Chelsea McGowan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) working in Vancouver, BC. She offers individual and group psychotherapy and supervision sessions both in person and online. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and has been practicing for 9 years. Chelsea has specialized training in eating disorders and has worked in community out patient clinics, mental health programs, and private practice with teens (14+), adults, and parents. She is also a dancer and currently teaches contemporary in Vancouver. Alongside her life-long dance training, she is continuing her training in Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal with the guidance of world class teachers and clinicians. This method is the joining of her two loves, expressive art and psychology, but she promises she won’t make you dance in session unless requested! Chelsea’s continued education includes specific and extensive trainings in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Gottman Couples Counselling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intersectional Feminism, and Somatic based and parts work interventions. She also engages in ongoing supervision with a strong commitment to continued work on her craft, herself, and her community. A typical session will be rooted collaborative creation of a real relationship that suits and serves you.  Chelsea invites her clients to attune to emotions, sensations, and their stories. The work is experiential in that we don’t just talk about new ways of being but practice the expression of it right in the room. We work on noticing, understanding, and responding to old patterns to create new experiences.

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Stuart Anderson [MSc. Performance Psych. Reg. Physiotherapist] provides a unique and transformative mind-body therapeutic experience. Many of his clients include those with complex pain, chronic injuries, those interested in developing sustainable high-performance and well-being. He has consulted to many clients across a wide span of domains, who include: Cirque Du Soleil, The Royal Ballet (London UK), Kings of Leon, Olympic and National Team Athletes, Ballet BC, British Rally(BRC), Royal College of Surgeons, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Doctors of BC, and many others. He has developed performanceclinic.ca as a multidisciplinary approach to helping client achieve their goals.

In addition to physiotherapy, he offers progressive performance coaching based on 15+ years of coaching top performers and professionals. Clients learn to integrate techniques and applied practices that have synergistic benefit for health, performance and personal impact. Common coaching subjects include: * creating optimal focus & concentration * stress and anxiety management * finding ‘flow’ under pressure * developing confidence/self-efficacy * performing beyond comfort zones

This work is about finding solutions and producing results, to develop skills and habits for optimizing performance, and ensuring you deliver your best consistently and sustainably.

Personal trivia : Stuart was a varsity athlete in lacrosse, played in a rock band into his 30’s, and regularly hosted radio shows in Scotland. He’s an avid tennis, F1 and music buff - and a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Some Testimonials:

“Results! … I have been able to work through barriers, gain clarity of my goals and add valuable tools to my mental toolbox. I highly recommend anyone looking to optimize their performance to consider working with Stuart as the results speak for themselves! ” — JJ, CANADIAN NATIONAL BOBSLED TEAM

“I’ve been working with Stuart for almost a year now for performance psychology and in that time have had the best results of my career in cycling. I love his collaborative approach of helping me create and navigate mental performance strategies that work for me both in lead up to competition and during the races. His kindness, passion and dedication to helping me become the best athlete I can be is apparent and I look forward to all of our chats both in person and virtually when I’m on the road!” — MAGGIE COLES-LYSTER, CANADIAN NATIONAL CYCLING TEAM, MEDALIST 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES, 2022 ROAD AND CRITERIUM NATIONAL CHAMPION

“Each interaction was inspiring, motivating and extremely comfortable – I was able to gain the clarity I needed to articulate my thoughts and ideas which greatly helped alleviate the anxiety I was feeling and helped me feel well prepared to achieve my goal.” — J.T., SENIOR DIRECTOR, VANCITY

“I would highly recommend these services without any hesitation. Thanks and keep up the great work Stuart!” — WILLIAM LAU, CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS – CONSEIL DES ARTS DU CANADA

“I had the privilege of working with Stuart while performing on tour with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal. Stuart has an amazing ability to assess a situation from both the point of view of the performer, and of the medical professional. I trusted him immediately and I knew I was in good hands. I am incredibly grateful!” ” — C.B., PRINCIPAL DANCER/ARTIST LES BALLET JAZZ DE MONTREAL/ CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

“Stand-out. Stuart came highly recommended to me by two separate individuals, and they were sure he would prove to be stand out in his work. They were right. My issue related to public speaking and specifically the fear that came with it. He gave me a batch of great tools to work with and some much needed inspiration. He was able to draw on personal experience and visualization techniques that spoke to me. I was able to use these tools effectively and managed to pull it off! Thank you Stuart!” — EMILY WHEELER

“Stuart keeps me dancing. I’ve been working with him for almost a decade and he’s always treated me with an unparalleled kindness, respect and generosity. Stuart values providing his clients with studied insight into the conditions of their particular injury. He goes above and beyond to ensure that you understand what you are experiencing and how best to improve the situation or at very least how to work through it, in the safest possible manor. I trust his knowledge completely. I feel that my body is unquestionably safe in his treatment methods. I have had his support through a series of injuries that may have been career ending without proper guidance and education. I couldn’t be more grateful.” — JOSH BEAMISH, DANCER & CHOREOGRAPHER

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Joe graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2007, and has worked extensively in private practice and with professional lacrosse teams, professional Australian football players, Canadian hockey teams, and varsity rugby and basketball teams.

