Therapists
Beverley Kosuljandic, MCSP, MCPA
Bev graduated from King's College Hospital, London, UK. in 1980. She moved to Canada in 1982 and started in private practice in 1984. She became an owner of West Tenth Physiotherapy Clinic in 1986, which was renamed Jericho Sports and Orthopedic Physiotherapy Clinic in 1996 when the clinic was moved to 4th and Alma. Bev has taken many continuing education courses over the years, including Orthopedic
Manual Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. Bev's 3 children play a wide variety of sports, including Hockey, Ringette, Baseball and Karate. They are always glad to have Mom along to treat their mechanical problems. Bev enjoys a challenge (she even treats Bob Fong)
Hours: Mon 7:30-5:00 - Tue 7:30-4:30 - Wed 7:30-4:00 - Thurs 7:30-12:00
Judith Russell, BA, BSc, MCPA
Judy graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical ducation in 1975, then continued her studies in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto and graduated in 1978. Since that time, Judy has practiced her profession and received Advanced training in her areas of special interest which include Orthopedics, Sports Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.
She was awarded her Sports Physiotherapy Diploma in 1986. Judy's level of expertise has afforded her the opportunity to serve on two Summer Olympic Games Medical Teams (1984, 1988), one Pan American Games Medical Team (1987) and the Commonwealth Games Medical Team (1994). While Judy has spent most of her career in private practice, she took time out to be a Teaching Master at Sheridan College in Oakville in the Athletic Training and Management Program from 1981 to 1984. She was also a lab assistant and instructor in the UBC School of Rehabilitation Sciences from 1989 to 1992.
Judy has worked as a Registered Physiotherapist in private practice since 1985 in Vancouver and became co-owner of Jericho Sports and Orthopedic Physiotherapy Clinic (formerly West Tenth Physiotherapy Clinic) in 1987, where she continues to enjoy practicing her profession to the fullest. She also takes time out to golf, run, play tennis, do yoga and visit her island oasis.
Hours: Mon 7:30-4:30 - Tue 9:30-6:00 - Wed 7:30-4:30 - Thurs 7:30-12:00
Robert Fong, B.App.Sc., MCPA
Robert (Bob) completed his Physiotherapy training in Sydney, Australia in 1987 (Cumberland College of Health Sciences). Bob traveled widely and settled in Vancouver in 1990. Here, he fortuitously met Judy and Bev, who were co-owners of West 10th Physiotherapy at the time. In 1996, Bob joined them in partnership to form Jericho Sports and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic. In 1997, Bob discovered Racquetball and it has now become his passion. He has since won a National singles (2000) and 2 National doubles titles (2000, 2001).
Bob's sports-physiotherapy skills and athletic experience has helped him attain the position of Canadian National Racquetball Team Physiotherapist. He has attended international tournaments in Cochabamba (Bolivia 2002), San Juan (World Championships, Puerto Rico, 2002), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic 2003), Cuenca (Ecuador 2004), Anyang (World Championships, South Korea 2004), Caracas (Venezuela, 2005), Guatemala City (Guatemala, 2006) and Santo Domingo (World Championships, Dominican Republic, 2006).
Bob has continued to develop his physiotherapy skills with post-graduate studies in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. Bob enjoys combining his blend of treatment techniques and has learnt to 'listen to the whole body' when assessing the body's response and adaptation to injury or trauma.
Hours: Tue 7:30-4:00 - Wed 9:30-6:00 - Thurs 7:30-4:00 - Friday 9:30-6:00
Louise Didyk BSc. (PT), MCPA, MCSP, RCAMT
Louise graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1995. She brings a multitude of skills to her practice: IMS, Manipulation, Soft Tissue Release, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, Rehabilitation Exercises, Reiki, Neurology and Ergonomics.
Louise is keen to stay abreast of the latest skills since graduating over 15 years ago; she is a certified Gunn IMS practitioner (CGIMS) and a Resident of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists (RCAMT). Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a useful tool using sterile acupuncture needles to treat chronic pain and to effectively address muscle and nerve conditions.
Louise values hands-on treatment by using specific assessments to identify the cause of pain/injury and by providing education and treatment to help speed your recovery. Pre-natal and post-natal care is a special interest area that Louise enjoys treating, particularly with the education and management of Diastasis Recti.
She also has an avid interest in working with athletes. Louise has worked with England’s National Rowing and Rugby teams as well as assisted the Medical Teams for the Vancouver Sun Run and Vancouver Marathon. Louise has run many marathons and half marathons and enjoys speaking at local running clinics, skiing, hiking, yoga and commuting by bicycle.
Louise is bilingual and can offer all her physiotherapy services in French. Bienvenue aux clients Francophones.
Hours: Monday 11 - 6, Tuesdays 7:30 - 4, Thursday 8 - 6, Friday 8 - 12
Micheline Wong BSc (PT), MHSc, BSc, MCPA, CAFCI
Micheline received her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physiotherapy in 2003 from the University of British Columbia. Community Health and Epidemiology and a B.Sc. (Specialist) in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto.
Micheline dedicates her passion for Physiotherapy in the areas of Orthopaedics and Sports Therapy. She integrates both Western and Eastern therapies into her holistic practice to treat her clients. She has completed post-graduate training in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Acupuncture (Certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, AFCI), Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy and Vestibular/Vertigo Rehabilitation.
Micheline has also completed the full Discover Series for integrated structural alignment instructed by Diane Lee and Associates. Micheline is uniquely placed to effectively treat her clients by integrating her Manual Therapy skills with structural alignment, body awareness education, exercise prescription, nutrition, lifestyle management, and her sporting experience.
She treats a wide range of people including runners, bicyclists, swimmers, walkers, as well as musicians, children, and older adults. Micheline has provided physiotherapy for the National Junior Karate Team, wheelchair basketball, and various tennis tournaments in Vancouver. Micheline currently organizes the Vancouver Westside Visceral Manipulation Study Group sessions (Instructor: Judy Russell, PT) held at the Jericho Physiotherapy Clinic. (If you are interested in participating, please contact Micheline at vmstudygp@hotmail.com)
In her spare time, Micheline enjoys participating in swimming, biking, running, triathlons, yoga, meditation, as well as playing the cello, public speaking, and living life to the fullest!
Hours: Mon 10:00 - 6:00 - Wed 11:00 - 6:00 - Thursday 8:00 - 3:00 - Friday 7:30 – 3:30
Mary Lou Stanley, BHSc (PT), BA, MPE, MCPA
Mary Lou received her Bachelor of Health Science degree in Physical Therapy from McMaster University in 1994. She also holds Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta and a Masters in Motor Learning and Control from the University of British Columbia. While at UBC she did her thesis research with Dr. Ian Franks director of the Motor Learning & Control Laboratory in the Department of Human Kinetics.
Mary Lou has worked as a Registered Physical Therapist in private practice in Vancouver since 1994. She has continued to pursue post graduate training in Physical Therapy in the areas of orthopedic manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, sport physiotherapy, posture and muscle balance, and core stability and breathing. In addition, Mary Lou has extensive training in the Feldenkrais® Method which facilitates better posture and breathing as well as improved coordination and muscle balance. Mary Lou studied directly with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais PractitionerTM in 1983. Since then she has taught the Feldenkrais Method and attended numerous advanced trainings in the Feldenkrais Method.
Mary Lou enjoys skiing, skating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, biking, singing and dancing, and spending time with her husband and 2 children.
Hours: Mon 9:00-1:00 - Tue 9:00-5:00 - Fri 9:00-5:00