Praise and Inspiration

• Injury: 5th metatarsal fracture
• Sport: Ballet

I met Erik a few days after what I thought was a career-ending injury: during dress rehearsal only a few days before opening night as a principal dancer in a large production, I slipped on fake snow j’été-ing onto stage, breaking my left foot. As a more mature dancer, immediately my heart broke as I thought this was it for me, and surgery was not an option due to the way it broke. Erik immediately gave me hope, creating a detailed care plan on how I could return to the stage.

Muscle atrophy was a concern, as I was stuck in a boot waiting for the bone to naturally heal, and Erik helped me keep up strength initially through non-weight bearing exercises, blood flow restriction rehab, and then progressive plans for regaining range of motion and strength once I could walk again.

Erik also took it upon himself to learn the uniqueness of ballet movement – as dancers know, technique is critical and we can’t sacrifice form, which he understood and included in creating our intensive rehab plan.

The care and attention I received from Erik was world-class, second to none; he really went above and beyond for me. My most recent performance was back en pointe, performing the Dying Swan and excerpts from Swan Lake at the Chan Centre; something I didn’t dream was possible at the time of the injury.

I cannot express how truly grateful I am for Erik’s incredible care, and do not believe I would be where I am today without his guidance and support.

• Injury: Sacroiliac pain
• Sport: Figure skating
• Team: Team Iceland

I had known Erik in passing before coming to see him for my persisting injury. One day after a bad day he saw me limping around and was asking about my story as I have a lengthy one with a what seemed like a never-ending injury. The next day he fit me in for our first session and from there things have finally started to look up for me. Instead of settling with my pain, I feel like I can start to perform to my fullest again. Though I have more road to recovery, I can see and feel where I can be.

Erik listened empathically while at the same time, pushed me to reach new levels – things that I didn’t think I would be able to do. We went from settling on the status quo, to a place of new aspirations!

• Injury: Groin pain
• Sport: Hockey
• Team: Fife Fliers

Having played hockey at a professional level for 9 years has taken its toll on my body. I have had injuries to my ankles, hips, and abdomen.

Erik has been there each time to support my physical rehab requirements and has always gone above and beyond to ensure that I understand what it is I am doing.

He knows when to push me and knows when something needs to be tailored to better achieve the goal of either returning to play or correcting pre-existing deficiencies.His strong theoretical knowledge, practical skill set, and ability to explain in great detail make him an important asset to have in my corner whether I am rehabilitating an injury or looking to extend my playing career.

Best of all, he cares about each and every client and goes above and beyond for all of us to ensure that we leave treatment feeling better than when we came in. This element, coupled with his strong work ethic and great personality makes working alongside Erik entertaining and rewarding.

I know that I am the one who puts in the work but without Erik there to guide, correct, and teach me about my body I know that I would not have had the opportunity to play a game that I love at a high level for as long as I have.

• Injury: Proximal hamstring tear
• Sport: Dancer and aerialist
• Team: The Circus Lab

I first started seeing Erik as a young dancer to rehab a knee injury, and then later a hip injury, and finally (the big one) a hamstring injury.

I came to Erik a few months after I injured my hamstring dancing.. I felt defeated and hopeless. So many doctors had already told me I shouldn’t expect to be able to perform the same again, and I was afraid that was it for my career.

The moment I stepped in the room with Erik, he was comforting, and straight to business working to figure out what was wrong. That itself wasn’t easy and took months, because underneath the obvious injury was a surprise secondary one – the obturator internus. I don’t know of many people out there that could have found that out – and it was pivotal to my recovery. I have so much appreciation for him listening to and understanding my strange ways of explaining pain, and constantly taking the time to help me really learn what was going on with my body.

Despite the persisting pain and a handful of very tough sessions, Erik somehow made the unbearable bearable, and always got some laughs through the tears. I truly don’t believe I could have made it through that year-long rehab process without him!

