BHK (Human Kinetics), MPT (Master of Physical Therapy)

johnnyyiu_sm Johnny is another skilled Master of Physical Therapy graduate from UBC and proudly grew up in Surrey. He has won several awards for clinical and academic distinction, especially in the area of paediatrics. His clinical experience and expertise include sports injuries, paediatrics, and pre/post surgical rehabilitation. Johnny is pursuing advanced manual therapy skills and a license in acupuncture. He has achieved his Orthopaedic Division Level I certificate and will have completed Level II Upper and Lower Orthopaedic courses by the end of November 2011.

Johnny's sport involvement includes four seasons as an athlete with the UBC Varsity Baseball program. He is currently working as the team Physiotherapist with Douglas College Baseball here in Surrey. While his passion lies with baseball, Johnny is very interested in working with athletes from all sporting backgrounds and educating clients on the prevention of sport-related injuries.

Education:

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Exercise Science), UBC, 2007
Master of Physical Therapy, UBC, 2009

Experience:

Volunteer Therapist, Canadian Open Fastpitch Tournament, 2011
Medical team, Vancouver Sun Run, 2009
Coaching - Assistant coach for the Fraser Valley Chiefs Baseball Club, 2006-2007

Accomplishments:

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Hank Burbridge Champion of Character Award, 2006
Member of the UBC Varsity Baseball Team, 2002-2006
Stephanie Gnup Scholarship in Physical Therapy, 2008
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Paediatric Award, 2009
- Awarded for demonstrating excellence in academic and clinical paediatrics
Evelyn Boxtart Memorial Award in Physical Therapy, 2009
-Completion of clinical education with distinction and demonstrated initiative and compassion through volunteer activities in the community.