Walnut Grove Team

Dr. Jenn Turner

BPHE, DC, CPTN-CPT, FRCCSS(C)

Chiropractor

Certified ART® Provider

Certified Graston® Provider

Chiropractic Sport Fellow

Clinic Owner and Director

Email: jenn@moveo.ca

Dr. Jenn Turner completed her Bachelors Degree in Physical Education at Brock University in St. Catharine’s, Ontario. After graduating, she continued her education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic. Dr. Turner passed the exam to accomplish her Chiropractic Sports Sciences fellowship program in November 2017, qualifying her as a chiropractic Sport Specialist. Jenn is a fully certified Active Release Techniques © practitioner as well as being trained in Graston Techniques ®.

Her expertise as a chiropractor has taken Jenn around the world with her job with Cycling Canada. Her career highlights include working at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the most recent 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Jenn has been working with Cycling Canada during the past 9 years in the Track, Road and BMX programs and was proud to see some of her athletes win a bronze medal at both of these Games.

Jenn has travelled to Europe as part of the medical team for the National Bobsled and Skeleton teams where they were competing in the Europa Cup Circuit. She also has experience working with the Professional Cycling Team Sky out of Great Britian and has worked with a number of other professional, Olympic and amateur athletes. Jenn has been the “Injuries” columnist for Triathlon Magazine Canada and has contributed to the Triathlon BC publication, IMPACT magazine and many others.

Jenn is a competitive athlete herself. Dr. Turner’s involvement in triathlon began at age 18 and she has recently discovered that her passion and talent lies in long course triathlon. Completing 4 Ironmans to date, she is currently taking a “break” from triathlon and has found a love for competing in trail ultra-marathons and road running. Currently Jenn is competing recreationally while figuring out the mommy/work/life balance with the recent addition to her family of her first baby in December 2013 and second baby in August 2015.

Dr. Sarah Jung

BSc, DC

Chiropractor

Certified ART® Provider

Certified Graston® Provider

Clinic Owner and Director

Email: sarah@moveo.ca

Dr. Sarah Jung was born and raised in Burnaby, BC.  She obtained her Bachelors of Science (Kinesiology) at Simon Fraser University, where she was a member of the varsity swim team.  She then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, where she graduated Cum Laude and with clinic honours before returning to Vancouver.  Dr. Jung is a certified Active Release Techniques (ART®) provider and is also certified in Graston Technique.

Dr. Jung is very familiar with an active lifestyle and competitive sports.  As a member of the varsity swim team at SFU, she attended numerous national swim meets including Olympic Trials and helped SFU win 4 national titles while completing her degree.

Dr. Jung’s treatment approach incorporates ART®, Graston, traditional chiropractic  adjustments, addressing muscular imbalances and prescribing stretches and exercises to help people return to the activities that they love.

Dr. Jung has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities including traveling and working with BC Soccer provincial teams and treating at Ironman Canada numerous times.  She has presented to local swim teams, running clubs and dance studios to identify and optimize the athletes performance and function.

Currently, Dr. Sarah Jung is teaching part time at Vancouver College of Massage where she teaches Anatomy and Physiology in the Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) program.

Outside of work, you will find Dr. Jung playing a lot of volleyball (both indoor and beach), swimming, running, hiking, doing yoga, or attempting to learn the game of golf!

Dr. Dalen Matthysen

DC, MSc. Sports Medicine 

Chiropractor
Certified ART® Provider

Email: dalen@moveo.ca

Dr. Nav Sohi

Chiropractor
Certified SFMA Provider
Certified FRC Provider
Certified ART® Provider

Email: nav@moveo.ca

A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Nav Sohi received his Bachelor of Kinesiology in Exercise Science at the University of the Fraser Valley. Upon graduation, he began work at Innovative Fitness in White Rock, specializing in sport specific training and developmental rehabilitation. Dr. Sohi received his chiropractic degree from Palmer West College in San Jose, California – nominated for clinical excellence and recognized for his service on the Executive Sports Council. Nav played over twelve different sports over the course of his childhood giving him the unique ability to understand the underlying biomechanics of each sport from the eyes of the athlete. He is a former Canadian National gold medalist in water polo and a three-time gold and two-time silver medalist as a coach at the National level. 

