University of British Columbia Vancouver, B.C.

Degree: Bachelor of Science, June 1993

Western States Chiropractic College

Portland, Oregon

Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic (Summa Cum Laude) Clinical Excellence Award, May 1997

McMaster Medical School – Department of Anesthesiology Hamilton, Ont.

Certification in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Dec. 2001

Canadian Chiropractic Sports Sciences Residency Program Field Program, Including Academic and Practical course work. April 2005 to present.

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, B.C.

Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences

Department of Medicine. 2008 to 2010

Took a leave from program to focus on London Olympic Preparations.

Canadian Chiropractic Association

British Columbia Chiropractic Association

British Columbia College of Chiropractors

Washington State College of Chiropractors

Canadian Chiropractic Sports Sciences

Federation Internationale Chiropractique Sportive (FICS) – International Sports Chiropractic Organization

General Chiropractic Council (UK)

Canadian National Boards American National Boards British Columbia License Washington State License United Kindom License

1999 Pan American Games – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Worked with a number of Canadian track and field athletes. Worked in the International Clinic for rowing. Worked with athletes, both for injury management, rehab and pre-performance biomechanical enhancement.

1999 Canadian National Waterski Championships – Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. 1999-2000: Provider to Aldergrove Minor Hockey Team

1999-2000: Provider to Aldergrove Soccer Association

1999-2000 Provider to the University of British Colombia Thunderbird Football Team – Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

Worked closely with the Medical and Training Staff for both injury and pre-performance treatment.

2000-2008: Harry Jerome International Track Classic – Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Provided care to numerous International track and field athletes.

1999-2000: Provider to the Langley Rugby Club

Responsible for the injury management and treatment of 3 men and 1 women’s Rugby teams.

1999-2009: Iroman Canada – Penticton, B.C. Canada.

Clinic director for Active Release Techniques. Responsible for the coordination of staff and treatment of athletes at the Canadian Ironman Championship.

2001: Ironman California – San Diego, California USA.

Instructor of advanced level biomechanical analysis of the three events of triathlon. Oversaw clinic function, providing over 700 treatments to ironman athletes.

2000: Vancouver Sun Run – Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

Provided treatment to Elite competitors prior to start of the Vancouver Sun Run.

1999-2008: Canadian National Track and Field Championships.

Provided treatment and pre-performance biomechanical evaluation to numerous athletes including Donovan Bailey (World Record Holder, Olympic Gold Medalist), Bruny Surin (World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist), Shane Niemi (Canadian Record Holder in 400m), Mark Boswell (Canadian Record Holder in the High Jump and third ranked High Jumper in the World), Tyler Christopher (World Championship Bronze Medalist), and many others.

April 2001-2002: British Columbia Provincial Karate Team Physician.

Team Physician to the B.C. Karate team during competition in Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Toronto, Ontario for the Canadian National Black Belt Championships.

June 2001: European Golden League and Grand Prix Track and Field – France, Greece, and Switzerland.

Traveled with Canadian Sprinters to European Track and Field Meets to provide both performance and injury care.

July 2001: Canadian National Medical Staff Member – Francophone Games. Ottawa, Canada. Provided injury and performance care to 120 athletes, the largest Canadian Track and Field Team ever assembled.

August 2001: IAAF World Championships in Track and Field – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Worked in official capacity with Canadian and other international athletes during the IAAF World Track and Field Championships.

July 2002: Commonwealth Games – Manchester, England.

Provider to Canadian National Track and Field Athletes at the Commonwealth Games.

October 2002: World Triathlon Championships – Cancun, Mexico.

Provided care to Canadian Athletes competing in the International Triathlon Union Olympic distance World Championships.

2002 to 2006: Performance Consultant and Provider to USA Women’s Olympic Hockey Team Members.

Worked with a number of U.S. Women’s National Hockey team members in injury recovery and rehabilitation.

April 2003: Speed Development Camp (Seattle Seahawks) – Austin, Texas USA. Combined efforts with Dan Pfaff (International Track Coach) and Seahawks Head Strength and conditioning Coach, Kent Johnston to perform position specific biomechanical evaluation, generate on field treatment application to increase player speed and agility.

June 2003: Consultant to High School Quarterback and Receiver Skills Development Camp – Abbotsford, B.C., Canada.

