Chilliwack Team
JOHN FORDE
Clinic Owner and Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Agassiz, born in the Fraser Valley
Education/Experience: Sports Scholarship to SFU in 1989. WCCMT completion in 1992. I have been an RMT /Sports therapist/ clinic owner/mentor for 27 years! Vancouver Canucks Trainer 1993, Volunteered in too many sports to mention!
Special interests: Sports therapy work, owner and creator of P3 Cream!
Fun facts: Husband and Father of three great kids! Previously a professional Highland Games athlete, professional musician, and a competitive 8 and 9 ball pool player.
Hobbies: karaoke, piano, guitar, weight training.
Chiropractic
DR. HARJOOT DHILLON
Chiropractor
Hometown: I was born and raised in Abbotsford, BC.
Education: Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from UBC-Okanagan, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from University of Western States, Portland.
Special Interests: Chiropractic Manipulation, Musculoskeletal/Spinal care, Cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), Soft Tissue Therapy, and Rehab Exercise.
Hobbies: Playing and watching sports. Soccer, basketball, hockey and football.
Fun facts: I have a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I am fluent in English and Punjabi.
Physiotherapy
TYLER MONCUR
Physiotherapist
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Education/Experience: Bachelor of Kinesiology from University of Calgary and Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta.
Special interest: Exercise prescription, education, functional dry needling, spinal manipulation, & manual therapy.
Practice Areas: Any and all sports injuries along with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s and MS.
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, running, golfing, curling, and hockey.
Fun fact: My wife and I had to be rescued from a beach in Hawaii by a military Blackhawk helicopter because of landslides and flooding.
WILLIAM VICKERMAN
Physiotherapist
Hometown: Hope, British Columbia
Education/Experience: BSc. Neuroscience with distinction from SFU in 2015; MSc. Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in 2018
Special interest: pursing ongoing education through the Orthopaedic Division of CPA, currently enrolled in Level 2 upper quadrant; looking to complete my certification in dry needling prior to the summer; functional strength training and rehabilitation; experience working with various neurological populations (CVA, GBS, PD) as well amputee rehabilitation
Favourite vacation spot: Maui, Hawaii
Hobbies: Strength training; distance running; anything Marvel related (comics and movies); sketching
Favourite dinosaur: Parasaralophus …because how do you even pronounce that!
Occupational Therapy
FLANNERY BROWN
Clinic Owner and Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC
Education/Experience: Bachelor of Kinesiology from the UFV in 2010, Master of Occupational Therapy from UBC in 2013.
Special interests: pediatrics, stroke rehab, cognitive therapy, brain injury rehab, sensory processing challenges, adaptive aids.
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, being outdoors, playing volleyball, watching sports and going to concerts.
Fun facts: I met my husband at Dairy Queen, I played university volleyball at UFV for 5 years and I have 5 awesome siblings.
KARISA TEINDL
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC
Education/Experience: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Honours Psychology from UFV and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta.
Practice areas: Developmental disabilities (Autism, FASD) and Mental Health.
Special Interests: Executive functioning, anxiety management, social skills, and animal assisted therapy.
Furthest place traveled: I love to travel! Kusadasi, Turkey was certainly one of the most memorable places I’ve been.
Fun fact: As a former dancer, I have a passion for incorporating music and movement into my therapy sessions.
SHARON CHATENAY
Occupational Therapist
Hometown: Edmonton for 30 plus years and was raised in Calgary.
Education/Experience: MScOT received in 2015 and a BScOT in 1991 both from the University of Alberta. Motivational Interviewing Level 1. YOGA Instructor for adults and children in 200 RYT, Canfitpro Certified Fitness and Personal trainer. Group fitness instructor for 10 years with the City of Edmonton, at other studios in Edmonton, TRX certified, Keiser Cycling Certified, strength ,HIIT, Aquafit certified YMCA, Zumba instructor for many formats, including Aqua Zumba.
Special Interests: I love sport and teaching. My past accomplishments included competing in 2 Half Ironmans, qualified for World Triathlon Championships in the standard distance 2021 and completed many sprint distance races.Running I have completed Ultra trail and road marathon distances and many half marathons.
Currently trail running, hiking and cycling are my passions, especially living here in beautiful Chilliwack.
Hobbies: knitting, gardening and playing with my Bernedoodle
Fun fact: I was lead Trumpet for a Jazz and Dixieland band in High school.
Favourite Dinosaur: Hadrosaur, as their bones are literally found all over the Edmonton Rivervalley.
Clinical Counselling
VICTORIA FLEMING
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Hometown: I was born in Vancouver and moved to Chilliwack at the age of five and have lived here ever since.
Education: I did my undergraduate degree at the University of the Fraser Valley obtaining an Associate of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing in Psychology and Philosophy. I then went on to obtain a Masters of Counseling Psychology degree at City University of Seattle.
Special Interests: Individual psychotherapy and psycho-educational group therapy, Trauma, and Anxiety.
Hobbies: Hiking, working out, gardening, violin, and piano.
Favourite dinosaur: Archaeopteryx.
