Our Integrated Support Team
IAN GALLAGHER
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.
KATE WHEELER
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.
ELIZABETH YEE MPT, BSc Kin
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.
Dylan West
Lead Athletic Therapist
Dylan is an experienced Athletic Therapist who has delivered high-performance care across the NHL, CFL, and BCHL. He has worked with elite athletes with the Vancouver Canucks, BC Lions, and multiple teams in the BCHL, bringing a deep understanding of the physical demands of professional sport.
With a focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play strategies, Dylan integrates evidence-based practice with hands-on care to help athletes recover stronger and perform at their best. He is passionate about empowering athletes through education and tailored treatment to support long-term health and peak performance.
JORDAN MACKENZIE
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.
PAVEL DHAH
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.
PAVEL DHAH
Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Jeanelle received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in 2024 and is currently in the Master of Kinesiology program at the University of British Columbia, specializing in coaching sciences.
As a former competitive swimmer and swim coach, Jeanelle has a passion for working with athletic populations and people who like to move! She has worked with various populations in both a rehabilitation and performance setting at the youth, varsity, and senior levels. Additionally, she is completing an internship with UBC’s Varsity Sports Performance program working with teams such as Basketball, Field Hockey, and Rugby. Jeanelle loves goal setting and helping individuals find their purpose to fuel their performance!