Arina Hojjati

BKin

Arina is a Kinesiologist. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, where she focused on how the body moves and recovers. She is passionate about helping people feel stronger, move more comfortably, and regain confidence in their bodies. During her studies, she focused on developing a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, exercise rehabilitation, and human movement science.

Arina has gained valuable experience through her volunteer work at a local hospital, where she supported patients and contributed to community health initiatives. She is eager to continue building her clinical skills and takes a holistic, inclusive approach, ensuring each person feels seen, supported, and confident in their journey toward better movement and health.

She has a special interest in mobility, strength development, and injury prevention. Arina loves strength training and staying active herself, which gives her a personal understanding of the benefits of regular exercise. She enjoys creating personalized programs and using functional movement assessments to help clients safely reach their goals. Her approach is friendly, collaborative, and community-focused, welcoming people of all abilities to explore movement and achieve what matters most to them.

Fluent in English and Farsi, Arina is passionate about connecting with her community and supporting clients from diverse backgrounds. She strives to help everyone feel confident, empowered, and motivated in their health and wellness journey.

Dr. Kody Au

BScN, MSESS, DC

Dr. Au is certified by the national chiropractic examining boards of Canada (British Columbia) and United States. He is a member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, British columbia College of Chiropractic and Canadian Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Kody Au graduated from the University of Alberta in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. He worked at Burnaby Hospital on the Acute Medicine and Stroke ward shortly after graduating. In 2015, Dr. Kody Au obtained his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences and a Doctor of Chiropractic graduating with Magna Cum Laude Honors from the University of Western States.

Kody has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He has a special interest in sports related injuries where he applies extensive assessment, traditional chiropractic therapy, and cutting edge rehabilitation techniques.

Kody has played volleyball competitively in high school and continues to play recreationally till this day. He is also currently a member and sponsor of the Vancouver Dodgeball League. By being active his whole life, Kody has a special appreciation towards sports and athletics. He seeks to allow individuals of all ages to continue their activities as long as possible.

Kody is able to fluently speak English and Cantonese

Christine Bersabe

Christine graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT) in August 2023, obtaining the Clinical Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional clinical skills and unwavering dedication.

Influenced by her own encounters with chronic pain and stress, Christine is a firm advocate for the rehabilitative capabilities of massage therapy. She prioritizes crafting tailored treatment plans for each patient, addressing their unique needs and goals.

Utilizing a blend of techniques including Swedish and Orthopedic, Christine has experience treating various conditions such as scoliosis, fibromyalgia, chronic sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, pronator teres syndrome, spinal cord injuries, and general maintenance care. She has developed a specific interest in working with Central Nervous System (CNS) related cases. 

Beyond her professional life, Christine enjoys staying active outdoors. Depending on the season, she might be snowboarding on one of the North Shore mountains, cycling near a beach, or hiking in the Fraser Valley.  She emphasizes the significance of exercise in preserving overall physical, emotional, and mental well-being, motivating her patients to integrate movement into their everyday lives so they can keep doing the things they love. 

Christine is able to speak conversational Tagalog.

Dr. Emily Cullen

BSc, DC

Dr. Emily Cullen graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a focus in Rehabilitation. She then pursued her passion for Chiropractic and attended Northeast College of Health Sciences, formerly known as New York Chiropractic College.
Dr. Cullen has an in depth understanding of active care and rehabilitation. This is not only from her education but also her athletic background playing competitive soccer and rock climbing. Her goal is simple, to get you back to doing what you love. Whether it be playing with your kids, hiking the mountains, going back to your sport of choice, or getting back to work. Dr. Cullen is here to help.

Dr. Cullen is an evidence-based chiropractor who is motivated to help her patients through chiropractic care, rehabilitation, education, and patient empowerment. She has a special interest in treating sports injuries, as well as lower extremity injuries including the foot, knee and hip. She has taken extra courses to improve adjusting skills as well as her vast knowledge in the biomechanics, function and treatment of various foot, ankle, knee and hip injuries and conditions.
Outside the clinic you can find Dr. Cullen at the Hive climbing gym, hiking in the mountains, reading on the beautiful beaches or at her local gym! You may also find her tasting all the delicious foods the city has to offer.

Lorrisa Deng

RMT, BSc

Lorrisa is a graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (2020). Prior to massage therapy, Lorrisa worked a variety of jobs ranging from retail management to work in a lab. Wanting to contribute more and help others, she ventured into her current field as an RMT. The one-on-one sessions allow Lorrisa to build a therapeutic relationship with her clients and understand their health goals – she focuses on helping her clients attain these goals so that they can live a pain-free life.

