Mel’s physiotherapy career began more than 15 years ago in the Philippines, he also worked in the healthcare industry in the U.K. before coming to Canada, his country of choice, in 2013. Mel follows an attentive, one-on-one approach to accurately assess clients’ needs and guide them on the best route to recovery so that they can return to the activities they love with reduced risk of re-injury.
Services Include:
- Assessment and diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal conditions
- Motor Vehicular Accident Rehabilitation (ICBC)
- Return to activities program/sports rehabilitation
- Core muscle stabilization
- Proprioception and balance strategies
- Nerve mobilization techniques
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release technique
- Kinesiotaping
- Manual traction techniques
Post grad additional training:
- Certified Lower Extremity Mulligan Technique
- Certified Biomedical Dry Needling Part 1 and 2
When not helping clients, Mel is busy kayaking, hiking, biking, running, and swimming. He enjoys cooking and is a avid photographer, seeking to capture the beauty of this wonderful island we call home.
