Your Movement Lab Team
Alex Fell
Physiotherapist / Owner
Orthopaedic & Sports Injuries, IMS/FDN,
CAFCI - Anatomical Acupuncture
Alex is a sport enthusiast at heart and his love affair with alpine skiing and his first career as a High Performance Ski Coach (CSCF/ACA), brought him to Whistler in 1999. He is a former Team Physiotherapist for Alpine Canada, Freestyle Canada and has held roles in private practice since 2009.
Alex’s devotion to elite sport and high performance athlete care has lead to his involvement in events such as: FIS World Cups, Olympic Venues, X-Games, Dew Tour, Canadian National Team training camps…
Alex is a manual therapist grounded in the science and study of movement with a diverse range of skills: movement analysis, exercise prescription, joint mobilizations and manipulation, anatomical acupuncture and IMS.
Academic interests focus on biomechanics and the study of forces acting on the skier as it relates to postural sway and relative lower extremity muscle EMG signals and foot/ankle mechanics within a ski boot; among other topics.
Alex fills his time outside of the clinic with adventures on the mountain in winter and summer with his wife Jade and their two kids, Scarlett and Griffin.
Pat McKinnon
Physiotherapist
IMS, Orthopaedic & Sports Injuries
Pat McKinnon is an orthopaedic physiotherapist and Certified Gunn IMS practitioner who has been practicing throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor since 2008.
Hailing from the majestic foothills of Calgary, Alberta, Pat graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the University of Calgary in 2000. After spending the next few years immersing himself in the idyllic mountain culture of the Canadian Rockies, Pat decided to put all of his hard learned education to good use, so he moved to the west coast to complete his Masters of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia. Upon graduation in 2007, Pat promptly traded his boutique urban Kitsilano existence for the recreational paradise of the Sea to Sky Corridor, where he’s been practicing and living the dream ever since. He never intended for it to be a permanent move, but you know how that story goes…
A devoted practitioner, Pat greatly values working collaboratively with his clients, taking the time to assess and treat their specific injury needs in a private, one-on-one clinical setting. He uses a variety of hands-on manual therapy techniques, in conjunction with individualized exercise prescription and focused re-training of dysfunctional movement patterns, in order to assist each client with achieving their personal rehabilitation goals.
Pat has post-graduate certifications in IMS and Active Release Techniques (ART), and has completed the Level 3 manual therapy curriculum through the Canadian Orthopaedic Division. He has a special interest in shoulder injuries and post-operative rehabilitation, but he is generally fascinated by the mind-blowing neuromuscular workings of the entire human body, and has undertaken extensive coursework targeting all of the major musculoskeletal regions.
When he’s not in the clinic, Pat is a borderline obsessive freeride snowboarding enthusiast, both on the resort and in the backcountry. He also enjoys pedaling trails, climbing mountains, surfing waves, eating tacos, and not-so-secretly rocking out to sweet ‘80s hair metal jams.
Johanna Flygt
Physiotherapist / Clinical Pilates
IMS/FDN, CAFCI - Anatomical Acupuncture
Johanna grew up in Sweden. Early on she developed a passion for horses and spent her first 20 years mastering her equestrian skills. She competed at a national level and coached other horse enthusiasts at the local equestrian centre. Her family's love for the outdoors, in particular snow sports, eventually brought Johanna to BC. She fell in love with the beautiful and breathtaking nature but also the lifestyle and people who live here. Johanna studied physiotherapy in Sweden at Uppsala University from where she graduated in 2011.
During an extended visit to Whistler she met the love of her life and the rest is history. She enjoys everything the outdoors has to offer and this is where she spends her time with her husband, two sons and their labradoodle. Dealing with her own movement restrictions after injuries and childbirth led her to Pilates and yoga which has deepened her understanding of our body's function as a whole. Johanna understands the debilitating feeling of not being able to do what you love. She was able to rehabilitate with the combination of Pilates and manual therapies such as IMS, acupuncture and manipulations. The beauty of this unique combination is that it can progress the individual from the early stages of rehab to a conditioned and fully functioning body.
Johanna has one main goal, to have you back participating fully in the activities that matter to you and bring you happiness and joy. She listens to her clients and treats each individual based on their unique history, experiences and needs. She helps each person attain their goals through movement and manual therapy. By using the IKN (Integrated Kinetic Neurology) approach she focuses on leveraging the interaction between the nervous system, anatomy, and the environment to overcome movement restrictions to ultimately live an active and pain free lifestyle.
Charlotte Lalonde
Physiotherapist
IMS - Sports Therapy
Charlotte recently moved from Quebec. Her passion for outdoor sports and the beauty of Whistler pushed her to make the move out west.
Coming from a family of skiers, she got dragged into the sport early on. She competed in alpine ski racing for almost 10 years and then pursued coaching for 5 years.
Charlotte discovered physiotherapy after a ski injury when she was a teenager and knew at that moment that it was the right profession for her. She pursued her studies in physiotherapy at Université de Montréal where she graduated in 2020. She then worked at McGill university sports medicine clinic where she was the lead therapist for hockey, lacrosse, and basketball teams. She also got to work with a variety of active patients coming from different sports backgrounds.
