I was referred to Pilates in 2018 for help with a back injury and chronic pain. At the time, I was willing to try anything that could help me stay active and feel better in my body. Pilates soon became more than just an exercise program – I learned how to support my body through good and bad days and reconnected with a joy for movement. Fast forward to today, and that acceptance and joy has only deepened. I believe that Pilates is an important part of an integrated healing approach and helps create a foundation of strength and resilience within the body.

I have a patient, encouraging approach to teaching and hope to share my enthusiasm for movement and openness to communication. I enjoy meeting clients where they are at and working to create sessions that meet their personal needs and goals. I adapt sessions to make Pilates accessible to all bodies and aim to create a sense of progression and empowerment through movement and education.

I am completing a 450-hour Comprehensive Pilates Training program (NPCP approved) and have the benefit of working with incredible mentors including the Integra Team. I am deeply committed to continuous learning, collaborating with other professionals, and improving my own Pilates practice with consistent training.

In my free time you can find me tending to an extensive collection of plants, enjoying the outdoors and trying new things.

I was referred to Pilates in 2018 for help with a back injury and chronic pain. At the time, I wa... Read More

Emily completed her Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto in 2020. She has worked in the public health sector to progress the strength and mobility of those acutely ill, as well as in the rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injury. She had the pleasure to work with an excellent interdisciplinary team for people with chronic pain in her undergraduate years, leaving her with a foundation in pain science and the distinct awareness that treating one part of one’s system often isn’t enough.

Emily recently completed the ConnectTherapy™ (Dr. LJ Lee) Series and is dedicated to assessing and treating the whole person. From a whole body assessment, to a tailored exercise regime with hands-on therapy, Emily is excited to help you move better.

When not working, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and planning the next small hike somewhere out in the beautiful outdoors of British Columbia.

Emily completed her Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto in 2020. Sh... Read More

Jonathan completed his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2013. He has completed postgraduate training since then, including partaking in coursework in Advanced Orthopaedics, becoming a Certified Gunn IMS practitioner (CGIMS), and becoming a ConnectTherapy™ (Dr. LJ Lee) Series graduate. Of particular interest to Jonathan is the ConnectTherapy™ (Dr. LJ Lee) model, which emphasizes a whole-body/whole-person approach to assessment and treatment. His treatment interventions involve a varying combination of hands-on manual therapy techniques, patient education, therapeutic exercises, and/or intra-muscular stimulation (IMS)/ dry needling in order to meet individual specific needs. He is dedicated to help others to achieve their therapy goals, whether they be for work, for leisure, and/or for day-to-day tasks.

Outside of his physiotherapy practice he enjoys being outdoors and staying active jogging and hiking, as well as supplementing his fitness in the gym.

Jonathan is fluent in English, and conversational in Cantonese.

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Margherita graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2008 and went on to obtain her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2010 from the University of British Columbia.

Always looking to further her education and professional development she has gained a wide range of skills that have allowed her to develop her unique and individualized approach to client care. This includes specific training for treatment techniques including acupuncture, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), and vestibular rehabilitation for treatment of dizziness and vertigo.

The game changer for Margherita was in 2014 when she was introduced to Connect Therapy (LJ Lee) and The Thoracic Ring Approach (LJ Lee). Connect Therapy is a clinical model that involves whole body assessment to determine the underlying cause for pain or dysfunction allowing for a more specific, patient-centred treatment plan. In 2017, after completing the Connect Therapy Series and associated courses (2014-2016) Margherita was accepted in to the year long Connect Therapy Practitioner Certification Program where she is excited to receive further clinical mentorship and to enhance her skills to the next level. She is also a teaching assistant for the Connect Therapy Series and the Sports Thorax courses in Vancouver, BC.

Margherita is constantly amazed by the design of the human body and with what it can achieve. She is passionate about helping people to create a more positive experience within their bodies – in how they move and in how they feel.

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I began my own Pilates practice in 2018 after suffering a back injury and subsequent surgeries. I went from living a very active lifestyle enjoying many outdoor pursuits to living in chronic pain, reduced mobility, deconditioning, fear of movement and lack of confidence in my own body. The Integra Team and Pilates have provided me with an environment of support, a foundation of knowledge and an appreciation of my body’s adaptability and resilience. I am excited be a part of the Integra team bringing Pilates based movement practice to others.

Pilates has offered me a way to not only reduce pain while regaining strength, mobility and function in my daily life, but also a way to trust in my body again and find joy in movement. Going through my own health journey has led me to deepen my knowledge, understanding and embodiment of functional movement patterns, the connection and importance of breath to movement, and the integration of mind and body in ones’ healing. My hope is to bring my passion for Pilates to others who are in their own healing journey. Pilates is for every body and I’ve been able to work with a variety of clients, including those with complex chronic conditions and post stroke. My clients’ have ranged from their 20’s to 80’s.

Pilates will be a lifelong practice for me and I am excited to be well on my way to completing my 450 hour Comprehensive Pilates Training (NPCP approved). I continue to deepen my knowledge and exploration through continued education and self-practice as well as through the collaboration with the Integra Team.

When I’m not working or practicing Pilates, I enjoy walking with my husband and dog around Crescent Beach and spending time in my garden.

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Alexandra Fuller is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#18875) with the BCACC. She graduated with a Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from UBC in 2021. She practices from an attachment-based, emotion-focused, and trauma-informed framework and has experience working with numerous issues including anxiety, religious trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, and embodiment. Alexandra is most passionate about supporting people through pain, whether physical or emotional, and facilitating space for clients to transform their relationship with their bodies through the process. When she is not providing therapy she is training her lively husky, writing essays about the human experience, or has her nose in a book.

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Carol was born and raised in Vancouver. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Medicine (in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy). For over 30 years, she worked primarily in the public rehabilitation setting with older adults (aged 55+), helping her clients manage chronic or recurring conditions, or recover from surgery (particularly hip, knee, foot/ankle) or traumatic injuries.

As a firm believer in life-long learning, Carol has completed an extensive list of post-graduate courses. She has taken a strong interest in the works of Diane Lee and Dr. Linda-Joy (LJ) Lee, which emphasize a whole-body approach to assessment and treatment. In 2014, Carol graduated from LJ’s course, “The Thoracic Ring Approach & The Integrated Systems Model” (which has since evolved into the now-called ‘ConnectTherapy’ courses). The techniques, developed by LJ, aim to find the ‘Driver’ and treat the whole person. This begins with a detailed discussion of a patient’s history followed by a thorough head-to-toe examination. (For more information, please go to the links, Connect Therapy™ and the-thoracic-ring-approach™.)

When not working, Carol dabbles in jewelry making and various sports, and revels in the company of family (including her husband and 2 sons) and friends. She has very fond memories of travelling, scuba diving trips, and competitive ballroom dancing.

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I grew up in The Netherlands where I completed my Physiotherapy education. I have been working as a physiotherapist since 2003, practicing in the Netherlands and working in different settings including professional sports, hospital rehabilitation, elderly care, and private practice.

Since moving to Canada in 2014 my caseload has primarily focused on chronic and complex pain. Making a positive change in patients’ lives and helping them feel the difference is very rewarding. ​ When working with patients I enjoy the challenge and “puzzle” of figuring out what is driving pain. The primary focus in my treatments is treating the cause of the problem instead of the symptoms. I use a combination of manual therapy and dry needling within the ConnectTherapy™ and Thoracic Ring Approach™ (Dr. LJ Lee) and I have found this very effective, rewarding, and inspiring.

Please feel free to reach out to Tim directly at tim@integraphysio.ca for any inquiries or assistance you may require from him.

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