He has experience training a wide variety of elite level athletes, ranging from water polo, tennis, mixed martial arts, volleyball, swimming, soccer to track and field. Many of whom have pursued scholarships to Stanford, USC, UCLA, University of Hawaii, SJSU, and University of Long Beach. His experience in the competitive world and his love for sport has fueled his passion and drive to research and apply diversified techniques, to give his patients the highest level of care. Dr. Sohi is a certified provider of Active Release Technique ART, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization DNS, Selective Functional Movement Assessment SFMA, Clinical Neurodynamic NDT, and Functional Range Conditioning FRC. Dr. Sohi appreciates the vibrant exercise culture the west coast has to offer. From waterskiing the lakes of the Sunshine Coast, to cycling the back roads of the Fraser Valley, to hiking the Grouse Grind or skiing the mountains of Whistler.

Rob Francis
PT
Registered Physiotherapist
Email: rob@moveo.ca

Rob Francis is a qualified physiotherapist who graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2007. Rob is a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). He is well versed in acupuncture and dry needling, with experience since 2010. He has worked in the NHS, specializing as a senior PT in trauma orthopedics (multi trauma) for 6 years prior to working in private orthopedic hospitals, specializing in pre and post surgical musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy. He works on all aspects of physiotherapy practice but has a special interest in sport injuries and orthopaedic rehab, specifically knee recovery.

His practice is guided by current research, clinical experiences.  He uses and combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription, education and patient empowerment with knowledge of their condition.

He has been working in the Langley area in the a clinic setting for the past two years. He has been based in the public sector at surrey memorial hospital working in all areas including ICU, HAU, stroke unit and orthopedics since arriving in Canada in 2016.

When Rob is not working in the public and private physio arena, he enjoys spending time with his 2 young girls and his wife. He is a skier, boarder, kayaker, boater, MT biker, spinner and gym goer. He is learning to be more Canadian life by trying skating. When not doing these things he can be found talking about or watching his beloved Manchester City football team who he has supported since long before they became good.

Dr. Casey Berardo
Naturopathic Physician
Email: casey@moveo.ca

Dr. Berardo is a Naturopathic Physician based in Langley, B.C. Growing up as an all season athlete, the intricate and miraculous workings of the human body was something that always fascinated Dr. Casey Berardo. She discovered her passion for naturopathic medicine when faced with illness and injury as a competitive track-and- field athlete in university, and hasn’t looked back since. What began as a personal interest in achieving optimal health became a lifelong commitment to be of service to those embarking on their own healing journeys.

Dr. Berardo first and foremost treats the individual. She has a general family medical practice with particular interest in digestive disorders, women’s health, holistic weight loss, pediatrics, acute/chronic pain management and optimizing mental health and physical performance. Dr. Berardo practices medicine with compassion and educates and empowers individuals so they can improve their health and lifestyle while creating lasting changes. There is an innate healing capacity that lies within each of us, and Dr. Berardo believes that our greatest obstacles in health also present us with our biggest opportunities.

Dr. Berardo is a graduate of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. During her studies, she completed an internship with Natural Doctors International in Nicaragua as well as at Positive Living BC, providing medical care to those living with HIV/AIDS. She has prescriptive authority in British Columbia and is CNPBC board certified in Acupuncture and Intravenous Nutrient Therapy. Dr. Berardo is a member in good standing of the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC), British Columbia Naturopathic Association (BCNA), and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).

In addition to being a Naturopathic Physician, Casey continues to constantly seek out new athletic pursuits and adventures. Casey is a runner, a Crossfit athlete, and has a goal of completing an Ironman triathlon. She believes a key to happiness is finding activities that make you come alive and doing these activities as often as you can. She can be found swimming in the ocean all year round and is happiest climbing mountains. Above all, she finds the greatest joy in helping others reach their own health goals and discover how amazing, fabulous and vibrant they can feel. She looks forward to being an advocate for your own healing journey toward better health and wellness.

