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Dry Needling/IMS (ACCDN), Temporomandibular Dysfunctions (TMD), Pelvic Health (UofA)

Tina is an energetic, client-oriented, result-driven, compassionate Registered Physical Therapist. She has over 15 years’ experience in Iran and over 10 years’ Canadian experience in the Rehabilitation field. She is experienced in pain management, and management of chronic/systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. She develops evidenced based customized care plan. Her mission is to put the client’s needs first, provide them proper education, address their concern; and help them prevent re injury and improve their quality of life. Through her work experience in private and public settings, she has gained broad in-depth hands-on expertise and knowledge which she is now incorporating in her work as a Clinical Registered Physiotherapist.

She is a member of the College of Physical Therapist of British Columbia (CPTBC) and Canadian Association of Physiotherapy (CAP).

Her motto is “Active Life for Better Tomorrow”. She is fluent in English and Farsi/Persian. Tina loves spending time with family and friends, enjoys outdoor activities, as well as Pilates and dancing.

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Bahram is a registered massage therapist and a graduate of the massage therapy program at Vancouver Career College since November 2016. He is a member of the College of Massage Therapy of British Columbia and the Registered Massage Therapists Association.

Bahram is passionate about using massage to help people relieve pain and stress. He uses his massage therapy experience along with his previous experiences as a physiotherapist in Iran.

Bahram’s specialties include Swedish deep tissue massage. joint mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF). Bahram’s other passions in life include the outdoors, animals, fitness and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Mehrdad Darvish is an orthopedic foot & ankle, and sports injuries surgeon. Trained in Iran and Germany, he worked as the supreme orthopedic consultant at the National Olympic Committee of Iran. He has been practicing manual osteopathy for the past few years that he has resided in Vancouver. With more than 25 years of experience in Orthopedics, Dr. Darvish is able to properly diagnose and choose individualized treatment for every patient suffering from musculoskeletal pain, chronic pain, or sports injury by using craniosacral, visceral, and other osteopathic techniques. He believes that manual osteopathy is the most effective and available treatment for chronic pains, and it’s true. Mehrdad is not a member of the college of physicians and surgeons of British Columbia.

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Zahra is an experienced physiotherapist and kinesiologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & healthcare industry. Skilled in Outpatient Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Sports, and also Prevention. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the Iran University of Medical Sciences. With a keen interest in body mechanics, movement, and holding patterns, her treatment is based on a holistic approach. In fact, her goal is to teach and educate patients on how to move their bodies, perform and function within their environment. She has extensive experience in exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and the use of therapeutic modalities. Finally, Zahra enjoys activities such as yoga, hiking, running, and volunteering as a Girl Guide leader.

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Maryam has more than eight years of experience in physical therapy at public and private physiotherapy facilities. She graduated from The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences in Tehran in 2008 and started her career as a physiotherapist, primarily working on musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation, and women’s health. She continued her post-graduate education and earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology in Tehran in 2019. Soon after moving to BC she became qualified to practice in Canada and joined our team as Interim Registered Physiotherapist. She became a fully registered physiotherapist in 2023.

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Tresha is a highly trained Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapist with 17 years of treatment experience. She received her diploma in Massage Therapy from Elmcrest College in 2007 and her diploma in Osteopathy Manipulative Practice from Southern Ontario College of Osteopathy in 2012.

All treatments offered by Tresha are in the scope of practice of both governing bodies, therefore, you may choose to book under Manual Osteopathy or Massage Therapy for billing purposes, never the less, treatments will consist of an assessment, treatment, and remedial exercise suggestion. Myofascial release is the foundation of Tresha’s practice and treatments are performed over clothing.

Tresha is naturally playful, and curious and loves to read!

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Zaria joined the Limelight in 2023 as a TCM practitioner and Acupuncturist. She has a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Iran (Shiraz University of Medical Sciences)and worked as a physiotherapist for 8 years in her hometown Shiraz. Zaria changed her path in Canada and studied Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Chinese medicine looks at the body as holistic. In treatment, her goal is to find the root cause of the patient’s health issues, treat, prevent, and bring back balance to the body. For these purposes, Zaria uses all Chinese medicine remedies such as; Acupuncture, herbal medicine formula, cupping, Bloodletting, Guasha, and Tuina massage. Zaria’s fields of interest are : 1- Women’s health (menstruation issues, menopause, infertility, miscarriages )  2- Pain management (musculoskeletal, joint pain, Digestive issues, Weight management Stress, insomnia, fatigue, poor memory) 3- Acupuncture in beauty and skin-related concerns * Facial Rejuvenation * Double Chin  Remove wrinkles and lines ( laugh lines, frowns, and crow feet lines )Dark cycles and puffy eyesEyebrows and eyelids lifting Hyperpigmentation (Chloasma/Melasma) *Highlight the cheeks  remove Stretch Marks Scar Tissue(Acne scar )Hair Loss *Skin Rash, Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea (herbal medicine formula and acupuncture)

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Alireza began his healthcare career in 1996 attending medical school in Iran. After earning his Bachelor in Physiotherapy, he then went on to also earn his Masters and PhD in Physiotherapy, all while working at the Physiotherapy Clinic of the university.

Once Alireza completed his education, he started to work as an assistant professor at TMU University until he moved to Canada in 2012. Alireza gained his clinical experience by working at the University’s physiotherapy clinic, as well as several private clinics, public hospitals, and community-based programs treating acute and chronic conditions and post-operative rehabilitation. He is also certified in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) treatments and is also a specialist and member of Limelight Clinic.

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Dr. Sirus graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in kinesiology in 2015. He has had experience working as a kinesiologist in a multidisciplinary environment alongside many other health care professionals. Driven by his passion for healthcare, Dr. Sirus then went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2020 where he also completed his clinical internship at St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, ON.

His motivation to become a chiropractor started in his teenage years after being involved in two severe car accidents. He was experiencing chronic headaches and back pain when he was encouraged to see a Chiropractor by his family physician. After a few treatments, he was impressed with the outcome of Chiropractic care for the various symptoms he was suffering from.

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