Dr. Courtney Bartel is a CIS Women’s Basketball alum and played for five years at UFV before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California. Dr. Bartel completed her degree in Kinesiology at UFV and continued on to graduate with Summa Cum Laude honours from Palmer.

During her sports career, Dr. Bartel went to multiple national championship tournaments and earned a bronze medal in her senior year. Dr. Bartel’s passion for helping people has been fuelled by her experiences of overcoming her own injuries and learning how to perform at peak levels of health and wellness.

Dr. Bartel returned to the Fraser Valley community and now helps people with neck and back pain, headaches, joint pain, sports injuries, and accident recovery. Dr Bartel is approved to work with patients who have ICBC and WCB claims and she enjoys helping young, emerging athletes play at the top of their game. Whether it’s out at community events like Run for Water or in the professional clinic, Dr. Bartel seeks to understand each patient’s specific concerns and bring patients closer to their goals for wellbeing.

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Jennifer has over 26 years of experience working at Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine. She practices Gunn IMS and uses it to treat chronic conditions: chronic myofascial pain syndrome, headaches, temporal mandibular dysfunction (TMJ dysfunction), as well as shoulder, knee and hip pain. She also treats pre-natal and postpartum dysfunction. Jen lives in Abbotsford with her husband, Greg Bay, and their two teenage daughters. In her spare time, Jen likes to practice yoga, HIIT training, downhill ski, garden and you may also see her out walking with her lovely labradoodle, Indy.

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Born and raised in Abbotsford, BC, Koby is a CIS Men’s soccer alumnus who played for the University of the Fraser Valley while attaining his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a Psychology minor. He then moved to Australia to complete his Master’s of Physiotherapy at Griffith University in 2016. He has been working locally for the past 9 years, treating a wide range of conditions and helping mentor young, aspiring physiotherapy students.

Koby’s treatments are primarily focused on ensuring each patient can learn and truly understand their rehabilitation process and further incorporate it into their daily lives. His goal is to create lasting positive change through education, hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, biomechanical analysis, and exercise prescription. He believes in growth and lifelong learning and has completed additional postgraduate courses in Gunn IMS/Dry Needling, Concussion & Vestibular Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Titleist Performance Institute Golf Certification, and is currently pursuing his Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Therapy Certification (FCAMPT). His goal is to continue to provide new strategies and treatment options to his clients to help them reach their specific goals.

Koby is happily married and can often be found out and about pursuing one of his many hobbies: soccer, golf, tennis, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, or out running with his dog, Indy.

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Lucas de Beer is a graduate from the University of British Columbia with a Masters in Physiotherapy. From a young age, Lucas has been a skilled athlete. He has played at provincial and national levels, which attributes to his role as a physiotherapist. His personal experiences, combined with his clinical expertise, make him an asset to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Lucas offers a patient-centred approach through building rapport with his patients and explaining complex medical concepts in a simple and understandable way. He also believes in the importance of preventative care to help his clients prevent future injuries and attain their functional goals.

Lucas is a strong believer that this profession entails life-long learning. He is adept at using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities and continues to stay up to date with the latest advancements of physiotherapy. Since graduation, he has completed additional courses in manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and the Titleist Performance Institute golf certification. His passion for sport specific rehabilitation along with vestibular rehabilitation resonates from his own career-ending concussion while playing for Rugby Canada. Lucas’ athletic career has equipped him with a unique ability to empathize with his patients and understand their physical needs.

Outside of his professional life, he continues to stay active and enjoys fishing, golfing, and running after his twin boys.

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Dr. Stephen Funk is a graduate of University of Western States, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2013.

Born and raised in Abbotsford, Dr. Funk has returned to his hometown to join Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine—the clinic he grew up going to as a teen.

Before attending chiropractic school in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Funk completed his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at University of the Fraser Valley in 2008 with a focus on exercise physiology and biomechanics.

Dr. Funk’s treatment approach is diverse, incorporating Active Release Techniques, Kinesio Taping, athletic taping, and functional exercises, along with an emphasis on patient education. The latter gives patients the tools and knowledge to be active participants in their treatment and recovery to optimum health. He is currently the team chiropractor for the Abbotsford Pilots and has been working with them over the past four seasons.

Having been a youth athlete, Dr. Funk is passionate about treating athletes at any level of sport as well as seniors, kids and everyone in between, utilizing biomechanics and conditioning to assist in injury prevention and rehabilitation. For the past 11 years, he has been proud to serve his hometown and the surrounding communities.

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Joanne became interested in Massage therapy after family experience with injury and rehabilitation. This led her to West Coast College of Massage Therapy where she graduated in 2013 from the 3000 hour RMT program. With over 7 years of experience, she has treated a wide range of conditions from athletic injuries, car accidents, to neurological disorders, stress management, and pregnancy. As an RMT she has had the privilege to be involved with the BC Summer games, Grand Fondos located in Whistler and Kelowna, UBC and UFV athletes, Canadian PGA, and the GF Strong Rehabilitation Center. She continues to expand her knowledge and techniques by attending conferences and seminars regularly. Joanne strives to help clients of all ages and from all walks of life to ease tension and stress to achieve optimal mobility and function.

