Our Staff

 

John McCordic, B.Sc. (P.T.)

A leader in the Physical Therapy field for over 27 years, John leads a highly qualified team of allied professionals. He has earned degrees in Kinesiology and Physical Therapy form the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto respectively. John continues to pursue extensive private study in the fields of exercise physiology, bio-mechanics, and the applied analysis of muscular imbalances.

A practicing professional, John is also involved in the community providing physiotherapy at various Summer Games, nationally sanctioned swimming and judo events, plus numerous provincial level team sports. He also has a keen interest in the application of his clinical experience with the development of relevant bio-mechanical devices and equipement which create an interface between the field of physiotherapy and mechanical design.

In addition to treating sports and orthopedic injuries, John has been manufacturing orthotic devices for the past 20 years. He has integrated the evolution of today's technology, including dynamic pressure analysis and digital imaging. Procedures measure the dynamic pressure distribution along the bottom surface of the foot while you are walking. Prescribed orthotics are backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. Prior to establishing NSOSC, John was an active partner in Ski Schools for physically disabled youth, and has published comprehensive manuals relating to this specialty.

Jacqui Steinberg B.Sc. (P.T.) MCPA




Jacqui has 24 years of international experience in physiotherapy, specializing in the field of orthopedics & sports injuries. She also has extensive experience in work conditioning programs, functional testing, job site assessments and training for return to work and sports. She has worked in private practice, home care, a hand clinic and geriatric facility.

 

After qualifying with a degree in physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa she re-qualified as a Canadian physiotherapist in 1990. She is qualified in Acupunture through AFCI. In South Africa she studied and worked under the guidance of a leading sports medicine physician. Complimenting this experience Jacqui has been a trainer for a first league rugby team and worked on medical teams for various summer and winter games. She gives regular talks to running groups. She is an avid runner and completed her first Boston marathon recently.
Post graduate study includes courses in orthopedics, orthotic prescription, sports injuries, functional testing, job demands analysis, ergonomic analysis and intervention, Pilates for physiotherapists and  yoga practice for physiotherapy.

Moez Dhanji, MCPA, MCSP (LON) 

Moez Dhanji graduated from the North London School of Physiotherapy, London, England in 1977. He has over 30 years of outpatient experience with 9 years at Surrey Memorial Hospital and 23 years in private practice. His focus has been orthopedics, rehabilitation and sports related injuries. Moez has worked extensively with patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents and work place injuries of all levels. He has implemented an active rehabilitation program with ICBC to help patients with their recovery.

 

His many years of experience, strong commitment towards patient care, education, attention to detail and knowledge of physiotherapy modalities has made him a therapist who is asked for time and again by physicians and patients. He enjoys helping patients achieve their goals and involves the patient in developing a treatment plan and a home care regime that grows over time with the patient’s progress. In his spare time, Moez enjoys gardening, sports and long walks with his family.

Greg Welwood, R.M.T.



Greg Welwood, RMT is a recent graduate of West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, B.C. He was raised in the West Kootenays and has a Bachelor of Arts and a Post Baccalaureate Diploma from Simon Fraser University.  Greg has been involved with out-door sports, organization and challenges from an early age, ski racing and cycling competitively. He has overcome many personal sports-related injuries and has a special interest in encouraging overall health, strength, relaxation and healing through massage therapy and it’s techniques.  More recently Greg has taken an interest in running and triathlons, participating in the 2009 Boston Marathon and the 2010 Oliver Half Iron man. He favours a healthy lifestyle, an integrated team approach to specific injuries, as well as over-all well being and maintenance programs.

 Christine Elsey (PhD)

Christine has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 20 years. She has developed her own approach to Hatha Yoga using a blend of various alternative therapeutic and educational movement techniques. She has taught all levels including children, adults and seniors at the beginner, advanced and intermediate levels. Christine also specializes in private, one-on-one, sessions that can effectively address individual restrictions and difficulties.

 

 

Rose Landry B.C.R.P.A.
Rose is certified as a B.C.R.P.A personal trainer.  She is also certified as an in-group fitness, third age instructor, is certified as a B.C. women’s “Osteo-fit” instructor and has been a trainer for UBC better bones and balance research.