REHAB ASSISTANCE

Expert In-Home Rehabilitation Support for Your Healing Journey

Personalized care from experienced Rehabilitation Assistants to enhance mobility, strength, and overall recovery, all in the comfort of your own home.

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Your Place,
Your Rehab

When you’re rehabilitating an injury, getting to and from can be a challenge. Let us come to you.

    • 60 minutes - $125.00

    • 45 minutes - $115.00

    • 30 minutes – $100.00

    *GST included

  • Hydrotherapy is a gentle, effective approach to rehabilitation that takes place in a warm-water pool. Under the direction of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, our Rehab Assistants guide clients through exercises designed to improve strength, mobility, and balance while reducing joint stress and pain.

    The water’s natural buoyancy and resistance make it an excellent environment for recovery from injury, surgery, or for managing chronic and neurological conditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expert In-Home
Rehabilitation Support

We believe that recovery should be a holistic, functional approach. Our In-Home Rehabilitation Assistance service provides personalized care designed to complement your rehabilitation process. With a deep understanding of anatomy, functional movement, and human development, we bring expertise to your home, supporting your recovery with passion and commitment.

Financially Accessible

Our Rehab Assistants are an excellent compliment to your Physiotherapy and OT treatment plan, providing support to clients who want or need more frequent care.

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Collaborative Care

Working closely with your Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, our assistants ensure a cohesive and comprehensive rehabilitation plan that addresses all aspects of your recovery.

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Convenient and Focused Rehabilitation

Receive care in the comfort of your home or senior living residence, making it easier to stay consistent with your recovery and improve mobility, strength, and function.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Enhance mobility, strength, and overall recovery

Our Rehabilitation Assistants work closely with your team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to offer a diversified approach to rehabilitation. Whether you're recovering from a complex injury, dealing with a chronic condition, or simply looking to improve your strength and mobility, we are here to provide the extra support you need to move forward confidently.

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  • Our rehab assistant services are perfect for older adults who want to maintain strength, mobility and function, but don’t necessarily need the support of a Physiotherapist.

    Residents of senior living facilities who require extra support with their treatment plan also benefit greatly from rehab assistant options.

  • Individuals recovering from complex injuries and medical conditions that benefit from customized rehabilitation plans.

  • Those looking to increase their activity levels, improve mobility, and enhance their strength and conditioning.

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EXPERTISE

We Provide Support To Help You Recover & Regain Strength.

Our experienced Rehabilitation Assistants play a crucial role in your recovery process. Working closely with your Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, they provide hands-on support to ensure your rehabilitation journey is as smooth and effective as possible.

Guided Exercises & Mobility Support

Our Rehabilitation Assistants lead you through personalized exercises to enhance strength, mobility, and function. They ensure that each exercise is done safely and correctly, offering modifications as needed.

Progress Tracking & Feedback

We monitor your progress, documenting improvements and challenges. This allows your therapy team to adjust your treatment plan as necessary, ensuring you're on track to meet your recovery goals.

Education & Daily Living Support

Our assistants educate you on movement techniques and strategies to make everyday tasks easier. Whether it's learning better posture or improving walking habits, they help you gain the skills needed for long-term success and independence.

Meet Our Rehab Assistants

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REHAB ASSISTANT

Derek Singh

  • Derek brings warmth, energy, and 12 + years of hands-on rehab experience to every visit. When he isn’t helping clients regain independence, you’ll find him with friends, family, and his dog, Theodore—usually exploring local parks around Surrey.

  • • Translating physiotherapist and occupational therapist treatment plans into clear, confidence-building sessions at home and in the community


    • Stroke, orthopedic, and outpatient rehab with a focus on safe mobility, ADL retraining, and progressive exercise programs


    • Motivating clients through personable coaching in both English and Hindi

  • Derek earned his Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma from Vancouver Community College in 2010, equipping him to work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. He began his career at Peace Arch Hospital, delivering five years of progressive outpatient rehabilitation before moving to Queens Park Care Centre’s Stroke Rehabilitation unit, where he spent two years guiding clients through intensive recovery. Since 2020, Derek has served with Vancouver Coastal Health Home Health, bringing goal-focused rehabilitation directly to clients’ homes throughout Surrey, Delta, White Rock, and surrounding communities.

  • Vancouver, Burnaby & Surrey

    Derek also provides services in Hindi

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REHAB ASSISTANT

Claire Brace

  • Claire is passionate about her clients and loves to see them progress through their hard work and motivation. In her free time, Claire loves to spend time outdoors camping, exploring BC and at the cabin on the beach in Parksville. Claire spent much of her youth as a competitive swimmer and continues to enjoy the peacefulness of swimming laps. Claire also enjoys to skiing in the winter, walks with her dog, Willow, and hanging out with her cat, Murphy.

  • Claire helps clients to carry out a treatment plan implemented by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. Claire has been working with clients in their home and community environments for the past 3 years and is excited to continue to bring clients the flexibility of completing their therapy in a familiar setting.

