Seva Physiotherapy Vancouver

05/27/2025

👋 Meet Al, our new physiotherapist!

I’ve been running since I was in highschool and it has always been something that I’ve enjoyed. I grew up in Tsawwassen and I would often run the whole circumference of the town as practice. In 2014, I decided to run the BMO marathon for the first time. To train, I would run between Tsawwassen and the neighbouring town of Ladner and back, once a week for several months. I finished the race in so much pain that I vowed to never do a marathon again. And I didn’t until I went to school as a physiotherapist and met the many wonderful people who inspired me to pick it up again but in a slightly different way. 

I started trail running the beautiful trails of BC and have participated in a couple of ultramarathons over the last 3 years. I got to see this province in a way I had never experienced before: I explored the local mountains, Whistler and Squamish much more intentionally. I love the feeling of travelling an incredible distance on only my two legs, getting to the top of a mountain and seeing the view of the mountains or ocean sprawling in front of me, running through the forest and feeling more connected with nature. Trail running makes me feel like a kid again, running as fast as I can just for the sake of it. It resets me after a long day and it gives me time to meditate.

After 11 years, I decided to challenge the BMO marathon again but this time had an entirely different experience: the energy of both the athletes and the crowd cheering them on is contagious! It was an amazing feeling and inspiring to run this ridiculous distance among thousands of people who are challenging themselves simply for their enjoyment and to try and better themselves in some way, just like me.

11/12/2024

🙌 We are thrilled to announce that we have launched Registered Clinical Counselling at Seva Physio! Our RCC’s offer individual counselling virtually and confidentially through JaneApp. Head to our website to learn more about how Counselling might benefit you and to book your Complimentary Discovery Call ☎️

03/17/2024

12/12/2023

With the rising cost of living in our city, nearly 1 in 5 Vancouverites has reported being impacted by Food Insecurity within the last 2 years. Ranging from skipping meals for lack of funds, to having to deprioritize nutritious foods for yourself or your family, food insecurity can come in all shapes and sizes.

This year, we hope to give back to our community by hosting a Virtual Food Drive through the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The clinic will match all donations made up to our fundraising goal.

Use the link below to donate and thank you in advance for your support!

https://vfd.foodbank.bc.ca/team/sevaphysio

12/04/2023

Using a foam roller can help relieve muscle tightness and pain to improve your range of motion. They will also engage your sense of balance. It is also a great option against post-workout muscle soreness.

How do you use a foam roller?
1. Lower the targeted muscle group onto the roller. Hold your position for 20 seconds to 2 minutes, until your level of discomfort decreases. Make adjustments to body position as needed.
2. Roll up and down the area, or move to the next affected muscle group. Pressure alone applied onto the muscle can provide relief, but rolling back and forth can also help.

It's that simple! Here are some extra tips on foam rolling:
• Foam rollers should only be used for muscles. Avoid rolling joints.
• It should not be painful! Some discomfort may be expected, but it should not cause real pain.
• There's no one way to use a foam roller. Experiment to see which strategies work best for you.
• Rolling too long on one spot may lead to bruising. Ice the affected area if this happens.
• Foam rollers aren't the only option! They are an excellent tool if the affected area is large. To apply more precise pressure over a small area, using tennis or lacrosse balls can be a great alternative. Check out our post next week to learn more.

11/25/2023

See what one of our patients, Arturo, has to say about Seva Physiotherapy and his physiotherapist, Peter!

I have been seeing Peter for over a year to help me with many different injuries caused by playing soccer and training mma which takes time to recover but Peter gets me back into training way faster and feeling good, he does some treatments that others physios haven’t done on me before and i can see it paying off.

Very experienced therapist having worked in a soccer team that plays in one of the best soccer leagues in the world. Very nice person and really feel like he cares for you.

11/20/2023

Meet our newest Registered Massage Therapist, Aleesha! She has extensive training in a variety of modalities: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), Trigger Point Release, etc. Swipe to see her hello message!

Aleesha is available to book Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Visit out link in bio to book, or feel free to call or e-mail us!

11/17/2023

Interested in personalized pilates practice with a registered physiotherapist? Seva Physiotherapy offers one-on-one clinical pilates.

Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility, muscular strength and endurance movements. It is named after its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises in the early 1920s.

Clinical pilates can be valuable towards:
• Improved body posture
• Better mind/body connection
• Advanced balance and coordination
• Motor learning of effective movement patterns
• Treating a variety of conditions, including joint/bone injuries, post-fracture conditioning, arthritis, and more!

While both Clinical Pilates and Yoga build strength while lengthening your muscles, Clinical Pilates involves less passive stretching and prioritizes the recruitment of your core in every exercise.

Interested? Call or e-mail us to book in, or book online through our link in bio!

11/13/2023

While our physiotherapists apply their expertise to treat your pain at the source, pain relief often doesn’t happen overnight — or over one clinic visit. There are simple ways to help manage pain ahead of, and between physio visits.

There are simple ways to help manage pain ahead of, and between physio visits:
• Heat can improve blood flow to an injured or sore area. This can help alleviate joint and muscle stiffness, muscle aches, and muscle strains.
• Ice packs or a cold compress can numb an effected area, relieving pain. Cold therapies are useful for reducing inflammation/swelling, and numbing sore areas. It is also helpful against headaches and migraines.

Extra tips:
• Something as simple as a warm towel can be a heat source.
• Wearing warm clothes or a warm towel can also reduce discomfort.
• For cold therapy, Ice, gel packs, or a towel rinsed with cold water can work.
• Unlike heat therapy, cold therapy works better at shorter intervals (15-20 minutes) every few hours.

11/11/2023

We take a moment to pay homage and
remember our Canadian Veterans
this Remembrance Day.

11/06/2023

Interested in customized yoga practice that aligns with your treatment goals? Seva Physiotherapy offers Yoga Rehabilitation by a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT® 200), indivually tailored to support:
• Recovery from injury
• Pain management
• Maximizing participation in
daily activities.

Whether you are a novice or have yoga experience, we welcome all abilities, fitness
levels, and bodies to the mat! Both one-on-one and group sessions are available for booking. Check out our link in bio if you're interested!