Lorrisa’s treatment style is a mixture of Swedish techniques and orthopedic approaches. She has developed a specific interest working with jaw and TMJ-related cases.

During her free time, she enjoys staying active with muay thai and spends as much time as possible with her 2 dogs Arney and Tobi. Feel free to show pictures of your dogs as she loves chatting about them

Dr. Jordan Pham

BSc, MSc, DC

Dr. Jordan Pham achieved his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States after graduating from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While studying in the chiropractic program, he also received his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Master of Science in Sports Medicine.

Jordan has been interested in human anatomy and musculoskeletal injuries since training in taekwondo for over 18 years. His own competitive experience led him to take an interest in sports-related injuries, for which he sought further education with a Master of Science in Sports Medicine. The sports medicine program provided additional extensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and exercise rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. He had the opportunity to work with various athletes from semi-professional football, semi-professional soccer, high school basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track & field, and much more.

Outside of school and the clinic, Jordan enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the gym, playing sports, and discovering Vancouver’s next best and trendy restaurants. He can speak fluently in English and Vietnamese. Jordan strives to provide the utmost beneficial and personalized care for patients. He combines his experience as an athlete with chiropractic and sports medicine to prioritize helping patients reach their health and wellness goals through evidence-based chiropractic care, exercise rehabilitation, and patient education.

Kevin Hsien

R.AC

Kevin is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture of BC. Kevin decided to take on this career path because as a long-time basketball player, he sustained a number of injuries. Luckily, through acupuncture treatments his injuries were treated and improved greatly and during treatments he was also able to learn and appreciate the importance of a healthy and balanced diet on his overall health. Kevin has a passion to use the knowledge he’s obtained to empower and aid individuals to not only be healthier but to also prevent further injuries and illnesses for the future.

In his practice, Kevin’s area of focus lies in internal challenges and concerns such as insomnia, stress, anxiety, and digestive problems and also physical conditions such as musculoskeletal pain. He is proficient in using different techniques in acupuncture, including cupping, Gua Sha, tuina, and electroacupuncture to help patients recover. Kevin likes to focus on treating both the mind and the body as these two are deeply connected. During the treatment, he would focus on the balance of the body and at the same time, help patients release tension in the body.

During his free time, Kevin enjoys playing basketball, tennis, badminton, golf, and many other sports. When he’s not doing sports, he likes to check out different restaurants or play the Nintendo Switch with his friends. If anyone wants tips on where to visit in Japan, Kevin’s got you covered as he worked in Japan for seven years!

Dr. James Lee

BKin, DC

Kaoru Ishidao

RMT, BSc

Ever since Kaoru was a child, massage therapy was a part of her daily life for prevention and care for injuries, pain, and wellness. Kaoru developed an interest in relationship between child development and human touch while majoring in Human Development at University. After becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in the U.S, Kaoru realized that she wanted to deepen her clinical knowledge and skills to pursue her career in massage therapy. She completed the 3,000 hour program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2009.

It still fascinates her what human touch, even very light and gentle touch, can do for the health and wellness of all age groups. Kaoru looks at the individual as a whole and approaches the areas that are requiring attention. Her treatment goal is to restore homeostasis which is a balance to the whole body on all levels, rather than chasing the pain. Her treatment is mainly performed by Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. If you’re looking for a deep tissue massage, please book with another RMT in the clinic.

Katy van’tSchip

BSc Psych – Bachelor of Science in Psychology, MPT – Master of Physical Therapy

Katy graduated with a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia after completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She developed a passion for both musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapy early on in her career, and underwent further course work to specialize as a pelvic health physiotherapist to integrate her interests into practice. Katy employs a holistic approach to assessment, tying in her knowledge of the pelvic floor to form a uniquely comprehensive treatment style for her patients.

Katy spent the last two and a half years abroad in London where she had the opportunity to progress her skills and clinical experience among a diversified population in a busy musculoskeletal and pelvic health clinic. Her areas of interest include pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti rehab and cancer rehab. Katy also enjoys helping those with sport and overuse injuries, postural pain and post-operative rehabilitation, with a particular interest in running injuries. She strives to make her sessions goal-oriented and individualized, and to understand everyone’s “why” behind their recovery journey.

When not in the clinic, Katy enjoys traveling, hiking, strength training, and spending time with friends and family.