Since my recovery, I have branched out and am currently training full time as a circus artist, specializing in Dance Trapeze and Roue Cyr. Every day I push my body to its limits, and because of all of the work we did, and all the positive body awareness he taught me, I have been able to succeed in what once would have been impossible! I feel safe knowing that if I ever get injured, I am in the most capable hands.

• Injury: Femoral acetabular impingement and adductor tendinopathy
• Sport: Volleyball
• Team: (Retired) Team Canada

For nearly 10 years, I was plagued by hip pain. Diagnosed with femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), I managed pain and severely limited mobility. During my career, I worked with six different physiotherapists – though found little relief.

Erik revealed how my movement patterns impacted my pain, and how altering my strategy, in conjunction with strengthening exercise, has allowed me to play without pain.

His service is above and beyond. Erik was phenomenal not just at addressing the issue but educating me along the process – independently manage my body.

I would consider Erik to be the best physiotherapist I have ever had the pleasure to work with and would recommend him without hesitation.

• Injury: Low back pain
• Sport: Solo figure skater
• Team: Skate Canada (Ontario)

Working with Erik during my time in BC has been amazing! He coached me through several injuries and helped me recover quickly by giving me exercise that helped both on and off the ice.

Thanks to Erik I was always able to train at my best and grow in my sport. Erik always made every session so fun, and I am going to miss working with him when I am back in Ontario.

• Injury: ACL rupture
• Sport: Track and Field – hurdles and jumps specialist
• School/Team: Simon Fraser University

The first time I had seen Erik, I had torn my left ACL. While the process after my surgery was difficult for my knee, Erik had been able to provide amazing guidance on getting back into my sport. When I had torn my right ACL 4 years later there was no hesitation in receiving his guidance once again.

This time around, the recovery process was easier because of the foundation we developed years before. There was always the concern that I would not be able to return to track or reach the level that I competed. However, whenever I saw Erik, he showed my progress and planned the strategies for our next goal.

This process always encouraged me and made me determined to reach my level again. No matter what, Erik would always be the one I would see to help in any of my injuries.

• Injury: High ankle sprain
• Sport: CFL
• Team: Winnipeg Blue Bombers

I started ankle rehab with Erik at the beginning of 2020. My ankle was extremely limited in range of motion and overall strength.  I had little confidence walking around and had not progressed at the rate that I was expecting up until rehab with Erik. From the beginning, Erik did a fantastic job creating a program that was truly tailored to my needs as an athlete. He knew when to push my ankle to its limits and when to take it easy in order to maximize its potential on any given day.

He was in constant contact with my strength and conditioning coach in order to tweak my off-season workout plans in a way that would help and not hinder my performance in the gym. When my ankle was ready, Erik then moved our sessions on to the football field. During these sessions, he took the time to learn how offensive linemen move in order to better assist in my progression back into playing shape.

Eriks ability to adapt to his clients needs is what really impressed me. Although the rehabilitation process was a difficult one, Erik’s passion for helping me reached my goals made all the difference!

• Injury: ACL Rupture
• Sport: Field Lacrosse
• School: University of Indianapolis

I came in to see Erik after I tore my ACL at the end of my freshman season. Although I only worked with him for 3 months during the summer before returning to school, I felt that I made bigger strides during that time period than at any other point during my recovery.

Erik put together a program that allowed me to maximize my time with him and build a strong foundation for the remainder of my recovery. He understood my limitations and subsequently was able to push me past the mental blocks that were holding me back, giving me the confidence to achieve my full potential. He taught me the best way to integrate back into sports safely and continued to monitor my progression, after I returned to the USA.

Throughout my rehabilitation process, I felt that Erik always had my best interest in mind, which garnered my trust during the most devastating time of my athletic career. I credit my recovery and current success to Erik’s holistic approach to treatment and I cannot speak highly enough of him.

