OUR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Lianne Van Gaalen

I graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, and in 2015 completed my Masters of Physiotherapy at Queens University. My husband, Garth, and I opened Pacific North Wellness with the mission of creating a welcoming space for our team and for our community. A space where we can empower clients in health and to provide exceptional quality care.

I am passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities reach their personal goals. By combining my physical therapy skills with my prior experience as a competitive athlete and personal trainer, I hope to help people get back to their previous levels of participation and activity.

I’ve taken additional training in Pelvic Health Rehabilitation, Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Manual Therapy, Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), Soft Tissue Release, and Management in Post-Concussion Syndrome.

My passion for pelvic floor rehab started while I was pregnant with my son. I quickly realized that there was a huge gap in care when it came to supporting people with pelvic floor dysfunction. I want people in our community to have access to pelvic care so they can feel strong, supported, and get back to doing any activity they want. 

My treatment practice includes using manual therapy techniques to help reduce pain and improve function, a lot of education, and exercise prescription for long lasting relief and self-management.

I love the Fraser Valley and all the outdoor activities it has to offer. You’ll often find me on the trails running, hiking, or snowboarding!

Evin Kuyer

Evin graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Human Kinetics in 2010, and then went on to complete his Masters of Physical Therapy in 2012.

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He has additional training in Manual Therapy, Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Concussion Rehabilitation, and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

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Evin strives to facilitate better movement and management of impairment with the use of manual therapies and movement re-education. Ultimately, his goal is to empower clients to understand their impairments and know how to self-manage them in order to reach their functional goals.

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Evin is husband to Brooke and dad to Sophie and Hadley, and loves any excuse to get outdoors and work up a sweat, year round.

Zwannie de Beer

Zwannie graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master's degree in Physiotherapy.

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After graduation she has worked in various public and private settings including a specialized orthopedic surgical center. During this time, Zwannie has gained significant experience in foot and ankle physiotherapy while working collaboratively alongside an integrated orthopaedic team.

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Zwannie has an interest in treating all types of orthopedic injuries and has gone on to complete advanced training in orthopedic assessment and treatment techniques. Zwannie has proudly obtained her Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).

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Zwannie also has a special interest in pelvic floor therapy. Being a mom of two little ones herself, she understands some of the challenges one may experience. She is passionate about preparing, empowering, and instilling confidence in order to enhance the pregnancy/ postpartum journey for others.

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Her approach to physiotherapy incorporates manual therapy, patient education, and exercise prescription in order to correct and optimize biomechanics to prevent re-injury. She believes in providing tools for self-management and highly values a multi- disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in order to maximize quality of life.

Zwannie has additional training in Functional Dry Needling (IMS), Manual Therapy, and Pelvic Health Rehabilitation. In addition, she is also currently teaching at the UBC Physiotherapy Department assisting with clinical skill labs, and she is also involved with clinical mentorship with physiotherapists at a post-graduate level.

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In her spare time Zwannie loves spending time with her family, taking day trip adventures, and ending the day with a good TV show.

Stephanie Michieli

Stephanie graduated from Western University with both a BSc Honours Kinesiology in 2013 and Masters of Physical Therapy in 2015. Over the past couple years Stephanie has grown to embrace orthopaedics as evidenced by her advancement in learning. In 2019, Stephanie completed the Advanced Health Care Practice Program (MClSc) in Manipulative Therapy at Western University and became a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Stephanie has completed a number of post-graduate courses to expand her knowledge base and hands on manual skills. 

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Stephanie recently moved from Ontario to British Columbia in the summer of 2023. While in Ontario, Stephanie worked with athletes and individuals of all ages and physical ability. She has experience working in multidisciplinary sports medicine clinics; previously working closely with orthopaedic surgeons, physiatrists, and sports medicine doctors. Additionally Stephanie has spent most of her career working with CrossFit athletes as a physiotherapist at her local CrossFit gym. She enjoys teaching people how to move effectively and safely, and help them return to their previous levels of activity and beyond.

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Stephanie also has a special interest in pelvic floor therapy as she recently became a new mother, and now recognizes the need for physiotherapy support during and after pregnancy. She wants to help women throughout their lives feel confident and empowered to get back to their favourite activities. 

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Stephanie also has additional training in Acupuncture*, Dry Needling *, Soft Tissue Release, Mulligan Concepts. She is also a qualified TRX instructor, and she often incorporates TRX training and other exercises as part of her rehabilitation programs for her clients.

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Her passions aside from physiotherapy include being as active as she can through CrossFit, yoga, and hiking with her family and 2 corgis. Steph also loves to balance fitness with food, and she loves to find a sweet treat wherever she can. Steph believes that it is important to keep moving, stay active and do what you love.

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*currently unable to practice in BC, is currently working towards re-certification in BC

Jake Mueller

Jake graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy after completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of the Fraser Valley. He grew up in the Chilliwack/Abbotsford area and is excited to return and serve his community.
 

Prior to pursuing physiotherapy he worked as a Clinical Kinesiologist in a variety of interdisciplinary settings; including community based and occupational rehabilitation. Through his professional experiences and studies in physical therapy he has worked with people from all ability levels. He is passionate about helping people reach their goals and return to their meaningful activities, whatever those may be.

Jake employs an evidence based approach, focused on a movement first philosophy that is supplemented with manual techniques. He will work with you to create an individualized plan and help give you the tools to manage your own health. He values clear communication and creating a safe, non-judgemental environment for his clients.
 

Outside of the clinic you can find him spending time with his family and dog, lifting weights, or enjoying the outdoors.