Meet Your Team

Go! Physio was founded in 2009 to provide physiotherapy and wellness resources to Vancouver residents in Point Grey, Dunbar, Kitsilano, Jericho Beach and many surrounding areas.

Since our founders Grace Cheung, Susan Deslippe and Steacy Alexander (retired Nov 2019) joined forces, we have grown our team to provide you with all the solutions you need for restored mobility and vigor.

Meet our staff below, and book an appointment with one of them today! Our team’s diverse experiences mean we can help you achieve any of your goals with a solution tailored to suit your lifestyle.

JOIN OUR TEAM – Are you looking to grow in your career while working with like-minded health care providers? Find out how you can join our team of therapists.

Meet Your Team

Go! Physio was founded in 2009 to provide physiotherapy and wellness resources to Vancouver residents in Point Grey, Dunbar, Kitsilano, Jericho Beach and many surrounding areas.

Since our founders Steacy Alexander, Grace Cheung and Susan Deslippe joined forces, we have grown our team to provide you with all the solutions you need for restored mobility and vigor.

Meet our staff below, and book an appointment with one of them today! Our team’s diverse experiences mean we can help you achieve any of your goals with a solution tailored to suit your lifestyle.

Our Founders

Susan Deslippe

Physiotherapist, B.Sc.(P.T.)

Certified practitioner of Gunn IMS, Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (PBFR) Certification Course Instructor

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Susan’s physiotherapy practice incorporates manual therapy, posture and movement analysis, and specific exercise prescription. She is also a certified practitioner of Intra-Muscular Stimulation (or dry needling), an effective treatment for chronic pain.

While well versed in addressing all kinds of injuries, there are a few areas that are of particular focus in her practice:

  • Pelvic and lower back instability and re-alignment by retraining specific core muscles.
  • Post-mastectomy rehabilitative care to patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Susan assists patients throughout the various stages of treatment and breast reconstruction surgeries to restore good posture, shoulder movement, strength and function, alleviate pain and reduce fibrotic adhesions or cording to help prevent lymphedema and a return to normal activity.
  • Women’s health issues related to pregnancy, injury, menopause or hormonal changes including pre and postpartum urinary incontinence.
  • Personalized blood flow restriction rehabilitation (PBFR). Susan is a PBFR course instructor providing certification training to rehabilitation professionals across Canada, the USA and in Europe. This role has led her to provide PBFR training to rehab teams working with the Canadian Military, professional sports teams as well as those working in clinics and rehabilitation centres. Learn more about this new therapy.

In her free time, Susan enjoys family time and trying to keep up with her two sons (no easy task!). She loves hiking the north shore trails, running the seawall, skiing, dancing and music.

Grace Cheung

Physiotherapist, M.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(Kin.), Dip.Manip.P.T.

Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), Spinal Manipulations, Certified practitioner of Gunn IMS, K-Taping Certified Therapist

About Grace +

Grace graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy (McMaster) and a Bachelors in Kinesiology (SFU). Her post-graduate education includes certification in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (Gunn-IMS, UBC) and a Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy with internationally recognized IFOMPT (FCAMPT).

Her approach to physiotherapy is to get people going to achieve their goals. She does this by teaching patients about body awareness and mechanics in their every day movements;  manual therapy (including manipulations); dry needling via Gunn-IMS; and motor retraining via prescription of injury-specific exercises.

She has had the privilege of working with athletes of all ranges: Olympians, professional athletes, octogenarians and adolescents. Her work has taken her to China and Africa. Being a musician herself, she takes a special interest in musician injuries. She has assisted in teaching orthopaedic clinical skills classes at UBC and is an Orthopaedic Division mentor with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Grace is bilingual (English and Cantonese) and has given educational talks and media interviews in both languages (with a whole lot of practice in Cantonese!). While she has been a long time cyclist (commuting, road, gravel), her recent pursuits in learning how to boulder and how to play pickleball have filled her curiosities towards staying active while having fun.

The Team

Daniel Kim

Physiotherapist, M.Sc.(P.T.), B.Sc.(Combined Major Science with Distinction)

About DANIEL +

Daniel (Taeeun, 김태은) graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy at McMaster University after completing his Bachelors in Science at the University of British Columbia.

He has experience treating people with various musculoskeletal conditions as well as other chronic conditions that require long term care. Daniel believes in active listening and collaboration to identify the cause of the problem and to develop an individualized intervention plan specific to the client’s goals. His approach to practice primarily focuses on active rehabilitation and patient education to encourage clients to take an active role throughout treatment.

Daniel is a constant learner and has most recently completed a course in soft-tissue release. He is passionate in advancing in skills and knowledge and is currently pursuing post-graduate education in manual therapy through the Orthopaedic Division. In his free time, Daniel likes to play soccer and exercise at the gym. He is also fluent in Korean.

Nushaba Islam

Physiotherapist, M. Sc. (P.T.), B. Sc. (Kinesiology and Health Sciences)
About NUSHABA +

Nushaba graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto after completing her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University.

Nushaba’s approach to physiotherapy treatment includes a balance between manual therapy, active rehabilitation/ exercise, education about body mechanics, planning and pacing of daily activities, while keeping the client’s goals at the forefront.

