Reviews of Absolute Physiotherapy Clinic Burnaby (Physiotherapist)

Leni Santos

I was diagnosed with BPPV. Sometimes my meds does not work so I told my doctor that I need an alternative solution to get rid of my vertigo. My family doctor and specialist told me to look into vestibular physiotherapy. My doctor gave me list of clinics that specializes vestibular physiotherapy and I decided to go to Absolute Physiotherapy Clinic. I always greeted with smiles and friendliness of the staff. Christina provided professional and effective treatment. When I get dizzy spells and I don’t have an appointment, she’ll fit me right in with her busy schedule. With Christina’s help, I managed to stay away from meds when I get dizzy spells. I am very thankful that she was there to help me during the times I got dizzy and meds was not effective at all. I’m making progress slowly but surely because of her and Absolute Physiocare staff. I highly recommend Christina to anyone who has benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and this clinic to anyone.

Ramin Azar

Farimah is really professional Physiotherapist, she knows her job perfectly , knowledgeable , hardworker and work with you any minutes of your time . highly recomended for everyone that need to perfect physio and perfect advices. Thanks alot.

David Wu

I'd highly recommend the skillful team of Absolute Physiotherapy. Thomas, my physiotherapist, is very professional, cordial, and resourceful. He customized the physio and active rehab programs to better support my back and neck pain recovery progression. Thumbs up and LFT future sessions to relax and recover.

Justin Cannon

I saw Thomas after breaking my fibula and tearing some ligaments in my ankle. 6 months post op I was already getting back into kickboxing full time. I highly recommend Thomas for any injury. He's a very knowledgeable physiotherapist, one of the best around.

Cody DeBoer

I highly recommend Gizelle for massage therapy. She is someone I can totally trust, and has helped me manage a lot of the deep seated pain and mobility issues that I experience from long hours of construction work. She is very attentive and comprehensive in her approach.

Tris Chen

Christina was my physiotherapist and i enjoyed my time there. Every week or so i got new exercises and got to use different equipment and weights. The exercises i did really helped with making my muscles stronger. The staff at the clinic is friendly and approachable. I recommend this place if you need physiotherapy. In addition, they also offer other services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and rehab services. Thanks Christina ^_^

Shuna Michi

My mother had chronic vertigo for over two decades. We spent three years trying to find a way to alleviate it to no avail, but then we found this physiotherapy clinic. Her physiotherapist, Thomas, was extremely kind and patient, and he treated her vertigo immediately. He responded to her needs and was incredibly attentive, and he checked up on my mother and offered advice off-hours. My mother's recovery went smooth, and both of us are extremely relieved and happy. We're so thankful for this clinic! I also recommend Thomas for those suffering from dizziness and balance issues. Thank you so much for helping my mother!

Natalie B

From the first day I walked in the door of "Absolute Physiocare and Sports Rehab", I had the feeling that I would be in good hands - and they proved me right! The friendly reception staff made me feel welcome and my physiotherapist Christina Brownlow was so easy to talk to and was so knowledgable and skilled. With her help we managed to fix my wry neck and balance out a few more problems that would have become worse if she had not recognized them when she did. I recommend this caring place to anyone!

SNV

Nikita is the best!! I have been experiencing pain on my left arms for months, after the first 30 min apt with her i no longer felt any pain. She is very caring, checks on her clients and is very professional.

Alannah T. C.

I had a sprained ankle that wasn't healing well after 8 months. I wasn't sure how much physio could do but with a few weeks of Thomas loosening up my calf muscle that was apparently affecting the injury and teaching me how to strengthen my ankle the pain was gone :) I highly recommend instramuscular stimulation for anyone who has never tried it, best way to loosen a muscle.

T M

Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff who helped me recover from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Juan Aguilar

I would recommend Absolute Physio. Thomas was great - within a few visits my issue was resolved and he left me with exercises and stretches to build up my strength so I won't need to go back.

Maggie Cascadden

I would recommend Absolute Physio. Thomas was great - within a few visits my issue was resolved and he left me with exercises and stretches to build up my strength so I won't need to go back.

Kristina Lloyd

The staff at Absolute Physiocare have been fantastic. Christina is very knowledgable and worked so hard to rehab my shoulder, especially after a relapse in the injury. Autumn has also been a great part of my recovery through massage therapy. She's very attentive to what needed to be worked out and listened to what was bothering me. Between the two of them I felt 100% supported throughout my recovery and would absolutely come back for any rehab needs in the future. A big thank you for being so warm and welcoming and making me want to work hard to get better.

AJ W (AJW)

I had an ongoing shoulder issue that could no longer be ignored lest my martial arts training stop. I specifically asked for Thomas Okamura as he's also a judo instructor and I wanted someone familiar with the biomechanics of common martial arts movements. Thomas diagnosed and traced my problems to bad pushup form. My treatment went on for 8 sessions and consisted of needling/acupuncture, ice/warm packs, hands-on, bandaging, and finally correction and buildup. 8 sessions later, I was fully healed and able to continue onto my martial arts training. Thanks to Thomas, I know how to prevent this injury from coming back again. Well done!

Insight Curiosity.

I had few visits with Thomas Okamura. His staff are very friendly and professional , I would like to say that the treatment which i received were excellent and I would definitely recommend Absolute Physiotherapy Clinic.

