Ladner In-Home Physiotherapy

Jane Cole, Registered Physiotherapist

Ladner, Tsawwassen

Jane’s Story – With a strong desire to travel, physiotherapy was an appealing career option.  As a physiotherapist, Jane could work and travel!  Jane’s interest in how the body works as we age, and how to best use our bodies for maximum potential,  has led to a very successful physiotherapy career. 

Jane spent the last 12 years of her career working in Home Health with VCH and Fraser Health and knows the value of in-home physiotherapy for obtaining maximal functional return from acute and chronic health conditions. Prior to working with VCH and Fraser Health Jane worked for a private physiotherapy clinic in Ladner.

Education

• Physiotherapy Diploma from Middlesex Hospital
• Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

 Certifications

• Continence Certificate University of East London, UK 2
• Robin McKenzie Institute – Part A and B

Areas of Special Interest

• Fall Prevention
• Hip & Knee Replacement
• Hydrotherapy
• Post Op
• Neurology – Post Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, ALS
• Spinal Cord Conditions
• Arthritis

 When Jane is not at work – She likes to invigorate her body by walking and hiking, swimming and cross country skiing. Jane also enjoys listening to live and on-line classical and choral music and engaging in live theatre, which she now supports on-line.

James Zhou, Registered Physiotherapist

White Rock, Surrey, North Delta

James’ Story – With a keen interest in physical activity, mechanics and fixing things, James inevitably gravitated towards a career in physiotherapy where he could combine all of the above into his daily life. Having come into close contact at an early age with the intense struggles of disability, pain and mental illness experienced by the people he volunteered and worked with, as well as lived with, he became committed to trying to relieve suffering in any way possible and growing to be a healer more so than a fixer. Empowering clients with the ability to heal themselves is a large part of his approach. James educates clients on how to be their own therapist in as many ways as possible and puts a strong emphasis on exercise therapy, drawing from his previous experience as a kinesiologist. He has worked in clinic and care home settings, the latter of which have become homes for him as well since he first walked into one as a volunteer. James is fluent in Mandarin and Gibberish (those who know, know).”

Education:

• Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia – 2014
• Master of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia – 2020

Certifications:

• Fascial Manipulation (Stecco Method) Level 1
• Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (CPA Orthopaedic Division) Level 1
• Soft Tissue Release Level 1
• Prague School to Athletic Development Series Parts A/B

Areas of special interest:

• Musculoskeletal conditions/injuries
• Active rehab
• Geriatrics
• Postoperative rehab
• Mental health

When James is not at work: James is usually playing basketball or learning about how stuff works. He also volunteers regularly coaching developmentally challenged youth basketball and, when feeling adventurous enough to stray farther out from under White Rock, will enjoy the occasional treat of hiking, snowboarding or mushroom hunting.

Rashmi Ahuja, Registered Physiotherapist

Richmond

Rashmi’s Story – Growing up in a family of physiotherapists, Rashmi enjoyed hearing about the amazing work her family members did to bring positive changes to their client’s lives. This knowledge at a young age inspired Rashmi to follow in her family’s footsteps and become a physiotherapist herself. Rashmi has over 20 years experience, treating a variety of conditions and injuries in hospitals, long term care homes, retirement homes and clinics. Rashmi strives to listen and understand her client’s needs to ensure they have the right tools to achieve enjoyable daily living. She treats her clients with an emphasis on functional outcomes. Rashmi is fluent in Hindi.

Education

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Dr. MGR Medical University- Tamil Nadu, India – 1997

Certifications

• Lumbar Neural Tissue Path dynamics, (Part-1), APTEI
• Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Mobilization with Movement, (Jack Miller)
• Manual therapy Strategies for Adult Neurological, Population Upper Quadrant
• Neurodynamic Therapy

Areas of Special Interest

• Neurological Patients (Post Stroke, Parkinson’s)
• Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Post Operation Rehabilitation

When not at work – Rashmi enjoys travelling, curling up with a good book, watching movies and spending time with friends and family.