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Atlas Physiotherapy Centre - pt Health

6971 Elmbridge Way, Suite 170
Richmond, British Columbia V7C 0A5

Hours of Operation

Monday7:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday7:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday7:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday7:30am - 8:00pm
Friday7:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 3:00pm
SundayClosed - Closed

Welcome!

Our clinic is open and offering in-person treatment in addition to virtual care. We look forward to seeing you soon.





An exceptional team of people! The physiotherapists are so knowledgeable, kind, and skilled! I finally got some relief from those spasms, thanks to Atlas. They really listen and seem to care. Really top notch quality patient care. And everyone in the clinic was super super friendly. I can see why the consensus is so positive across the board. Absolutely recommend!

Jane C – Google Review





I have been using Atlas for the past 2 years. They have not only helped me with getting physically better, but also teaching me how to better take care of my body. They are friendly people and always helpful in answering questions. They have introduced me to the world of acupuncture. This a good place for those who have never gone to physio before!

Jotaro K – Google Review

Our Clinic Team

  • Edwin Shi
    Massage Therapist

    Speaks: English, Mandarin

    Edwin Shi is a registered massage therapist in British Columbia. He graduated from Beijing Sport University in 1995. Edwin Shi had worked in the health care and sports injury treatment for ten years. After he immigrated to Canada, he studied at the New Westminster WCCMT from 2008-2010 and graduated in April 2010, through CMTBC and he got his RMT certificate.

    Edwin has been practicing massage for 15 years. He has learned and applied the system of Chinese and Western medicine under the massage. Edwin is able to skilfully use a variety of Chinese and Western therapy techniques, including the Chinese meridian points based technique, as well as Western-based muscle reflex, trigger points, fascia relaxation technique deep tissue massage and so on.



  • Jean Hu
    Physiotherapist

    Speaks: English, Mandarin

    Jean completed both a Bachelor of Kinesiology followed by a Master in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. Prior to her physiotherapy career, Jean worked as a kinesiologist, student athletic trainer for UBC varsity teams, movement and self- management instructor for patients with chronic pain and personal trainer.

    Being active all her life, Jean dipped her toes in a few marathons before finding her love for strength training at the gym. She is a national level bikini competitor and was a provincial record holder in powerlifting. Through her training, she understands the importance of injury prevention and bridging the gap between rehab and training. She believes that physical therapy is beyond rehabilitation for injury, and is about optimizing the body for the future. She brings a multi-faceted philosophy by looking at the whole body for contributing factors to injury and sub-optimal function.

    Her treatment includes patient education, manual therapy, individualized exercise prescription and training periodization. She is passionate about helping her patients recover from acute and chronic injuries, prevent injury and improve performance.

    Jean is fluent in English and Mandarin, and sees patients of all ages and abilities.



  • Andrew Wong
    Massage Therapist

    Speaks: Cantonese, English

    Andrew is a Graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, BC. Prior to studying massage therapy, he attended Simon Fraser University, majoring in Sciences with a background in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Andrew is well versed in trigger point therapy, cross fibre frictions and active stretching. He also likes to apply deep tissue massage during treatments, as well as providing homecare consisting of stretching and or strengthening in order to restore the body and improve quality of life.

    He has a great passion for sports, specifically hockey and soccer. He likes to keep active during his days off with going to the gym, hiking and playing soccer.



  • Darren Chuang
    Physiotherapist

    Speaks: English, Mandarin

    After graduating from physiotherapy school at the University of Western Ontario in 2003, Darren has enjoyed rehabilitation program & private practice in Vancouver. He is trained and certified in manual therapy (COMT), acupuncture (CAFCI), IMS (Intra-muscular stimulation), GTT (Gokavi Transverse Technique), and rehabilitation.

    Darren is also serving as a clinical team manager for five clinics in BC, to mentor/oversee as well as facilitate the collaboration of physiotherapist with a diversity of other health care practitioners as a client-centered clinical team. In addition to his manager role, he enjoys his part-time private practice caseload at Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic. Darren has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program.

    On a personal note, Darren is a food photographer as well as a foodie who enjoys various dining experience/food shoot during his spare time.



  • Joanne Ho
    Physiotherapist

    Speaks: Cantonese, English, Mandarin

    Joanne attained both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She has had clinical experience treating clients of all ages and levels of function - from children injured playing sports, to older adults suffering from general aches and pains.

    Through her clinical experience, she found that clients benefit most from individualized treatment plans with a combination of different approaches, including hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and most importantly, education about their own condition. After encountering countless clients dealing with concussion symptoms following motor vehicle accidents, Joanne obtained her certification with the Shift Concussion Management Program.

    When not studying to advance her skills as a physiotherapist, you can find Joanne staying active in a variety of fitness classes, exploring her creative side with a paintbrush, or appreciating the multitude of restaurants and hiking trails around Greater Vancouver.