Jessica Mah

Last year, I injured my knee from a rugby game. Since I don't have regular access to a vehicle, I googled physiotherapy clinics near transit and found this one. Christina has tremendously helped me with my knee recovery and rehabilitation to the point where I am now able to sprint on it again. In addition, she is very attentive to her patients and explains every step of her treatment. As I have a tendency to get injured in obscure ways, I always request for Christina because of the care she provided with my knee. To date, she has also treated a strained glute twice and a bone contusion. As a side note, this clinic's hours are great for anyone with a standard office schedule!

Darren Head

I was very happy with the professional and friendly atmosphere. My therapist, Thomas Okamura, was amazing and I can't say enough good things about his knowledge and friendly approach. I highly recommend this clinic and Thomas in particular.

Jon Jenkins

This place is amazing. The front desk staff were helpful, accommodating and always friendly, greeting me by name as I entered every time. Natalia is wonderful and sweet, and jignasha vadim was amazing. Thanks to this team I feel better than I have in many months. Thank you all.

Matt De Sousa

I recently got in a car accident and came here to start my recovery. Jenny Kim was my physio and she was a pleasure to deal with! She is very professional and informative, I highly recommend her!

Trevor Gonzales (trevsg)

Christina was my PT when my shoulder was bugging me. She fixed me up and it’s been great! Another reason I am a regular is because of Gizelle. She’s an awesome MT. Book ahead because their schedules fill up quick!

Kaitlyn Nash

Christina was an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does her friendly demeanor ensure her patients comfort but she is amazing at her job. I highly recommend her for physiotherapy.

Jordan Lepine

The staff here is really great. It is a small office but they have everything you need to help you get better, with massage and chiro in the same office as the physio!

Maria Camden

Love this place!! All the staff are happy, amazing, friendly, and always ask how you are, even if they dont have an appointment. They are kid friendly too! This place is worth more then 5 stars! Thank you AP!! Also a fantastic rating for Caolin, Collin, and Ryan! For being amazing!

jojoca y

I was referred to Christina at Absolute PhysioCare by one of my coworkers who was in a really bad car accident. He told me that Christina really helped him with the recovery. He's absolute right about Christina that she's professional, knowledgable and very friendly. She helped a lot with my tennis elbow problem. Highly recommend her!

Sebastian B

I visited Absolute Physiotherapy because I strained my shoulder. I worked with Thomas Okamura to rehabilitate my shoulder and my shoulder improved much faster than I expected. Thomas is very professional and knowledgeable, I would see him again if I have any other injuries in the future.

Sava Savkovic

Thomas Okamura is great! Really nice guy and works like magic. Great place to go.

Robin Finney

We have going to Absolute PhysioCare for over a year now for Massage, Chiropractic and Physiotherapy and have been consistently pleased with their services. The treatment providers are very attentive to our needs, taking the time to understand what we want and are very knowledgeable and experienced in their respective areas. We have been treated for both chronic and acute back problems and have realized significant improvement as a result. We have and do highly recommend Absolute PhysioCare, big thanks to all the staff. Robin & Andrea

Shannon Jean

The facility was great, very convenient and modern but the STAFF are what really made this place awesome. CHRISTINA is my physiotherapist and she had lots of knowledge about how to help me with my sore knee. She made me feel comfortable, she motivated me and helped me get my quality of life back. I noticed that she didn't really restrict her support to just my knee, she tried to encourage me to get well in all aspects of my life. When I came to Christina I couldn't walk or bend my knee without pain; I can now hike and even jog thanks to all the exercises and motivation I got from her. I cannot thank her enough.

K Lawrence

My family and I have been a customer of Absolute Physio for years. All the staff are fantastic and professional. Recently worked with Nasim who is extremely nice and knowledgeable and she made the exercises easy to incorporate into my daily life. I highly recommend her as she really cares about her clients.

Claudia Siqueira

My sister and brother in law recommend Christina when I was in a car accident. My back and neck were super tense and my movements were limited. Christina was a very professional and sweet! We worked together about 4 months, she respected my limits, kept me active with my routine and specially teaching me how to deal with my limits, my pain and when to push hard or not! Treatment was concluded with success! I have no more pain and if I get my neck/back tense I know what to do! Cant thank you enough, Christina!

Vanessa Welsh

Thomas Okamura and Christina Brownlow at Absolute Physiocare are my favourite physiotherapists and total life savers! I have had countless sport related and birth related issues and they always manage to put me back together quickly and with a high level of professionalism. The IMS treatments in particular have been very effective for me and not all physiotherapists are able to offer this service.

Shila Faqirzada

Went in for lower back injury about a month ago.I was so happy first of all that I was able to book an appointment with them on the same day and then I arrived 30 min late due to traffic but the physiotherapist still saw me. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about the whole physiotherapist being able to get rid of my pain but Reza was absolutely amazing. He was very thorough, caring, knowledgable and professional. After just 4 treatments, my pain and movement had improved greatly. He took his time to explain everything and made sure that I got the best treatment and even followed up after with an email! The staff were very friendly and it was very clean, and loved that they emailed appointment reminders. Overall, I had a very good experience there and would recommend them to anyone.

Nazanin Manglouri

I had very severe lower back pain so I arrived X-rays in hand to see Colin Shen for my first visit. He was thorough, professional and listened and asked many questions. Just the type of person who genuinely cares for his patients and makes a precise diagnosis. The recovery is ongoing but the progress has been very good. I choose this location by fluke as my regular physio hours did not work for me. I lucked out. I recommend Colin as he truly believes in customizing treatment for individual needs rather the other way around. Thanks.

