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Years as a physiotherapist

Professional teams and organizations

Elite and professional athletes

Clients guided to success

Erik Torchia, PT

I have the fortune of having worked in sport and performance medicine for the past decade. I am currently the acting Head Therapist with the Vancouver Warriors lacrosse team, and consultant and therapist for other athletes and sporting organizations. My education is highlighted by some of the highest levels of post-secondary education: A Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy and a Master of Clinical Sciences from the distinguished program at Western University. The last 7 years of my practice has been focused on the care of the athlete/team – developing programs focused on return to play, creation and execution of athlete screening (sport-specific) and speaking to numerous practitioners and colleagues on the management of athlete rehab. This experience combined with my work in professional and elite sporting cultures help me to provide exceptional holistic care for my clients.

I continue to set my bar high – and strive toward my next stage of enlightenment. I will be a forever student and pride myself in providing appropriate knowledge translation to my clients – what I know I will help you clearly understand and apply.

EDUCATION and KNOWLEDGE

Master of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy – Western University
Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy – University of Manitoba
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy – CAMPT
Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy – Sport Physiotherapy Canada
Internationally Registered Sport Physical Therapist – IFSPT
Certified in Anatomical Acupuncture – Acupuncture Canada

Specialized shoulder course work with: Jeremy Lewis, Jo Gibson, Jared Powell, Lyn Watson, Brett Winchester, Jackie Sadi, and others.

Prague School’s Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) coursework: A (x2), B (x2), Exercise I (x2), Yoga I, II and III, Manual Therapy, and Throwing

Professional and elite sport involvement

NLL Vancouver Warriors (Prev. Stealth) Lacrosse

Whitecaps Residency Program U16/18

Skate Canada and Skate BC/YT

Vancouver Ice Dance Academy

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton – IBSF World Cup Circuit

Other athlete organizations include the NHL, AHL, ECHL, ITF Tennis, Canada Soccer, Sport Climbing BC, Junior Triathlon Canada, PGA Tour Canada, World Curling Federation, Karate BC/Canada, and Rowing Canada