Mischa Partridge

Certified Athletic Therapist

Email: mischa@moveo.ca

Mischa Partridge is a Certified Athletic Therapist who completed his Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College in Victoria, BC. As an athletic therapist, Mischa is also a certified first responder and a member of the National and Provincial Athletic Therapy Associations.

Prior to his post secondary education, Mischa spent seven years competing as a professional cyclist, as a member of both the National BMX and National Track cycling teams. Still an active cyclist, Mischa coaches the Provincial BMX team, and enjoys riding his mountain bike and gravel bike. Competing in these high-risk sports, Mischa has dealt personally with many injuries and in turn developed an interest and great appreciation for the world of rehabilitation. Along with his passion for high performance sport, this became a major inspiration for pursuing his career as a therapist.

Since graduating, Mischa has worked as a field therapist for many different sports including hockey, soccer, field hockey, basketball, rugby, and others. To this point in his career Mischa has travelled to World Cup competitions with the Canadian National BMX team, and attended the 2019 Pan American Games with the Women’s National Volleyball team who he continues to work with.

A thorough assessment both globally and specific to the area of concern allows Mischa to understand the nature and severity of dysfunction. Utilizing manual therapy techniques to restore proper function and therapeutic exercise to reinforce correct movement patterns, you can expect a more active style of treatment. With a strong understanding of training for performance, Mischa is passionate about ensuring athletes are properly prepared for their return to training and competition.

Mischa is a believer that keeping the body moving is a key aspect to maintaining quality of life. Whether it is helping his clients get through the day pain free or back to their favorite weekend activity, Mischa understands that working together with clients is essential in their rehabilitation process.

Mischa is a coffee lover, and away from work you will likely find him outside in nature or in the kitchen cooking.

Najat Adams 
RMT 

Registered Massage Therapist
Email: najat@moveo.ca

Najat is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy completing her diploma in the 3000 hour curriculum.  She began her practice of massage therapy and comes to us with two decades of clinical experience providing the highest quality of care to her patients. From 2000-2012 she held a position as an educator, clinical supervisor and in 2007 added the title of Practical Education Coordinator to her portfolio at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy before pursuing another career opportunity.

Najat believes in a holistic approach to treatment utilizing the following techniques in her practice to allow the body to repair itself.  These include myofascial release work, joint mobilization, Swedish massage techniques, trigger point release, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, pregnancy, she also treats MVA related injuries such as whiplash, joint irritation, sciatica, migraines, tension headaches and a variety of work related injuries.

In her spare time she enjoy spending time gardening, cooking and entertaining friends and family.

Michelle Adams
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: michelle@moveo.ca

My name is Michelle Adams and I graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2004 from a 3000 hour program. I incorporate a variety of techniques from Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Deep Tissue Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.
I have worked extensively with Pre and Post Pregnancy, post mastectomy, TMJ dysfunction, and various work related injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, plantar fasciitis, chronic low back pain and chronic headaches. My goal in treatments is to provide my patients with the upmost care and ongoing follow up.

I spent 5 years working at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and have had the pleasure to work with students in the public clinic as a Clinical Instructor, Co Instructor for the Introductory to Massage and Co Instructor for Manual Skills and MSAK lab. Currently, I am in the process of completing my Bachelor of Health Science Degree Open Learning with Thompson River University.

I am committed to providing accurate assessment and treatment of soft tissue injury and dysfunction, and am also dedicated to effective patient education, which I hope will allow one to take an active role in their own health care.

Meghan Butterworth
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: meghanb@moveo.ca

Meghan Butterworth, is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2018. Prior to becoming an RMT, Meghan completed her Bachelor of Human Kinetics at UBC Okanagan with a focus in Health Promotion. After four years coordinating grassroots programs for provincial sport organizations, Meghan was drawn to continue her healthcare education. Her kind and conscientious demeanour is an asset to our patients and helping them attain their specific treatment goals. Her style of treatment encompasses flowing Swedish massage with neuromuscular techniques, trigger point release, active stretching & fascial techniques. Meghan has experience in treating postural overuse and imbalances, arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, headaches, piriformis syndrome and other nerve impingements, as well as prenatal. Meghan will be taking more continuing education for pregnancy massage in October 2019 to build on her experience.

