Originally from South Africa, Brendan holds a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta, which he obtained following his Bachelor of Human Kinetics in Exercise Science at the University of British Columbia. Brendan's keen interest for sports and orthopedics has led him to develop himself in these areas as a physiotherapist. Previous clinical experience has provided him with orthopaedic and sports injury management skills. He looks forward to further advancing his clinical knowledge by continuing his post-graduate training with orthopaedic manual therapy levels and acupuncture in the near future. Living in Vancouver and Whistler for several years, Brendan has pursued mountain biking competitively and has become an avid snowboarder and surfer. He also enjoys hiking, tennis, and traveling.
Brendan's enthusiastic, devoted, and motivating personality have been his key to success, and he is excited to apply his skills and knowledge with Impulse Sport Therapeutics.
Ali Joyce, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
Ali is excited to be working with the Impulse Team! As a lifelong athlete, she is no stranger to the benefits that massage can have on performance. Ali played volleyball all through high school for the Coquitlam Ducks Volleyball Club and spent a summer competing with Team BC Volleyball. She went on to play for the University of the Fraser Valley varsity team while studying Kinesiology. It was there that she decided to pursue a career in massage therapy and has since completed the comprehensive program at WCCMT.
Ali loves staying active and you can usually find her coaching volleyball, playing squash, snowboarding, or trying to beat her best time on the Grouse Grind.
With a special interest in orthopedics, myofascial release, and athletics, Ali is dedicated to helping her patients live active, healthy, and pain free lives.
Dr. Aaron Binstock obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honors Kinesiology) at the University of Western Ontario, where he was a member of the varsity lacrosse team. He then attended Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic and graduated with clinic honours. Dr. Binstock is a certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider.
Dr. Binstock is very familiar with an active lifestyle and competitive sports. He grew up playing many sports at a competitive level, including hockey, baseball, volleyball and lacrosse. In addition, he was the coach and trainer for the Markham Junior B lacrosse team. Dr. Binstock was also a part of the medical team at the Oxfam Trailwalker race in Ontario. He is a Toronto native, but is very excited to be living in Vancouver where he will be snowboarding, as well as playing hockey and golf in his spare time.
Leah graduated in 2004 from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has continued her education in the areas of both athletics and fascial work/structural integration. Leah is currently completing her SportMassage Therapy program with the Canadian Sport Massage Therapy Association.
Leah’s expertise in sport has led to extensive involvement in both professional and recreational athletics. She is the Massage Therapist for Waterski/Wakeboard Canada and enjoys traveling with the team to various international competitions each year. She was also proud to be a part of the core medical team for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
Beyond her personal practice, Leah is highly involved in business as an owner/director of Movéo Sport & Rehabilitation Centre in North Vancouver, and the owner/director of Impulse Sport Therapeutics in Port Moody.
Through her own health struggles, Leah has learned first hand that health and fitness is an integral part of life. She appreciates that through both Massage Therapy and ownership of innovative multidisciplinary clinics, she can help others to achieve their own health goals.
Danielle has lived in Coquitlam all her life, where she graduated from Pinetree Secondary School and spent most of her time playing volleyball for the Pinetree T-wolves and the Coquitlam Ducks Club Volleyball Team, as well as manning the outfield on her softball team. Even in her downtime she likes to stay active by running, working out, and playing volleyball indoors and outdoors, but also enjoys hanging out with her dog and cat and reading a good book. Danielle's passion for staying active and being healthy led her to take various Sports Science courses at Dougles College where she became immediately drawn to the practice of massage therapy. She went on to graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2008 and now has been practicing Massage Therapy for 2 years. She is currently continuing her education in myofascial, craniosacral and visceral release treatment, and has a special interest in Sport Massage Therapy. Danielle loves interacting with people and is committed to helping her patients achieve balance and health.
Jamieson McCormack
Holistic Nutrition
To say that Jamieson is in love with nutrition would be a vast understatement. If fact, when others describe her, they usually begin with “Well, she really loves healthy food...”
Jamieson’s interest began early on with a fascination toward the culture behind food and its innate ability to be used as preventative medicine. She spent her teens doing research and trying different foods in order to better understand its mental, emotional and physiological effects (not difficult research to do considering how much Jamieson loves to eat!)
