Book an Appointment at Nova Physiotherapy (PoCo/Coquitlam)
Welcome to Nova Physiotherapy & Active Rehab! We are excited to help you. Choose the location below to book an appointment. Feel free to call us at 604 783 8300.
Our Locations:
Port Coquitlam/Coquitlam -
Services offered: Physiotherapy, IMS/Dry needling, Shock wave therapy, Personal training, Work Conditioning, Kinesiology and Active Rehab
Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey:
Kinesiology, Active Rehab,Personal training and Work Conditioning
We direct bill ICBC, WorkSafeBC, MSP and extended benefits.
Hoping to see you and get you to MOVE PAIN-FREE & LIVE WELL!
Troy Arndt
“Troy graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science and is a practicing British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) member. He chose to pursue kinesiology in order to help clients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life. Troy believes in a client centered approach that focuses on matching the treatment to the client and their goals. In his free time, Troy enjoys spending time with his friends and family as well as playing sports such as soccer.”
“Troy graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health S... Read More
Philip Gaabucayan
Philip has always enjoyed playing sports and participating in physical activity. In high school he dislocated his shoulder and needed to be put on an active rehab program. After being treated by a Physiotherapist and a Kinesiologist his rehab journey inspired him to enroll in the Human Kinetics program. He spent his first 2 years at Langara College completing his Diploma and shortly after he finished the remaining 2 years at UFV to complete his Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics. Last, he has been working as a Kinesiologist for 6 years, however he is always open to learning new methods to recovery and injury prevention. His ultimate goal is to keep growing and improving as a practitioner in order to provide the best care for his clients.
Philip has always enjoyed playing sports and participating in physical activity. In high school h... Read More
Seema Mathew Physiotherapist
Seema graduated in 2004 from M.G University, India. She has been practicing physiotherapy in Canada for the last 10 years. She has taken courses on concussion management, vestibular rehab, and needling/IMS. She thoroughly assesses patients to identify the underlying problem and formulates custom treatment plans. Her treatments includes manual therapy, modalities, dry needling/IMS, exercise and education.
In her leisure time, Seema enjoys playing with her three kids and hiking.
Seema graduated in 2004 from M.G University, India. She has been practicing physiotherapy in Cana... Read More
Sajindev Karakkatt Jayachandran
Sajin graduated from the CDI College in 2024. Sajin is passionate about helping his clients live in a pain free life and providing effective care for their aliments. He want his clients to feel heard, supported and educated so as to build a long term relationship in process.
Sajin prioritizes understanding the unique needs and preference of his clients and tailor treatments plan for every session. He believes in collaborating with his patients to bring together their knowledge of their own bodies with his expertise and experience with massage therapy. He incorporates multiple modalities in his clinic approach, such as myofascial release, joint mob, active release, trigger point therapy, passive stretching and Swedish techniques.
Sajin is looking forward to being able to apply his skills and knowledge to the best assists his client’s needs while providing exceptional care.
Sajin graduated from the CDI College in 2024. Sajin is passionate about helping his clients live ... Read More
Yan Xia Peng
Yan Xia is a registered acupuncturist in BC with a bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Guangzhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine in China. She has seven years of experience in TCM acupuncture. She brings a unique blend of technical precision and holistic healing to her work. She is proficient in acupuncture, cupping, tuina, moxibustion, fire needle, and trigger point therapy to treat a variety of conditions such as headaches, frozen shoulder, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, urticaria, menopausal issues, menstrual disorders, post-stroke management, and digestive system problems. She was specially trained in postpartum soft massage and pediatric tuina. Beyond her technical proficiency, she has effective communication skills, allowing her to explain complex treatment processes in a clear and compassionate manner. She enjoys reading, hiking, jogging, and playing badminton.
严霞是加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省注册针灸师,毕业于中国广州中医药大学,获得中医学学士学位。她拥有七年的中医针灸临床经验,在实践中融合严谨精湛的专业技术与整体调理的治疗理念。
她擅长运用针灸、拔罐、推拿、艾灸、火针及肌筋膜触发点疗法等多种技术,治疗多种常见及复杂病症,包括头痛、肩周炎、偏头痛、失眠、焦虑、荨麻疹、更年期综合征、月经失调、中风后调理以及消化系统疾病等。
她曾接受产后柔性调理及小儿推拿的专项培训,能够为女性及儿童提供细致、温和且个性化的治疗服务。
除了扎实的专业技术外,严霞还具备良好的沟通能力,能够以清晰、耐心且富有同理心的方式向患者讲解复杂的治疗过程,让患者在治疗过程中感到安心与信任。
工作之余,她喜欢阅读、徒步旅行、慢跑和打羽毛球。
Yan Xia is a registered acupuncturist in BC with a bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medic... Read More
Celeena Augustine PT
Celeena is a highly skilled and compassionate Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in the field. She earned her degree from the School of Medical Education in India in 2004 and has since honed her skills through working in both hospital and private settings. She has been practicing in Canada since 2012 and has a wealth of experience treating a variety of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
Celeena adopts a client-centered approach, utilizing hands-on manual therapy techniques and tailored exercise programs to help her patients achieve their individual goals and regain functional independence. Her passion for rehabilitation and dedication to her patients’ well-being drive her to continuously expand her knowledge and skills through attending courses and workshops.
