Kristin Bean graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy Degree. She has her undergraduate degree from Boise State University in Idaho. Kristin was on a scholarship for athletics in gymnastics. As an ex-gymnast, Kristin has had her fair share of orthopaedic injuries and has learned a lot through her own rehabilitation. She now specializes in working with athletes for sport specific injury prevention and management. In her leisure time, Kristin enjoys spending her time with her three young children, husband and family Doberman.  
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Cheryl Schatz graduated with honours in 1996 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Degree.  As a student she had received many awards for academics, sports and music including the Moyna Parker Admissions Award to the U of A Physiotherapy Program (highest combined academic average and interview score).  Since graduating she has worked in various physiotherapy environments treating those with orthopaedic and neurological conditions as well as motor vehicle, work safe and sports injuries.

When Cheryl began practicing 25 years ago, she worked in Alberta seeing patients in a combined role of outpatient public practice, home care and long term care. Two years later she moved to BC and transitioned to private practice working first at a clinic in Langley and then at one in New Westminster. For the last 17 years she has remained in Coquitlam working at Eagle Ridge Aquatic Centre Physiotherapy.

Saheb received his Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University after completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree from the University of the Fraser Valley. He is grateful to be back in the lower mainland where he was born and raised, after spending two years in Ontario for school. Saheb has an extensive background in sports, as he played soccer and hockey competitively which led him to play Junior Hockey. These experiences in sports led to numerous sports-related injuries, which in turn created his passion for physiotherapy.
Saheb believes in a multi-faceted rehab approach to help his patients with their rehabilitation journey. This combines manual therapy, exercise, functional movements, and education, into treatment plans to best work towards your goals and improve your overall quality of life!

Outside of physiotherapy, Saheb loves being active whether that’s playing hockey, golfing, skiing, cycling, boxing, or rock-climbing. You name it, he probably does it!

Nicole, who is the clinic manager, graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, along with a certification in Health and Fitness. As a practicing Kinesiologist, she is a member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK).  

Nicole’s background in sports throughout her life, especially soccer, has made her an advocate for promoting a healthy lifestyle and helping rehabilitate injury. She is passionate about ongoing skill development and active rehabilitation in order to enhance the success with all her clients.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys engaging in various sports and activities such as playing soccer, running, kayaking, and hiking.   

Ina is a registered Kinesiologist and a practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists, as well as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. From a young age, Ina has participated in various sports including a competitive career in badminton. The positive impact physical activity has had on her physical and mental health led her to pursue a degree and career in Kinesiology from UBC. 

Her goals as a Kinesiologist is to help break down barriers to physical activities for various populations and to help people feel confident and ready to take on their daily exercise and sporting endeavours. Since graduating, Ina has had experience working with motor vehicle accident patients as well as those with musculoskeletal injuries. 

Outside of the clinic, Ina is an avid rock climber, hiker, and also enjoys camping, snowboarding, and cooking.

Leah is a registered Kinesiologist and a practicing member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists. Leah grew up enjoying sports and leading a very active lifestyle, which led her to pursue Kinesiology in university.

As a Kinesiologist, Leah aims to help individuals increase their confidence and abilities with physical activities, and help them regain or improve their quality of life.

Outside the clinic, Leah enjoys playing sports, playing music, sewing, and anything outdoors.

Anna Wong was born and raised in Vancouver. She has been living in the Tri-Cities since 1996. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Anna trained and worked in optics: fitting eyewear and contact lenses. In 1990 and 1991, a major car accident and then a serious bike accident respectively, introduced Anna to chiropractic, physio and massage care. Many factors including the sale of the store she was managing and her own personal rehabilitation journey, inspired Anna to pursue Massage Therapy as a profession. Anna completed her training at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1995. In 1997, she was able to partner with two other massage therapists to buy the South Burnaby Massage Therapy Clinic. Currently, Anna still works in Burnaby, but she is excited to join the team at Eagle Ridge Physiotherapy. The 10-minute commute from her home in Port Coquitlam will allow her to indulge in her hobbies and interests which includes puzzles, cooking and her two children.

Beata’s gift as a health care practitioner is to help facilitate and empower self love for her clients through body awareness, strengthening exercises, hydrotherapy suggestions and yoga therapy. 

Beata’s journey into massage began at 18, when she received a truly transformative, deeply healing massage from a Thai yoga therapist. This lead her to the West Coast College of Massage in 2007, where she completed a one year full-time Spa Practitioner program. There she studied Shiatsu, Thai Yoga, Aromatherapy, Healing Hydrotherapy, Swedish Massage and Reflexology. Soon after graduating, she was hired to practice massage at Miraj Hammam Spa on Granville and 6th, where she learned the magic of hydrotherapy and aromatherapy. They offer steam bath and full body exfoliations before treatment as a method of deepening effectivity of the massage. 

Beata’s adventures have stretched across 5 continents bringing her endless creative inspiration and valuable life experiences, one of these trips took her to Hawaii to study Lomi-Lomi massage, a type native to Hawaii, known for its deep flow and shamanic healing roots. Through the movement and dance of massage, Beata had found a consistent, bountiful source of creative flow and connection to her community through the healing arts. Inspired by the results of decreased pain and increased energy of her clients, after 8 years practicing, decided to take the next step and become a Registered Massage Therapist and attended Vancouver College of Massage Therapy to further deepen her knowledge of the physical body. 

She is now offering a more integrated holistic approach to massage, combining deep relaxation with deep tissue and orthopaedic style (special testing, homecare including stretch and strengthening) of assessment and treatment planning. She enjoys the process of creating intimate and trusted connections with her clients and community, leading people back to awareness of their own self healing abilities with careful attention to exercise, posture, biomechanics and lifestyle choices. 

Bruno is a graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy Program at Langara College. His interest in human anatomy, health and fitness drove him to pursue massage therapy. Throughout his program, he has gained clinical experience working with a variety of patients ranging from office workers, swimmers, weekend warriors, and patients recovering from injuries. He has also attended outreaches during his internship, working with spinal cord injury patients, dancers, runners, and bedridden patients at senior homes. Bruno’s treatment techniques include but are not limited to, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, dynamic release therapy, and deep tissue massage. He utilizes his treatment techniques, knowledge, and patient goals to create a therapeutic, yet relaxing massage. Outside of massage therapy, Bruno enjoys weight training, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.