Alexander Benin completed his MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. He attended York University in Toronto for his Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Since 2018, Alex has been working for the National Health Service in Musculoskeletal Outpatients in the United Kingdom. Working closely with the Orthopedic surgeons and Extended Scope Practitioners, he has experience in treating wide variety of post-operative conditions, and referring for orthopedic interventions if necessitated.

Alex has close involvement in assessing and treating overuse, chronic injuries such as tendinopathies and persisting pain, and has worked in a team involving pain therapists and back-pain specialists. Due to his fitness background, Alex shares a passion in assessing and tailoring exercise programmers for athletes with acute injuries as well.

Alex considers client-centered care integral and employs a combination of manual techniques and exercise therapy to eliminate pain and restore function in the most efficient way possible. His work in the NHS has inspired him to continuously improve his skillset and follow the latest evidence-base in physiotherapy. In his spare time, Alex enjoys camping and the outdoors. As a hobby, he regularly cycles, participates in Olympic Weightlifting, and plays Tennis.

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Background: Dalen’s family is originally from Manitoba, but he lived his early years in Paraguay, South America. Returning to Canada, Dalen began his love for all sports, playing hockey, baseball, volleyball, basketball, and track & field. These experiences lead to the opportunity to attend Biola University in Southern California, and competing on the Track & Field / X-Country teams between 1990-1995. It was there that he was introduced to the field of Physical Therapy. After completing his Physiotherapy training in 2001 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Dalen moved to the beautiful West Coast.  For the last 20 years, Dalen has been working on the North Shore and North Burnaby, enjoying the many relationships built over these years, and supporting the active citizens of this community.

Professional Training: Dalen graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, with a second-degree Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy in 2001.  He received a Bachelor of Sciences in Sports Physiology from Biola University in 1994.  As a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Dalen has completed many courses of post-graduate training including; Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy intermediate exams and Level IV.  A significant component of Dalen’s practice includes IMS dry needling, for which he received certification in 2009 from Gunn IMS (currently at UBC Faculty of Medicine). In 2013 he co-presented on the topic with Dr. DB Quirke at the BC College of Physicians Conference.  As an avid golfer, Dalen has completed a number of certifications including; FitForeGolf in 2003, and then in 2013

attending two certification courses in Long Beach, California and Seattle with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).

Treatment Approach: Over the years, Dalen’s training has evolved by adding new tools and levels of understanding.  One key element is education, believing that improving a person’s own understanding will enable appropriate steps to recovery and better outcomes.  In his over 20 years of experience, Dalen has observed that, in addition to specific injuries, many of the conditions he’s seen are related to years of repeated postures and movement patterns. Utilizing an understanding of anatomy and the biomechanics of movement, he has sought to assist in retraining these patterns and postures. In addition to specific therapeutic exercises, Dalen has found IMS dry needling to be extremely effective in helping to reset the neuromuscular state of muscles.  This method of assessment and treatment has particularly aided those with ongoing, chronic conditions, which have limited work and recreational pursuits.

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Background

Man Keen Yeung graduated from Thompson River’s University in 2008 with an honours degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology. He then went on to complete his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta and graduated in 2011. Man Keen has experience working with complex patients through a long-term disability program based out of Edmonton, which involved treating patients that have not improved through conventional rehabilitation methods. A comprehensive and multifaceted approach involving a structured exercise program, appropriate manual treatment, and addressing any social and psychological factors was required to return the patient to their functional goals. He also has experience with treating high-level athletes from the Edmonton Lacrosse team and understands the urgency of returning an individual to their goals in a timely and efficient manor.

Man Keen has taken advanced courses in manual therapy and is qualified to do spinal manipulations. He has also taken additional dry needling courses and is qualified to do intramuscular stimulation in order to release tight tissue as well as to address the neurophysiological component of the injury.

Staying physically active has always been a primary focus for Man Keen and he has been involved with competitive soccer, rugby, swimming, and martial arts from a young age. He is also passionate about sports performance and has experience with various forms of competitive weight training such as power lifting. He has trained with national level power lifters and understands the demands on the body with competitive sports. In his free time Man Keen enjoys music, collecting records, weight training as well as various outdoor activities such as snow boarding, biking, and hiking.

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Education and Certifications:

 Certificate in Manual Therapy through the Swodeam institute

 Level two orthopedic manual therapy course upper and lower quadrant

 Biomedical/dry needling through the Swodeam institute

 Neuro-proprioceptive taping with K-tape

 Charlie Kelly’s muscle mobilization course

Volunteer Experience:

 Special Olympics (swimming and bowling) 2003-2009

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