  • Charlie Gou
    Physiotherapist

    Speaks: English, Mandarin

    Charlie obtained his degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham. He has experience working across a wide range of populations and settings; from pitchside therapy for the University of Birmingham varsity Hockey team; to designing and implementing weekly falls prevention classes for the elderly.

    As a physiotherapist, Charlie aims to empower his patients to recover to a hundred percent, providing them with the tools to independently and confidently manage their conditions. His treatment philosophy involves tailoring and adapting individualized sessions through a combination of manual therapy, exercise and modalities. Charlie aims to go beyond simply resolving symptoms, instead implementing preventative measures that tackle their underlying causes.

    When not in the clinic, you can find Charlie exploring new hikes in Vancouver, camping, eating out, or disturbing the peace at karaoke night!



  • Mary Joy Macaraeg
    Physiotherapist

    Speaks: English, Tagalog (Filipino)

    MJ (Mary Joy) completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in the Philippines. She had worked in an out-patient rehabilitation clinic for more than seven years. In her practice, she had developed great interest and gained skills dealing with orthopaedic cases, neurologic, work and sport-related injuries.

    Her program is goal oriented and imparting patient education. MJ uses combination of treatment options such as soft tissue release, manual therapy and exercises. She also plans to pursue acupuncture and manual therapy courses to further enhance her knowledge and skills.

    When not in the clinic, you would see her hiking and camping. In addition, MJ loves to travel, photography, fond of cooking and trying different cuisines.



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Easy to schedule, always running on time and free underground parking. I came in experiencing a lot of pain from a car accident handled all the direct billing to ICBC and I feel great about the help I’ve received.

Andrea T – Google Review





Atlas has been my go to for many years. Everything from wrist, thumb, and shoulder injuries – their expertise has always helped speed up my recovery and help me regain the strength needed to get back on the court and the mountain!

Stephanie S – Google Review

Services & Treated Conditions

Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Post-graduate training completed in acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting thin, disposable needles into specific acupuncture points throughout the body.
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Prescription
General exercise and conditioning program offered in clinic or offsite at a gym or home.
Intramuscular Stimulation
Intramuscular Stimulation
IMS is a specialized dry needling technique (similar to acupuncture) to reduce pain and inflammation in a variety of muscle, skeletal and nerve problems. IMS practitioners are certified and/or have post-graduate training to perform intramuscular stimulation.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy services provided by a registered massage therapist.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatment provided by a registered physiotherapist.
Temporomandibular Joint Rehabilitation
Temporomandibular Joint Rehabilitation
Assessment and treatment of issues arising from the Temporomandibular Joint. Typically clinicians will have taken post-graduate training in this area.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a modality used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
Pain Management
Pain Management
Multi-disciplinary team of professionals with advanced knowledge, understanding and experience working with patients living with persistent pain. Team consists most often of OT, PT, Kinesiologist/ET and Psychological care provider.
Functional Testing
Functional Testing
Evaluation of an individual's level of function. More customized than an FAE, certification in a standardized protocol preferred but not required.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy
Post-graduate training with plastic- or silicone suction cups to treat fascial, myofascial trigger points/restrictions combined with massage techniques and movements.
Functional Dry Needling
Functional Dry Needling
Post-graduate training and clinical experience in functional dry needling techniques including indications, contraindications, precautions and safe use of this treatment approach.
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Clinic Information

Our Philosophy

The Atlas Physiotherapy Centre - pt Health team is passionate to strive for the best services that we can offer to our patients. Our team of experienced therapists offers a variety of different treatments and approaches, but one thing that remains consistent is the patient-centric approach. We are dedicated to help our patients recover, regain mobility and achieve treatment goals, by providing specialized treatment plans that are unique to each individual patient's needs.

Our therapists also ensure that patients leave treatments with the knowledge and understanding of how to continue to take care of their bodies for the long-term, so that they are not only recovered, but continue to live healthy and active lifestyles moving forward.

The Clinic

Our clinic is offering in-person treatment as well as virtual care.

 

More About Services

Our team consists of experienced physiotherapists and massage therapists who work collaboratively in their treatment plans to ensure a quick, effective, and long-lasting recovery for patients. Virtual care is also offered.

The services we offer include : physiotherapy, massage therapy, vestibular therapy, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), dry needling and Shockwave therapy.

Coverage Options

Your treatment may be partially or fully covered if you have extended health benefits, a worker's compensation claim, or were injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Coverage options available to you may include:

  • Extended health benefits
  • worker's compensation
  • Motor vehicle accident insurance

Please check your coverage in your company's extended health plan. Please note that for payment, Visa, Mastercard and debit are accepted.

Reminder: we are cashless.

Direct Billing

  • Atlas Physiotherapy Centre – pt Health directly bills insurance companies for you when possible.
    Call for details.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Parking

    • Effecive September 19, 2022 no free parking available, paid parking will be enfored. Patients are responsible for ensuring they register their license plates at the applicable parking meters/machines located at various entrances.

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    Richmond, British Columbia V7C 0A5

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