Catalyst Kinetics Group
7865 Edmonds St V3N 1B9 Burnaby, BC, Canada

#MeetUsMonday Jenny Dea Physiotherapist ... Jenny is a manual therapist and holds her Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy with a speciality in concussion & vestibular management. She is a physiotherapist with Alpine Canada and currently works with the Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team. Jenny spends her spare time climbing up rocks, skiing down mountains, running through the woods, and perfecting the perfect Aero-press espresso!

#meetusmonday Calvin Shao Registered Massage Therapist... Calvin Shao is a recent RMT graduate, who previously worked in active rehabilitation as a kinesiologist. After graduating with an undergrad from UBC, Calvin entered the work force of Kinesiology, only to have an epiphany that he had lacked the manual skills training to make his approach holistic. Calvin is just like you, or any other individual. He has experienced some traumatic injuries, including an ACL, ALL, Meniscus tear, as well as a SLAP lesion on his right shoulder. Through his own experiences, Calvin looks to guide patients back to a healthier, pain-free life. When Calvin is not at work, you can catch him at the gym, on the basketball courts, or running around picking up after his fur family of 2 rabbits, and 1 dog.

Happy New Year 2021! We hope that you and your family stay safe and look forward to 2021 We will be closed December 31st and January 1st and look forward to seeing everyone again for regular business hours on January 2nd, 2021

From everyone at Catalyst Kinetics we are wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

#MeetUsMonday Kelvin Cheung Registered Massage Therapist... Kelvin recently completed his training at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He has worked with UBC and Douglas College varsity athletes, cerebral palsy patients, as well as patients with acute spinal cord injuries at GF Strong. Kelvin loves playing recreational badminton and squash. He enjoys spending his spare time nerding out to science fiction novels and comic books.

#meetusmonday Dr. Michael Bastien Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ... Dr. Michael Bastien received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, specializing in rehabilitation and health, from Simon Fraser University. He then completed his Naturopathic medical training from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. From 2010 to 2019, he taught at Boucher as an instructor in the physical medicine department, spreading his passion for the profession. At an early age Dr. Bastien was introduced to a wide variety of alternative medicine. This early introduction led to a desire to help people, which eventually took him down the path of naturopathic medicine. His practice focuses on acute and chronic pain while staying grounded in the core principles of health including digestive support and hormone regulation. When Dr. Bastien isn't in the office or taking continuing education, you can find with his family and looking tough while he takes his new Pomeranian puppy, Boss out for a walk. Even though this puppy is weighing in at a whopping 3 lbs, his name suits him well and he definitely shows Dr. Bastien who the boss of the house is.

Having someone who understands the way the body reacts through training stress allows you to create a program in which you will feel safe, challenged and with limited set backs. A lot of fitness type goals fail because of lack of understanding of how to create a plan for you and what your body needs to meet its' goals. Whether it is something as scientifically specific as Triphasic based training or working through linear and undulating periodization. Having someone who knows how to guide you through different phases of your workouts will generate productive, quicker results. Call for more information or book in with one of our training staff www.catalystkinetics.com/book-now/

Are you hot or cold? Home care is an important part of rehabilitation and pain management. One of the most common forms of home care is hot and cold therapy. Heat therapy increases blood flow to the area to help with healing and may soothe pain or muscle ache. Cold therapy decreases blood flow to the area and may decrease swelling and decrease nerve conduction decreasing pain. Ask your doctor or manual therapist about specific applications for your pain needs. #hydrotherapy #hotandcold #homecare

When you can't sleep through the night without waking up frequently or waking too early you have maintenance insomnia, or children. This is a very common problem that can arise from stress. Stress management through daily exercise, proper nutrition, and appropriate botanical remedies can help reduce or eliminate this problem. Meditation, relaxing leisure activities, avoiding screen time before bed, and blackout curtains can all help to maintain your sleep also. Speak with our team if you experience maintenance insomnia

Another headache? Yes, they are a common type of dysfunction most people experience. Although there are numerous types of headaches, today we’re going to talk about tension headaches specifically. Tension headaches are caused by tightness on your upper extremities resulting from postural problems, wrong biomechanics, or even from stress. One of the common locations to get your headache is at the back of the head. Be sure to see a therapist who can help you relieve your head...ache whether that be by unlocking your tight back, neck, shoulders, and joints or correcting your posture In the meantime, unlock your tight muscles by stretching and placing a peanut ball or tennis ball at the back of the skull to release subosccipital muscles one of the common areas to get your headache These are just simple homecare tips that you can do on your own. Be sure to see a therapist to find out what would be the best treatment for you Book now: www.catalystkinetics.com/book-now/ #headache #headaches #health #deskjob #tensionheadache #Posture #stiffneck #Neckpain #rehab #injuryprevention #healthcare #massagetherapy #chiro #physio #natropath #awareness #education #medical #tension #manualtherapy #catalystkinetics #CKG

Mid-back pain is a common complaint and can be associated with a number of factors including stress, repetitive work, trauma and/or sustained postures. Pain in this region is often thought to involve the muscles that run from the spine to the medial scapular border (trapezius, rhomboids, teres) and underlying rib articulations. Like many other types of physical pain, a combination of mobilization, stretching and resistance training can be very helpful for combating this problem. If you suffer from symptoms in this region, book in with our team today! www.catalystkinetics.com/book-now/

Check your spam/junk folder for your invoice if you did not find the receipt email in your inbox. #nowiknow

#meetusmonday Linda Radonjic Registered Massage Therapist ... Linda has been a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since 2012. She is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (WCCMT) 3000 hour RMT program and joined Catalyst Kinetics Group in 2016. Previous to her RMT training, Linda completed her Diploma in Sport Science from Douglas College. Since then she has completed continuing education courses in strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and courses through the Fit (Functional Integrated Therapy) Institute. Linda takes a versatile approach to overall health and rehabilitation this includes a balanced and personalized plan of assessment, treatment and self-care. Linda is easy to spot at Catalyst as she's usually followed around by her trusty sidekick and local Catalyst celebrity, Bison the Golden Retriever. Outside of the clinic Linda keeps her professional soccer player career dreams alive playing out of the MWSL as her team's starting bench warmer. Fun Fact: After a recent Netflix binge of the Queen's Gambit, Linda has taken up Chess for cross training. Be sure to ask her about her Sicilian defence.