Kinesiology
NATALIE BARRATT
Kinesiologist
Hometown: Chilliwack and Courtenay BC.
Education: UFV diploma in Fashion design, UFV Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, Continuing education courses in:Biomechanics Method Corrective exercise specialist,Aquatic therapy, Pre and Postnatal fitness 3rd age. 🏃♀️ Practice Area(s): Core rehab (Diastasis Recti, pre/postnatal), Exercise management for chronic health conditions, Aquatic therapy, Active Rehab. Currently studying for the Clinic Exercise Physiologist exam.
Favourite vacation spot or furthest place travelled: Vancouver island and Sun Peaks BC. Beijing, China.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, trail running/racing, hiking, paintball, drawing and reading.
Favourite dinosaur: Velociraptor.
Fun fact: I’m a huge nerd and love all things fantasy!
CALVIN LIM
Kinesiologist
Hometown: Abbotsford for the past 11 years. Born and raised in Malaysia.
Education: Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology from University of The Fraser Valley. Diploma in Sport Science from Douglas College. American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Personal Trainer..
Special Interests: Fascial Stretch Therapy, Active Isolated Stretching, Neurokinetic Therapy, Functional Movement Screen.
Hobbies: Distance running, strength training, hiking, watching sport and baking
Favourite dinosaur: Velociraptor.
Fun fact: I have been working as a personal trainer for 17 years and have a special interest in analyzing human feet and how they affect movement.
BRAYDEN COLLIE
Kinesiologist
Hometown: Agassiz, BC
Education: Bachelor of Human Kinetics: Kinesiology (w/ great distinction) from Trinity Western University. Pain BC Gentle Movement & Relaxation Program
Special Interests: Client education and self-efficacy, the autonomic nervous system and exercise, and trauma in an exercise rehab setting. High performance training strategies and effects of exercise on human tensegrity.
Hobbies: Cycling, reading, golfing, walking my dog Lando (Golden Retriever) Lint rolling my clothes/ vacuuming my house because of said dog.
Favourite dinosaur: T-Rex, of course.
Fun fact: My dog is named after a Formula 1 driver (not the Star Wars character) and yes I wake up at 5am to watch the race live.
Naturopathic
HEATHER VAN DER GEEST
Naturopathic Doctor
Massage Therapy
STEVE BROWN
Clinic Owner & Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Chilliwack
Education: West Coast College of Massage Therapy 2006.
Special Interests: Sport/leisure related injuries, orthopaedics, chronic pain, exercise rehab, Graston technique.
Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, playing hockey, curling, and weight training.
Fun Facts: My last vacation was to the Czech Republic and I met my wife at Dairy Queen!
ASHLEE EWERT
Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC
Education: Graduate from WCCMT
Special Interests: MS, injuries. I have also enjoyed working with athletes at UBC and Douglas College.
Hobbies: Soccer and volleyball
Fun facts: My first car was a red 1975 Volkswagen Beetle.
Linnea Rolleman
Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Abbotsford, BC
Education: Recent graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy Program. Awaiting full registration in the fall.
Special Interests: : Myofascial release, deep tissue, PNF, active/dynamic release, joint mobilization, pre/postnatal, MS.
Hobbies: Pilates, soccer, quality time with family and walks by the ocean.
Favourite dinosaur: Pterodactyl
Fun fact: Her feet are size 3/4!
AUSTIN FERGUSON
Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Abbotsford, BC
Education/Experience: Graduate of West Coast College of Massage and Certified BCRPA personal trainer
Special Interests: Athletic injuries, headaches, whiplash, chronic pain management.
Favourite vacation spot: Shuswap Lake
Hobbies: Hockey, Golf
Favourite dinosaur: Zapsalis
KYRA LANSING
Registered Massage Therapist
Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario
Education/Experience: As a graduate of the Georgian College Registered Massage Therapy Program, Kyra’s knowledge base is strong and reflects current modalities and therapies.
Practice Areas: Kyra has treated clients in hospitals, clinics, hospices and homes for the aged. This experience coupled with her background as a competitive athlete has also facilitated a broader understanding of sports-related injuries.
Special Interests: Sports injury rehab
Hobbies: Swimming, kayaking, spending quality time with family.
Favourite dinosaur: Triceratops or Stegosaurus
Fun fact: Competitive swimmer for 12 years.
Support Staff
IONA HEUBERT
Support Staff
Hometown: Chilliwack
Experience: Since graduating, I have worked in various roles of Administrative support. I’m excited to be apart of the Chilliwack Apollo team and look forward to serving our patients at the clinic.
Favourite vacation spot: I love travelling as much as I can! I’ve been to Europe, Belize, Mexico, Hawaii! The furthest place I have been to is Thailand.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, travelling, baking, skiing, hiking!
Fun fact: I’ve been married to my husband for 23 years and we have three amazing children that we adore.
CINDY OUNSLEY
Support Staff
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC
Experience: Involved with insurance business since 1981
Favourite Dinosaur : Triceratops – brave exterior with a warm and fuzzy interior.
Hobbies: Baking
Fun fact: I’m a bit of prankster, so watch out!