Derek was born and raised in Richmond, BC, and completed both his Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. He has also completed his AIM Orthopaedic Level 1 Manual Therapy Certification, providing him with a strong foundation in evidence-based assessment, clinical reasoning, and hands-on treatment.

Having grown up playing hockey, Derek developed an early appreciation for athletic performance, teamwork, and the physical demands of sport. Today, he remains active through golf, running, basketball, and racquet sports, particularly pickleball. He has a special interest in helping golfers, runners, and racquet-sport athletes recover from injury, improve their movement, and return to their sport with confidence.

Derek understands the unique demands each activity places on the body, from the rotational strength and mobility required for an efficient golf swing, to the impact tolerance needed for running, and the speed, coordination, and changes of direction involved in pickleball and tennis.

Having experienced sports injuries himself, Derek understands how frustrating it can be when pain or injury prevents you from training, competing, or participating in the activities you enjoy. His own rehabilitation experiences showed him that physiotherapy can do more than reduce pain—it can help rebuild strength, restore movement, and improve confidence in the body.

Derek takes a collaborative, movement-focused approach to treatment. Whether you are managing a golf-related back or shoulder injury, trying to return to running, or experiencing pain on the pickleball or tennis court, he works to identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and creates a treatment plan tailored to the demands of your sport.

During treatment, Derek combines hands-on techniques, including soft tissue therapy, trigger point release, and joint mobilizations, with individualized exercise and strength programming. He places a strong emphasis on movement quality, progressive loading, and helping clients understand how each part of their rehabilitation connects to their sport and performance goals.

In addition to working with athletes, Derek’s experience in both athletic and hospital settings allows him to support clients recovering from joint replacements, stroke, falls, workplace or motor vehicle accidents, and post-surgical procedures.

Whether your goal is to get back on the golf course, return to running, move more confidently on the pickleball court, or simply become stronger and more active, Derek strives to create sessions that are welcoming, progressive, and focused on helping you perform at your best.

Derek is fluent in both English and Mandarin.