Dark days got you down? Human beings generate vitamin D through a process that involves direct sun exposure to skin, followed by bio-activation in the liver and kidneys. To name a few of its responsibilities, this power-house micronutrient has a direct influence on insulin sensitivity and action, bone mineralization, immune modulation, and neurological health (your mood!). While vitamin D is found in fatty fish, fortified foods, and egg yolks, it is tough to obtain adequate amounts through food - enter supplementation! This molecule is fat soluble, which means 3 things: 1) it is best absorbed with a fatty carrier 2) it can become toxic at long-term high doses 3) there is NO blanket dose. If you are aiming for optimal and safe dosing, GET TESTED! Talk to one of our NDs to help beat the Winter blues with vitamin D.

#meetusmonday Dexter Diu Doctor of Physiotherapy, RMT... Dexter completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Melbourne. With his background in manual therapy, Dex’s philosophy revolves around an evidenced-based approach to optimize meaningful movement patterns specific to each individual. His experience learning from industry leaders in physiotherapy and strength and conditioning among the elite- athlete setting at the UFC performance institute in 2019, helped him to understand how it can be applied to the general athlete whether aspiring professional or aspiring rec-league champions. Dex loves to help people get stronger, whether you are a desk worker or suffering from chronic pain. As a washed up University level soccer player himself, he lives vicariously through his patients and hopes to help his client’s achieve more goals than he ever did as a striker in soccer. (Don’t worry- the bar is low)

The wear of your footwear tells you a lot about how you run. Check your old runners! How is the wear? If you notice a lot of wear on the outer-side of your shoes and not much on the inside, it tells you a lot about the way your body moves while you run! There are plenty of running deviations in the world and finding your optimal movement pattern is the key to smooth fluid and effortless running. Come see one of our Physiotherapists to find your optimal movement pattern. Learn... more with a Physiotherapist: https://catalystkinetics.com/book-now/ See more

#meetusmonday Dr. Zain Mohammed Doctor of Chiropractic ... Dr. Zain Mohammed completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of British Columbia. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College West, in San Jose, California. While in California, he served on the Palmer Sports council, where he gained valuable experience in treating a wide range of athletes at sporting events in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Mohammeds history of playing sports at high levels including soccer, basketball, and rugby, has led to many injuries over the years, and has always been aided to return to play by chiropractic care.Helping his patients achieve their peak levels of health, wellness, and performance so that they too can enjoy the lives they love is what motivates and inspires Dr. Mohammed everyday. Dr. Mohammed's continued desire to learn recently took him down to San Jose where he completed Titleist Performance Institute Level 1. During this course he learned about the physical requirements needed to achieve an optimal golf swing, how to help individuals reach these physical requirements and the common swing faults associated with poor movement. Of the 12 most common swing faults, Dr. Mohammed amazingly has 11 of them, making it impressive that he can even hit the ball.

#Meetusmonday Dr. Jim Sahota Doctor of Chiropractic ... Dr. Sahota was born and raised in the Burnaby area, often living within a few blocks from Catalyst Kinetics. He graduated from the University of Western States with his Doctorate of Chiropractic while concurrently completing his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Upon completion of his studies, he completed his preceptorship under Dr. Stefan Sigalet. Dr. Sahota has worked with people from all walks of life, from infants to the elderly, elite athletes to office workers and everything in between. His studies and practice have given him extensive experience with various conditions and the opportunity to work with other professionals to take an integrative approach to health. He uses a combination of many different therapies he has learned over the years to tailor a treatment plan specific for you and your goals. Treatment may include soft tissue therapies, chiropractic therapies, nutrition, and modalities such as shockwave/and or spinal decompression. Dr. Sahota is often referred to as the "band-aid" at CKG due to many unique injuries he has experienced over his tenure here. He is someone who always takes a positive outlook to his rehab and comes back stronger than before. So no matter how crazy your injury may seem, we assure you, Dr. Sahota's probably had something crazier.

Tight hamstrings can often be a product of instabilities in the pelvis and weak core muscles, rather than a lack of stretching. Chiropractic adjustments to your pelvis paired with soft tissue release and strengthening program that focuses on your core and gluts, will allow your body to function in a more balanced state. Relieving the tension on those overused, over-contracted hamstrings. Come see our team to see if Chiropractic treatment can help improve your mobility and gain strength and stability, allowing for a release of those tight hamstrings. www.catalystkinetics.com/book-now/

#Meetusmonday Mitchell Santaga Registered Massage Therapist... Mitchell graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy’s 2500 hour full time program. He has a keen interest in the modern development of pain management and manual therapy. He believes that although we are all made up from the same carbon-based material, everyone perceives pain and becomes injured in such diverse ways that it is important to listen to a person’s needs and concerns from treatment to treatment. Many might not know but Mitchell is known as the most interesting person at Catalyst. He is not only a new father to a beautiful baby girl but he is also a semi-professional gamer, ping pong master and a lacrosse player extraordinaire.