Joe has a certification in medical acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and has trained with Diane and LJ Lee in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM) approach. His individualized treatments combine manual therapy, acupuncture/dry needling, myofascial release, and specific exercise prescriptions for maximal benefit to his clients. His undergraduate degree was in Kinesiology which also helps to inform his treatment approach. He works at both Performance Clinic locations, including at the Ballet BC HQ on Granville Island.

“I recently had an amazing experience at Anderson Performance Clinic with Joe Cheng. After struggling with knee pain for years, Joe provided exceptional care and expertise that finally relieved my pain. Joe took the time to understand my concerns and created a personalized treatment plan. His knowledge and hands-on approach helped me regain strength and flexibility. I highly recommend Joe’s services for anyone seeking relief from knee pain.” — Miguel Martins Pereirinha

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Anita Natarajan was born and raised in B.C. and has practiced as a Family Physician in the Lower Mainland for the past 24 years. She currently works as a GP in Oncology at BC Cancer in Vancouver.

After years of seeing patients struggling with sleep difficulties, Anita decided to get training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) – an evidence-based, drug-free treatment program for insomnia. At Performance Clinic, Anita is offering 5-session CBT-i to help those with insomnia sleep well again, and maximize their productivity and performance.

Clients can maintain their social life while on the program. CBT-i requires consistency and commitment.

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Jai is Australian and graduated with a Masters in health science (osteopathy) and bachelor of science from Victoria University. He utilizes a hands-on approach with osteopathic manual therapy (soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, stretching) with a keen interest in movement screening and exercise rehab. Jai has a professional background in university education as an educator for physiotherapy and osteopathy students in anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills. He has always enjoyed working with athletes from a range of sports such as soccer, athletics, Australian rules football, and netball where he’s provided first aid and taping techniques.

He moved to Vancouver recently and is involved in running and rock climbing communities. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him running on trails or climbing, he is also a climbing coach/ instructor at Hive Heights.

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Egbert Langstraat, BSc Ma MPsych is a coach, therapist and teacher. He holds degrees in psychology, psychomotor therapy and psychotherapy. His work addresses the intersection of psychology and physiology, incorporating body-mind synergy with various tools and methods for exploration, resolution and integration.

Egbert trained at several universities in Holland (University of applied sciences Windesheim, University of Groningen and University of Amsterdam), and has 15 years of experience working as a counsellor in hospitals. He currently still holds a position at the university of applied sciences Arnhem en Nijmegen in Holland as a supervisor and assessor. He has written a number of articles regarding body awareness, emotions and behavior.

Egbert’s techniques of expertise are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema-focused therapy, and Pesso-Boyden psychotherapy. Egbert has been highly effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual trauma and many other traumas. He has been employed in counselling, family therapy, couples therapy and executive coaching for individuals and corporate clients.

Egbert believes clients who are treated with body-orientated psychotherapies are happier, more productive, and hopeful.

“I work to integrate what someone has (un)consciously learned in the past with associated emotional programs, and at the same time work with needs and desires in the present time.”

Egbert’s coaching/therapy approach is often a matter of integrating a client’s paradoxical polarities. Egbert has the techniques available to guide the client to her or his own expertise of ‘self’ - therefore Egbert is not the expert, but the client self is.

Testimonials: “…because of the divorce of my parents when I was young, I took over the role of the father in the household. I developed a lot of resistance to emotions and became numb. Egbert has taught me how to connect with my emotions again by listening to my body. The sessions were very hard on me in the beginning, but now I am so much more happier and feel in control of my life.” A.A.

“Egbert has meant a great deal to me. With patience and empathy, he created a safe environment where I was able to express my most personal feelings and emotions. Egbert is very patient but is also pretty straight forward. He helped me to overcome pains from my childhood which held me back. I gained a lot of self-insight and new skills to avoid my survival strategies. Result: Clear mind and regained energy.” MdG.

“I have a company in asset management. We are small, but leading in the world [in our sector]. I hired Egbert to work with our teams of consultants and software engineers. In a playful and educational way, he made everybody excited to learn about stress and energy management. The participants started opening up after Egbert went off script and introduced a number of exercises. He re-kick started the innovate drive within the company. He also addressed some issues between several team members, which went unnoticed by the management. I’ve never seen my teams being this excited about working and communicating with each other.” J.R

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Barchi is a Registered Hypnotherapist, ICF-certified Coach and a student pursuing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. With over 15 years in the self-development field, she integrates modalities from both the spiritual and psychological realms.

Her journey led her to discover the power of hypnotherapy as a quick route to rewiring the subconscious mind. This revelation came to light when she conquered a significant hurdle - overcoming the fear of being seen and presenting on camera, a challenge rooted in her teenage experience of bullying. Now, she passionately guides others in breaking free from imposed limitations, empowering them to live the life they desire.

