Matt Strukoff, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BSc PT, MRSc, FCAMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS, FDN

Matthew completed his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2013 from Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. He went on to complete a Master of Rehabilitation Science with a manual therapy focus from the University of British Columbia where he received close mentorship from top therapists in the profession, expertise in clinical reasoning and strong manual therapy/ joint manipulation skills. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. He places strong emphasis on accurate assessment and diagnosis to truly identify the root of a client’s pain/dysfunction and believes in an individual approach to care with his clients. He believes in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and feels that the collective musculoskeletal, neurological, and psychosomatic systems must be addressed in order to achieve long-term success.

Matthew works with clients from all walks of life but has a particular interest in sports injury recovery/ return to sport, strength and performance, post-operative rehabilitation, and repetitive strain injuries/ tendinopathies.

Matthew considers himself a life-long student and is passionate about consistently expanding his knowledge base and keeping up to date on the latest literature to help his clients achieve their goals. He has taken additional post-graduate courses in Acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS/ Dry Needling).

Matthew is a firm believer in living a balanced healthy lifestyle. He is an avid soccer player, gym enthusiast and enjoys regular outdoor runs or hiking. He often promotes the values of a healthy lifestyle to his clients such as stress reduction, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and getting a full night of sleep due to the positive physiological effects they have on injury recovery.

Mark Hampton, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BSc (PT), Dip. Sport PT, MCPA

Mark is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Physiotherapy program, class of 1994. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (MCPA) and Sport Physiotherapy Canada. Additionally, he has completed post-graduate studies in Manual Therapy (Level 3 certification) and a Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy (Dip. Sport PT).

Mark has owned Excel Physiotherapy since 1996. He has a passion for helping people recover from injury, educate them on injury prevention and enjoys the challenges that his profession brings. He has been very active in the local sporting community working with a number of teams and at numerous events. Mark has been team Physiotherapist for the UBC Men's Varsity Basketball Team, Maple Ridge Burrards Lacrosse Club, Coquitlam Express Junior A Hockey Team, SFU Wrestling, and as a consultant for a number of teams in the National and Western Lacrosse League. Furthermore, he has worked at the Commonwealth Games, Western Canada Games and at numerous track and field, triathlons and running events.

Mark specializes in treating Sports Medicine injuries, with a focus in running, hockey, soccer, golf and triathlon injuries. In addition, he has helped numerous people recover from work related and motor vehicle injuries

Mark and his family are long term residents of Coquitlam and are involved in many community programs. 

Mark is also an avid runner, completing 22 marathons, 3 Ironman Triathlons, The Ride to Conquer Cancer and numerous other events. When he isn't busy working or spending time with his family, he enjoys catching up with friends on the golf course.

Amanda Beers, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BHK, MPT (Master of Physical Therapy)

Amanda is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Master of Physical Therapy program. She has completed the Orthopaedic Division Level 3 post-graduate courses, and has spent many hours with renowned physiotherapist and mentor, Randy Celebrini, helping athletes transition from the physiotherapy clinic to the return to sport environment. She also has two publications in scientific journals: one examining overuse injuries in runners and the other a systematic review on hamstring strain prevention in sport.

Amanda has been working as a physiotherapist since 2007. She has a passion for helping people of all ages and abilities rehabilitate their injuries, and has experience treating acute and chronic injuries sustained in the workplace, in motor vehicle accidents, in sport, as well as in everyday life. She strongly believes in active, exercise-based rehabilitation combined with manual therapy, modalities and education about injury and injury prevention.

Amanda has worked as the physiotherapist for the Capilano College women's basketball team – basketball being another of her passions. She played 5 years of university basketball and won a CIS National Championship with the University of British Columbia in 2004. Amanda competed in many other sports throughout high school as well, including volleyball, track & field, diving and soccer. Before that she was a Level 5 competitive gymnast. Amanda continues to be physically active and spends her spare time playing basketball, running, skiing, hiking and biking.

Liam Hurley, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BSc Hons (PT)

Liam graduated from the University of East London in the UK in 1992 with a BSc(Hons) degree in Physiotherapy.

He spent the next 11yrs working in NHS hospitals in London in a variety of setting, covering inpatient care on medical, orthopaedic, paediatric and elderly wards, and extensively in a busy outpatient department which he eventually managed.

Liam spent the next 10yrs working in a busy private practice in North London as one of the lead therapists.

