Sungod Physio

Travis Wolsey

BHK, BSc, PT FCAMPT, Diploma Sport Physio, CGIMS, CSCS, RISPT

Travis is a UBC graduate in Human Kinetics (’97) and Physical Therapy (’98). He received his Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) in 2001. He is an adjunct professor and faculty of UBC's GCOMPT program for advanced education in MSK physiotherapy and has enjoyed mentoring many students. Travis obtained his Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy in 2007 which prepared him to work at the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championships and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics (hockey venue). Travis has enjoyed working as the team physiotherapist for the Vancouver Giants (WHL) since 2005. He has worked with many athletes and many sports (Softball Canada, Pro hockey and baseball, CFL/CIS Football). He has become recognized by the Titleist Performance Institute as one of few level 3 Medical Professionals specializing in golf injury in our area. Travis has received the designation of Registered International Sports Physical Therapist from the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy.

Christina Miller

BSc, PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, GunnIMS, Cert. Sport Physio

Chris is a graduate from McGill Physiotherapy in 1988. She has worked in a variety of settings and all over the world. In 2000 she received her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Chris has been a key part of the Sungod Sports + Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinics team since 2003. Since she has received certifications in Acupuncture (2003), Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) (2005) and Sport Physiotherapy (2007). Chris has been a physiotherapist for the Canadian National Snowboard Team and has travelled worldwide attending world championships and World Cups for Freestyle, Snowboardcross and Alpine disciplines. In 2014, Chris wears red and white for Canada working with Halfpipe athletes at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games. Chris is a great talent in our community and her experience is second to none. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and over the full spectrum of orthopaedic injuries. Chris is a mother of a 12 year old so has a special interest in youth sports injuries. When not working, Chris loves snowboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, biking, travelling and yoga.

Ashley Sharp

BSc (KIN), MPT, FCAMPT, FDN (IMS)

Ashley a North Delta local, having grown up, attended school and played community sports right here in Delta. She holds a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from UBC (‘13) and a Bachelor’s of Science with a Major in Kinesiology from SFU (‘11). Additionally, Ashley recently completed her Diploma of Advanced Orthopeadic Manual and Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) and holds a certificate in Functional Dry Needling (IMS). Ashley’s strong exercise background comes from her Active Health and Rehab focus at SFU, her prior work experience as a Kinesiologist and her work as a trainer for the Meraloma Women’s Rugby Club. An athlete herself, she has had great success in soccer, rugby and long distance running. Ashley has a passion for helping people of all levels and ages achieve their full potential.

Tanya McLean

BHK, MPT, FCAMPT, FDN (IMS)

Tanya received her Masters of Physical Therapy from UBC in 2014 and her Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a specialization in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in 2011.  Tanya's passion for sport and orthopaedic physiotherapy stems from her own athletic experiences as an active member of the Delta sports community. In softball, Tanya played her entire minor career with the Delta Heat organization. She went on to compete with Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games and Canada Summer Games.  As well, Tanya was a member of the Canadian Junior Women's National Team at the Pan American Qualifiers and World Junior Championships.  Tanya completed her Human Kinetics degree as a varsity athlete and in 2012 was recognized by the Delta Sports Hall of Fame as Athlete of the Year.  Tanya enjoys helping people of all levels and abilities reach their goals and she has experiences working with varsity athletes, community sports teams and the local Delta branch of Special Olympics BC.

Jasub Jarquin

BHK, MPT, FCAMPT, FDN (IMS)

Jasub Jarquin received his Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (UBC), and his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics with a specialization in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. He has also successfully completed a post-graduate Fellowship within the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapy, which signifies that he has advanced specialized clinical and academic training in neuromusculoskeletal assessment and treatment. Jasub is also a Senior Clinical Instructor within the National Orthopaedic Division, routinely teaching Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) post-graduate courses. He also evaluates and aids in credentialing fellow Instructors as they advance throughout the National Orthopaedic Division teaching system. Jasub is currently the Head Physiotherapist for the Vancouver Giants of the WHL and has acted as Director of multiple interdisciplinary and High Performance Clinics throughout BC. He has mentored prospective and new physiotherapists completing orthopaedic specializations, including post-graduate programs at UBC and the University of Western Ontario. His clinical passions involve sports and orthopaedic physical therapy and stems from years of his own athletic experiences as well as years working as a Sports Kinesiologist for high performance athletes. For over a decade, Jasub has consulted for and provided care to numerous NHL, AHL, CFL, and Junior Hockey athletes, clubs, and tournaments, including the World Junior Hockey Championships, National Figure Skating Championship, Delta Hockey Academy, BC Summer Games, U17 Bayside Sharks Rugby, CrossFit Canada West Regional Championships, as well as at various local basketball, volleyball, and soccer tournaments. Jasub grew up in Ladner, is a DSS grad and a proud supporter of local athletic talent.