  • Claire completed her Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma from Capilano University in 2016. This diploma qualifies Claire to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Speech and Language Pathology Assistant. Since then, she has worked for Interior Health in 100 Mile House in a long-term care setting and in Kamloops, BC in convalescent care. She then moved back to the Lower Mainland and has worked in the community since at Home Health in Surrey and Burnaby, as well as for the Acquired Brain Injury Services Program.

  • Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Tri-Cities

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REHAB ASSISTANT

Alick Zhang

  • Alick completed his Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma in 2022 and quickly discovered that home health is where he can make the greatest impact. He thrives on seeing clients get a little stronger each week while building relationships that motivate lasting change. Outside of work, you’ll find him lifting weights, dabbling in mixed-martial arts, hiking local trails, learning piano, battling it out in competitive video games, scouting new food spots—and giving every cat he meets some well-deserved attention.

  • • Translating physiotherapist and occupational therapist plans into clear, confidence-building sessions at home and in hospital step-down care
    • Strength, balance, and mobility programs for older adults and post-surgical clients
    • Patient education that turns small wins into long-term habits
    • Support in English and conversational Cantonese

  • Alick earned his Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma from Capilano University in 2022. He first joined Vancouver Coastal Health’s Home Health team, travelling to clients’ homes across Vancouver to deliver individualized exercise programs and coordinate adaptive equipment. Later, he broadened his skills in the high-pace environment of Burnaby Hospital’s emergency department, collaborating with nurses and physicians to mobilize patients safely and speed discharge planning. The contrast confirmed his passion for community rehab, where he now focuses on helping clients regain independence in their own spaces.

  • Vancouver, Burnaby

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  • Friends recommended Chipperfield Physio to me to learn to walk again after surgery. Joanna Varley came to our home, did an assessment, reviewed our goals/timeline, and provided a plan to achieve these goals. Following her plan, recovery was much faster than anticipated. She came up with great motivation and exercises to make this happen. I could not have achieved such results on my own. I thank Joanna so much and would give her a 10 star, not just 5 star recommendation.

    Maureen M

  • The services offered from Chipperfield are exceptional. The therapists are supportive, informed with up-to-date research, and come with a wealth of resources and expertise. The exercises are shared digitally and are easy to view/print at home. The convenience of exercising at home makes motivation and activity more accessible. Because therapists come to your home, exercises are given that utilize the space and potential equipment you already have. I highly recommend them!

    Laida Falsetto

  • Amazing targeted care. The home visits really help me manage to make appointments. I’m learning how to manage my own health better over time.

    Shaeden A

  • Excellent experience all around. Christina offers the perfect blend of knowledge, warmth, and good humour in her approach to physio. A clear communicator, a patient instructor, a great listener, and engaged problem-solver when it comes to addressing my needs and questions. Very glad to have her help with my injury recovery. The office team is superb too. Exceptional customer service, fast/easy communication, easy booking, easy direct billing. Highly recommend.

    Jen B

  • I am recovering from knee replacement surgery and have been receiving physiotherapy from Samantha since the beginning. Her friendly smile, positive energy and knowledge of the rehab I need to recover has been instrumental in my progress thus far. She is encouraging and supportive while challenging me to move forward. Gary, in reception is friendly, helpful and informative. You have a great team helping me toward my wellness goals. Let’s keep moving! 👍

    Linda-M

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  • Rehabilitation Assistants are trained professionals who help clients follow a tailored therapy program developed by a licensed physiotherapist (PT). They assist with exercises, mobility training, and day-to-day rehabilitation activities to help clients achieve their recovery goals from the comfort of home.

    • More Frequent Sessions: RAs offer cost-effective care, allowing for more frequent sessions to keep you on track with your recovery.

    • Accountability: Regular visits with an RA help you stay consistent with your exercises and rehabilitation goals.

    • Personalized Support: RAs work one-on-one with you to ensure you’re performing exercises correctly and safely, maximizing the effectiveness of your treatment plan.

    • Convenience: Sessions are conducted in your home, making rehabilitation more accessible and eliminating the need to travel.

    • Seamless Coordination: RAs collaborate closely with your physiotherapist to ensure your progress aligns with your treatment plan.

  • Unfortunately, RA is not covered under extended health plans. However, RA services are often covered under ICBC claims and health spending plans. Our team can help verify your coverage and provide direct billing when possible.

  • A Rehabilitation Assistant can be added to your care plan after your physiotherapist has worked with you for 2-4 sessions. This allows the PT to develop a safe and effective treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, which the RA will then help you implement.

  • Rehabilitation Assistants can support clients recovering from injuries, surgeries, neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s), or those requiring general mobility and strength improvements.

  • Your physiotherapist designs and oversees your treatment plan, and the Rehabilitation Assistant ensures that the plan is carried out consistently. The PT regularly checks progress and updates the plan as needed.