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In 2023, Sarah relocated to Vancouver from Cape Town, South Africa, a decision that had been in the works for 13 years and was finally realized. Having obtained her BSc in physiotherapy from the University of Cape Town in 1998, Sarah dedicated herself to various settings within the field, including rural public hospitals, private hospitals, and eventually establishing her own private clinic. By 2011, she sensed the need to invigorate her professional journey, leading her to pursue a Masters in manipulative therapy, which she successfully completed in 2013. This advanced degree reignited her fervor for physiotherapy, offering a comprehensive exploration into joint mechanics, pain science, clinical reasoning, and effective communication.

Throughout her career, Sarah has not only maintained her private practice but also ventured into academia, educating both undergraduate and postgraduate students across a spectrum of physiotherapy subjects, ranging from cervical spine issues to interpersonal communication skills. Her areas of expertise encompass headaches, neck pain, and pelvic floor physiotherapy, areas she holds a deep interest in.

Sarah’s involvement in a diverse array of sports, including volleyball, basketball, running, biking, and boxing, has cultivated a keen understanding of sports-related injuries and their rehabilitation processes. Committed to staying abreast of advancements in her field, she actively pursues continuing education opportunities through national and international courses, literature, and conferences, recognizing the importance of evidence-based practices in delivering optimal patient care.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Sarah treasures spending quality time with her husband and young family, exploring the natural beauty of Vancouver and its surroundings through hiking, and indulging her passion for music by playing the saxophone.

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Michael is an Australian-trained physiotherapist passionate about helping people recover, move better, and perform at their best.

He holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Rehabilitation Science Minor) from the University of Waterloo. Formerly a kinesiologist and now a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), he bridges the gap between rehab and performance.

An athlete himself with experience in power lifting, badminton, golf, football, wrestling, and hockey and having undergone ACL reconstruction, Michael understands the full journey from injury to peak performance.

He takes an active, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to care, working with clients of all ages to support recovery, optimize movement, and promote lifelong health.

Outside the clinic, he trains, coaches, and competes in power lifting, enjoys badminton and golf, experiments in the kitchen, and captures moments through his camera lens.

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Kruti graduated from M S University India in 1986. She immigrated to Canada and has been practicing Physiotherapy since 1987. She invested in upgrading her knowledge through some of the best mentors in the field of manual therapy and orthopedics. Kruti has dedicated 34 years of her carrier working in an acute care hospital covering wide areas of practice such as Medical and surgical conditions, ICU, Orthopedics, Total joint rehabilitation, diabetes education, Arthritis Management, TMJ dysfunction, pelvic mal alignment.

Kruti has also worked in private practice since 1990. She has treated clients with wide variety of issues as well as various age groups. She has extensive experience in treating various conditions of all ages. She has learned a great deal about the pain and recovery process not only through her work as a physiotherapist but also through her own injury and the recovery process focusing on timely hands on intervention, exercises tailored to the client’s needs and striving to achieve musculoskeletal harmony. She enjoys the challenge of identifying the cause of the pain and helping clients reach their optimal function through her knowledge of manual therapy, exercise prescription and holistic approach. She enjoys educating patients understand their condition and empowering them towards the self-management in the long run. She is your go-to person not only for car accidents, work related and sports related injuries but also chronic nonspecific pain.

She is caring, compassionate and believes in treating the whole person. Kruti enjoys outdoors, nature, photography, gardening, hiking and Yoga.

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Andy Dobbs graduated with a bachelor of science in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge in 2015 and then graduated from the Vancouver Career College massage therapy program in 2017. He employs a Swedish-based massage style featuring deep glides along tight and sore muscle fibers.

Andy’s extended knowledge of anatomy and sports medicine is utilized as he analyzes his patient’s biomechanics and treats muscles and joints. He believes in the importance in keeping up with recent research in manual therapy and pain modulation to provide the best possible care for his patients. Andy has extended education on Temporal-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) treatment to treat jaw pain. Additionally, he’s taken the Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique (L.A.S.T.) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (I.A.S.T.M.) courses.