Tamarah Nerreter

MSCPT, GCOMPT-FCAMPT, CAFCI

Tamarah graduated with her Master of Physiotherapy in 2007 from Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Since then, she has been working in private practice in Vancouver, BC. While in Australia, Tamarah pursued her interest in women's health through various avenues: pioneering a post partum exercise pamphlet; honing her interest in sport and related physiotherapy treatment; and completing her Master's thesis on the practice of 'core' stability programs in the rehabilitation of osteitis pubis/groin injuries. Tamarah’s keen interest in women's health issues, led her to further professional development and certifications specific to women's health, perinatal care, rectus diastasis, pelvic health rehabilitation,pediatric continence, prolapse, urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain. Tamarah continues to treat diverse sports related injuries to a wide range of clientele as well. Tamarah's approach to treatment is facilitated from her extensive post grad course work. She believes in a holistic whole body approach, empowering the individual through education, treatment and exercise.  Tamarah has completed professional training in The Integrated Systems Model (Lee D 2011- The Pelvic Girdle 4th edition ), a whole body assessment and treatment approach practiced extensively at Diane Lee & Associates. She currently assists and co teaches on Diane Lee’s ISM Series, Abdominal Wall Course and Women’s Health Course. Tamarah is currently doing her post grad at UBC, Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic and Manual Therapy (GCOMPT), completion 2019. Furthermore, Tamarah is certified in and has worked privately teaching Pilates (mat and reformer).

Nathanial Mundy

MPT, MClSc, FCAMPT, FDN(IMS)

Nate completed his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from SFU before going on to earn a Masters of Physical Therapy from UBC. What initially got him interested in physiotherapy was an injury he suffered while playing soccer for North Delta United. During a game his foot got stuck in the turf and he went down awkwardly, resulting in a broken ankle. This injury ended up being somewhat of a blessing in disguise as it opened him up to the world of sports rehab. Intensive physiotherapy helped him get back to playing in high level competition, and more importantly, it inspired him to become a physiotherapist. Continuous learning has always been a passion of his and he has continued to further his knowledge and hone his skills by completing courses in Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Graston technique, and Mulligan techniques, amongst others. Most recently, he completed a Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice (MClSc) through the University of Western Ontario. As a successful graduate of the program he also became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), which is the highest level of manual therapy recognized through the Canadian Orthopaedic Division. Outside of the clinic you’ll likely find him either at the gym, skiing, hiking, or golfing with his wife and friends.

Tyson Brooks

BSc (KIN), MPT

Tyson attended the University of British Columbia, completing a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology followed by a Masters degree in Physical Therapy. He holds a Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification and plans to pursue further certification in the orthopaedic field. Growing up in Ladner, he developed a love for the range of activities accessible to those that call the lower mainland home - beach volleyball, snowboarding the north shore, or losing a ball or two at the local links. Tyson’s passion for the variety available to us is a driving factor in his work to get his clients back to doing whatever it is that they love. Tyson uses an individualized approach for each person and will incorporate hands-on interventions, movement analysis and retraining, injury-specific exercises, and education to help achieve each client’s unique goals and help them take charge of their recovery.

Brooke Bogress

BHK, MPT

Brooke earned both a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy degree from UBC.  She also holds a Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification, with plans to pursue further training in this area. Brooke believes movement is medicine therefore exercise forms the foundation of her treatment. She also utilizes manual therapy, soft tissue release, and education to help patients reach their goals. Brooke has a passion for treating athletes of all ages, MVA and post-operative patients, and for helping seniors maintain an active lifestyle.  Brooke was born and raised in Tsawwassen, where she was highly involved in the athletic community, playing competitive volleyball, basketball, and fast-pitch. She went on to play collegiate level volleyball in Florida and was also a member of the varsity rowing team during her time at UBC. Her love of sport sparked her interest in the human body and how to best prepare it for its many functional demands, as well as how to rehab injuries that may occur along the way.  Brooke enjoys staying active by hiking, boxing, playing tennis, beach volleyball and slow pitch, as well training for her next Gran Fondo cycling race.

Marie Williams

BSc(Kin), MPT

Marie is a graduate of Robert Gordon University in Scotland, where she earned a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. Before embarking on her physiotherapy career, Marie completed a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology while competing on a Division 1 softball scholarship at Utah Valley University. She has also achieved her Level 1 Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Examination certification. Marie’s journey began at a young age with a keen interest in her own injury rehabilitation. She later worked as a kinesiologist at SungodPhysio, where her passion for exercise prescription and patient education established the foundation for her career in physiotherapy. Outside the clinic, Marie enjoys running or walking with her dog and hiking and camping in the backcountry. Her treatment goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to stay pain-free and active in your preferred sports and leisure activities for years to come.

Amar Mander

BSc (KIN), MPT

Amar received his Bachelors in Science with a specialization in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from SFU in 2015 and later completed his Masters in Physiotherapy from Oxford, United Kingdom in 2018. While in the UK, Amar has enjoyed working with professional soccer players at Oxford United FC and more recently has assisted in a being a sideline therapist for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC youth teams.   Amar has been heavily involved in the local soccer community and his passion for rehabilitation comes from years of his own athletic experiences as well as from coaching local athletes. He is a firm believer in the combined effects of manual therapy and exercise prescription in assisting patients to achieve their full potential. Outside the clinic you may find Amar coaching and playing soccer, watching local sports, playing FIFA, and spending time with family.

