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Co-Founder, Medical Director, Kinetix Physician
Dr. Sanjiv (Sonny) Bhalla received his MD from the University of Western Ontario in 1997 and completed his Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency from McMaster University in 2000. He then went on to complete his Radiology Residency at UBC in 2009.He is the Medical Director of Kinetix and has been a Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist for the last 9 years with an interest in Orthopaedic Medicine and Pain Management. Prior to that, Dr. Bhalla was a practicing Emergency Physician for 5 years where he witnessed the debilitating effects that both acute and chronic pain have on an individual’s activity, health, and social interactions.
His goal is to improve pain management in acute and chronic pain using established and innovative techniques in the field of Interventional Pain Therapy.
Co-Founder, Kinetix Physician
Dr. van Wyngaarden is a general diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine and promotes healthy active patient lifestyles. He completed his Medical doctorate at the University of Calgary and Residency training in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of British Columbia. He supports multidisciplinary specialist care, medical technology development in conjunction with clinical practice, and research for improved patient outcomes.
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Dr. Darren Gray completed a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology in 2007, and then received his medical degree from the University of Alberta in 2011. He went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia in 2016. He has additional training in neuromuscular medicine, completing his certification to become a CSCN Diplomate (EMG) in 2016. He has undertaken advanced training in fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided injections and ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures.
He is an International Medical Classifier with World Para Taekwondo, a division of the Paralympics. Darren has an interest in sports medicine and treating musculoskeletal injuries with the latest regenerative medicine techniques as part of a holistic and interdisciplinary approach.
Physiatrist
Dr. Steven Helper is a specialist in Interventional Spine Pain Management. He completed his subspecialty fellowship at the Penn Spine Center at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, having graduated from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program out of UBC. Prior, he attended the University of Manitoba where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree followed by his doctorate of Medicine.
As a specialist in both Interventional Spine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has the ability to assess, treat, and/or guide patients down any road of care that is necessary. Whether they need open surgery, minimally invasive surgical procedures, spinal injections, physical therapy, alternative treatments (regenerative medicine), or oral medications, he will be able to direct them.
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Physiatrist
Dr. Darren Gray completed a bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology in 2007, and then received his medical degree from the University of Alberta in 2011. He went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia in 2016. He has additional training in neuromuscular medicine, completing his certification to become a CSCN Diplomate (EMG) in 2016. He has undertaken advanced training in fluoroscopic (X-ray) guided injections and ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures.
He is an International Medical Classifier with World Para Taekwondo, a division of the Paralympics. Darren has an interest in sports medicine and treating musculoskeletal injuries with the latest regenerative medicine techniques as part of a holistic and interdisciplinary approach.
Physiatrist
Dr. Ho is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist having completed his fellowship training at the University of British Columbia. His areas of special interest include electrodiagnostic medicine (diagnosing and managing nerve and muscle problems), sports and exercise injuries, and ultrasound guided peripheral musculoskeletal injections (including corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, peripheral nerve blocks such as carpal tunnel injections, and trigger point therapy).
A Clinical Instructor at UBC under the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ho was also awarded the 2019 UBC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Division Resident Educator Award.
Dr. Ho’s background includes four years of study in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia, where he was also an athletic therapist for the UBC Varsity Field Hockey team as well as Field Hockey Canada.
Physiatrist
Physiatrist
Dr. El-Sayed is a double board-certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation with additional subspecialty fellowship training in sport medicine. His practice focuses on non-surgical patient-centered approaches to improve function and quality of life. He prioritizes an emphasis on exercise as medicine, lifestyle changes and nutrition, while also recognizing the utility of appropriate pharmacological management. In his practice, he employs the use of diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as fluoroscopically guided interventional spine procedures.
Dr. El-Sayed enjoys working with patients from all backgrounds, ages and ability levels in preventing and treating musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and medical conditions. He strongly believes that complex presentations require comprehensive and tailored treatment plans in conjunction with the individual’s goals and priorities.
Physiatrist
Dr. Simran Shergill received his Medical Degree (MD) from the University of Calgary in 2015. He then went on to complete his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Alberta in 2020 to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC). He pursued further training for performing and interpreting nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) and is a Diplomate of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). He has also undertaken advanced training in ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures. Dr. Shergill is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Shergill is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia and enjoys teaching medical trainees.