ShaH

I was suffering from sciatic pain for couple of months. It was really limiting my activities and even driving was not easy for me. I tried few sessions of acupuncture and chiropractic with no results. So I wanted to try ims. I found this place online and I booked few sessions with Thomas Okamura.He carefully investigated the direction of pain and he gave me some exercises to do at home. He also targeted the source of pain and used needles on the right place. I became better and better each time that I met him by performing treatment and exercise. Now I am pain free from sciatica, I highly recommend him to anyone who has sciatic pain. Thank you Thomas for your help .

Angel C

This is my very first physio visit so I was a bit nervous going in. When I walked in, the receptionist was so friendly and greeted me with a smile. Naam helped me with the initial treatment. She was professional, friendly and really knowledgeable. She would explain everything she was doing, and also gave great advice to speed up the healing process. I highly recommend those seeking physio to come here.

Kyle Wong

My previous experience with physiotherapy was generally a group session. My previous therapist had about 3-4 clients on the go at any given time and he would spend about 5-10 minutes with each of us rotating around. As efficient as this is from a atherapist perspective it was not the best client experience. I heard about Absolute Physiotherapy through a friend and he recommended I see Christina Brownlow. After my first session with Christina I knew that I would return. The sessions are generally 30 minutes, and from the times I went there they were one on one sessions. I prefer this as I ask a lot of questions about my injuries and its nice to engage in conversation about the issues you are having and the types of exercises they will perform to get you on the right track. In addition, they provide you with a detailed exercise routine which you can follow along via your mobile device. I really liked this feature, I couldn't tell you how often I wrote down the exercises from previous therapists and misplaced my exercises. I visited Christina 3 times during my knee injury(fib/tib bruise from soccer accident), and have not needed to go back since. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience and will definitely return here first.

Tanessa Shears

You know that feeling when you find something AMAZING and you have to tell everyone about it? That has been my experience with Christina Brownlow at Absolute Physio. I struggled with undiagnosed, mistreated ankle injuries on both sides for two years that 7 different practitioners couldn't help me fix. Christina was extremely professional, educated and personable. Within 9 visits, my ankles (both! yay!) are completely healed and pain free - I couldn't be more excited. I can hike again and hit the gym without worrying about my old injuries. I recommend her to all of my family and clients. Thank you Christina, for giving me my summer back. You rock!

Marinel Federipe

Great clinic! I first chose to register with Absolute Physiotherapy because of its flexible schedule; to my luck, the service was just as great. I was in a car accident back in June and have been working with Reza Ghannadan who has helped me with my recovery. He had a pleasant demeanor each time I saw him and was very attentive to developing the right program for me. Reza helped me manage my concussion, neck, back, and shoulder tissue injuries which included a few IMS treatments to reduce the pain in my left shoulder and lower back area. He provided thorough explanation of my condition and suggested ways that I can self-manage them at home while making sure I got the most out of my treatment during my biweekly visits at the clinic. As this is my first time taking up physiotherapy, I'm quite happy with my experience. Reza has shown great interest in my recovery which assured me I was in good hands. I would recommend Absolute Physiotherapy to anyone looking for a good physiotherapy clinic with professional and concerned physiotherapists to register with. Thank you!

gana

Natalyia is amazing and so patient.

april sj choi

I highly recommend this clinic. I was treated here for my car accident. The whole staff was so friendly and helpful, both over the phone and in person. I thank the entire receptionists. They are the best people in town. My therapists were Colin Shen, Gizelle Vowell, and Ryan Wong. They were great therapists. Thank you all!!!

Rebecca Paynter

I have had chronic pain for over 10 years and have been to every type of practitioner imaginable. Gizelle at Absolute Physio is the best RMT I have been to. After each visit, I notice significant pain relief. She tailors each visit to target the areas where I will benefit most. She often offers valuable recommendations for exercises to do between visits and they really work! I would recommend her to anyone, whether you are in pain or just need a massage for relaxation.

Beth Malaran

I went to Absolute Physiocare because I hurt my back. Thomas Okamura was very pleasant and asked the right questions. Huge improvement just after one treatment with him. He was very good at explaning to me every step of the treatment. He has given me the exercises and tools that sped up my recovery. He is very passionate in helping people and I think that's what makes him a very effective practitioner! Thanks Thomas and continue what you do. Cheers! ????

P Laprise

Saw Thomas and Gizelle for back problems. They both did excellent work. They carefully diagnosed my problems and knew exactly how to fix them.

Janna Mazzarolo

Nicole is kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. I am grateful for the time that I have spent with her.

sarem fazeli

I've been really pleased with my experience with Absolute Physiotherapy, with excellent results from my physiotherapy sessions with Thomas helping me work through several sports related injuries. I'm back to full function and thanks to him. He is professional, intelligent, friendly and used a variety of techniques and exercises to identify and correct my various issues. I've recommended him to every one.

Kevin Woo

I highly recommend Thomas Okamura. My son partially tore his ACL last year during a sparring match at a martial arts tournament. Fortunately, there was no meniscal damage and he did not require surgery. Due to some complications however, my son wore a brace for several months off and on. As a result, atrophy had set in due to inactivity and my son was not able to fully extend or bend his knee. That is when we went to see Thomas. My son immediately related well with Thomas, as Thomas is also a martial arts practitioner. Thomas worked closely with my son encouraging him along the way. Thomas is very knowledgeable and he was very patient with my son during his rehab. I am happy to say that my son is completely recovered and he is now back to martial arts. Just for safety, he does wear a knee brace during sparring competitions. Thank you Thomas!