Taught coaches and players speed development and mobility drills, as well as gave players and coaches an introduction to biomechanical and performance evaluation utilizing video in evaluating the quarterback position.

July 2003, 2004: Clinic Coordinator at Canadian National Track and Field Championships for Nike Canada – Victoria, British Columbia.

Coordinated various professionals to treat Nike Sponsored athletes at the Canadian National Track and Field Championships in Victoria, B.C. Provided treatment to a number of Canadian National Team member athletes.

August 2003: Canadian High Performance Training Camp – Chartres, France.

Provided performance and injury assessment, treatment, and rehab for Canadian athletes at training camp in preparation for the World Championships in track and field.

September 2003: IAAF World Championships in Track and Field – Paris, France.

Provided performance care and injury assessment and treatment for a number of Canadian National Team athletes at the World Championships in Track and Field.

September 2003: Performance Consultant and Provider to American Bobsled Pilot.

Provided assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation aiding U.S. top ranked National Team Bobsled pilot to return to training after chronic injury.

March and July 2004: Performance/Rehabilitation Camp for Canadian Olympian.

Coordinated Training, Therapy, and Rehabilitation for Canadian High Jumper for a two week period in Vancouver, B.C., and two weeks in Cheney Washington. Focus was on rehab and performance training for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens Greece.

April 2004: Women’s World Hockey Championships – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Attended tournament with members of the American National Women’s Hockey team, providing performance and injury care through duration of competition.

June 2000-2004: Portland Invitational Adidas Track and Field Meet – Portland, Oregon, USA. Consultant and Provider to athletes competing at this international competition.

June 2004-2008: Prefontaine Classic Track and Field Meet – Eugene, Oregon, USA. Consultant and Provider to a number of international track and field athletes.

July 2003-2010: Member of Medical Staff at the Seattle Seahawks Training Camp – Cheney and Seattle, Washington, USA.

Provided Chiropractic and Soft Tissue Therapy to team members during training camp sessions for duration of training camp in conjunction with Athletic Therapists and Team Physicians.

August 2004: Member of Canadian Olympic Medical Staff – Athens, Greece.

Provided care for Canadian Olympic athletes at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

May 2005 to July 2006: Consultant to the U2 VERTIGO World Tour

Provider of treatment, rehab program, treatment plans, and consulting to members of U2 during the 2005 World Tour, coordinating ongoing treatment for North American leg of tour.

July 2005: Consultant to Canadian Athletes at Golden League and IAAF Track and Field Meetings – France, Italy.

Provided nutritional, therapeutic, and performance care to Canadian and International athletes at meets in Paris and Venice.

August 2005: IIAF World Track and Field Championships-Helsinki, Finland.

Member of Medical staff treating Canadian Athletes at the IAAF World Track and Field Championships.

March 2001-2008: Personal Provider for Mr. Tyler Christopher – Worked with athlete and coach in developing training plan, nutritional program, treatment and performance therapies. Mr. Christopher won the first Canadian medal in the 400m event at a World Track and Field Championships, as well as the setting of four consecutive Canadian National records and the second Canadian to break the 45 second mark.

2006-2008: Provider to Athletes in Oslo, Paris, and Rome Golden League Meetings – Worked with competing athletes at Golden League events in injury management, rehab, and performance care, as well as nutritional recommendations.

March 2007: Canadian Athlete Training Camp – Orlando, Florida, USA.

Attended training camp with Mr. Kevin Tyler of the Canadian Athletic Coaching Center and his group of athletes providing injury management, rehab, performance care, and nutritional consulting.

June 2007: New York Reebok Golden League Track and Field Meet – New York, USA.

July 2005-2008: Paris Gaz de France Golden League Track and Field Meet – Paris, France.

July 2007: Pan-American Games – Rio, Brazil.

Worked with Canadian athletes through the various rounds of their events. Provided treatment, recovery methods, and nutritional consulting.

August 2007: Pre World Championships Athletics Canada Training Camp – Singapore.

Attended training camp in preparation for the World Track and Field Championships in Osaka Japan. Provided injury management, performance care, and nutritional consulting for competing Canadian Athletes.

August-September 2007: IIAF World Track and Field Championships – Osaka, Japan. Attended World Championships in Osaka, Japan. Worked with athletes competing in numerous events from a number of countries. Served as a member of the Canadian Medical Staff.