When she is not working, you can find her on the soccer field, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with friends and family. 

Aubrey Clarkson

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Email: aubrey@moveo.ca

Aubrey attended Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, where she gained hands-on clinical experience treating a diverse range of individuals from athletes to elderly populations. Through her education, Aubrey was fortunate to participate in in-depth anatomy labs, providing her with an understanding of the intricate connections within the human body. Her training has taught her that many orthopedic conditions can be effectively treated through maintaining a state of balance within the body and nervous system.

Aubrey believes in educating patients about the possible source of their symptoms, empowering them to participate in their health by incorporating stretching, strengthening and daily movement to prolong the benefits gained from massage therapy treatment.

Outside of the clinic Aubrey maintains an active lifestyle through working out, yoga and any seasonal outdoor activity.

Adam Cowan 
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: adam@moveo.ca

Adam is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy program in 2018. He previously received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2012. During that time he interned as a Student Athletic Therapist with the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency program where he saw first hand how manual therapy could get athletes back to play as soon as possible. During his career as a Kinesiologist he was given insight on how important therapeutic exercises coupled with manual therapy could help people return to work or every day life!

He is interested in anything sport related as he grew up playing team sports and he regularly competes in CrossFit/recreational activities.

Orthopedic injuries are his biggest interest; however, any condition will interest him as he is up for the challenge. His background in exercise physiology will help you get back to normal life and will assist you in any athletic goals you may have!

Julie Cristobal

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Email: julie@moveo.ca

Julie graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2011, receiving her diploma for completing the 3000 hour program and has been practicing as a full time RMT since her graduation. For five years she worked in Burnaby treating repeat clientele through her busy practice, working with and learning from an experienced team of dedicated physios, kinesiologists, chiropractors and other RMT’s. Julie’s treatments are generally flowy and relaxing with Swedish to help ease stress, myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point release & stretching along with other therapeutic techniques depending on what presents. Julie has experience in treating piriformis syndrome, whiplash injuries, postural overuse or imbalances, tendinitis, sports injuries, shoulder injuries, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, headaches and aches and pains associated with pregnancy. Julie has taken extra courses in pregnancy massage and kinesio tape. She incorporates patient home care into her practice for those who require prolonged treatment at home. 

On a personal note, Julie loves getting outside and staying active in her spare time with the gym and hiking. She loves camping and is an avid concert-goer. She also has an interest in travel, visiting somewhere new every year.

Keith Folkerts
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: keith@moveo.ca

‎Keith Folkerts graduated from the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program from West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT). His passion for human anatomy and the performance of the body comes from years of playing volleyball and basketball at high levels. Keith looks at the entire body and how it is functioning when treating in order to achieve the best results. Keith approaches each case individually and will create a plan with the patient in finding out what your goals are and will work with you to help you accomplish them.

Keith uses a variety of techniques including trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and has taken courses for IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization). He has treated patients with a wide range of conditions including whiplash, sports related injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and other neurological disorders.

In his spare time Keith enjoys the outdoors, hiking, playing any sport, good food and spending time with his wife.

Richard Moore

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Email: richard@moveo.ca

Richard’s passion is helping his clients feel well so they get off the sidelines and back into the game. Having studied biomechanics and treatment techniques in muscle rehabilitation, he is a firm believer in the ability of the body’s built-in healing mechanisms and knows healthy feet are a key component to overall health.

Since graduating from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2004, Richard has worked as a Registered Massage Therapist in massage clinics specializing in sport medicine and wellness centres. He is qualified to treat athletes as well as individuals suffering from injuries, motor vehicle crashes and other physiological conditions. Richard is also a master instructor with Evidence Based Fitness Academy and continues to expand his knowledge of health through on-going course study.

