John is a UBC graduate with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 1994, as well, he has a BSc in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University in 1990. Twelve years ago John completed his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from UBC. John has been a practicing physiotherapist for nearly 28 years, working in a wide variety of settings, primarily at the Chilliwack Hospital, and more recently, working part-time at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. The last 7 years have been split between the public health care system and the private practice setting. John finds the private practice experience very rewarding and has enjoyed this new career path. He has taken a wide range of course to develop his orthopedic skills as well as developing a keen interest in concussion and vestibular management, taking introductory and advanced course in each area.
John enjoys an active lifestyle, including weight training, cycling, swimming, and walking his lovely dog Allie. John’s hobbies include working in his yard, doing gardening and landscape design, house renovations and small wood working projects, and he is an avid reader of fiction novels.
John has two adult daughters, both attending UFV in the criminology program and his oldest was just recently married in June. John has been married to his wife Jennifer for 32 years this August and they have known each other since they were kids.
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Jaiden graduated from Victoria’s West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in December of 2020, and successfully passed all her registration exams in 2021. She enjoys using a variety of different massage techniques in her treatments including general swedish, deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial release, pin and stretch and joint mobilization.
After being in a car accident in 2017, Jaiden discovered massage therapy through her recovery journey. Once she had experienced how much massage therapy accompanied her rehabilitation it sparked her desire to help others in their own healing process.
In her spare time Jaiden enjoys going to the gym, playing softball and hiking. She also has years of experience in boxing, kickboxing and MMA. Throughout her life she has always been described as a calm and methodical person. Jaiden is excited to be part of the FusionPhysio team and the Chilliwack community.
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Charise is a small town bush kid that loves an adventure and good story. She was born and raised “Beyond Hope, and past Hell’s Gate” and has spent the last 15+ years in the beautiful Rainbow Country, Chilliwack.
Her philosophy is “Think global, walk local”. Growing up in the Fraser Canyon she has an appreciation for remote, rural and Indigenous healthcare. Charise enjoys working in all areas of Physiotherapy but has developed a special interest in: Indigenous health, remote health, persistent or complex pain, pediatrics (kids), 2SLGBTQIA+, and water therapy. Her passion is finding what works for you. She offers diverse exercises, hands on manual therapy, taping, suctioning, traction and compassionate witnessing.
Before graduating in 2018 from a Doctor of Physiotherapy in Australia, Charise worked locally as a Kinesiologist. She graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a special focus in sports training. In Australia she strengthened her skills working at large tertiary hospitals in Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin. She has also enjoyed fly in fly out community physiotherapy where she worked in remote hospitals, doctors offices, home health and age-care facilities.
Charise has worked with a wide variety of sports teams/events including: Cascades Basketball, Team Canada Basketball, Major Midget Hockey, WHL Canucks, Bond University Rugby, and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She has experience in teaching swimming and paddling, water therapy, return to work programs, home health, falls prevention, neobladders, chronic disease, persistent pain and pediatrics(kids).
When she’s not at Fusion you can find her at Sto:lo Health, Chilliwack General Hospital, by any body of water or going on an adventure with family.
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After surviving life threatening injuries from a rollover crash in 2008, including a broken neck, Jake felt a calling on his life. He rehabilitated and worked hard to recover and understands the value of receiving treatment and exercising post injury. He wanted to give back to the health care community that saved his life, so he went to college and trained to be a Registered Massage Therapist.
After graduating from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) in 2011, and passing his board exams, he has been practising massage in private clinical practice in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary setting.
With over 8 years’ experience, Jake tailors a treatment specific to your needs and goals. He uses a variety of techniques combined with homecare exercises for therapeutic benefit. Having a personal experience with injuries and pain, Jake can relate well to the ups and downs of recovery and the long-term effect injuries can have on your life. He loves helping where he can and watch his patients return to work, return to activity or return to living the life they desire, without the fear of pain holding them back.
Jake is also employed at WCCMT and has worked in a variety of capacities at the college since 2017. He has worked as an instructor, clinic supervisor and teacher’s assistant. He enjoys educating the up and coming RMT’s, challenging himself to grow and use his knowledge, interpersonal skills and the experience he has.
When Jake is not at work you can find him spending time with his family, in the gym exercising, outdoors doing various leisure activities, reading a book, writing or researching.
FusionPhysio brings together all the values Jake finds essential in healthcare: Trust, Clinical Excellence, Fun and Community. He is grateful to be part of the team.
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As a former athlete who experienced previous injuries, Klaus understands the importance of physical rehabilitation. His interest in physical rehabilitation and pre-habilitation stems from his own experiences and he now sets out to help others as he was helped.
