and Concentration in Active Health & Rehabiliation. During her undergraduate degree she worked as a Clinic Assistant at the SFU sport medicine Clinic and as a Team Trainer for the SFU Women’s Soccer Team. Aliana has an extensive amount of experience working with a wide range of inviduals from athletes to older indviduals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

As a Kinesiologist, Aliana will work with you to design personalized exercise programs to meet your unique needs, including strength training protocols. Aliana believes in building strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve their health, fitness, and strength goals.

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Tabitha is a graduate from the accelerated program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster. She has spent the last 15+ years staying active and participating in sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball which helped her develop an interest in the human body. Due to her active lifestyle, she suffered from a few injuries herself over the years. She then realized how important it was to keep herself educated on her symptoms and learn from them in order to stay at an optimal state and prevent further injury. It is her goal to help her patients return to a pain-free and functional life.

On her days off, Tabitha enjoys being active as every season has a new activity to offer whether is it playing recreational basketball, soccer, or rollerblading the seawall.

Email: tabitha@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Thomas Scarr grew up on the Sunshine Coast where he developed a passion for exercise, sport, and physical activity. This led him to playing baseball in University and then pursuing a career in strength and conditioning as well as physical therapy.

In collaboration with his patients, Thomas uses education, exercise, dry needling and manual therapy to help them obtain their individualized goals.

Thomas’ special interests lie in everything sports physical therapy, but specifically in biomechanics, where he has performed research using force plate technology to get a better understanding of how his patients and athletes move.

When he is not working, Thomas enjoys playing sports with his friends, weight lifting and running.

thomas@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Laszlo graduated with a diploma of Massage Therapy in 1998. He has more than 20 years of experience in dealing with injuries and degenerative conditions that are hard to treat. His primary focus of treatment is to minimize symptoms and maximize function and quality of life.

In his spare time, Laszlo enjoys competitive canoeing, judo, track and field and MMA.

Email: laszlo@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Lauren developed an interest for the mechanics of the human body during her years as a competitive swimmer. While working as a kinesiologist, post undergrad at the University of Victoria, she fell in love with helping people return to optimal function following injury, and so she decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy, completing her Masters at the University of British Columbia. Lauren utilizes hands on manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education to provide individualized rehabilitation for each client. Her special interests include the shoulder and lower extremity injuries. Outside of the clinic, Lauren can be found spending most of her time doing many outdoor activities including running, biking, swimming, hiking, tennis and surfing.

Email: lauren@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Zack grew up in the Okanagan where he participated in various sports, including basketball, football, and rugby. He continued this passion for sports at the university level where he played for the UBC Thunderbirds Football Team while completing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He concluded his time at UBC by completing his Master’s in Physical Therapy.

Zack’s background in football has given him a special interest in treating athletes in contact sport and those recovering from concussion and vestibular related conditions. He also has a passion for helping clients living with persistent pain, and enjoys treating those with lower back, shoulder, and other upper extremity conditions. Zack uses a holistic approach, combining exercise, education, and manual therapy to empower his clients to get back to doing the things they love.

Outside of work Zack can be found exploring the beautiful outdoors by hiking, skiing, or paddling. Zack lives an active lifestyle and enjoys participating in a variety of sports, with a particular passion for weightlifting and powerlifting.

Email: zack@allanmcgavinphysio.com

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Dan’s academic and clinical passions include the treatment of injuries to knees (ACL and Meniscus), Hips, Shoulders and Back. Every day he utilizes his advanced training in Manual Therapy, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS, Kineticore Dry Needling), McKenzie Manual Diagnosis and Therapy, together with his expertise in rehabilitation exercise. His treatment model emphasizes a one-on-one approach that uses evidence informed practice to create a practical and meaningful individually tailored treatment plan. His goal is to empower you to achieve your fullest potential. Dan enjoys working with all ages of the active population. He himself continues to pursue a variety of athletic endeavors. He integrates principals of Athletic Conditioning, Strength Training and CrossFit into in his regular gym routine. Dan also continues to play competitive Water Polo.

Email: dan@physiodad.com

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