Megan Fenn

BKin, MPT

Megan loves strength training, going on hikes, exploring the Gulf Islands, snowboarding, and reading a good novel. She completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at UBC, following completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She currently holds a Level 1 Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification and plans to pursue higher levels of certification in the future. Megan was born and raised in Ladner, playing high level soccer and softball from a young age. A number of sports injuries landed her at SungodPhysio as a patient, beginning a never-ending passion to understand human anatomy and learn about sports medicine. She feels very grateful to be able to pursue a career that fulfills her passion for both. Along her journey to becoming a physiotherapist, you may have seen her at the desk working as a receptionist at the Ladner and Tsawwassen clinic locations. Following graduation from her Bachelor’s degree, she took on the role as a kinesiologist and physiotherapist assistant at these clinics, which further developed her interest in therapeutic exercise interventions. Megan combines her knowledge of human biomechanics, pain science and psychosocial influences to provide client-centered care. She is committed to staying up to date and using an evidence-based approach with a combination of manual therapy and active rehabilitation to help her patients return to the activities that they love.

Carley Bogress

BKin, MPT

Carley completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia and her Bachelors of Human Kinetics at Trinity Western University. She has obtained her Level 1 Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certification as well. Carley grew up in Ladner and was involved in sports in the Delta community. She was introduced to physiotherapy after experiencing multiple injuries playing high school sports, and realized it was a career she wanted to pursue. Carley gained experience working with many injuries and chronic conditions while using exercise prescription as a kinesiologist. She is passionate about using an active approach to rehab to help clients move towards their goals and achieve wellness. When she is not at the clinic, Carley enjoys staying active through recreational sports, skiing, and hiking.

Kevin Jury

BSc, MPT

Kevin completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Queen's University and a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Western Ontario, followed by a Sport Physiotherapy Fellowship at the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic in London Ontario. A former varsity sprinter and university coach, he was motivated by his own experiences with injuries to combine his passion for exercise with his knowledge of anatomy into a career as a physiotherapist. Kevin has provided field-side and clinic coverage for teams across a variety of sports including football, hockey, rugby, baseball, and squash, at the club, college, and professional sport levels.

Mitchell Stokes

BSc, MPT

Mitchell graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology in 2017 and then in 2022 he graduated from St George’s, University of London in the UK with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy. While in London, Mitchell worked as a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor and on his time off was lucky enough to explore a number of surrounding countries including Iceland, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and the French Alps. He also gained valuable experience working with Sutton United FC and doing backstage physiotherapy for high profile performers. Mitchell’s passion for physiotherapy is rooted in his love for functional anatomy and the amazing potential of the human body. Mitchell believes that consistent behaviour and a positive mindset along with an individualized rehabilitation plan are the keys to successful recovery. As a youth athlete, Mitchell enjoyed a very active lifestyle playing a variety of sports including football, hockey, rugby, tennis, and baseball. This has led to a lot of personal experience with injuries and rehabilitation, which has improved his understanding of the road to recovery. Currently, Mitchell enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and playing soccer – or anything outdoors!

Christina Ellis

BTR ATRIC, PTA

Christina is a Physical Therapy Assistant and Recreation/Aquatic Therapist.  She has been a part of the Sungod Physio team for 10 years.  She is a certified Aquafit instructor.  She is experienced in treating complex orthopaedic injuries, hip/knee/ankle joint replacements, work related injuries and post motor vehicle injuries. Christina was a competitive synchronized swimmer and now enjoys fitness and yoga.

Christian Venegas

BSc(Kin)

Christian graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology after completing his Diploma of Kinesiology with Langara College. Christian grew up in South Surrey and competed in high level basketball across the lower mainland until suffering an ACL and meniscus tear. As a former patient and now a practitioner, he draws not only from his education but also his experience of rigorous training and rehab to help clients progress towards their goal of a healthy and active lifestyle. When he is not at the clinic, Christian enjoys keeping active with weightlifting, cycling, running, hiking, and various recreational sports.

Carter Shimbashi

BSc(Kin)

Carter completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2019) from the University of Lethbridge and an Exercise Science Diploma(2014) from Lethbridge College. Carter grew up in southern Alberta playing a variety of sports including: hockey , baseball, football and karate. Carter's passion for sports and fitness continues today as a CrossFit Level I trainer and athlete.        

Laura Wooding

Office Manager (North Delta)

Laura is the heart of the clinic and knows the in's and out's of the logistics in helping others with over 20 years of experience helping people get the care they need. Her favorite thing to do is hitch up her trailer and head out into the woods for some camping and fishing. Laura has a passion for people and family, especially for her son, who is her whole world.

Jennifer Falk

Office Manager (Ladner)

Jen has been a part of the Sungod team for over 15 years and is known for her warm welcome to all to the clinic. With her fun personality, she professionally shows compassion and helps in the details and organization of the clinic.  Above all, she is a lovely mother of 2 cool teenagers. Jen will make you feel at home.

Kaitlyn Price

Office Manager (Tsawwassen Springs)

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