Slowly she became known as a food bible to those around her with a growing knowledge base and a sincere desire to help others with their personal health. Jamieson furthered her education by enrolling in the Exercise Science and Fitness Leadership at Hilltop Academy and then working as a Certified Personal Trainer. Although she had amazing success with her clientele and loved fitness training; her heart always brought her back to nutrition.
Jamieson pursued this calling by attending the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition for her certification as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
Jamieson has already witnessed the substantial impact proper nutrition can have one someone’s life’s and is a true believer that absolutely everyone has it in them to take charge and change their lives with food at the forefront!
Shannon Rockall
OT Occupational Therapist
Shannon has a degree in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University and a degree in Psychology from Brock University. Her diverse clinical experience in both community and rehab settings includes pediatrics, mental health and a specialty in spinal cord injuries. She has been teaching disability and sensitivity awareness to community groups for over 20 years and has been a strong advocate for individuals facing environmental and attitudinal barriers. Shannon is an international classifier for wheelchair sports and has clinical experience in both structured and adventure recreation opportunties for clients. Her professional interests include spinal cord injury and particularly the complex issues facing women, adjustment to disability, wheelchair sports, sexual health following disability and all aspects of occupational therapy. Shannon's personal interests include spending time with her two outstanding young children and trail running.
Stephen Raghoobarsingh, MA, RCC
Point 8 Training & Development Inc.
Point 8 Training & Development Inc. was established with one objective in mind: to help everyone reach their full potential and experience ultimate life success. From the child dreaming of making it to the big leagues, to the everyday person committing to a new fitness routine, to the elite athlete reaching the pinnacle of their sport, our goal is to help each person reach his or her highest standard of performance possible. With focus, determination, and experience we have achieved this standard through our unique brand of sports counselling and our revolutionary model of sport and recreation called The New Game Plan.
Meredith Cale
Run Clinic Leader
Quick and dirty are the adjectives that best describe Meredith. Why you ask? Well firstly she likes to thinks she’s pretty fast with wicked leg turnover but also for her uncanny ability, no matter what, to emerge from a run covered in mud. She has been running for four years and competing for the past three. She has participated in a variety of different races ranging from 10 km all the way to the ultra-marathon distance as well as a triathlon; a “Jack of all Trades” so to speak. She has also been involved in many marathon and trail running training clinics on the North Shore.
Adam Way
Run Clinic Leader
Young and restless are the adjectives that best describe Adam. He has been running for the past three years and competing for the past two. After starting on the roads with marathon distance he then shifted to trail running and the ultra-running scene. He has competed in over twelve races including five ultra trail marathons. He has a lengthy background as a clinic leader with trail running training groups on the North Shore. When not engaged in the obligatory tasks of everyday life, he can be found in one of his many pairs of runners and a skimpy pair of shorts running in the mountains or cruising in the streets.
Jamie Michalycia
Administration
Jamie Michalycia is an organization enthusiast, a quality that is very beneficial for any office environment. She has a diploma in Human Kinetics and a general love for all things sport! Some of her hobbies are swing dancing, reading, playing the piano and would you believe... cleaning. Jamie has a cheery disposition and she loves to help. Don't hesitate to give her a call and she'll get you in with the right person!
Tyla Emde
Administration
Tyla Emde joins the Impulse team with a great affection for health and wellness and over 18 years of customer service experience.
Tyla completed her Business Diploma in Hospitality Management at Vancouver Community College. Most of Tyla's work experience comes from the restaurant industry, where she was able to develop a huge passion for service excellence and the ultimate customer experience. As a mother of a little family, Tyla decided to shift gears from the time demanding restaurant industry to join the wonderful world of health and wellness. Tyla is excited to bring her knowledge and passion to the Impulse team and looks forward to creating a wonderful experience for you at Impulse.
Hershey
Chocolate Lab Impulse Mascot
Hershey was born and raised in Southern Ontario, then in January 2011 decided to join the Impulse team with his good friend Dr. Aaron Binstock. He moved out to Vancouver to explore rotting tree trunks, chase small furry animals and protect his owner from disinterested bears. He specializes in squeaky toys, lying around and puppy eyes. He enjoys running the trails with Adam and Meredith or having children chase him around the patio. He is gracious enough to allow Leah, Danielle and really anyone who wants to, practice their massage techniques on him. Hershey brings his inclusive personality and calm approach to leisure to Impulse; welcoming everyone with a wagging tail.
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Impulse Sport Therapeutics
#205-130 Brew St.
Port Moody, BC V3H 0E3