She has experience in treating a variety of orthopaedic and neurological injuries, including complex spinal injuries and complex care/ chronic pain.

Nushaba has a special interest and passion for treating concussion and post-concussion syndrome, and getting clients back to the activities they cherish.

When Nushaba is not treating clients in the clinic, she enjoys traveling, hiking and experimenting in the kitchen with baking/cooking, while her little son keeps her on her toes!

She is also fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu.

Janet Sprague

Physiotherapist, BHSc(P.T.)

Certified Lymphedema Therapist CDT (LANA); Level III Manual Therapy; YTT 200 hours (Kushala Yoga)

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Janet has a strong focus on providing cancer rehab and lymphedema therapy to patients recovering from breast cancer and other cancers that involve the lymph nodes.

Janet has a wide range of experience treating cancer patients and the various problems that may occur during and after cancer treatment such as loss of mobility, axillary webbing, lymphedema and return to work issues. Janet is passionate about providing the best care possible to her patients and uses education, exercise programs, manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, manual therapy, yoga and postural correction.

In her free time Janet enjoys running, hiking the local trails, yoga and watching her two boys’ various sporting events.

Angus Tse

Interim Physiotherapist

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Angus is an Interim Physiotherapist who first started working at Go! Physio as a Kinesiologist teaching posture, balance and movement exercises to the ageing population. Now, as a physiotherapist that has a passion for exercise and movement, he empowers his clients by giving them the tools they need to regain their mobility and reach their goals. Angus likes to focus on empowering his clients during sessions by focusing on education as well as active rehab. Angus has completed his Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Level 1 exam and teaches falls prevention classes for the aging population.

During his free time, Angus likes to partake in a variety of sports such as badminton, spike ball, bouldering, Krav Maga, calisthenics, running, and weightlifting. Angus’ extensive experience in sports and active living have led to many injuries in the past – which is why he knows firsthand the importance of physical therapy in the journey to return to activities.

Pauline Tay

Acupuncturist, M.Sc. Pharm; B.Sc. Pharm

Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner R.TCM.P, Registered Acupuncturist

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With a background in Pharmacy, Pauline undertook the challenge to bridge the gap between modern Western and traditional Chinese medical practices. She brings together her understanding of both philosophies to treat various neurological & pain syndromes with acupuncture. She incorporates Spinal Acupuncture techniques in treating back pain and other syndromes.

As a mother of 3 young adults, Pauline understands the stress of everyday life and practices Tai Chi and Pilates to maintain core strength and flexibility. She hopes that her acupuncture treatments will be an oasis of peace and comfort to her patients. As patient counselling and education is an important part of her practice, her patients often have “homework” to do.

Steve Dempster

Kinesiologist, BPE, BCAK, BCRPA

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Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Alberta (UofA), majoring in Sport Performance. He is a registered member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) and a BCRPA Personal Trainer.

Steve has experience in active post-surgery rehabilitation and has worked with clients on a
variety of issues including scoliosis, shoulder injuries, heart transplants, and hip replacements. He works one on one to develop ongoing client centered programs while focusing on functional movement and range of motion.

He worked as a downhill / x-country ski instructor while completing his Undergrad and has started his own kinesiology business since returning to Vancouver in 2017. He also has a volunteer position with the Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Club initiating the start-up of sport specific training for the boys/girl junior development squads.

In his spare time, you’ll find Steve exploring the great outdoors; hiking, biking, paddle boarding and kayaking through the Gulf islands. He will happily play any sport with a ball, as long as he gets the body moving. He firmly believes that physical activity is the secret to a long, and healthy life.

Our Staff

Sheila Pezel

Medical Office Assistant

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Sheila joined Go! Physiotherapy in 2015. She has a fun sense of humour and a smile that brightens the clinic. She has a passion for travel and is Go! Physio’s resident Caribbean cruise expert.

Lieza Gelacio

Medical Office Assistant /
Physio Assistant

About Lieza +

Lieza recently joined Go! Physiotherapy clinic as a Medical Office Receptionist. She graduated with a degree of Physiotherapy and worked as a personal trainer in Dubai, UAE. She likes to be surrounded by like minded people who help others get back to their normal activities of daily living. During her free time, she loves to spend quality time with her family either by walking, biking within the vicinity of her neighbourhood, watching movies and playing games with her daughters.

Elaine Nesbitt

Front Desk Evenings

Ava

Ava McAdam-Beder

Front Desk Evenings

About Ava +
Ava recently joined Go! Physiotherapy as a part-time Receptionist. She grew up in Toronto, and moved to Vancouver last year to pursue a Media Studies degree at the University of British Columbia. She enjoys Pilates and dancing, and is a member of the UBC Dance Team. 

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The medical profession needs more practitioners like those at Go! Physiotherapy. My family has seen them for multiple injuries over the past number of years, and we keep going back because their approach marries book-smarts, practicality and kindness. And most importantly, they take the time to listen and get to the source of the injury before working their magic.

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Call: 604-568-4628
Email: go@gophysiotherapy.ca

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