Dino King

I saw Thomas for physio on my shoulder. He was able to resolve my pain and get me back to my activities. Professional appointments and he used a handy app to give me my exercises. Front end staff are really pleasant too. I’ll come back if I have any other injuries.

Kristine Ann

I have been going to this place for both of the car accidents I was in; first was with Heather Baker, she is amazing as what she does & my second (hopefully last) accident I had Thomas Okamura as my physiotherapist, and he really knows his stuff! Everyone here at this location is super knowledgeable and really helped me get back to a quick recovery. I have put a lot of trust in this place and even recommended it to friends/family. If you’re in need of a physiotherapist or MRT, id go here! Thank you Thomas & Heather!

Corina Andreoiu

I saw Thomas a couple of times for acute low back pain. He was extremely knowledgeable and put together a program for me that helped me to get over the pain in less than 2 weeks. He uses a cool app to keep patients on track with the exercises. I would go again to see Thomas if needed.

Richard G.

The staff are very friendly. The facility is clean and well maintained. Nicole was the physiotherapist that I saw and she was great helping me and giving me tips to recover fast. Overall, I'm very happy that I went to this place.

Rick Rupp

Thomas got me back into squash playing shape quickly and effectively. He diagnosed the problem quickly, and also made sure he understood where my head was at regarding how much effort I was really putting in on those recovery excercises. His approach is technically sound, and his personal manner is great at gently engaging you to put in just enough extra effort and get through the recovery quickly.

Karan Narang

I've been going to Absolute clinic for a couple of years now due to different injuries I have had in the past, and Thomas Okamura has been my physiotherapist since then. However, for the last 8 months or so I have been actively getting treatment for my injuries due to a car accident. Thomas's role has been largely instrumental in my recovery. Thomas is very knowledgable, patient and really understands the end goal, and works closely on your progress, nothing more you can ask for. As part of my recovery I've also sought chiropractic and massage therapy sessions at the clinic and was very pleased with their services as well. I'd also like to give a shout out to the staff members who are working hard and provide an exceptional customer service. They will always greet you with a smile :) I for sure will be their loyal customer and would highly recommend them!

VIVEK SODAL

I had an work injury of wrist tendon and I had approached this clinic. It was a really great decision as they are really helpful and resourceful. My physiotherapist was Nasim Delfaninejad. She was really knowledgeable and treated me really well. Her techniques and exercises helped me heal really fast. She adjusted the exercises and the therapy according to the response of my injured wrist to the treatmen. I will recommend Nasim 10/10

Michelle Guinn

Thomas helped me throughout my recovery and it was great. I always looked forward to coming to Absolute Physio as it was such a great environment, and his services and techniques were great!

John Henderson

Thomas did my knee replacement physio. He was excellent to work with. He knew exactly how fast I was progressing and how to fix the small problems. I am better than new now. Would definitely use him again. Thanks Thomas

Fiona Burness

Very positive experience with both physiotherapist and RMT. Easy to book and useful app for exercises.

Christine Dibblee

I unexpectedly threw out my back in December of last year. I was reduced to literally crawling on the ground. After being seen in ER, I looked at Absolute Physio because it is close to our house and right above the grocery store we go to. My physiotherapist was Heather and she was wonderful. I come from a health background, so I'm not completely daft when it comes to body mechanics. Heather explained everything thoroughly and right from the first session I knew I was in good hands -- This was confirmed during one of my sessions, I heard another PT say that she had injured her neck and was working with Heather for her own rehab :) She is extremely knowledgeable, and worked with me to identify the problem and come up with a treatment plan and strengthening exercises to help me prevent it from happening again. Her manual therapy techniques (while sometimes painful!!!) were extremely effective. She even worked with taping me up, and teaching me the technique, as I had to fly to a different province right after the initial injury. I don't feel like I got "cookie-cutter" treatment every time I went in. She was always trying something new to help me. I would highly recommend Heather as a PT to my friends and family. My back has been in great shape thanks to the home/gym exercises she provided and I haven't had the need for further treatment since. Thanks Heather!

J S

I highly recommend Absolute Physiotherapy Clinic to anyone who is seeking help with any kind of injuries! I had broken my ankle back in May and I had gone to see Thomas for over 4 months. He’s helped me through my recovery process and now I can walk like my injury never happened. Thomas is very patient, knowledgeable, approachable and friendly. He’s provided me with a specific plan for my treatment and he made it very accommodating for me to work around my schedule and other commitments. If you are seeking for a physiotherapist, I highly recommend Thomas Okamura to anyone. Thanks Thomas ????

Henry Lew

I saw Christina Brownlow for physiotherapy after I was injured in a car accident. During my initial visit, I found Christina to be very knowledgeable about car-related injuries and highly professional about patient care. She is a genuinely caring person and has a keen interest in helping her patients get better quickly. Christina was very thorough with her initial assessment and created an individualized action plan for my treatment. She took the time to understand my concerns and answered all my questions without hesitation. After only a few treatments, I began to feel relief and see improvement in both functionality and pain management. As my symptoms improved, she taught me progressively more advanced exercises to increase my strength and mobility. During the one-on-one sessions with Christina, she continually checked to ensure that I was doing my exercises properly with good posture and correct technique. She also uses a convenient app that you can install on your smartphone or tablet to track your progress when you complete your exercise routines at home or in the gym. Throughout my rehabilitation, I have been consistently pleased with the excellent treatment provided by Christina and am very happy with the results achieved. I highly recommend Christina as a #1 physiotherapist and will definitely return to see her if I require physiotherapy in the future. A big thanks to Christina - Much appreciated!