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Josh Kufske completed a Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2014. He then went on to complete the Massage Therapy Program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy graduating in August 2022.

Before entering the Massage Therapy Program, Josh worked as a Kinesiologist for 6 years where he gained valuable experience with exercise prescription and educating clients in health and rehabilitation. With this knowledge he has learned that movement along with massage therapy is essential in the healing process. Josh’s passion as a massage therapist is to create individualized treatment plans to help people reach their health goals and improve their quality of life.

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Mark Malamura graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2018 with a diploma in Massage Therapy. His journey into the world of health and rehabilitation began through personal experience. Growing up in Surrey, Mark played competitive soccer from a young age and, at 16, moved overseas to pursue a professional career. He spent three years playing in Germany and Slovakia, where multiple injuries introduced him to manual therapy and sparked his passion for helping others recover and live healthier lives.

Mark takes a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring each session to the unique symptoms, goals, and needs of every individual. His goal is not only to help clients overcome pain and injuries but also to support them in optimizing their long-term health and vitality. He is also TPI Certified and combines his clinical knowledge with a passion for golf to help golfers move better, prevent injury, and improve their performance on the course.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys staying active, playing golf, and spending quality time with his wife and son.

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Born and raised in the Greater Vancouver area, Dr Todd Marshall graduated from Simon Fraser University in Kinesiology, and from Palmer College of Chiropractic West with Magnum Cum Laude honors. For the past 24 years, Dr Marshall has co-owned Sumas Mountain Sport & Spine.

Dr Marshall is a Fellow in the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) RCCSS(C), and holds an International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diplomate. Currently, Dr Marshall holds a director seat on the board of the RCCSS(C), and chairs their residency committee. He has worked with Rowing Canada, Ironman Canada, gymnastics BC, Athletics Canada, as well as with the BC Lions and the Canadian PGA.

In 2010 he had the honor to be part of the Vancouver Olympics/Paralympics in Whistler’s polyclinic. His involvement with athletes at the local, national and international levels as well as with amateur and professional athletes has provided him the opportunity to be part of medical teams at the National Track & Field Championships, the Canadian Olympic Trials for Athletics, the local and provincial gymnastics championships, as well as the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Championships. Dr Marshall also had the privilege of being the Director of Medical Services for the 2016 BC Summer Games.

For the past 24 years, Dr. Marshall has been co-owning a private multi-disciplinary clinic in Abbotsford, BC alongside registered massage therapists, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, and other chiropractors. Dr. Marshall has lectured on sports injuries and rehabilitation and the intricacies of treating athletes within the professional clinic and field settings.

What all that means is that he is passionate about chiropractic care and wellness, and has the knowledge, know-how and experience to treat his patients with whatever their health and lifestyle goals my be.

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Dr Tyler Oosterhof graduated from the University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic and Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science programs in 2014.

Dr Oosterhof has experience treating athletes at the professional, amateur and collegiate levels in a wide range of sports. He uses techniques such as Active Release Technique, Graston, SFMA, FAKTR and various kinesiotaping and athletic taping procedures.

Originally from Chilliwack, Dr Oosterhof is excited to be in the Lower Mainland and applying his knowledge and experience in everyday practice as well as helping develop and train young athletes in the community.

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Originally, Erin aspired to be a biomedical engineer designing prosthetic organs. However, while helping her significant other recover from a sports injury which almost paralyzed him, Erin recognized a career pivot was needed. She realized she needed a career which aligned with her core values and beliefs – helping others to live their best lives directly rather than prolonging lives indirectly. To achieve her career aspirations, Erin obtained a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Neuropsychology from UFV as well as a Master’s in Physiotherapy and MBA from the University of Alberta. In addition to treating patients, Erin plans to sit on boards of healthcare corporations to help improve Canadians’ experiences with the rehabilitation medical system. She also plans on developing and teaching post-graduate courses on chronic fatigue and complex pain.

From a clinical perspective, Erin enjoys treating a wide spectrum of patients. In addition to the everyday individual with aches, breaks, or injuries, Erin has a passion for helping people who are experiencing chronic fatigue, chronic pain, neurological disorders, concussions, and vestibular issues. Knowing firsthand what it is like to live with a chronic, debilitating condition, Erin is committed to working with patients and their support system to develop a specific treatment to go from surviving to thriving. With a rich athletic history in Tae Kwon Do, motocross, and track and field, Erin is also an excellent resource for athletes wanting to prevent or recover from sports injuries as well as those looking to improve their strength, endurance, power, or agility.

In her spare time, Erin enjoys hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, dirt biking, martial arts, and traveling. On rainy days, Erin can be found curled up with a cup of tea and a book or playing piano. During your appointment, please share your outdoor adventures, must read book list, or the latest song you enjoy listening to!

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