Nick Macdonald
Registered Physiotherapist
About Nick
Nick takes pride in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds from competitive athletes to those simply looking to move without pain. His approach is centered on empowering his clients to feel confident and be resilient in their daily lives. By encouraging clients to share their stories and take an active role in their care, he ensures that every client receives the personalized support they need to reach their goals.
Outside the clinic, he is always eager to get outdoors to bike, hike, or ski. You’ll usually find Nick staying as active as possible whether it's playing squash or training for an upcoming half-marathon.
Specialty
Nick draws on an evidence based approach that blends manual therapy, joint and soft-tissue mobilization, and movement based rehabilitation to provide clients with the tools and education needed for lasting recovery.
He enjoys working with clients with a wide range of orthopedic injuries and conditions such as:
Overuse injuries / sprains and strains
Sports injuries
Hip and Knee joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendon repair
Post-immobilization / post-fracture
Post-motor vehicle accident
Balance and Falls prevention
Gait retraining
General conditioning and mobility work
Experience
Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Queen’s University and earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia in 2019. Prior to becoming a physiotherapist, he spent years working as a kinesiologist specializing in active rehabilitation and movement-based exercise programming. He is also trained in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS / Dry Needling) and incorporates this into his practice to support soft tissue recovery and pain relief.
Service Area
Vancouver & Burnaby