Physiatrist
Dr. Ty Berry is a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He completed a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree (2012) at the University of Western Ontario before completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at McMaster University (2016). He went on to complete residency training in PM&R at the University of Alberta (2021). He pursued further training in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG), and is a Diplomate of the Canadian Society of Neurophysiologists (CSCN). He went on to build a varied outpatient practice in Edmonton before moving to Vancouver in 2023.
Dr. Berry’s clinical interests include diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, and using EMG/NCS to diagnose and treat nerve injuries and neuromuscular conditions. He has undertaken advanced training in both ultrasound and fluoroscopic (xray) guided injections, and is able to offer a wide variety of interventional treatments such as spine injections, peripheral joint and nerve injections, and regenerative therapies (PRP).
Sports Medicine Physician
Dr. Shelaina Anderson is a primary care physician and clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. She completed her fellowship training in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of British Columbia where she obtained additional training in ultrasound-guided procedures for musculoskeletal conditions.
Shelaina sees patients of all ages and athletic backgrounds and believes that a strong understanding of clinical biomechanics is fundamental to providing an individualized treatment plan. With an extensive performing arts and athletic background, her specialty interests include dance medicine, figure skating, gymnastics, and the female athlete. Her clinical practice includes the management of a variety of acute and chronic sport-related injuries, trigger point therapy for myofascial pain, as well as ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures with the latest regenerative medicine techniques.
Dr. Steven Helper is a specialist in Interventional Spine Pain Management. He completed his subspecialty fellowship at the Penn Spine Center at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, having graduated from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program out of UBC. Prior, he attended the University of Manitoba where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree followed by his doctorate of Medicine.
As a specialist in both Interventional Spine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has the ability to assess, treat, and/or guide patients down any road of care that is necessary. Whether they need open surgery, minimally invasive surgical procedures, spinal injections, physical therapy, alternative treatments (regenerative medicine), or oral medications, he will be able to direct them.
www.vancouverspinedoctor.com
Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Ho is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist having completed his fellowship training at the University of British Columbia. His areas of special interest include electrodiagnostic medicine (diagnosing and managing nerve and muscle problems), sports and exercise injuries, and ultrasound guided peripheral musculoskeletal injections (including corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, peripheral nerve blocks such as carpal tunnel injections, and trigger point therapy).
A Clinical Instructor at UBC under the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ho was also awarded the 2019 UBC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Division Resident Educator Award.
Dr. Ho’s background includes four years of study in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia, where he was also an athletic therapist for the UBC Varsity Field Hockey team as well as Field Hockey Canada.
Dr. Simran Shergill received his Medical Degree (MD) from the University of Calgary in 2015. He then went on to complete his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Alberta in 2020 to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC). He pursued further training for performing and interpreting nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) and is a Diplomate of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). He has also undertaken advanced training in ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures. Dr. Shergill is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Shergill is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia and enjoys teaching medical trainees.
Dr. Shelaina Anderson is a primary care physician and clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. She completed her fellowship training in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of British Columbia where she obtained additional training in ultrasound-guided procedures for musculoskeletal conditions.
Shelaina sees patients of all ages and athletic backgrounds and believes that a strong understanding of clinical biomechanics is fundamental to providing an individualized treatment plan. With an extensive performing arts and athletic background, her specialty interests include dance medicine, figure skating, gymnastics, and the female athlete. Her clinical practice includes the management of a variety of acute and chronic sport-related injuries, trigger point therapy for myofascial pain, as well as ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures with the latest regenerative medicine techniques.
Dr. Ty Berry is a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He completed a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree (2012) at the University of Western Ontario before completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) at McMaster University (2016). He went on to complete residency training in PM&R at the University of Alberta (2021). He pursued further training in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG), and is a Diplomate of the Canadian Society of Neurophysiologists (CSCN). He went on to build a varied outpatient practice in Edmonton before moving to Vancouver in 2023.
Dr. Berry’s clinical interests include diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, and using EMG/NCS to diagnose and treat nerve injuries and neuromuscular conditions. He has undertaken advanced training in both ultrasound and fluoroscopic (xray) guided injections, and is able to offer a wide variety of interventional treatments such as spine injections, peripheral joint and nerve injections, and regenerative therapies (PRP).
Dr. El-Sayed is a double board-certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation with additional subspecialty fellowship training in sport medicine. His practice focuses on non-surgical patient-centered approaches to improve function and quality of life. He prioritizes an emphasis on exercise as medicine, lifestyle changes and nutrition, while also recognizing the utility of appropriate pharmacological management. In his practice, he employs the use of diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound as well as fluoroscopically guided interventional spine procedures.
