MPT, BSc

Kumiko Chow

Location

Main St.

Bio

Kumiko Chow graduated with her Masters of Physical Therapy from University of British Columbia and has been practicing physio for 10 years. 

In her undergrad years in Florida, Hawaii, and Maine Kumiko was involved with varsity volleyball and basketball.

She is a passionate life-long athlete who is ranked among the top in British Columbia.

Kumiko is a proactive, evidenced based practitioner who continues to broaden her knowledge through various courses and webinars. Incorporating various methods, such as IMS/dry needling, acupuncture, soft tissue release, and exercise, she will patiently and diligently work to find what best suits her patient’s needs. Her greatest reward from her job is rehabilitating people back to health, whether it is an active lifestyle or increasing tolerance to work demands.

Practitioner Certification, Education, and Background:

  • Certification in Kinetacore IMS (2019) – Languages: English
  • Bachelors of Science in Biology, University of Maine-Fort Kent (2012)
  • Masters of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (2015)
  • Certification in Acupuncture under the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute(CAFCI) (2017)

Something you might be surprised to know about me

  • Received Volleyball BC Beach player of the year (most points in the tour with best best finishes) entirely serving underhand and not swinging. 
  • Plays volleyball tournaments and works out with my 74 year old mom

Clinical special interests

  • Sports/strength training injury prevention and pre-hab
  • Treats onsite injuries at volleyball tournaments every weekend 
  • Taping for bracing, support, sports, or correction – Manual Therapy/Orthopaedics
  • Acupuncture/IMS/Dry Needling
  • Post-Op (broken bones, total joint replacements etc)
  • Sports injuries chronic or acute (tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, patella/achilles tendonitis etc)
  • Joint, muscle, tendon and ligament sprains and strains
  • Nerve pains associated with musculoskeletal disorders – Spinal issues (degeneration, arthritis, protruded disks, scoliosis etc) 
  • Exercise Gym Training 
  • ICBC related injuries and workplace injuries