ADINA DIACONU Physiotherapist

ADINA DIACONU, BKin MScPT

Founder & Registered Physiotherapist

Personal Trainer

Adina holds a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. She is a Certified Acupuncturist with Acupuncture Canada, and has completed continued education courses for Graston Technique, McGill courses for Back Pain, and Dry Needling.

Adina loves helping clients get back to their active selves after acute or chronic injuries, as well as work together to prevent injuries particularly in physical jobs or for clients preparing for sports competitions. Her practice includes rehabilitation for sport and orthopedic injuries for individuals of all ages while applying her extensive background in personal training and kinesiology to create fun and effective treatments.

Outside of work, Adina enjoys to explore the outdoors, hiking the local mountains, snowboarding, rock climbing, running, and swimming outdoors in Buntzen Lake almost year-round. Adina’s artistic nature flourishes not only in her work as a physiotherapist but also as an artist, painting watercolours while travelling and acrylic at home. Adina is fluent in English & Romanian, and currently learning French.

LEAH SHEWFELT, BKin MScPT

Registered Physiotherapist

Leah received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and certification in Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba in 2012. She went on to further her education at the University of Alberta and complete her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2016. She believes an rehabilitation approach that combines manual therapy, education and specific exercise is essential in a successful recovery. Some of the continuing education courses Leah has completed include: Certified with Acupuncture Canada, Level 1 Manual Therapy, Level 2 Lower Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue Release, Athletic Taping, The Female Athlete and The Hip Complex.

FRANCIS BOWERS, BAKin MPT

Registered Physiotherapist

Francis loves to help people. He loves to converse, learn, and educate. He loves fitness and is curious about the science of exercise and movement and how it heals. Physiotherapy is a natural career choice for Francis.

Francis provides an active and research-based approach to rehabilitation by promoting tailored exercises that fit your needs but with an understanding that using hands-on skills, like manual therapy, is a beneficial supplement. His active approach was developed by working alongside talented trainers early in his career, and providing care for elite athletes; from CFL players to EuroLeague Professional Basketball players. His experience treating all sorts of injuries is a refreshing comfort to clients looking for someone who truly understands what they’re going through and how to return to full function.

Originally from Winnipeg MB and having moved here in 2021, you can find Francis exploring the city searching for new places to eat and new craft beers to drink. If not in the city, he’ll be exploring what nature has to offer: hiking, camping, swimming in the ocean, or snowboarding in the mountains. Whichever the setting, he loves to be surrounded by friends, and he enjoys meeting new people or whoever else will listen to his jokes.

EMILY CAMPBELL, BKin MPT

Registered Physiotherapist

Emily holds a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba. With over 9 years of work experience in the Health & Fitness industry, Emily brings a wealth of knowledge of sports rehab to our team.

Emily utilizes a functional and active approach to rehab to help her patients return to doing the things they love. She is a hands-on Physiotherapist and likes to utilize manual therapy to help with pain management and range of motion to complement exercise rehab.

Emily loves treating all sorts of injuries, ranging from sports-related injuries to work-related neck or back pain or post-operative rehab and more. She is a CCMI Certified Complete Concussion Management Inc. provider and takes a holistic approach by assessing all systems that could be affected by a concussion to determine the best path to recovery. She is well-equipped to treat concussions from all types of sports or other head injuries. Emily also has additional training in assessing and treating low back pain and mid-back pain, as well as neck injuries and headaches.

Emily moved to BC in 2020 to take advantage of the nature experiences the province has to offer including checking out local breweries and going on adventures with her dog Winnie. Emily loves to be active, and continues to play volleyball multiple times a week, as well as hiking, snowboarding, golfing, and is happy to try any other sport that her friends like to play.