• Injury: Multiple knee surgeries
• Sport: Triathlete

I felt extremely lucky being booked with Erik for my rehab surrounding my multiple knee surgeries. I was in desperate need for some professional guidance to help me get back to my competitive racing ASAP!

Erik was very patient and caring throughout my treatments, and we made incredible gains quickly with his vast knowledge of the most current treatments and exercises. He was very positive and motivating and strategized a very effective/challenging program that helped push me towards reaching both my short term and Long term goals!

Erik also offered me lots of  awesome recommendations to assist me in continuing with my rehab at home!  Thanks for everything!!

• Injury: Persistent back pain
• Sport: Baseball
• Team: LSU Shreveport Athletics

A crippling back injury had kept me from competing in my Senior season of collegiate baseball. I was deemed unfit to play by my athletic trainer and was redshirted for the remainder of the year. When I saw Erik I was unable to walk; let alone sprint, move with agility or play a competitive level of sport. My body had never been weaker in the entirety of my 16-year athletic career.

Some sessions later, consisting of literal blood, sweat and tears, he gave me the greatest gift I could have ever asked for: an ability to return to play for my final season of competitive baseball. The future of my athletic career was in the hands of this man — and he over-delivered in every aspect.

One of the best humans I have had the pleasure of crossing paths with. I truly can’t say enough.

• Injury: Shoulder stabilization surgery
• Sport: Aspiring tactical athlete

Erik and I worked relentlessly before and after my right shoulder arthroscopic stabilization surgery.

Post-surgery, I experienced grueling stiffness. While the rehab process was not a walk in the park, Erik’s profound insight, skills and professional wisdom helped me to stay on track both physically and mentally to rehabilitate my shoulder.

My shoulder has improved substantially, and I feel healthier than before. He will articulate the strategies as well as the purpose of his action plans.

He is thoroughly passionate about his clients’ success beyond their rehabilitation and performance goals. If you are looking to undergo an orthopaedic surgery or to rehabilitate a nagging injury, do not hesitate to contact Erik.

• Injury: Persistent hamstring and groin injuries
• Sport: Soccer, beach volleyball

I started seeing Erik when I was dealing with a groin injury that no other pratitioner could solve. It was with Erik’s help I was able to harness my breathing and create dynamic stability in my torso – you heard it right!

On this foundation, I was able to build strength, express complex movements and over time get back to playing soccer from months of being out of sport.

Now my mindset around injuries is totally different. What I appreciate the most about Erik is his continuous learning and the care he gives to his clients.

• Condition: Hip osteoarthritis and total hip replacement
• Sport: history of distance running – now curling/swimming/hiking!

Friends recommended that I seek physio treatment from Erik when my pain became so consistent that I had to quit curling mid-season. I was having real difficulty sleeping because of my pain. I’ve walked off a golf course the previous summer because it was too severe finish a round.

We began in the months leading up to surgery – reducing my pain significantly and, in my opinion, kept me walking and strong to recover quickly from surgery. After my total hip replacement, we worked regularly and continued to regain and further develop my strength and flexibility.

He was always incredibly supportive, but continually pushed me to become as strong as possible. “Good enough,” was never acceptable to him, and so it was not acceptable to me. I feel like he and my surgeon have given me my life back!

• Injury: Lumbar disc prolapse
• Sport: run, hike, cycle, HIIT!

For 7 years Erik has treated my two daughters with their competitive figure skating injuries.  During this time, he has always gone above and beyond with their care, even at the last minute, prior to elite competition. 

When I suffered a bulged disc last year, I was so grateful for his care, now for me.  Initially I was in so much pain that I could barely walk.  I couldn’t sit, drive, or even lay on a bed.  I had never experienced such high extremes of searing nerve pain. I honestly don’t think I could have handled those levels of pain without Erik’s help.

He helped me through this toughest time of my life with his kindness, understanding, patience, and his absolute dedication to finding the best solution to every injury.  When I first started seeing him for the bulged disc, I couldn’t imagine that I would ever again run or exercise to the levels I was used to, let alone comfortably walk. 