C Lee

Thomas was great to work with and helped me tremendously. He is patient, knowledgeable and provided a wide range of techniques and exercises. I highly recommend him and the clinic.

Ric Lee

Developed an excruciating pain in my shoulder after an obstacle race and it got worse and worse each day despite weeks of rest, stretching, and massage. Once it got completely intolerable I went online and booked the first physiotherapist I could find with the earliest availability. I'm so thankful that that person was Heather Baker, who made me significantly better almost immediately after the initial appointment. The pain had been getting worse and worse every day until I saw her, and from the moment I walked out of the clinic I figure I was at least 60% better already. Heather is super nice, friendly, funny, and most importantly, very knowledgable and helpful. I owe my complete recovery to her!

Sean Cooper

I have to admit I was skeptical walking in. I had been experiencing lower back pain. My physiotherapist was Nasim and now I am a believer. She was really nice and thoughtful. She gave me plan and helped relieve my back of tons of pressure. I noticed immediate differences in my bodies ability to bend and move. I feel young again. I highly recommend her to anyone reading this that may be experiencing the same lower back pains.

Calvin Tong

I injured my left bicep accidentally in the gym and I was having pain for over two months. I'm quite active as I work out 5 times or more per week and the pain was getting worse each week to the point that I could no longer do my favourite shoulder exercises. I spoke to the gym instructor at Fitness World and he recommended me to see Reza @ Absolute Physiotherapy. Reza is very knowledgable and with his vast experience as a physiotherapist, he checked my left bicep and came to the conclusion that I had a minor muscle tear. He treated me with massage and heat treatment each visit and also prescribed me daily exercises that would help my biceps heal quickly. After the third treatment, I started to feel better and I was 95% recovered after the 4th treatment. Thanks for your expertise and now I'm back to my regular work out routine.

A L

I was a passenger in a really bad car accident in March 2014. I initially chose Absolute Physio because I could aim to walk to my treatment, as a warm up once I was able to. Due of the extent of my injuries, I was attending both physio with Christina and massage therapy with Autumn (she has now moved on) for 14 months. As soon as I met them both, I knew I was in good hands. My experience with Christina was awesome from day one. She is so professional and knowledgeable and at the same time she’s funny (her nicknames for the machines she uses) and genuinely wants you to get better. She has been so amazing that since I have been seeing her, I have sent 6 family members to her for various conditions/injuries- All of them raving about her as much as I have been. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing Physiotherapist.

Parveen Minhas

I had the pleasure of having Reza as my physiotherapist for the last 7 and 1/2 months. I was suffering from very frequent headaches and neck pain after my car accident. Reza was very professional and provided me with a full understanding of my condition and what treatment options would assist me. He performed several IMS treatments on me which were very effective in reducing my pain. These treatments coupled with manual therapy and strength training have assisted in my rehabilitation. Additionally, he has taught me techniques and exercises that I continue to use to manage my pain. The facility itself is very clean and contemporary and the staff is very friendly. Thanks Reza!!!

MARINA VOLPI

Thomas helped me a lot. I was rear ended early this year, I saw Thomas (physiotherapist). He provided a lot of good excercises that you could help yourself at home. Which it did help. He also did hand treatment on the injured area. I highly recommend Thomas to everyone who needs physio treatment.

K. L

Been coming here for awhile for physio and massage. All the staffs here are amazing and helpful.

Angelina Parisi

This place is incredible! Receptionists are very friendly and helpful. Therapists are Great! Heather is amazing! She is the best physiotherapist I've ever been to. Very thorough. Highly recommend everyone to come here! Very knowledgeable staff. You will not be disappointed. 10 stars!

Terence Trusdale

Christina is awesome! I healed faster than the doctor expected, and she was always extremely friendly and professional. I've been to 3 or 4 different physiotherapists in the past for sports injuries, and she is the best I've had by a mile!

Carny Wong

Excellent staff. Have used this location for physio, chiro, and massage therapy for approximately 9 months. My posture had greatly improved from the visits. Would definitely recommend this place to anybody.

Nicky Lin

highly recommend absolute physio therapy. my physiotherpist was Christina. unbelieve great profession and experiences. christina have helped me to recover my pain form my bad MVA experience. all the staff there are absolutly warm and excellent. the recovery road was a lot to take thanks to Christina had been an awesome help to ease my pain and help me to recover. so glad i choosed absolute physiotherapy!!

Vladan Poledica

Thomas is a excellent practitioner with obvious abundance of knowledge in related discipline. Being top sportsmen it's certainly help Thomas to understand challenges of one who experience physical discomfort an allow him to have comprehensive approach in providing a help. I would like to thank Thomas for helping me to overcome troubles with my shoulder. The improvement in over all functionality and decrease in everyday discomfort is tremendous. Thank you Thomas!

Scot

Christina was amazing to work with as I was dealing with a serious back injury recently. Every time I showed up to physiotherapy she was always extremely positive, which helped to lift my mood. I feel she went above and beyond her normal duties to try to help me. I would not hesitate to use Christina for any physiotherapy needs in the future.

