Derek is a Physiotherapist who lives, works, and recreates in Squamish and Britannia. He has a strong professional interest in simple, effective treatments which can often be tested and prove their merit within each assessment or treatment session. Having personally undergone rehabilitation from a half-dozen personal orthopaedic surgeries (knee, shoulder, ankle, and hand surgeries) and many other sprains and strains, Derek has experienced physiotherapy from both the client’s and professional’s perspectives – and has had the opportunity to recognize the value of receiving treatments from a wide breadth of healthcare professionals as well as co-treating clients with a multidisciplinary team approach. Derek has a strong desire to facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to orthopedic injury management – and is Squamish’s first full-time Physiotherapist working in a multidisciplinary medical clinic! Derek is trained in, and continually seeks additional education in, treatments for musculoskeletal injuries, dizziness and concussions. Derek has completed extensive post-graduate education and have attained internationally recognized qualifications in hands-on manipulative therapy and is a CAMPT Certified Physiotherapist. To obtain best results, Derek's treatments are individualized and he can draw on a wide skillset such as spinal mobilization and manipulations, GunnIMS, spinal ‘Core’ muscle retraining which can include hypopressive, low pressure core exercise strategies as well as rehabilitative ultrasound imaging biofeedback or referrals for musculoskeletal imaging. When assessments suggest excessive joint motions or degeneration requiring additional support, Derek utilizes orthotic prescription and casting and custom knee bracing options. Derek is also trained in Vestibular therapy as well as concussion rehabilitation and baseline testing. Derek’s local community involvement has included: participating as a physiotherapist in orthopedic surgery assessment and post-op clinics, rink-side trainer with a Junior B hockey team, developing pre-season assessments and cross training programs for both the local junior mountain bike team and BC junior downhill mountain bike teams, as well as working with the junior climbing teams as a coach and sport specific injury consultant. For best client results and attention, Derek’s physiotherapy sessions are one-on-one.
