BURQUITLAM PHYSIO - Key Persons
Having herself once been an injured judo practitioner and also having recovered from a concussion and various soft tissue injuries caused by a car accident, Agnes has amassed a great deal of empathy and compassion for other patients struggling with injuries. She has helped patients with a variety of areas of concern, including low back pain from sedentary work, hip pain from K-pop dancing, knee pain from marathon running, and incontinence and pelvic pain from pregnancy and the subsequent postpartum period.
Agnes has cultivated her philosophy of care through more than 10 years of working experience. She employs a holistic approach that combines both Western and Eastern points of view. She utilizes a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture, Gunn IMS dry needling, myofascial/craniosacral/visceral release, breathing techniques, pelvic floor control, motor pattern training, taping, and therapeutic exercises to restore her patients to optimal functionality.
In regards to education, Agnes obtained her first bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (BScKin) along with a Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. Her past professional work experiences include Curtin University Physiotherapy Clinic in Australia, various clinics in Hong Kong, and acupuncture services in China. Agnes also served as a physiotherapist during the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008 and was recruited to be part of the medical team.
Agnes earned her Physiotherapy degree, a BScPT(Hons), and graduated with high honours. Her placement on the Dean's Honours List recognized both her exceptional academic and non-academic performances in the Faculty of Heath & Social Sciences. She was also a recipient of the Outstanding Academic Achievement award for three consecutive years, the All-round Outstanding Student award, and numerous scholarships.
Outside of work, Agnes enjoys travelling with friends and family. She loved every moment she spent hiking Dead Woman's Pass at an altitude of 4215 m (13,828 ft) on a trip to Machu Picchu. She has wonderful memories of backpacking for 17 days in Japan with her father, watching the sunrise after hiking to the top of Mt. Kinabalu in Malaysia, and spending a whole day immersed in paintings at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum. She is looking forward to soon visiting friends living in Cape Town, Africa.
Derrick Young graduated with high honours from the University of Saint Augustine with both his Masters and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He also has a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University where the emphasis of studies was exercise physiology, ergonomics and nutrition.
Currently, Derrick has completed his post-doctoral fellowship residency in Manual Therapy with the Ola Grimsby Institute in order to become a fellow of the American and Canadian Academy of Manual Therapy.
Areas of Specialization:
• Manual Therapy
(Please note: Derrick is only taking on new patients through direct referral.)
Jonathan Lui completed his undergraduate degree (HBSc) at the University of Toronto and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) degree at Queen's University where he combined his fascination of human performance with rehabilitation. His graduate thesis saw him presented the F.A. Davis Publisher's Prize for outstanding achievement. This led him to pursue a year of PhD studies where he was awarded the Cardiorespiratory Division Scholarship through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for his research. Currently, he has put his doctoral research on hold to focus his efforts on clinical practice.
Jonathan has received certifications in Mulligan Concept manual therapy, soft tissue release, spinal mobilizations/manipulations, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). He is also experienced with dry needling/IMS, and has completed both Levels 1 and 2 through both the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and Kinetacore.
He continues to stay up to date with current literature to maintain an evidence-based approach to treatment. He is interested in spinal, shoulder and sports injuries as well as general strength and conditioning for function optimization.
In his spare time he enjoys traveling and currently stays active through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, weight lifting, hiking, and snowboarding.
Areas of Specialization:
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling/IMS
Rob Birdsall, B. Kin, MPT, was born and raised in New Westminster, BC. In 2006, he received his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta. After working in the rehabilitation field for a few years, Rob moved to Perth, Australia and graduated with his Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Curtin University in 2012. Rob received the award for the highest clinical marks among his graduating class.
Rob is a trained manual therapist and implements a variety of hands-on techniques to address muscle and joint injuries. Rob has completed his Level 3 upper and lower body courses with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Orthopaedic Division). He is certified to practice functional dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS). Additionally, Rob has completed vestibular rehabilitation training. This allows him to treat common causes of vertigo and other forms of dizziness.
Rob is a certified Shift Concussion provider after completing the Shift Concussion Management Program. Rob has experience working with a variety of patients who have sustained concussions, including athletes and individuals who have been in motor vehicle or workplace accidents.
When he's not at the clinic, Rob stays active by playing hockey, running, weight training, and chasing after his two young children.