March 7-9, 2008: World Indoor Track and Field Championships – Valencia, Spain.

Attended World Indoor Championships working with Canadian, Mr. Tyler Christopher. Provided pre-performance treatment , nutritional advice, and recovery work between rounds. Mr. Christopher set a new Canadian indoor record for 400m and won the world championship.

April 12 – 21, 2008: Olympic Preparation Camp – Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Worked with a number of Canadian National track and field members in preparation for qualifying period for Beijing Summer Olympics. Provided therapy, rehab, and nutritional advice.

May 2008: Modesto and Adidas Classic Track Competitions – Modesto and Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Provider of treatment and consulting to Canadian athletes competing at two preparatory track and field competitions.

August 2008: Canadian Olympic Medical Staff – Beijing, China.

Attended preparatory camp in Singapore and Olympic Games, as a member of the Performance Enhancement Team (PET), dedicated staff to identified Canadian medal hopefuls.

June – July 2009: Consultant to UK Athletics – London, England.

Spent 6 weeks observing athletes, coaches, and therapists. Gave input as to how trackside/ performance therapy could be integrated into daily practice.

Sept 2008 – Jan 2010: Consultant to Members of the Vancouver Canucks – Vancouver, Canada.

Provided hands on treatment to assist players in injury recovery, general recovery, and performance improvement by maximizing mobility. Developed injury prevention protocol based on the areas subject to repetitive stress particular to hockey.

February 2010 to present: Consultant to UK Athletics – Trackside/Performance Therapy – London, UK.

Provide daily injury management, therapeutic and performance based inputs in coordination with athlete workouts. Regularly evaluate athlete mechanics and utilize various techniques to assist in the effort of technique/performance improvement. Team appointments:

• 2010 UK Indoor National Championships – Sheffield, UK.
• 2010 UKA Warm Weather Training Camp – San Diego, CA.
• 2010 Spar European Teams Competition – Bergen, Norway
• 2010 UKA National Championships – Birmingham, UK.
• 2010 European Championships Preparation Camp – Monte Gordo, Portugal.
• 2010 European Championships – Barcelona, Spain.
• 2010 World Cup – Represented UK on the European Team Medical Staff – Split,

Croatia

• 2011 UK Indoor National Championships – Sheffield, UK.
• 2011 European Indoor Championships – Paris, France.
• 2011 European Teams Competition – Stockholm, Sweden.
• 2011 UKA National Championships – Burmingham, UK.
• 2011 World Championships Training Camp – Ulsan, Korea.
• 2011 IAAF World Championships – Deagu, Korea.
• 2012 UK Warm Weather Training Camp – Stellenbosch, South Africa – 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Istanbul, Turkey.

• 2012 UK Warm Weather Training Camp – Los Angeles, CA.
• 2012 UKA National Championships – Birmingham, UK.
• 2012 UK Athletics Olympic Holding Camp – Monte Gordo, Portugal.
• 2012 Summer Olympic Games – London, UK.

September 2002 to Present: ART/Chiropractic provider to the Seattle Seahawks (NFL)

Worked within the Seattle Seahawk organization with training staff and strength coaches to rehabilitate players from injury and enhance performance through biomechanical evaluation. Help ART trained staff to further develop hands on skills and instruct staff on biomechanical evaluation to aid in treatment/recovery/performance.

March 2003 to 2005: Head Therapist for Symetrics Professional Cycling Team.

Provided injury management and pre-competition treatment to members of cycling team.

1999 to Present: Consultant to Numerous NHL Players: 

• Worked with players from teams including the Edmonton Oilers, Atlanta Thrashers, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, and Vancouver Canucks.

2000-2002: Provider to the British Columbia Lions Football Club (CFL)

• Provided treatment in conjunction with the Lions training staff, both pre-game, and at training facilities.

September 1999 to June 2000: Provider to the New Westminster Salmon Bellies.

Semi professional Lacrosse.

March 2000: Speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Ski Team Medical Staff in Whistler British Columbia. Provided Lecture on the applications of Active Release Techniques to injury and performance on elite level skiers.

1999 to Present: Level III Instructor with Active Release Techniques® for teaching of Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine courses, as well as biomechanical analysis, and Long Track Nerve Courses for Active Release Techniques.