Erin Franklin

Nicole is the best! I was hit by a car on my bicycle a few months ago and am on a steady road to recovery thanks to her knowledge, expertise and care.

Kynna Sorg

I have been receiving treatments here for an injury aquired at work back in May. I was treated initially with Heather and then with Christina after Heather went on maternity leave. My experience here has been great overall. All the staff here are helpful and knowledgeable from reception to therapist. Both Christina and Heather have helped me progress in my injuries and through various treatments and exercise progressions. If something wasn't working or my injury was not progressing Christina would always consider what else we could do and how we could change the treatment to get better results. My injury was a claim through Worksafe and the clinic does direct billing, which was very convenient for me. The clinic itself is bright and updated and is a nice environment to be treated in with various equipment. Most recently I started receiving dry-needling treatment with Christina, which has gone well so far. She prepared me with what to expect very accurately and was knowledgeable and skilled when providing treatment. I would definitely recommend this clinic.

Brendan Z

Had a great experience here! The staff are friendly and the facility is top notch. My physiotherapist Thomas, is very knowledgeable and was able to really help me recover from my knee injury!

Billy Tong

---Update--- I recently talked to the owner and we manage to come up a solution to prevent this sorta thing from ever happening again hopefully. It was a pleasant surprised when the owner contacted me about the service I had. I am glad we could work something out as I really do support local industry and business. Keep up the good work! Great therapist awful service. I waited over 50 min to get my wsbc claim sorted out. Kept getting pushed back constantly in the back of the line being told to please "wait". When it was all said it done. Everything could've been handled a lot better if they had called rather than me having to call wsbc to latet find out absolute physio knew my claim went through and gave no mention to me. Oh and that 50min wait could have been solved with just one phone call with 5 sentence, cheque cash or debit. That's it. Last time I am dealing with this physio client.

Randy & Susan Rose

Highly recommend Thomas if you are into sports such as myself. He has helped me recover in a short amount of time but most importantly showing me exercises and the right techniques to recover fully.

Nikola Ilic

Thank you so much Shaila! You are truly an expert in your field and my “Absolute” experience was absolutely what I needed. I had 2 hemmorhaged discs in my lower back and was told by a couple Physicians that I might need surgery. I came to Absolute PhysioCare hoping to avoid it. Your knowledge, strong work ethic and cheerful spirit made me feel hopeful that with a bit of hard work myself I could have my old life back. It took just a little over three months whereas others told me it would take at least a year but we did it and I can’t thank you enough. I feel great and im loving my life again. I workout regularly now, go on hikes and i’m staying active but most importantly i’m back to work and going strong. Thank you for showing me the way. I am recommending “Absolute” to everyone. Absolutely!! Nikola Ilic

Farid Poursoltani

i am a tri athlete who trains 5 days a week. so as you can imagine i need to take care of my body to be able to keep up the training. i started going to this clinic 2 years ago and thats where i met Reza. he has been amazing all around. great customer service and so far he has managed to fix me up everytime. i have seen Reza for my left knee, left leg IT band and my right hamstring. he used his skills weather it was his hands or exercises to fix all my problems. the best one that i love is IMS where he uses needling for muscle therapy. i still see Reza whenever i need a good fixing and i definitely recommend anyone to go see him.

Rob Anselmo

I was apprehensive at first to see a physiotherapist for my back pain. However once I had treatment with Nasim I was very impressed. She helped relieve my back pain and was very knowledgeable and understanding. I highly recommend her for physiotherapy.

Jennifer Barker

In the last 6 months, I have endured two injuries- one in each foot- from running. Last April, just one week before the Sun Run that I had spent the last few months training for, I injured tendons in my left foot. Absolute Physio was able to see me that very next night. I met with Christna, the physiotherapist who would be treating me, and explained my situation. In less than 1 week, Christina had me running in the Sun Run, which had been a goal of mine for the last few years. I will forever be thankful to her for helping me not have to give that goal up. She continued seeing me for the next couple of months, and by the start of summer I was back to running again. Six months later, my right foot saw the exact same injury. Christina was quick to diagnose it, and within a week of treatment and exercises my pain had greatly subsided. This time, it has taken just a little over 3 weeks to get me back on the trails with an interim- running program. Absolute Physio really cares and listens to their patient's goals, wants, and needs. All staff are extremely knowledgeable and caring, from the moment you walk into the door to the moment you leave your treatment. I am a very active person, and will definitely continue to come to this clinic for any future issues or injuries I may have. Christina is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and personable; she will always make time for her clients, whether it be in person at an appointment or a quick phone call during the day about pain or exercises. I highly recommend Christina and this clinic to anyone looking for professional and personable treatment and recovery of a muscle or joint injury.

kay kim

Thomas was amazingly helpful during my recovery. He made a great rapport to provide extra emotional support other than appropriate treatment plans for my injuries, that really helped me to go through my treatment process a lot easier. Thank you Thomas????????

Gwen Chapman

Heather is a great physiotherapist. She's careful and competent, she explains the exercises well, and she doesn't hesitate to refer to other professionals when necessary to get the best outcome for the patient.

johnny macfarlane

Seeked treatment for motor vehicle accidents. Very happy with Christinas treatment plan and Absolute Physiocare as a whole. Online bookings made scheduling easy and it's in a convenient location. Christinas methodical approach to pain mediation and progressive strengthening significantly helped me on my path to pre-accident condition. I will return for any future injuries.

AJ Brigden

Some of the kindest staff and best definitely some of the best treatment I've ever received!

