Dr. ALI WALIZADA
Dr. Ali received his bachelor of science degree in kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. With a strong interest in health and biomechanics he completed his doctor of chiropractic training in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ali has always been involved in helping individuals achieve their goals in health whether it is elite athletes training for competition or weekend warriors. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you reach your peak.
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Dr. JOHN WHITE
Dr. John Taylor White enjoys helping both athletes and non-athletes to achieve their health and performance goals. Having played both basketball and hockey at the college level, Dr. White understands what it takes to recover from a sports injury from both sides of the doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. White has moved back to the great city of Vancouver from Huntington Beach, CA where he worked with many golfers, runners, weight lifters and fitness enthusiasts. He has also had the privilege of helping athletes competing in the Ironman World Championship, UFC, Professional Badminton, Cycling and Volleyball.
Prior to becoming a Chiropractor, Dr White worked as a personal trainer in several fitness facilities in Calgary, Ab. He continues to use those skills to encourage his patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and frequent physical activity.
Dr .White received a degree in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA. He is also an Active Release Techniques practitioner.
COLLEEN SPECK
Colleen Speck, a Registered Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer, has been involved in the athletic community for over a decade, both as an athlete and as a member of a performance enhancement team. She is an avid and highly skilled adventure athlete. Having skied, mountain biked and climbed with the best the Kootney region has to offer, she has a great understanding of the demands and injuries related to an active lifestyle. Colleen has also excelled at team athletics in her youth, participating in many regional and provincial championships.
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MIKO TOMASEVICH
Miko Tomasevich, a Registered Massage Therapist, joined the Peak Performance team in hopes of helping patients prevent and treat sports injuries as well as postural strain.
Miko, a competitive wake and snowboarder, specializes in muscle energy techniques, joint play, end loading and spinal decompression techniques.
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Dr. PUSHPA CHANDRA
Dr. Pushpa Chandra is a Vancouver based Naturopathic Physician with an integrative approach to healthcare. Her background includes over 27 years of acute care hospital experience as a registered nurse and 22 years at BC Children’s Hospital in critical care, working with the province’s sickest children. She specializes in Pediatrics and Sports Medicine.
A competitive sports enthusiast, Dr. Pushpa has completed multiple marathons and triathlons, including Ironman Canada in 2000. She is passionate about working with athletes to help them achieve their personal best. Her athletic background gives her a unique insight into Sports Medicine, having suffered through various injuries over many years of competition.
Dr. Pushpa believes in providing the body with the tools it needs to heal itself. Her philosophy is based on prevention and maintaining optimal health through Naturopathic medicine. She believes that nutrition and exercise play a vital role in the maintenance of good health.
About Us
At Peak Performance we take a functional approach to restore proper biomechanics and enhance your ability to enjoy all of your activities without pain. We work to improve joint motion and use soft tissue techniques to maximize the effectiveness of treatments. We use a multi-disciplinary team approach for the most effective and efficient patient care. By working with medical doctors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, personal trainers and acupuncturists, we are able to address your concern in our clinic or refer you to the appropriate practitioner.