Our Mission Healthcare Team Bios
At healthOne, the owners Jen & Trevor, personally select each team member that joins the healthOne family. They would trust any of their therapists to treat a family member or good personal friend - so you’ll be in good hands!
Meet the Owners
Jenifer Jones, Co-Owner, Registered Physiotherapist, IMS (Chan Gunn) Practitioner, Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) & Facial Neuromuscular Retraining Therapist
Jenifer received her Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario in 1996. She has been working in private practice physiotherapy in British Columbia since graduating. Post graduate studies have included Intermediate Manual Therapy in the Orthopaedic system of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), Chan Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation), Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation, Temporomandibular (TMD) and Cervical Specialization Certification, Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute, and Bell's Palsy/Facial Neuromuscular Retraining.
Jenifer was awarded the title of Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) in 2022 from the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), a US based international group of physiotherapists who specialize in the evaluation and treatment of patients with cervical spine disorders, cervicogenic headaches, orofacial pain and TMD. Jenifer is a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP).
Jenifer is very passionate about her work and believes any successful treatment stems from a comprehensive assessment to find the “root cause” of the problem. She utilizes a multi-modal approach to her treatments, incorporating many different technique to achieve goals.
Jenifer has proven success with mentoring physiotherapists and prides herself on a very “hands-on”, multidisciplinary approach to her treatments. She has been the physiotherapist to international, interprovincial and recreational sport teams and players.
Trevor Fraser, Co-Owner, Registered Physiotherapist, IMS (Chan Gunn) Practitioner & Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Trevor graduated as a physiotherapist in 1996 from the University of Western Ontario and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2001. He’s been in private practice physiotherapy for over 27 years. His professional memberships include the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) and the Canadian Society for Hand Therapists (CSHT). Post graduate studies have included the Intermediate Manual Therapy Certificate in the Orthopaedic system of CPA and Chan Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation).
Trevor has been an invited speaker with PABC, CSHT, University of British Columbia, OASIS Hand Symposium, WorkSafe BC and the BC Society of Surgeons. From 2014 to 2017, he served as President of CSHT and Host Organizing Chair of the Annual CSHT conferences held in Vancouver in 2011 & 2017.
Trevor enjoys teaching. He founded and currently directs one of the first private-practice hand therapy Fellowships offered in Canada. He also routinely supervises university students completing clinical placements.
When not at work, Trevor’s first passion is tennis. He also enjoys staying fit, snowboarding and travelling.
Meet our Mission Team
Jayson Patel, Registered Physiotherapist & IMS (Functional Dry Needling) Practitioner
Jayson completed his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with distinction from Simon Fraser University, he then chose to further his education by earning a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia.
Jayson’s treatment philosophy focuses on empowering individuals by improving their movement patterns and functional abilities utilizing a multi-modal treatment approach which incorporates manual therapy and corrective exercises. He has experience working with individuals of all ages in a variety of clinical settings including: orthopaedics, post-surgical acute, neurological rehabilitation, hand therapy, geriatrics and sports medicine.
Prior to pursuing his master’s degree, Jayson worked as a kinesiologist, which allowed him to gain valuable experience creating specialized exercise programs for individuals with a wide variety of conditions. Jayson has a special interest in sports-related injuries and has previously worked with the Simon Fraser University Rugby Club as an athletic therapist. Jayson is a continuous learner and is committed to utilizing only the most up to date research and clinical evidence in his practice. Jayson is currently certified in functional dry needling/intramuscular stimulation (IMS) by Kinetacore - Evidence in Motion
Outside of the clinic, Jayson enjoys playing soccer and golf, while also giving back to the local community by volunteering at local sporting events as well as charities such as Vancouver based, The Vanisha Foundation, a grassroots non-profit organization supporting the provision of medical services, equipment and treatment for children where medical funding may be limited or unavailable.
Hussam Hakeem, Registered Physiotherapist & IMS (Functional Dry Needling) Practitioner
Hussam graduated in 2013 from the Master’s of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia. He also completed his Bachelor’s of Science from UBC in 2010, majoring in Neurological Sciences and minoring in English Literature. His experience includes working with client’s in all fields of practice: neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedics, hand therapy, sport’s injuries and geriatric medicine. Hussam is certified in IMS/Functional Dry Needling, and uses this technique to augment his current hands-on-approach to his therapy sessions.
Hussam believes a client’s positive outlook is just as important as the therapy they receive – Approaching a client’s therapy from a holistic perspective not only achieves balance, but also paves the way to a speedy recovery and return to function.
Jas Dhanoa, Registered Physiotherapist & IMS (Functional Dry Needling) Practitioner
Jas’ academic career began at Simon Fraser University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology prior to completing his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia.
Jas has always been interested in science and the human body. When deciding what career path to choose, his own experiences rehabbing injuries led him to pursue physiotherapy. The various treatment techniques that he was exposed to during his rehabilitation and education worked to develop his specific physiotherapy interests including manual therapy and IMS. Given this, Jas has completed his Orthopaedic Division Level 1 as well as IMS certification.
Jas has experience with various patient populations ranging from neurological conditions, hip and knee replacements, chronic pain as well as general orthopaedic conditions. This background knowledge gives Jas the ability to work with a broad caseload of acute and chronic patients. His treatment relies on the use of hands-on manual skills and IMS coupled with education and exercises to make long lasting changes for his patients. Jas is also fluent in Punjabi.
Growing up in BC, Jas has a love for the outdoors which includes hiking, swimming and skiing fresh powder in Whistler or the Interior.