Einer Lim

RMT, BA

Einer was once upon a time, a semi-pro frisbee player. His passion for chasing plastic has led to several injuries, big and small and the treatments that got him back on his feet influenced his treatment style now. Having graduated from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, Einer wants to use the skills gained from school to help people attain a pain free normal. Einer practices with a combination of Swedish and orthopedic techniques.

Einer still enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and is active in the dodgeball community. Einer is recently married with a small fur baby named Chewie. Einer is pronounced “Eye-ner”.

Dr. Jenine Mccann

BPHE, BA, DC

Dr. Jenine McCann graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario with a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education and Bachelor of Arts. Throughout her education, Dr. Jenine quickly developed a passion for natural health care, which lead her to New York where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic. She went on to own a wellness clinic outside of Ottawa for three years and enjoyed working closely with medical doctors, massage therapists, and energy healers in her community.

After doing long distance with her spouse for over a year, Dr. Jenine and her dog, Daisy, decided to move to Vancouver where she will continue chiropractic care and work alongside Dr. Kody Au. Dr. Jenine has certainly been enjoying settling into a new life here with the milder weather, picturesque views, and dog trails.

Dr. Jenine developed a strong passion for treating pregnant women and children which made up the majority of her practice back east. She has taken a number of courses through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and has been certified in the Webster’s Technique for treating pregnant women. She is known for her gentle touch with these specific populations, for spending quality time with each client, and for tailoring every visit to individual needs.

View Dr. Jenine’s website

Dr. MJ Pickell

BKin, DC

Ryan Jung

RMT

Graduate from Vancouver Career College with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Douglas College. He believes enhanced body awareness fosters greater functional optimization, and uses patient education for both injury rehabilitation and prevention. Ryan’s approach integrates deep tissue and active release myofascial stretching, tailoring treatments to each individual’s goals. Drawing on experiences with SFU athletes and senior care-home patients, he champions the motto “Motion is the lotion.” With five years of kinesiology experience, he provides effective home-care exercises for lasting results. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, volleyball, gaming, and a mix of bodybuilding and powerlifting workouts.

Samara Garcia

Samara is Baseline’s amazing virtual assistant who answers a lot of phone calls and helps clients to schedule on the phone. You will meet her on the screen when you attend your appointments in Vancouver and you may be assisted by her in Burnaby as well! Samara is based in Guatemala and is a important part of our Baseline Team!

Samara holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and completed a specialization in Nutritional
Pathologies at the European University of the Atlantic in Spain. She has four years of experience in
the insurance industry, including three years in sales, where she has developed a strong foundation
and expertise in the field.
In addition to her work in insurance, Samara has experience supporting both children and adults in
their mental health journeys, emphasizing the importance of self-care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, exploring nature, connecting
with animals, and immersing herself in books, which she is deeply passionate about.

Dr. Tandia Termuende

BsKin, DC

Dr. Tandia Termuende completed her undergraduate degree in kinesiology at the university of Victoria, and her doctor of chiropractic degree at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Tandia’s areas of interest include back and pelvic pain, neck pain, pregnancy and postpartum care, pediatric care, post-concussion symptoms, TMJ disorder, headaches, shoulder injuries, running injuries, and athletic performance. Tandia is Webster certified and has additional experience and a strong passion for working with pregnant individuals as well as infants. Tandia grew up on the Sunshine Coast surrounded by outdoor activities which sparked a passion for promoting exercise and well-being. She has been involved in various sports her entire life, competing in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track and field. She has worked with the university of Victoria rugby and field hockey teams, in an adaptive gym for individuals with mental and physical disabilities, as a CSEP certified personal trainer, and as a Special Olympics soccer coach. Additionally, she worked as a chiropractic intern under the former olympic chiropractor for the United States Olympic and Paralympic committee. Tandia believes in giving individuals the tools they need to improve and succeed on their own by addressing the Biopsychosocial components of injuries rather than solely on the symptoms. She uses ART soft tissue release, cupping, postural assessments, strength training, kinesiotaping, and manipulation therapy to help patients feel and perform at their best.

Wai Lam (Sarah) Tang

R.TCM.P, Bachelors in Chinese Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Sarah studied Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong Baptist University for 6 years, soon after she graduated, she started working as a register Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong. Seeing so many people suffering from all kinds of diseases and not knowing the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine has made Sarah more determined to promote them.

After moving to Canada, she continued her work as a registered Chinese medicine practitioner in BC. She is experienced in treating digestive problems, insomnia, skin problems and pain management. She is always happy to teach patients how to achieve health with Chinese medicine ways of thinking.