Richard’s goal is to help his clients get their body into an ideal state of health by balancing how the body works through Massage Therapy techniques. Some of the techniques he draws upon to repair injured ligaments, muscles, fascia and tendons are Deep Tissue Swedish Massage, Myofascial Techniques, Trigger Point Therapy and Active Mobility and Stretching.

Richard knows the body can realign and begin the process of healing itself and regenerating tissues when the right conditions allow it to happen. He is trained to help minimize pain and discomfort from scar tissue, which builds up in our bodies after injury or surgery. He takes the time to assess your condition in order to properly identify the root cause and then help the body regain flexibility and range of motion through massage therapy.

Richard chooses barefoot and minimalist shoes for exercise and his everyday footwear to maintain his optimal health. Having completed ironman competitions and marathons, Richard remains active through a weekly running club and practicing at the archery range when he’s not spending time with his wife and two young children.

Taylor Odobas
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: taylor@moveo.ca

‎Taylor graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) in April 2015. During the 20-month full time program, she was able to complete 550+ hours of hands on training that enabled her to work with a variety of patients and conditions. After finishing school she knew that she wanted to work in a team-oriented environment with a variety of practitioners, which brought her to Movéo!

Taylor is able to assess and treat several conditions including sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, tension headaches, migraines, strains, sprains and much more. She enjoys developing patient specific treatment plans that are tailored based on symptoms and objective findings. She incorporates diverse techniques such as myofascial release, joint mobilizations, neuromuscular technique, trigger point therapy, as well as Swedish massage to weave it all together in a relaxing manner. She is a strong believer in restoring posture to restore function, therefore be prepared to take a proactive approach in the maintenance of your health and well being.

Through her humor and infectious enthusiasm, she plans to make an uplifting impact on her patients on how to love life and live it to the fullest through holistic health care! In her spare time Taylor enjoys hiking, cycling, practicing/teaching yoga, eating chocolate and playing with her dogs!

Bryan Ramer

RMT

Email: bryan@moveo.ca

Tara Young
RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Email: tara@moveo.ca

 Tara is a graduate from the RMT program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Her favourite outreach experiences at WCCMT included working with UBC Varsity athletes and patients at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation center. Tara likes to utilize many different techniques in her practice, some of which include trigger point release, stretching, and she is also certified in IASTM. She has a long history of playing sports including softball, basketball, volleyball. In more recent years, she has become a part of the Crossfit/Weightlifting community. When Tara is not in her treatment room, you can find her at the gym or spending time with friends and family.

Through her own personal experience with massage, interest in the human body, and passion for helping others made wanting to become an RMT an easy choice. She looks forward to seeing and helping you reach your treatment goals!

Ashley Belluz

Certified Yoga Teacher

Email: ashley@moveo.ca

Georgina Evans

Office Manager

Email: admin@moveo.ca

Born and educated in England, Georgina moved to Canada in 1990.  She lived in Walnut Grove for 18 years, raising her two children and becoming an involved member of the community through school, hockey and soccer.  She comes to our clinic with an educational background in office administration and a diverse history of work experience which includes over 10 years in the healthcare profession.  Georgina prides herself on going above and beyond to help her patients with care.   She understands that helping people with their health and well-being is of the utmost importance and crucial to their recovery and maintenance for a healthier and happier life.

In her spare time, Georgina loves to travel to warm places with palm trees, hiking local trails and tennis.

She is excited and proud to be part of the Movéo Sport & Rehabilitation team.

Melissa Pawluk
Receptionist
Email: admin@moveo.ca

Melissa is a born and raised girl from Cloverdale, BC. She grew up playing soccer and baseball, and has two brothers who play ice hockey. So naturally, Melissa was either at the ice rink or on a soccer field somewhere. She is near finished completing her degree in Kinesiology at The University of the Fraser Valley. Her interests lie in learning about injury and rehabilitation. Having had two knee injuries herself, Melissa hopes to one-day help others in their return to play rehabilitation. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring and hiking outdoors with her other half and new puppy. Melissa is also a devoted sports fan to the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, and Vancouver Whitecaps. Melissa is very excited to join the Movéo Team in Walnut Grove.