Cameron Van Oort, Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) & Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Cameron graduated from McMaster University with his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, eventually going on to complete his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Western University. During his schooling, Cameron gained clinical experience at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario and subsequently worked in private practice at the Hand and Upper Limb Clinic in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He also received his Master’s in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan, developing an understanding of research and publishing papers in a variety of peer-reviewed journals.
Cameron became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2019 after a fellowship with healthOne Physiotherapy and has developed a strong passion for treating the upper limb. He is always looking to advance his knowledge base with continuing education and interacting with colleagues in the field, including other therapists, surgeons and patients. He holds a variety of continuing education credits with regards to splinting, wound care and treatment of the upper extremity and has presented at a variety of conferences throughout the world. He strongly believes that thorough and detailed patient education leads to optimal long-term outcomes and decreased recurrence rates.
In order to be an optimal therapist, Cameron also believes in gaining experience in a wide variety of endeavours which he allow him to relate to patients. So outside of treating patients he works as a paid-on-call firefighter and enjoys being active outdoors in a variety of activities including climbing, tennis, squash, hockey and snowboarding.
Kurtis Stromdahl, Kinesiologist & Return-To-Work Coordinator
Kurtis graduated from University of the Fraser Valley in 2015 with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology. He is a member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) and the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA).
Kurtis is our senior Kinesiologist at healthOne with over 10 years of experience. He works closely with the hand therapy program (at all healthOne locations) performing job site assessments, coaching movement mechanics/ergonomics, and coordinating gradual return to work programs for injured workers. Kurtis' professional return to work services are utilized by over ten therapy clinics in the Lower Mainland.
As a former collegiate athlete, Kurtis continues his active lifestyle as an avid volleyball player and golfer. Kurtis believes that maintaining an athletic lifestyle is essential to long and healthy living.
Gurpreet Jawanda, Registered Physiotherapist & IMS (Functional Dry Needling) Practitioner
Born and raised in Burnaby, Gurpreet followed her passion for global health by completing her Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Growing up playing soccer and eventually boxing at an elite level, Gurpreet realized the impact that injuries can have in preventing people from participating in the activities that they love.
With a zest for adventure and keen interest in human movement, Gurpreet moved to Australia where she completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at the Univeristy of Melbourne. While in Australia, Gurpreet gained experience in a variety of rehabilitation settings and started managing injuries from the sidelines as a sports trainer for an Australian Football team.
Her enthusiam for injury rehab lead her to London, England where she helped treat Premier League soccer players at a recognized FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Gurpreet strongly believes in educating her patients and empowering them with the tools necessary to reach their rehab goals.
With a strong passion for holistic wellness, she's travelled to Tuscany to become a Registered Yoga Teacher and is also certified in Clinical Pilates.
Gurpreet loves to combine Yoga and Pilates principles with traditional manual and exercise therapy for a unique and well-rounded approach to treatment.
When Gurpreet is not at work she enjoys travelling, trying out new restaurants, and hunting down the newest home decor trends!
Ruban Dhillon, Registered Physiotherapist
Ruban Dhillon grew up in Punjab (a northern state in India) on a small family farm and began her academic career at the Lovely Professional University, graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Ruban pursued a Master in orthopedics (PT).
The passion for sharing her knowledge with others pushed her to become an assistant professor and she spent 5 years teaching at different colleges across Punjab. Ruban’s expertise is in the field of manual therapy and exercise therapy, along with various other approaches to treat her patients in an efficient manner.
In 2019, Ruban migrated to Canada along with her family and initiated her career in British Columbia. Outside the clinical setting, she is in the extreme ends of just chilling at home and spending time with loved ones. Ruban is also fluent in Punjabi.
Shveta Chauhan, Registered Physiotherapist, IMS Practitioner, Vestibular and Concussion Rehab & Hand Therapy Fellow
Shveta received her Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from India in 2006. In India, she worked within various clinical settings including spinal injuries, pediatrics (special needs), sports & musculoskeletal injuries. She immigrated to Canada in 2010, where she started working in various hospital settings before moving into private orthopaedic practice. In private practice, Shveta has rehabilitated individuals with musculoskeletal, sports, post motor vehicle accident, work-related, and post-surgical injuries. Shveta has over 17 years of physiotherapy experience. Her treatment philosophy is to focus on patient education, so patients understand the nature of their problem. She combines this with a tailored treatment plan that emphasizes therapeutic exercise so each patient can better participate in the rehabilitation process.
Her postgraduate studies include intramuscular stimulation (IMS), vestibular & concussion treatment and level 1 pelvic floor therapy. At this point in her career, Shveta is now looking for a new challenge. She has joined healthOne as a Hand Therapy Fellow and will be pursuing her Certified Hand Therapy designation. She is a member of the Canadian Hand Therapy Association (CSHT).
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, doing outdoor activities like hiking & running, dancing, and listening to music. Shveta is fluent in English, Hindi & Punjabi.
Jas Virdee, Kinesiologist
Jas attained his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2022. Motivated by a passion for weightlifting and strength training, he directed his focus towards rehabilitation through exercise. Jas has effectively contributed to the recovery of individuals affected by motor vehicle and workplace accidents. But you don't need to be injured, Jas can assist you with achieving your fitness goals. He works with individuals seeking personalized training, utilizing his own extensive weight-training and fitness experience.
Jas has completed a certification in Soft Tissue Release, a manual therapy technique aimed at alleviating stiffness and enhancing muscular flexibility.
Outside of his professional life, Jas loves going to the gym (obviously!) but equally enjoys hikes with his dog and exploring new destinations.