Dr. El-Sayed enjoys working with patients from all backgrounds, ages and ability levels in preventing and treating musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and medical conditions. He strongly believes that complex presentations require comprehensive and tailored treatment plans in conjunction with the individual’s goals and priorities.
Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Mario Francispragasam grew up in Ontario and finished medical school at the University of Western Ontario. He completed his residency training as an Emergency Medicine Specialist at the University of British Columbia. He then subsequently specialized in Adult Critical Care Medicine and Chronic Pain Medicine with a focus on interventional pain medicine at the University of British Columbia. He has also undertook a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Fellowship in Point-of-Care Ultrasound.
Dr. Mario Francispragasam works as an Emergency Physician and Adult Critical Care Physician with the Fraser Health Authority as well as a Trauma Team Leader and a Pediatric Critical Care Transport Physician.
He is a published researcher in ultrasound diagnostics and pain education in Canadian Emergency Rooms.
Interventional Pain Medicine
I’m a Pain Medicine specialist dedicated to helping people better understand and manage their pain. My work focuses on interventional pain management, innovative interdisciplinary care models, and improving pain science education.
After completing my primary specialty training in Emergency Medicine, I spent nearly a decade working in a variety of hospitals, from tertiary care trauma centers to rural Emergency Departments. Through this experience, I witnessed the widespread prevalence of chronic pain and the challenges patients faced in accessing comprehensive, long-term management. Along the way, my interest in pain medicine grew through daily conversations with my wife, Hayley, a physiotherapist passionate about helping people with chronic pain. That curiosity snowballed until I took the leap to pursue subspecialty training in Pain Medicine through UBC. While I discovered this field mid-career, it has become an incredibly rewarding and exciting new passion.
Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Sam Brophy is a double board-certified specialist in Interventional Spine/Pain Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Originally from Vancouver Island, he started his career as a Paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service before attending medical school at the University of Victoria and UBC. He went on to complete his first Royal College specialty training in Emergency Medicine, also at UBC. While working part time in the ER, he then went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Public Health & Clinical Epidemiology at Harvard University. After returning to Canada, he then completed his second Royal College Specialty in Interventional Pain Medicine at UBC. Sam has worked and trained in many Interventional Spine/Pain clinics across Canada.
As an Interventional Spine specialist, Dr. Brophy can perform advanced fluoroscopy/ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for various painful conditions. He has special interests in spine medicine, research, innovation, and teaching and emphasizes a holistic approach to the treatment of his patients.
Radiologist
Dr. Sanjiv (Sonny) Bhalla received his MD from the University of Western Ontario in 1997 and completed his Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Residency from McMaster University in 2000. He then went on to complete his Radiology Residency at UBC in 2009.He is the Medical Director of Kinetix and has been a Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist for the last 9 years with an interest in Orthopaedic Medicine and Pain Management. Prior to that, Dr. Bhalla was a practicing Emergency Physician for 5 years where he witnessed the debilitating effects that both acute and chronic pain have on an individual’s activity, health, and social interactions.
His goal is to improve pain management in acute and chronic pain using established and innovative techniques in the field of Interventional Pain Therapy.
Radiologist
Dr. van Wyngaarden is a general diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine and promotes healthy active patient lifestyles. He completed his Medical doctorate at the University of Calgary and Residency training in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of British Columbia. He supports multidisciplinary specialist care, medical technology development in conjunction with clinical practice, and research for improved patient outcomes.
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Bhalla is a clinical neuropsychologist. He completed his doctorate training in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, followed by a one-year clinical residency in the Neuropsychology Track at Brown University. He subsequently completed two postdoctoral fellowships at Brown University and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bhalla has been working as a clinical neuropsychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health since 2008. He serves as a neuropsychology consultant for the National Hockey League (Vancouver Canucks) and for Major League Soccer (Vancouver Whitecaps) for whom he provides sports-related concussion assessment. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. Dr. Bhalla’s clinical interests include the neuropsychological assessment of traumatic brain injury, including sports-related concussion.
Physiotherapist
Juliet comes to us with 10 years of experience treating concussion clients within a multidisciplinary team of health experts. She moved to Vancouver after finishing her Physiotherapy degree in Western Australia.
Through the years, she’s added formal acupuncture, vestibular and most recently, pilates training to her skillset. Juliet believes in treating the full body, particularly when it comes to concussion, helping clients relieve their physical pains and discomforts while also educating them to take control of their own recovery.
When she’s not travelling, Juliet can be found on her bike, hiking local mountains or sipping good coffee.
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