Ahmad is a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist with a mission to help individuals regain their optimal physical health and well-being. With a deep understanding of human anatomy and movement, he utilizes his expertise to develop personalized treatment plans for his patients. Ahmad’s compassionate approach, combined with his strong communication skills, allows him to establish a trusting and supportive relationship with his clients. Through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and innovative techniques, he strives to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall functionality. Ahmad’s commitment to ongoing learning ensures that he stays at the forefront of his field, providing the best possible care to his patients.

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Maryam is a practitioner of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, licensed by the college of traditional Chinese medicine in Vancouver . Her focus is on providing her patients with thorough, individualized, and comprehensive care, treating a variety of specific conditions and symptoms. She believes in Traditional Chinese Medicine to have the strong focus on prevention and is beneficial in the maintenance of good health despite the many demands and challenges of a busy lifestyle, More than just treating diseases, Maryam promotes preventative health, wellness and patient empowerment. She is very committed to helping people feel their best and really enjoys her work.

License and Education

Maryam Elmi s a Diplomate in Vancouver Career College and licensed by CTCMA and has a good standing in her career.

As part of her clinical education, Maryam has worked with women of all ages to help regulate their menstrual cycle, relieve symptoms of PMS, balance moods, digestion and emotions, regulate and stabilize hormone levels, and support the fertility process as well as provide pregnancy support.

She has also successfully treated people suffering a variety of issues such as having pain, anxiety, depression, stress, digestion conditions, allergies,insomnia, hypertension and many other internal and external pathological condition . Additionally, because of her background as a dentist and familiarity with different types of headache, Maryam has a great experience in treating patients who suffer from temporo mandibular joint’s issues (jaw pain) as well.

Current Practice

Maryam strongly supports the integration of eastern and western medicine and is committed to helping people reach their utmost potential in physical, mental and spiritual health, respecting each individual as a unique being. Maryam is treating women, men, and children with a wide range of conditions utilizing a variety of healing tools including acupuncture, cupping, guasha , eastern nutrition and lifestyle counseling in her practice. While Maryam treats a wide variety of pathologies she has a particular interest in cosmetic acupuncture, weight loss, auto-immune disorders, digestive issues, anxiety and depression, allergies and asthma.

Background

Maryam studied dentistry at university and practiced dentistry in Iran for more than twenty years. Later in her life when she immigrated to Canada, she decided to change her career to an acupuncturist.

During the treatment she mixed her western experience with traditional eastern medicine techniques and brought new and effective ones for her patients.She observed people’s struggles with illness and pain and as a result of Chinese Medicine achieve individual health, happiness, balance and well being. This experience triggered her own journey of helping people to feel their best, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

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Daana Esfandiarpour, PhD, MSc and BSc in Physiotherapy, Postdoctoral in Sports Medicine Registered Physiotherapist in BC

Daana is a highly experienced physiotherapist with over 15 years of clinical practice in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.

She holds a PhD and MSc in Physiotherapy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Alberta.

Daana has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta and an Assistant Professor at AJUMS, where she instructed Master’s and PhD-level physiotherapy students.

Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Sports Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy, and Exercise Therapy.

Daana is also a prolific researcher, having published numerous studies on topics including: • Knee sports injuries and rehabilitation (e.g., ACL and meniscal injuries, and runner’s knee pain) • Knee osteoarthritis management • Foot and ankle injury rehabilitation • Chronic neck pain

Daana has a strong interest and proven success in treating: Knee Sports Injuries, Ankle and Foot injuries, Rotator Cuff injuries and Shoulder Instability, and Post- Surgery Rehabilitation after knee and hip replacement

Her treatment philosophy emphasizes comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and patient involvement. Daana works collaboratively with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans and empowers them to take an active role in their recovery through education and self-management strategies.

Personal Interests Outside of work, Daana enjoys staying active through basketball, hiking, running, and cycling.

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Availability: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat from 10 AM - 7 PM

Services: Kinesiology, Personal Training, ICBC Active Rehabilitation

(604) 558-3210

1136 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3E6

Atena Ziapour graduated at the top of her class from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences.

With extensive hands-on experience in both hospital settings and private clinics, Atena has worked closely with ICBC patients, elderly individuals, and those with varying physical abilities. She has trained under certified kinesiologists, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, and has been actively involved with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting clients with limited mobility. Her approach is rooted in compassionate, functional movement that is tailored to each individual’s goals and abilities.

She is the recipient of the CSEP Student Award and the Robert W Schutz Faculty Prize in Kinesiology. Atena is currently involved in research focusing on concussion recovery in young athletes, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based care and continued learning.

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Negin graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from a medical university in Iran and managed her clinic, specializing in pain management and orthopedic concerns. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Laser Therapy, which she applied in her pain clinic before relocating to Canada. Her passion for holistic, patient-centered care led her to pursue further specialization in pain management. In Canada, she obtained certifications in Laser Therapy for Pain Management and Laser Safety. She also earned a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy (DOMP) and later completed a Doctor of Manual Osteopathy (DO) program in Spain. She believes that manual osteopathy is a valuable complement to overall wellness, offering an effective and accessible treatment for chronic pain. It not only helps reduce treatment costs for patients but also minimizes the risks associated with surgery.

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