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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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Co-Founder, Kinetix Physician
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
Dr. Malgorzata Sudol completed a bachelor of science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1999, and then received her medical degree from the University of Alberta in 2004. She went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia in 2009. She has additional training in neuromuscular medicine, completing her certification to become a CSCN Diplomate (EMG) in 2010. She has also done extra training in ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures.
Malgorzata’s clinical interests include diagnosing and treating complex musculoskeletal conditions including neck, back, and joint injuries, diagnosing and treating peripheral nerve injuries, and performing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures. Malgorzata also works at GF Strong Hospital and is involved in assessing and treating patients with neuromuscular disorders. She has a special interest in treating spasticity with interventional procedures including nerve blocks.
Physiatrist
Dr. Lee obtained a B.Sc. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University in 2009. He subsequently completed his medical degree (2014) and residency in PM&R (2018) at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He became the first Chief Resident in Quality Improvement and Safety in PM&R at the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, completing this fellowship program in 2019. Prior to moving back to his hometown of Vancouver in 2021, Dr. Lee worked in private practice in Seattle, WA, and Omaha, NE.
In his spare time, Dr. Lee is an avid music producer, playing the violin, trombone, and guitar, and also enjoys staying active through soccer, cycling, and skiing.
Physiatrist
Dr. Mariam Rassem is a physician specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) practising in the Vancouver area.
She completed medical school at the University of Saskatchewan followed by residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation also at the University of Saskatchewan, culminating in fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Dr. Rassem then obtained certification in electromyography (EMG) by the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN). She subsequently went on to practice in Edmonton before coming to Vancouver.
Dr. Rassem’s clinical interests include diagnosing and treating peripheral entrapment neuropathies, musculoskeletal conditions, myofascial trigger point therapy, and ultrasound-guided peripheral musculoskeletal injections.
Physiatrist
Dr. Brendan Kushneriuk specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology (2010). He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan (2015). He also completed residency training in PM&R at the University of Saskatchewan (2020). Prior to moving to Vancouver, Brendan worked in Saskatoon as an Assistant Professor in PM&R.
Brendan has a wide range of clinical interests. His practice focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular conditions with training in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG). He diagnoses musculoskeletal conditions, and establishes comprehensive interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment plans. Specific procedures he performs include myofascial trigger point therapy, as well as ultrasound-guided peripheral musculoskeletal injections.
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.
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.
Radiologist
Dr. David Fenton received his BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Victoria in 1995 and received his MD from the University of British Columbia in 1999. He then completed his Radiology Residency at UBC in 2004 and his Fellowship in Neuroradiology in 2005. He has been a practicing Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Neuroradiologist and Interventional Radiologist since that time with a special interest in Interventional Pain for the musculoskeletal system and spine.
Dr. Fenton is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at UBC, active in both research and teaching of Residents and Fellows in Radiology.
Dr. Fenton believes that finding the true pain generator is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and/or spine pain. This allows the correct treatment to be applied to the correct problem which greatly increases the chances of a positive clinical outcome.
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.
Physiotherapist
Lam completed his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University in 2014. Following this, he returned to Vancouver where he worked as a clinical kinesiologist specializing in active rehab.
After the experiences he gained working as a clinical kinesiologist and volunteering abroad, Lam decided to obtain a Masters in Physical Therapy at UBC. He holds a Level 2 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification with future goals of pursuing further levels. He is also functional dry needling certified (IMS).
Lam has developed a passion for golf and has since acquired the Level 1 and 2 Medical Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certifications. Being TPI Medical 2 certified gives Lam the knowledge to assess and successfully treat golf related injuries. Outside of golf, Lam grew up playing football and basketball, and coached his old high school (St. Thomas More Collegiate) JV football team to win a provincial championship in 2014.
Kinesiologist
Arissa completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary in 2017, during which time she worked as a strength and conditioning coach for Luge and Alpine Canada. She is a Registered Kinesiologist specializing in injury rehabilitation and pain management and believes in a holistic, full body approach to determine the true causes of dysfunction in the body. To add to her current practice and skills, she is attending the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice and is in her third year of study. At the conclusion of this comprehensive five-year program Arissa will qualify as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.
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