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Steven is a Registered Acupuncturist and Reflexologist in BC. He has engaged in varied styles of massage, complementary medicine, and spa therapy in Vancouver since 2009. With professional training and practice in Asia, North America, and Europe, Steven excels in combining both oriental and western medicine modalities to achieve optimal therapeutic effect while meeting patients’ expectations and focus. Steven’s expertise includes deep tissue massage, sports massage, acupuncture, cupping, joint release, Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology. Having other academic backgrounds in epidemiology, occupational health, and clinical nutrition, Steven also offers consultation on disease prevention, homecare, and supplements. Steven’s passion is to relieve somatic pain, facilitate rehabilitation, and restore clients’ energy.

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Alex was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At a young age he met master Liu Ming with whom he learned acupressure Tui Na massage and trained in internal martial arts such as Chen Style Tai chi, Yiquan, Baguazhang and Qi Gong. You can read more about Alex HERE

He moved to Vancouver in September 2016 and completed his training as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist. Thanks to his many years of practice he incorporates mindfulness to offer patients deep presence and attention tailoring each treatment with a warm and integrative approach.

He offers a variety of treatment modalities ranging from Tui na (acupressure/deep tissue) massage, Acupuncture based on TCM diagnostic methods and treatment strategies, cupping (with or without needles), electro stimulation acupuncture and gua sha (scraping). Some of the conditions he enjoys treating the most are sport injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, chronic or acute pain, insomnia, digestive issues and emotional imbalances. He strives to make his patients feel more centered, peaceful and present after each treatment. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and is currently learning Mandarin.

Testimonials:

Fabiola Perez Castan: I have received several massages from Alex Litvinoff during 2019. I have to mention that I have been receiving massages from different people for years as I have moved from one city to another, and Alex has a gift for feeling muscles and treating them as needed. I have a permanent injury to my left trapezium that requires different treatment than any temporary muscle pain (bad sleeping position, muscle fatigue etc). Alex definitely knows how to synchronize with your muscles and flow with them during the massage, to heal or improve them as much as possible. I highly recommend him, either to be healed or to be relaxed.

Gabriela Rosenthal: Excellent technique through pressure at different key points in the body where there is tension. It was great for relaxing. I highly recommend Alex.

Ilana Wainberg: Alex is very professional and also a nice person . I had back pains and after some sessions I could feel a relief without taking any medication, just with his massage. I highly recommend his services.

Carol Gandra: Extraordinary human and professional. In all the massage sessions I felt relaxed and welcomed. The best massage in Vancouver!

Dan Howard: I came to Alex for a deep tissue massage when I had just finished 4 weeks of hard labour in -10° and was feeling very stiff. By the end of the session I was feeling light on my feet, and the tension in my shoulders and forearms had felt like it had resided for the time being. After a couple days of stretching and reminding my body to relax again, I felt more flexible and confident then I have in months!

Nicolas Gonzalez Thomas:

“I sometimes struggle with chronic tension and find massages in general to be too superficial. Alex was able to work with the muscles and tensions in a deeper way than I have had in the past, it was a complete full-body reset. I highly recommend Alex’s massages!”

Santiago Yanez: Having been to a handful of RMTs, massagers, and acupuncturist in the city, I can safely say that Alex has an amazing ability to find the right spot!. His ability to home-in on a particular issue or ailment and work to heal the area is exceptional. As I professional dancer would highly recommend visiting Alex for any issue and will be recommending him warm, inviting, and highly professional studio to everyone I know.

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Dr. Yuan is currently on maternity leave. Having delivered over 14,000 injection treatments, Dr. Yuan is an expert in managing soft-tissue injuries. She believes in pairing exercises with injections to create long-term changes. She is passionate about pain management and continuously improves her skills. She performs ultrasound-guided Trigger Point Injections, Nerve Blocks, Perineural Injection Therapy, Fascia Hydrodissection, Prolotherapy, and PRP. She developed a wide skill-set because it allows her to help with more types of pain problems! Dr. Yuan received her medical degree from the University of British Columbia and completed her residency in family medicine in 2017. She is a Diplomat of the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. She is also a Clinical Instructor for the UBC Faculty of Medicine. She speaks English and Mandarin. She enjoys cultivating bonsai in her spare time.

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Dr. Woo is board certified in Family Practice and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in the U.S., and Family Medicine in Canada. He served as Chief Resident in Pennsylvania followed by an extra year of fellowship in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. He works as a family physician with a special interest in pain management. He is passionate in investigating the source of pain and the role it plays on the mind, body, and spirit of the patient. He performs osteopathic manipulation, trigger points injections, perineural injections, and prolotherapy. He speaks English and Korean.

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Maryam is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and offers counselling for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, work stress, career development and issues specific to university students. She offers sessions online and in-person in Downtown Vancouver.

Maryam works with people to:

• Harness their strengths and resources to meet their life goals.
• Gain a more compassionate understanding of their struggles and identify barriers that might be holding them back.
• Heal from the past, explore core values and develop purposeful actions.
• Realize their full potential, live more authentically, and have more satisfying relationships.

She has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics and Mathematics from UBC.

Areas of Practice: Anxiety, Trauma, Self-esteem, Relationships, Career Counselling, Work Stress, and issues specific to post-secondary and PhD students.

Approaches: Mindful Self-compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, AEDP & Narrative Therapy.

• please call 604 828 2606 to book appointment *

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