Michelle Donders

I was referred to Absolute Physio by a friend and am so greatful to find this place. The staff are very friendly and the office has a great atmosphere. My therapist is Christina and she is amazing! I came in feeling defeated by not finding someone that truely cared about my recovery and I found her! She is so knowledgable and knew exactly what I needed. I started with physio therapy and am currently finishing active rehab. I have had huge changes to my posture and alignment and that is all thanks to her! Did I mention how sweet and caring she is?? :) Thank you Christina for all you do and I will be sure to refer you to any and all people I come across that need a terrific therapist. ????

Linda D

I came here to receive physiotherapy after a car accident. The staff here are super friendly and helpful, both over the phone and in person and the atmosphere is very positive and upbeat. My therapist was Thomas. Working with him over several months, I found him to be incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He even offers IMS therapy. Couldn't ask for a more patient and understanding therapist :)

TheDino1965

My son had a great physio experience, and a great physio therapist his name was Thomas Okamura. He helped my son with a foot injury. From what my son says he was kinda and very easy to work with.

Nigar Mohan

I had my first physiotherapy treatment with Christina in 2015 .Her skills, knowledge and kindness were immediately evident. She approaches every treatment with professionalism and always puts my health first!

A. Rogers-Lawton

A very unprofessional and unpleasant front desk representative ! She gave my partner hard time on being late a few minutes. I do not know her name but she looks Asian.

Nance Ma

Being in my 60's I thought it was normal to have aches and pains and lose flexibility. With the help I have received from Nasim, my flexibility has improved and the aches and pains are not as intense. I know it will take some time, but I feel so much better now, many thanks! Update March 6th, 2021 I highly recommend Nasim - physiotherapist and Dr. Caolan - chiropractor under their care I am now able to sit cross legged on the ground, without support tie my shoelaces when kneeling down rising back up on my own and I am able to put on my socks while standing. These are things that I have been unable to do for many years, now being able to perform these everyday tasks has made me realize how important it is to get professional guidance so one can enjoy life so much more independently without pain or discomfort. Many thanks Nasim and Dr. Caolan, I will continue for more appointments as needed.

Simon Wong

Thomas is a great physiotherapist. Patient, knowledgeable and listens to your issues, where he will then create a specific plan for your treatment. Highly recommend him for anyone that need any physiotherapy treatment. The guy is a Judo competitor, he knows a lot about sport injuries and, how to treat and prevent them.

james tole

Treatment of neck and shoulder injuries sustained in January 2018 Physio: Thomas Okamura After suffering a heavy fall skiing and injuring myself I visited Absolute Physiocare at North Road, Burnaby. From dealing with reception through to the Physio Thomas, I have had no complaints about the service or level of care I have received. I have had both physiotherapy and dry needling which have helped me recover and enable use of my neck and shoulder more easily and reduce the pain I was in. Thomas has been a pleasure to work with, he is very honest, down to earth and a very skilled therapist. I would have no hesitation in recommending Thomas or Absolute Physiocare or indeed returning to them for future care if required. Thankyou James

Evelyn Lim

I am very grateful to have Jenny Kim as my physiotherapist! She is excellent and did wonders for me! I went to her with a knee problem and she was able to pinpoint the possible causes, and through her expertise and recommended exercises I am no longer in pain! She is patient, warm, friendly and very good at what she does. I highly recommend her!

Nada Khaleel

Am glad that i came here for my back and shoulder problems. Nasim is great she took care of me till i was no longer having pain. i recommend this place for anyone

Linda Xing

I was in an accident a few months ago and the injury was so bad that sitting up from bed in the morning was an effort. I was fortunate to be treated by Christina from Absolute Physio-care. With her extensive knowledge and caring heart, she patiently explained my injury, introduced varies types of recovery tools and exercises, and monitored my progress. Her positive energy and vibe also always lighted up the room. I highly recommend Christina and Absolute Physio-care.

Dan Robins

Growing up my whole life being heavily involved in sports, I am no stranger to physiotherapists. Recently I suffered a serious injury to my lower back which left me practically immobilized. I couldn't be happier with the treatment I received from Christina! She had me up and back to work in under 2 weeks and back on the playing field within a few months. Shes #1 in all my experiences and would 'absolutely' recommend her to everyone!

Wade Zawalski

I was treated by Thomas Okamura of Absolute Physiocare for a significant rotator cuff tear. I was very happy with the level of care I received. Thomas was knowlegable, attentive to my needs and exceedingly patient as he guided me through recovery. After a year of treatments and exercise, I have regained virtually my full range of motion and the results have even exceeded the expectations of my physician. Thank you Thomas. I recommend Thomas Okamura and the friendly staff at Absolute Physiocare without reservation!

cooper dagg

I had a great experience with Thomas and Absolute Physiocare. My back was badly injured due to muscle strain, and the four sessions I went to sped up my recovery greatly. Scheduling was very easy and exercises were easy to access and learn through the MedBridge GO app. I highly reccommend Absolute Physiocare!

Shabbir D

My physiotherapist Nicole is an absolute gem!!! She is highly knowledgeable, very compassionate and does an amazing job of teaching you the right stretches or exercises, so that you can be on the road to recovery. The entire clinic does a great job of being Covid compliant. I definitely felt safe being there. Thank you!