Klaus completed his Kinesiology degree at University of the Fraser Valley, where he was also a varsity men’s basketball team athlete. Klaus started his Kinesiology career working in the community in the Fraser Valley Region then moved into the clinic setting. He also gained experience working in the Pain and Medication Management Program. He learned a lot of applicable concepts that may also be implemented outside of the program. Furthermore, Klaus learned the importance of a team based approached as he worked alongside other professions including: physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and clinical counsellors. This is a part of the reason Klaus is excited to be a part of the team at FusionPhysio as there is a very family oriented atmosphere where clinicians may rely on each other in the best interest of the patient.
Klaus also enjoys giving back to the community by providing services via volunteering. He has been involved in many volunteer opportunities in the community over the years. After having so much fun and having learned a lot from volunteering with the Stroke Group while completing his degree, he continues to jump at volunteering opportunities as they arise. As community is one of our core values, Klaus is excited to be a part of our team as he gravitates towards people that hold the same values! Outside of work, being a former athlete, Klaus enjoys participating in sports. Although basketball is his passion, he also enjoys activities such like golf and hiking. He also enjoys participating in winter activities such as snowboarding. To unwind you may find Klaus drawing or painting and teaching himself new activities such like playing the guitar.
Klaus’ goal is to continue his studies and complete a Masters degree in Physiotherapy. That being said, Klaus is always seeking learning opportunities and strives to continually learn from his colleagues as well as his patients. He believes in working together with his patients and colleagues in order to create an individualized active rehabilitation program. He looks forward to working with every patient that is in need of his kinesiology services.
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Angela graduated with her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from UBC in 2002. Angela has worked in private practice for 20 years now treating all orthopedic injuries, including sports, ICBC and WCB injuries. Angela has continued to take more courses since graduating, becoming certified in 2005 in Acupuncture through CACFI. As well she has completed manual therapy level 2 lower and level 3 upper extremity. In 2016 Angela completed the Gunn IMS course for dry needling and in 2020 completed her concussion rehabilitation courses.
In addition to her job as a physiotherapist, Angela has a passion for long distance triathlon. She finished two full Ironman distance races before she had children. She still regularly competes in a couple half Ironman distance races per year in addition to standard distance triathlon races. She also competes in a variety of running distances on both the road and trail. Angela is also passionate about her two children and husband. Together they enjoy hiking, biking, downhill skiing and generally any outdoor activity.
Angela feels strongly about helping people find an activity that they enjoy getting them moving no matter what it is. She enjoys encouraging activity and regular exercise to help people recover and achieve their full potential.
Angela graduated with her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from UBC in 2002. Angela has worked in private p...
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Jon is excited to join Remmert Hinlopen, friend and physio colleague of 13 plus years. He first joined Remmert after graduating with his master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2006 at what was then Fraser Valley Physiotherapy. Since then Jon has gone on to take many courses in manual therapy. He received a post-graduate Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2011. Jon is also certified in Gunn IMS.
With 13 years of physiotherapy experience and 4 years as a kinesiologist prior to that Jon loves to work with clients using a combination of manual therapy, education, and effective exercise programs.
When he isn’t working, he can often be found on the sidelines coaching his son’s football team, hiking up one of the many local mountains with his family (or skiing in the winter) or participating in long-distance road and mountain biking events.
Jon is also excited to be working in Hope 2 days a week. Often it is difficult for people to drive to see their healthcare professional, so Jon is committed to serving the great people of Hope in their own community so they don’t have to drive to Chilliwack.
FusionPhysio brings together the best of all worlds for him – local family ownership, longstanding community involvement and relationships that are based on trust, a focus on doing things better through excellence, innovation, practicality, and the experience to know what people really need from their local healthcare providers
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After working three years for other clinics, Remmert’s creativity and passion for creating a new team of professionals working together returned in 2018. His desire to build a new group of like-minded physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals with a strong connection to the Chilliwack community became a reality in May 2019 with the opening of FusionPhysio. He feels that a smaller size clinic gives him the upper hand in delivering stronger personal and individual focussed services to the Chilliwack community. FusionPhysio is a place where physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, can continue to work together towards the best results for you as a client. Outside of work his passion is his wife and kids`, the outdoors and enjoying the open road adventures wherever his silver bullet will take them!
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Melissa graduated in 2018 from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy with honors. Since then she has continued expanding her education in various areas including pre and postnatal care, myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy and Visceral manipulation therapy.
Melissa is passionate about helping her patients on their journey to better health and wellness.
When Melissa isn’t working she can be found out with her puppy, or spending time with her family.
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Josh Jury started his path to Physiotherapy when he competed his Kinesiology and Honors program in Exercise Rehabilitation before finishing his Graduate Physiotherapy program in 2006. In between the completion of his Physiotherapy degree and the finalization of his Masters of Manual Therapy of Physiotherapy in 2009, he worked in private practice in both Australia and Canada (Edmonton).