With Erik’s expert therapy, I now am able to easily run a 10K, and joyfully participate in weight and HIIT workouts without any pain.  Recently he also gave me so much more mobility in an ankle that I injured a few years ago.  I feel so fortunate to have Erik as my physio!

• Injury: Multiple
• Sport: NLL and WLA Lacrosse
• Team: Vancouver Warriors and New West Salmon Bellies

Erik and I first met 6 years ago when he signed on with the then Vancouver Stealth as the Lead Medical.  Erik took no time in changing the culture of the team’s physical preparation regime leading up to training camp and throughout the season.  As one of the older players on the team I understood the importance of not just having the right plan in place but also being empowered to self-manage my recovery and maintenance in-season.

Erik has always gone above and beyond to make sure that I was at my best when I was on the floor and even more so when the games were over.  I can’t thank or recommend him enough as he continues down his career path.

Erik truly loves what he does, and it shows in the level of care in all facets of his practice.

• Injury: ACL rupture
• Sport: NLL and WLA Lacrosse
• Team: Vancouver Warriors and Maple Ridge Burrards

In 2015, I tore my ACL for the second time in my professional lacrosse career.  Little did I know that getting teamed up with Erik would be one of the best things to happen to me during this difficult time.  Erik not only helped me physically through this rehab but mentally as well.

The whole time during my rehab, Erik pushed me with positive encouragement.  Beyond our in-person sessions, we were in close contact with my surgeon and team trainer in Colorado – keeping a single, unified voice during my recovery.  Erik not only made my return to sport possible, but he also kept me going when times I felt like it was impossible.

I cannot give Erik enough thanks for the job he did in my recovery.  His professionalism and knowledge were beyond what I could have asked for.

• Injury: ACL rupture
• Sport: Dog Handler
• Organization: RCMP

I met Erik post-surgery for ACL reconstruction. The injury to the knee was extensive including a femur fracture, bone marrow edema in both tibia and femur and meniscal tear.

I am a RCMP dog handler, and after this on-duty injury I thought my career was over. One of my primary functions as a handler is tracking people after committing an offence. This involves a lot of running, being pulled by a motivated dog through uneven terrain, at night, wearing full duty gear weighing close to 8kg extra.

Erik got to work.

To say I believe Erik is one of the most talented practitioners is an understatement. When you go to him, be prepared to work. He is an aggressive physiotherapist who keeps you active throughout your healing process. His process is calculated and progressive. You build on your healing from one week to the next seeing results helping to stay positive.

When I thought Erik was not quite understanding what I actually needed my body to do, he was open to coming out and feeling the forces applied to my body while tracking. Secretly I think he had more fun that day and forgot about being a physiotherapist for a while. With this knowledge, he changed things up – tailoring what needed to be done to get me back behind a dog again.

Since recovery, I was able to increase the daily mileage on my body and became one of our trainers at our national training centre in Alberta.

I believe Erik saved my dog career by being a great therapist with his compassionate approach and drive to become the best he can be. Always positive when you are with him.

• Injury: Achilles Rupture
• Sport: NLL Lacrosse and Firefighter
• Team: Vancouver Warriors

• Injury: Hip labral repair
• Sport: Figure Skating

I came in to see Erik for the first time several years ago. I was in the middle of my competition season and was experiencing intense hip and back pain. Erik helped to relieve some of this pain in order for me to finish off the season even when I didn’t think I would be able to.

Over the years, Erik has worked collaboratively with my sports medicine doctor, trainers, and orthopaedic surgeons to help me manage my pain and create a rehab plan for me. Erik has always gone above and beyond to provide me with the best possible care. Erik has helped manage my pain and has pushed me to get stronger while I wait for hip surgery.

I feel much more confident going into surgery knowing that I have Erik to facilitate my rehab to get me back to living an active and pain free life.