Celeena works closely with her patients to create personalized treatment plans and fosters a warm and welcoming environment. She understands the importance of collaboration with other healthcare professionals and incorporates this into her practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for her patients.
Celeena is a highly skilled and compassionate Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in... Read More
XiaoLi (Mary) Cui
Mary is a registered Acupuncturist In BC . She worked in the hospital as a gynecologist for many years in China after graduating from University of Shan Xi da Tong. While she was working at the hospital, she treated patients with the treatment of combining western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She witnessed the miraculous effects of Traditional Chinese medicine.
After moving BC, she continued pursuing Traditional Chinese medicine , and spent 3 years on studying Acupuncture and Herb medicine which includes 2192 hours theories and 856 hours clinical practice. Since she became an acupuncturist, she has been working in the TCM field.
With a background in western medicine , a solid foundation in TCM theory and extensive clinical experience, she is able to address all kinds of pain, internal system disorder, and issues of women’s health ,create an integrated treatment plan and give nutrition suggestions.
She has experience at treating a wide range of conditions including acute and chronic pain, sports injuries ,Arthritis , sciaticas, anxiety, depression,digestive disorders, insomnia, vertigo, migraines, menstruation disorders, menopause infertility and so on with single method or combination like body acupuncture, scraping, blood-letting, TuiNa(Chinese massage) , Moxibustion, Subconscious Needling.
Mary brings a deep commitment to patient care and makes every effort to provide the best treatment outcome for the patients.
Mary is a registered Acupuncturist In BC . She worked in the hospital as a gynecologist for many ... Read More
Tina Aghvami Amoli
Tina graduated from the University of Waterloo with her Master’s in Kinesiology. Her passion for exercise and physical activity has been the catalyst in guiding her path to help individuals reach their peak physical performance. Tina believes Kinesiology is all about prevention, management, and performance. Thus, she applies her knowledge and experience in order to rehabilitate, prevent, and manage disorders that impede bodily movement.
Tina can assist individuals to diminish the time lost to injury and accidents so they can return to work and routine daily life faster.
Some of her key strengths include:
Exercise therapy for clients injured at work or motor vehicle accident
Exercise therapy for pregnant and postpartum clients
Exercise therapy for post-operative clients
Kinesiology taping
Functional capacity evaluation
Physical activity and lifestyle planning
Postural evaluation and education
Musculoskeletal assessment
Tina graduated from the University of Waterloo with her Master’s in Kinesiology. Her passion for ... Read More
Grace Choi
Grace is currently completing her senior term in the Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancouver Career College. She has gained extensive hands-on experience through the school’s supervised clinical setting, working with diverse musculoskeletal presentations under the direction of licensed clinical instructors.
Her clinical focus includes assessment-based treatment planning, soft tissue mobilization, trigger point therapy, and therapeutic stretching to support pain reduction and functional improvement. Grace is particularly interested in addressing postural dysfunction, neck and shoulder tension, and stress-related muscular tightness.
She is dedicated to delivering safe, structured, and patient-centered care while continuing to refine her clinical skills through ongoing education and practice.
Grace is currently completing her senior term in the Registered Massage Therapy program at Vancou... Read More
Ramanjeet Kaur
Ramanjeet graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India. She has also completed certification in Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation by Bernard Tonks. She has exposure in all realms of Physiotherapy, and has a special interest and experience in the musculoskeletal area. In her current practice, she uses an individualized approach with a combination of manual and electro-therapy, exercise prescription, and education. Her passion to help people and achieve their functional goals provides her immense satisfaction. She enjoys working with people to improve their quality of life.
When not in the clinic, she stays active by working out at the gym, doing nature walks, enjoys going for a long drive and hanging out with her friends.
She is looking forward to serving the community with her compassionate professional care.
Ramanjeet graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India. She has also completed certifica... Read More
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Located at: 3200 Westwood Street, Suite 112, Port Coquitlam
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