Charlotte's approach is a combination of motor control exercises, sports therapy, and manual therapy. She also has a marked interest in the management of concussions. With those skills, she will help you come back to your passion as efficiently as possible.
Nick Tataryn
Physiotherapist
DPT, CSCS, IMS - Strength & Conditioning Coach
Nick graduated with his Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) from Bond University in Australia in June 2020. Prior to completing his physiotherapy program, Nick finished his Bachelors in Exercise Science from the University of Winnipeg. He has +10 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with a wide spectrum of clientele. Throughout his career as a strength coach and physiotherapist, he has worked with young athletes with big aspirations in the junior/bantam levels, all the way to professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, MLB, and Olympics. He also has extensive experience working with the general population, whether that be weekend-warriors looking to rehab an injury or gain some strength, or clientele trying to meet their fitness goals while navigating a chronic disease/disability.
Nick also has a keen interest in research in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, having published research in March 2021 looking at the effects of different forms of exercise on chronic low back pain. He frequently collaborates with other clinicians around the globe about physiotherapy research/practice, helping him to keep up to date with the latest evidence-based treatment and research which he can swiftly apply with his clientele. Finding answers to questions we can't currently answer is one of the reasons he is so passionate about research, as well as helping people find out answers to their own injury/rehab questions.
With a history of competing in various sports/athletics as well as navigating injuries, Nick enjoys helping people get back to their "normal". Through clear communication, an open mind, and creating a individual client-centered treatment programs, his approach looks at each client as an "individual" navigating an injury/concern, as opposed to treating an "injury" on a person. Through collaborative goal setting early on, clients are not left in the dark and will understand where they are in their respective rehab process. Utilizing a combination of hands-on treatment/assessments and progressive exercises, Nick will work with you to get you where you want to be, whatever that may look like for you.
Bryan Katz
Strength & Conditioning Coach
NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
BSc Kinesiology
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Sr. & Jr. National/Olympic Teams
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Sr. & Jr. World Level Action Sport Athletes
NCCP - Olympic Weightlifting/Gymnastics/Athletics
Science & Application - HIIT/Sport Reconditioning
Bryan is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with a degree in Kinesiology. Previous to moving to whistler, Bryan was the Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Canadian Sport Institute for a variety of Olympic and National team athletes. He has also trained a variety of action sport athletes such as mountain bikers, moto, surfers and snow sport athletes.
Bryan has obtained many certifications such as NCCP- Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, athletics and sport reconditioning. He has also been trained and mentored by many high level coaches and masters of sport. He has also competed at a high level in a variety of action and traditional sports. Bryan believes that the combination of academia, mentorships and his own participation provides him with a deep insight in providing the most optimal programming and training to his subjects.
Bryans current focus and goals are not only on high performance athletes. His aim is to help anyone with a passion and willingness to train, learn and grow within their respected physical endeavours.
Hannah Hughes
Registered Massage Therapist
With over 13 years of experience as an RMT in New Zealand, Australia and Canada, Hannah has focused most of her career working with athletes from Olympians and professional footballers to endurance athletes and weekend warriors.
Hannah is passionate about injury prevention and recovery, improving functional movement and working with you to support your goals to move well and pain free.
Hannah uses a variety of manual therapy techniques including myofascial release, nueromuscular therapy and active release techniques.
When not in the treatment room or Patrolling in Whistler Bike Park, you can find her adventuring in the mountains.
Andrea Peiffer
Registered Massage Therapist
Andrea has been a Whistler local for close to 20 years. She enjoys living an active lifestyle, mountain biking, downhill skiing and cross country skiing.
Andrea is a registered massage therapist who has been providing massage treatments for more than 25 years and specializes in massage therapy for the treatment and prevention of sport injuries, occupational related injuries, treatment of those who have been in motor vehicle accidents, stress relief and overall well being.
Her treatment approach is geared towards patient relief looking at the whole body to unwind the strain pattern residing in your body’s myofascial system restoring it to its natural balance.
Skills: Visceral manipulation, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, lymph drainage, craniosacral, sports massage, swedish massage
Derek Mineault
Registered Massage Therapist
Derek is a registered massage therapist. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has a bachelor in sport science. Derek has a passion for helping others using a thorough assessment, treatment plan and home care exercises. Derek has worked with a variety of populations and is always keen to help provide the best treatments possible for any given person. Derek enjoys an active healthy lifestyle with a passion for cycling, hiking, snowboarding and racquet sports.
Derek uses a variety of techniques depending on the individual including myofascial release, trigger points and joint mobilizations. He will work with you to achieve your treatment goals whether it be getting back to a particular activity, pain and tension relief, increase range of motion or rehabilitation from injury. Derek is always gaining new knowledge in the world of manual therapy and is looking forward to using his skills to provide safe, effective and intentional treatments for you.
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The People
We have Mountain Bikers, Road Bikers, Skiers, Boarders, Equestrians, Golfers, Surfers, and Yogis. People with kids, People with pets, People who love this town.
The Culture
We believe the team that plays together, grows together. Come ski with us and have a beer. Let’s do a yoga class or go for a coffee. We are more than our job title and we want to see you.
Please send resume and cover letter to jade@themovementlabwhistler.com