March 2003: Two hour lecture on Injury Management in the NFL, Annual Chiropractic Sports Symposium, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

February 2003: Presented workshop on biomechanical evaluation and performance of endurance athletes, as well as the role of core stability training. Kamloops, Canada.

February 2004: Presented lecture to the Canadian Cross Country Symposium to team members, coaches/therapists on running biomechanics, common injuries, strengthening and treatment. U.B.C., Vancouver, B.C.

February 2004: Presented lecture to amateur triatheletes at the University of British Columbia on common running injuries, and common faults in running biomechanics.

June 2004: Presented Lecture on Sports related injuries and treatment at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland Oregon.

July 2005: Created and Organized 3 day biomechanics seminar in conjunction with the Canadian Athletics Coaching Center in Edmonton, Alberta. Combined lectures by Mr. Dan Pfaff (world recognized track and field coach) and Dr. Michael Leahy (founder of active release techniques soft tissue therapy and presentor on performance based therapy).

June 2009: Presented Lecture at the Annual Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine Conference in Vancouver, B.C. Lecture covered current research on fascia and the implications on therapy and performance.

September 2010: Certified as a Spidertech Instructor. Lecture on use of pre-cut kinesiotape applications.

November 2010: Presented Lecture at the European Sprints and Hurdles Conference in London, UK.

Discussed the biomechanics of sprinting, contributory factors in common injuries, and how to identify potential problems using video analysis.

October 2011: Presented as part of a panel at “Leaders In Performance” at Chelsea FC, London, UK. A world leading conference on sport marketing, science and medicine, and coaching.

November 2012: Presented theory and hands on technique for treatment of common injuries in Football (Soccer) to Bolton Football Club.

February 1999 to Present – Over 200 seminars attended/taught on Active Release Techniques (ART). Hired on as assistant instructor in Jan. 2000, promoted to instructor in December 2000.

February 1999 The Knee – Systematic evaluation of on field knee injuries. Assessing and managing knee complaints, adjusting, mobilization and rehabilitative principles involved in managing knee conditions. Dr. Souza. Palmer West Chiropractic College, San Jose, California.

March 1999 Radiology for Sports Injuries – Review of lines of mensuration for all extremities, and when to use specialized views of the evaluation of specific conditions. Dr. Davis. Palmer West Chiropractic College, San Jose, California.

October 1999  Pre-Participation Physical, Sports Trauma Radiology. Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Los Angeles, California.

November 1999 Two day seminar on Common Sports Injuries. Whistler, British Columbia.

1997 to Present: Numerous continuing education seminars in general chiropractic and sports injury related material.

February 2000, November 2002, November 2003 Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Shoulder. Presentation by Dr. Dale Buchberger. Presented current research into the pathomechanics of shoulder dysfunction and current trends in rehab and treatment.

December 2001 – Completed Coursework in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture with emphasis on sports related injuries. McMaster Medical School – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

March 2003 – Completed Introductory Coursework on Graston Soft Tissue Therapy Management system.

November 2003 – Completed training in Kinesiotaping, an advanced method of taping which promotes increased proprioception, muscle function, and reduces swelling/edema. – Vancouver, B.C.

1997 to Present – Completed numerous continuing education courses in sports medicine treatment and rehabilitation, radiology, and therapeutic techniques.

April 2004 to December 2009 – Attended Weekly Sports Medicine and Radiology Rounds at the University of British Columbia.

May 2009 – Sports Radiology Conference presented by CMCC, BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus.

June 2009 – Attended Myofascial Release Techniques seminar in Sedona, Arizona. Level one certification in Myofascial Release Techniques.

September 2008 to Present – Completing course work towards a Masters in Rehabilitation Science through the University of British Columbia Department of Medicine.

April 2006 to present – Resident in the Canadian Chiropractic Sports Sciences field doctor program.

February 2010 to present – Attended numerous CPD events hosted by UK Athletics.

October 2011 – Attended 2 day course, and obtained Rugby Football Union (RFU) Pitchside Trauma First Aid at Twickenham, UK.

January 2012 to present – Accepted into Dr. Guy Voyer Fascial Fellowship Program in New York City. 3 year course studying various fascial and articular manipulation techniques.