Clinic Owner 

 

Ian is the owner of the Delta Health and Performance Clinic and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has over 25 years experience working with professional and amateur hockey players, including 12 years with the Vancouver Giants (WHL) from 2004 to 2016. He is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Delta Hockey Academy and specializes in training elite athletes. Ian also serves as the Director of the Delta Hockey Academy. He has been in this position since its inception in 2004 when he designed and implemented the South Delta Secondary Hockey Academy Skills Program and has grown the academy to include 7 competitive teams all playing in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL). Ian earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. He taught for 15 years in the Edmonton School District. 

Director of Clinic Operations

 

Kate graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Marketing in 2012. She earned a NCAA Division 1 athletic scholarship for the women's hockey team and served as an assistant captain from 2010 to 2012. After graduation, Kate played for the Neuberg Highlanders in the DEC League in Austria for the 2012/2013 season. Kate is the Director of Business Operations for the Delta Wild Hockey Group. Kate has a background in pharmacy and health management and manages operations for the Delta Health & Performance Clinic.

Physiotherapist

 

Elizabeth graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Exercise Science. She then worked in a rehabilitation setting before returning to school and completing her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia.

 

Elizabeth is passionate about continuing education, and has completed courses in the Mulligan concept, Kinetic Link Training and specialized courses on working with runners. She has completed the Dry Needling Program certificate through Acupuncture Canada. She also holds her Level 1 and Level 2 Lower Orthopaedic Manual Therapy certification, with plans to pursue further training in this area.  

 

Elizabeth utilizes exercise, manual therapy, and education to help patients reach their therapeutic goals. She has experience with athletic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and neurological injuries. Elizabeth has experience as an athletic trainer, volunteering with the UFV varsity sports teams in the athletic clinic and on-field for a variety of different events. 

 

Elizabeth is focused on staying active herself, by running, spin and working out at the gym. She has run a number of half-marathons, and completed the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 2017.

Physiotherapist

 

Alex completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from Saint Francis Xavier University, then flew halfway around the world to Australia pursuing his Doctor of Physiotherapy with High Distinction from Bond University. Growing up Alex was actively involved in a variety of sports eventually becoming a NCCP trained in competitive swimming. Prior to pursuing his physiotherapy degree, he worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Richmond Rapids. In the growing field of sports injuries, his curiosity was drawn to the management of concussions, in which he has experience working in neurorehabilitation. He has completed further education surrounding concussion management which he applies to treatment with each individual athlete. Alex has worked as a therapist with high performance athletes where he had the opportunity to complete an internship at Stanford University. There he was able to work alongside other NCAA medical staff with the Stanford football and rowing teams. This experience drove him towards continuing to work with athletes, engaging with them and assisting them to return to compete. Alex utilizes a client-centred approach, incorporating education, exercise prescription and sport-specific training with his treatments, pushing every athlete to reach their full potential.

Head Athletic Therapist

 

SJ graduated from Camosun College in 2020 with a Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy and brings over four years of hands-on experience working with athletes at various levels, from junior to elite and Olympic. She has had the privilege of working with teams such as BC Hockey’s U18 Women’s team, the Richmond Sockeyes, Field Hockey Canada, and the New Westminster Salmonbellies. Focusing on hockey, lacrosse, and field hockey athletes, SJ has a particular interest in treating hip, shoulder, and ankle injuries. She takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation and injury prevention, helping athletes recover and perform at their best. Whether guiding post-injury recovery or optimizing preventative care strategies, SJ is passionate about supporting athletes in returning to their sport stronger and more resilient. 

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

 

Jordan has over 8 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach with elite athletes. He spent 6 years as an intern and assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Vancouver Canucks. He also worked with the Coquitlam Express (BCHL) for one season. Jordan has a Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching degree with a specialization in Kinesiology. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NCCP trained level 1, holds a high five certificate, BCRPA fitness theory weight training and personal training, and is certified in CPR and First Aid.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Pavel is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach at Delta Hockey Academy and serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Delta Ice Hawks. As a Sports Performance Specialist, Pavel has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports, including hockey players from the NHL, WHL, BCHL, and PJHL, as well as athletes from basketball, football, soccer, baseball, and MMA. His expertise in developing tailored training programs for individual athletes and teams has helped athletes reach peak performance in their respective sports.