Since graduating Liam has completed many postgraduate courses. These include acupuncture, muscle balance techniques (similar to Pilates), myofascial release techniques, trigger point work, Society of Orthopaedic Medicine peripheral joint assessments levels I + II, Mulligan’s techniques of NAGs, SNAGs and MWMs, strapping/taping, grade V osteopathic techniques and Upledger CranioSacral therapy. He was also lucky enough to study Gunn IMS under the guidance of Dr Chan Gunn himself!

Liam has worked with elite athletes from many diverse disciplines including boxing, kayaking, long distance running, body building, pole vault and snow boarding. He also provided physio to a division of the British Learning Difficulties swim team.

Liam moved to Port Moody from the UK in 2013 with his wife and two young children. The family has become fully immersed in the BC lifestyle, enjoying the great outdoors and becoming involved in local sports. Having completed multiple Tough Mudder/Spartan type events in the UK Liam has extended his range and now enjoys running ultra marathons on the trails and has completed the Penticton Challenge.

Liam likes to employ a holistic approach to assessment and treatment of his patients. While valuing comprehensive diagnoses he will allow treatment plans to be flexible to follow the progression of the injury and address new symptoms/issues as they present.

He uses a lot of manual therapy using a variety of techniques, ranging between deep tissue massage to very light touch subtle fascial gliding work.

Emily Ervine, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BKin, MKin, MScPT, CSCS

Emily is a Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist passionate on empowering her patients to achieve their goals. She has earned a Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) from Dalhousie University. Prior to this, she graduated with a Masters of Kinesiology (MKin) and Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) from the University of British Columbia.

Emily has also completed training in Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. she has consulted with various university and professional sports teams at national and professional levels, including teams and athletes in professional golf, NHL, MLB, CFL, and the Olympics.

Emily embraces education and has been learning from mentorships with MLB Physiotherapists, NHL Medical Staff, and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgery clinics here in Vancouver. Additionally, she has achieved Level 1 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Orthopaedic Division, and Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Level 2 in upper extremity manual therapy. She is continuing advanced education in manual therapy to supplement her clinical skills with a special interest in high performance and upper extremity sports, such as golf, baseball, and hockey.

From a personal standpoint, she engaged in a wide variety of certifications. She has coached competitive and leisure sailing and was a Taekwondo instructor as a black belt.

Emily is a die-hard Vancouver Canucks fan! She spends much of her available time practicing her pitching skills, golfing in the backyard with her dogs Timber & Willow.

Emily looks forward to working with individuals to improve their lifestyle functioning after illness or injury, and those who wish to maximize their performance in sport.

Dan Strukoff, Registered Physiotherapist Send Email

BSc PT

Daniel completed his physiotherapy degree at Brunel University London, a top ranked university in the U.K. He is passionate about client centred care, designing individually tailored sessions that align with each client’s unique goals.

Daniel employs an active treatment approach—grounded in movement, exercise, and empowerment— while placing strong emphasis on patient education to help clients understand and manage their symptoms effectively.

Rooted in evidence based practice, he continually refines his skills through ongoing coursework and engagement with the latest research. Daniel is committed to evolving as a clinician—keeping pace with advancing techniques in manual therapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and patient outcomes.

Outside the clinic, Daniel leads an active lifestyle, regularly running, cycling, and training at the gym. He also loves traveling with his young family to Italy, where he reconnects with relatives and embraces cultural excursions.

Daniel has a specific interest in musculoskeletal injuries such as sports, overuse/repetitive strains, tendinopathies, post op rehab, strength and conditioning.

Bess Dimalanta, Registered Kinesiologist Send Email

B.Kin., B.A. (Psych), Registered Kinesiologist (BCAK)

Bess has both a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She is a registered member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK), and her combined academic background allows her to approach rehabilitation with a well-rounded understanding of both physical and mental wellness.

Originally from the Philippines, Bess brings a diverse and inclusive perspective to her practice. Her professional journey includes valuable experience volunteering and working in various clinical and community settings, including Vancouver General Hospital, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Monarch House, and seniors’ care homes. She has worked with a wide range of clients—from children to seniors—and currently supports individuals of all ages in improving their physical health and quality of life.

With a strong foundation in both physical and psychological wellness, Bess is passionate about helping her clients return to the activities they love. She takes pride in building genuine relationships with her clients, fostering trust, and creating customized programs that support long-term success. Her love for physical activity began early, as she played on the varsity badminton team throughout middle and high school. She also helped coach youth ages 6 to 13. Outside of work, Bess stays active by playing badminton, she is currently learning tennis and pickleball, and has recently picked up running