Erica Britney Fremeau

I went to see Heather Baker after experiencing a lot of stiffness and pain in my shoulder and my range of motion becoming very limited. After one session with Heather my shoulder improved significantly. After a few more sessions the pain went away and the my full range of motion came back. The process was interesting, as Heather explained what she was doing and why, and kept me informed the whole time. Heather is a lot of fun and I highly recommend seeing her; you can tell she loves what she does! It was also refreshing to be welcomed in to such a nicely decorated office, as may others are quite sterile and dated. Great place!

ron fisher

The facility and building is brand new, and the clinic has that high tech vibe to it. The head PT who is Shaila is very passionate and lives and breathes her work. Right away you will feel you are in good hands to rehabilitating. She even called me at home to check up on my progress. There is also a massage therapist on site which i will be trying out soon. Would i Recommend this Clinic? YES!!

Madina Faizi

Naajoote's treatment really seems to be working

Hemang Pandya

It was my very first experience consulting a physiotherapist. I have to accept I was unsure walking in for the treatment of my lower back pain, but now I look back and happy that I made the right decision. Dr. Nasim Delfaninejad helped me cure my lower back pain. She was a wonderful physiotherapist, both knowledgeable and thoughtful. I was really impressed with her initial analysis of the pain and the exercise plan and treatment that she provided. I highly recommend her to anyone experiencing lower back pain.

X C

I've been going to this clinic for a few months now, seeing Thomas for Physio and Gizelle for RMT. Both are fantastic - Thomas resolved my ankle issue after 4 sessions and provided great preventative care solutions. Gizelle helped with my chronic shoulder and I'll be going back to see her for sure. Highly recommend this clinic for active individuals with sports related injuries!

Rob Simmonds

Christina and Gizelle provided me with the much needed relief i needed for a pain in my shoulder. The process took a little time but every visit my shoulder improved to the point where I'm almost 100%. Great service and better results. Thanks, Rob

Roknagor

10/10 Would come here for accidental injury again! Christina brownlow was my main physiotherapist, very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Every session was fun / enjoyable. Moral of the story... Go to Absolute, get fixed, Win.

Ryan Yee

I went to Absolute Physio to get a second opinion on an ankle sprain. Lilian Chung worked with me over 3 months, and I am now pretty much fully recovered from a low and high ankle sprain from a snowboarding mishap, and back to running long distances which was my end goal. I appreciated Lilian's approach - she took the time to understand my symptoms during each visit, recommended progressively challenging exercises to further my recovery, and checked in with me after a month of being discharged. She is the type of person who genuinely cares about her patients' well-being, is very patient, and has a really approachable style. My experience with Absolute/Lilian helped inspire confidence in achieving a full recovery! I would absolutely recommend Lilian to anyone trying to recover from an injury, especially for those who have never needed to use physiotherapy before.

Samuel Dowdall

Nasim was a wonderfull physio therapist. The treatments were both succesfull and comfertable. I came in with a pulled hamstring that prevented me from doing my job, I am now back to work with no issues and I am very gratefull to Dr.Nasim for her help. She was clearly very knowledgable and gave me some fantastic adivce for taking better care of my entire body, not just my injured leg. When I first came into the physio office I was walking on a cane due to the pain in my leg, but after only a couple of weeks I have now returned to a very physically demanding worklife and have no pain whatsoever, I am very happy to be back and functioning properly. Additionally Nasim is a wonderful person and I honestly looked forward to the sessions.

Sam C

I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is seeking for a welcoming and respectful clinic with highly skilled and well trained staff. I was treated by Christina Brownlow (physiotherapist) after my rear end accident. She applied various physiotherapy techniques to treat my whiplash injury, and I felt significant improvements on my recovery process. She is knowledgeable, approachable, and punctual. This is the first clinic where I have always been able to see my therapist at my scheduled time !!! Overall, an excellent place !

C Sung

The fact that I I've been a regular visitor of this clinic for years speaks volumes. It's a compact clinic but offers high quality services include massages, physiotherapy, and chiropractor. I've seen Christina (physio) and Caolan (chiro) many times, and both offer superb services that you will not disappoint. Highly recommended!

Marcus O'Reilly

I would highly recommend Absolute Physiotherapy, I attended for a number of weeks to help recover from a sprained ankle and it was nothing short of fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I had Thomas as my physiotherapist and he was awesome to work with. More than happy to answer all my questions, very friendly and was instrumental to my quick recovery. Can’t recommend them enough.

sylvia renardy

I have had an absolutely wonderful experience at Absolute Physiocare. I have been attending the clinic somewhat regularly for almost six months, and have found the experience to be overwhelmingly positive and helpful. Christina Brownlow (physiotherapist) has been attentive and knowledgeable, providing hands-on relief while I'm at my appointments and great direction for my at-home exercise program. I have also seen Dr. Caolan Teasdale (chiropractor) has also provided excellent care on every occasion I have attended the clinic. Every staff member at the clinic has been friendly and provided a warm and welcoming environment. 5 stars, two thumbs up, heartily recommend!

Jonah Marie

5 star for Nicole's knowledge. She's very smart and knows what kind of interventions she needs to do especially for women's health. I highly recommend her. I also love the unit clerks are soo professional and nice.

Starfish Tropper

My 2nd time going to Thomas at Absolute physio, again it was a very good experience.. had an accident and ended up with a pinch in the lower back, enough of a bother and pain escalades when I am at work.. Thomas was very informative and friendly as always, goes into detail explaining massage and exercise, listens to all my concerns and questions and is very patient to answer .. def recommend Thomas