Team

Dr. ALI WALIZADA, BSc, DC

Vancouver Chiropractor Dr. Ali Walizada received his bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. With a strong interest in health and biomechanics he completed his doctor of chiropractic training in Portland, Oregon, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Ali has years of clinical experience helping individuals achieve their goals in health whether it is elite athletes training for competition or weekend warriors. He has a passion for helping his patients lead a naturally healthy lifestyle. His patients vary from professional and amateur athletes to seniors and office workers. His treatment techniques include joint manipulation, active release techniques (ART), Graston technique, and exercise prescription.

When Dr. Ali is not working he enjoys hiking, soccer and tennis. He stays healthy by following a good  diet and doing Cross-Fit. He also likes to Skydive to stay young.   



COLLEEN SPECK, RMT

(currently on maternity leave)

Colleen Speck, a Registered Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer, has been involved in the athletic community for over a decade, both as an athlete and as a member of a performance enhancement team. She is an avid and highly skilled adventure athlete. Having skied, mountain biked and climbed with the best the Kootney region has to offer, she has a great understanding of the demands and injuries related to an active lifestyle. Colleen has also excelled at team athletics in her youth, participating in many regional and provincial championships.


MIKO TOMASEVICH, RMT

Miko Tomasevich, a Registered Massage Therapist, joined the Peak Performance team in hopes of helping patients prevent and treat sports injuries as well as postural strain.

Miko, a competitive wake and snowboarder, specializes in muscle energy techniques, joint play, end loading and spinal decompression techniques.




Dr. PUSHPA CHANDRA, RN, ND

Dr. Pushpa Chandra is a Vancouver based Naturopathic Physician with an integrative approach to healthcare. Her background includes over 27 years of acute care hospital experience as a registered nurse and 22 years at BC Children’s Hospital in critical care, working with the province’s sickest children. She specializes in Pediatrics and Sports Medicine.

A competitive sports enthusiast, Dr. Pushpa has completed multiple marathons and triathlons, including Ironman Canada in 2000. She is passionate about working with athletes to help them achieve their personal best. Her athletic background gives her a unique insight into Sports Medicine, having suffered through various injuries over many years of competition.

Dr. Pushpa believes in providing the body with the tools it needs to heal itself. Her philosophy is based on prevention and maintaining optimal health through Naturopathic medicine. She believes that nutrition and exercise play a vital role in the maintenance of good health.

 

ELLI KLAUS, RMT

Elli started her career as a Sports Massage Therapist, working with amateur and elite athletes of all levels, including being part of a contracted therapist team for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. Elli also organized and led teams of therapists for various Triathlon events, as well as competing herself up to Ironman level. Being formally trained as a Stott Pilates instructor, Elli’s interest lies in postural correction as well as functional rehabilitation of her patients. Besides working as an RMT, Elli is also an instructor at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy where one of her focus courses is clinic instruction for patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Elli’s hobbies include a variety of sports, traveling, skiing and yoga.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Soft Tissue Release, Muscle Energy Technique

 

ANDERS LAU, RMT 

Anders graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2010 and has been practicing in Richmond, New Westminster and downtown Vancouver. His extensive work with athletes and ‘average joes’ allows him to assess and treat conditions that affect most any patient.
Anders’ massage therapy experiences also include research – he was awarded 2nd place in the 2010 Massage Therapist Association of BC Case Study Awards for his work in addressing vocal dysfunction. Anders hopes to continue his research to allow massage therapists around BC to treat vocal dysfunctions affecting singers and public speakers.
In his spare time, Anders volunteers with 759 Royal Canadian Air Cadets as well as the BC Choral Federation Youth Council. More recently, he has taken up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in order to further his kinesthetic knowledge while increasing his athletic scope.

JESSICA SCHNELL, RMT

 Jessica is a registered massage therapist with several years experience. A graduate of West Coast College of Massage therapy, she is also a certified Yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner.

Jessica believes in correcting both physical and energy imbalances in the human body. Using deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point release, muscle energy, reflexology and Swedish massage, she adapts to treat a variety of clients needs.

After learning a traditional style of yoga while living in India, Jessica incorporated guided breathing techniques to assist in continuing progress between therapy sessions. This technique is also effective for long term pain management. She believes in coaching clients in breathing. postural alignment, and remedial exercises to prolong the benefits of each therapeutic treatment.

Working abroad, Jessica has honed her techniques through practice and exposure to a wide range of healing philosophies. She has a strong connection with nature, and is an avid snowboarder, cyclist, yogi, and traveler.