In 2010 Josh settled at Fraser Valley Physiotherapy Chilliwack and despite a one-year sabbatical that saw him and his family move to the Gold Coast, Australia in 2020/2021 for a year, he has been a regular in the Fraser Valley ever since. Josh’s passion for musculoskeletal injuries and their treatment has seen him complete high level postgraduate education in Australia and continue the trend with similar courses in Canada.
Josh loves the challenge that Physiotherapy presents and has a keen interest in running-related injuries (tendinopathies, patellofemoral pain, stress fractures etc.), low back pain and its impact on ADL’s, cervicogenic headaches and neuropathic pain. His motto is “find the issue, relieve the pain and restore your function”.
When not treating in the clinic Josh can be found getting up early before the kids, exercising and trying to figure out how to fix the leaky tap… that he just “fixed”.
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With 28 years of physiotherapy experience, Jeremy loves focussing on at is shown to work and looking at the big picture of care with his clients. He keeps up on new research nearly daily. By combining his extensive rehabilitation experience with his knowledge around healthcare systems, he enjoys helping his clients through the hoops of getting the care they need.
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Victoria has always been passionate about physical activity as medicine and human movement.
She has deep roots in Chilliwack, growing up and participating in many local sporting and fitness organizations here. Over the years she’s taught dance, fitness classes, personal training, she ran and participated in rehab programs for children and persons with disabilities, and carried out strength and conditioning programming for university, olympic, amateur and professional athletes.
In 2013 she graduated from the University of Calgary with her Bachelors of Kinesiology and a promising career in Strength and Conditioning. Hungry for more, she returned closer to home to pursue her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC. In May 2021 she received her Sports Physiotherapy Certificate from Sports Physiotherapy Canada, making her Chilliwack’s first Sports Physio!
Always learning and striving to be and do better for her patients, she continues to grow her expertise in biomechanics, strength, conditioning, and physical therapy through continuing education. Keep an eye on @FV.sport.PT to follow her journey. In addition to her Sports Physiotherapy credentials she is a trained concussion, vestibular, and IMS therapist. She can prescribe therapeutic exercise, offer a unique perspective for training program modifications, perform manual therapy, taping, cupping, needling, vestibular, Mulligan, and many other Physiotherapy treatments.
When she’s not at work you can find her in the community with local sporting groups and organizations. In fact, you’ve probably seen her around town working with various schools, teams and athletes, providing event coverage, field side assessment and treatment, baseline testing, injury prevention programming and educational in-services and lectures including her ‘Train the Trainer: an Introduction to Athletic Training’ course.
Determined to never stop learning and bettering her practice, Victoria strives to provide her clients with the highest quality care, keeping them active in whatever drives them, or guiding them through a durable, speedy recovery!
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Lauren has always had a passion for movement and growing up spent her free time riding her bike from sun up to sun down, running around the soccer field, escaping to the lake or hitting the slopes. It’s no surprise that from a young age, Lauren found herself fully emerged in sports. This naturally led her to the world of sports medicine, kinesiology and ultimately physiotherapy.
Born and raised in Alberta, Lauren attended the University of Alberta where she received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 (with distinction), followed by her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2015. In Fall of 2014, she made the move out West to start her career and make Chilliwack her home.
Her passion for movement and understanding the complexities of human body continues to grow. This has driven her to complete various continuing education courses; manual and manipulative therapies, soft tissue release, and functional dry needling (IMS). She’s spent the last few years learning all about motherhood as she welcomed her first child in July 2019 and second November 2022.
In her spare time you will usually find her chasing after her son and pup, visiting with friends and family, or trying to sneak in a good sweat on a bike or on the soccer field.
She considers herself lucky to be able to come to work, listen to her patients’ stories, and help them return to the activities that make them feel alive. No matter if it’s from a recent injury, or years of overuse, her goal is always to return you to the activities that you love.
She is extremely excited to be part of the FusionPhysio team full of likeminded therapists who really enjoy what they do, and have a good time doing it!
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Tanya is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (2009) and is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC). Recognizing an opportunity to grow and expand her skillset, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Health Science from Thompson River University in 2015.
With over 10 years in the field, Tanya has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with various conditions and clients concerns. Recognizing that massage therapy is a dynamic field, she applies both technical skill and education when working with clients. As part of her treatment she may use Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point release and myofascial release techniques.
When she isn’t plying her trade and helping clients, Tanya can often be found indulging in the natural beauty of British Columbia. Hiking the Fraser Valley’s many mountain trails; kayaking at Jones Lake; or exploring BC’s rugged west coast fishing and spending time with family.
Tanya is happy to be joining the FusionPhysio team because they combine community involvement with health and education: Through helping people to improve their physical well-being, we fulfill ourselves and enrich our community!
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