In his free time, Andy enjoys playing fantasy football and baseball with his friends. Despite watching football and baseball religiously since he was 13 years old, he’s inexplicably terrible at fantasy sports and hasn’t won a championship in over 15 years. He often listens to NaS and A Tribe Called Quest as he believes 90’s New York-based hip-hop was the peak of the genre. After a long day at work and putting his two boys to bed, he crashes with his wife on the couch to enjoy a blend of petty drama and competition of “America’s 5th major sport” found in MTV’s “the Challenge”

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Sam is a UK-trained physiotherapist who relocated to British Columbia in early 2021. He holds a BSc in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in physiotherapy from King’s College London. With experience in diverse settings, including professional sports and major trauma, Sam has a well-rounded perspective on recovery.

As a former elite rugby player, Sam understands the mental and emotional toll of an injury just as much as the physical. He believes in keeping his clients active in their sport or activity throughout the rehabilitation process. Following a thorough assessment, Sam uses a combination of hands-on/manual therapy and advanced strength and conditioning to create a personalized treatment plan.

Sam enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in running assessments and post-operative knee rehabilitation, especially ACL reconstruction. When he’s not in the clinic, you can find Sam staying active with CrossFit, skiing, golfing, or hiking with his family!

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Meet Giovanna Stefanuto! Giovanna is a bodyworker with a degree in kinesiology.

With a deep appreciation for movement and the human body, she blends clinical knowledge with a grounded, holistic approach to care.

Outside the clinic, Giovanna is an avid rock climber and nature lover—passions that inspire her belief in staying active, connected, and balanced.

She’s committed to helping clients feel at ease in their bodies and supported in their healing journey.

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Ranko Vukovic is a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in complex cases and TMJ treatments. He is often referred to as a Specialist Physiotherapist and a “second opinion” for cases requiring in-depth analysis and the use of cutting-edge modalities for treatment purposes. VanCity Physio has invested in the latest technology, which Ranko is uniquely qualified to utilize, given his tenure in their use.

Ranko began his studies in Biochemistry and Genetics while simultaneously working as a research assistant at the Terry Fox Labs in the BC Cancer Research Centre, assisting in studies of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. After completing a personal training certifications, Ranko switched his studies and began his journey as a Kinesiologist. While studying at UBC Kinesiology, Ranko worked at the Centre for Hip Health & Musculoskeletal Research at Vancouver General Hospital. As a Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist, he worked with a diverse group of clients, providing customized training programs and motivating them to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. After graduating from UBC Kinesiology and working for several years, he realized his passion was Physiotherapy. In 2013, he enrolled in the UBC Physiotherapy Masters Program, which he graduated from in 2015. Currently, Ranko Vukovic is a Physiotherapist (RPT) licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of British Columbia and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

As a Physiotherapist, Ranko enjoys working with a diverse population of all ages and abilities. He has a strong personal interest in the sporting population and is particularly interested in working with athletic and sports injuries, as well as complex cases that seem to linger regardless of efforts to improve them. His in-depth study of human movement through both Kinesiology and Physiotherapy has led him to a greater understanding of the human body. Within the rehabilitation field, Ranko brings his background in dynamic strength into his physiotherapy rehabilitation process.

Ranko advanced his Physiotherapy training in treatment of jaw pain, otherwise known as TemporoMandibular Disorder (TMD) and orofacial pain. He is also training in a variety of treatment approaches, including functional dry needling, shockwave therapy, HeIT (emPT), mobilization with movement and kinetic link training as a strengthening protocol.

Ranko is fluent in Serbian and enjoys playing basketball, swimming and biking during the summer months. In the winter, he can be found on the ski slopes of Beautiful British Columbia. A fun fact: Ranko worked with the Serbian Olympic committee during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, which only heightened his curiosity for sports rehabilitation and performance optimization.

Ranko Vukovic is a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in complex cases and TMJ treatments. He is... Read More