Ackroyd Physiotherapy Center– Physiotherapy in Richmond

Patrick graduated with a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 1992. He worked in various hospitals in BC and attained a broad base of experiences in both acute care and rehabilitation. He later focused on orthopaedics private practice and opened Ackroyd Physiotherapy Centre in 1996. Patrick holds a post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy (2006) and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapist (FCAMPT). He also pursued his deep interest in acupuncture by completing the Certificate in Medical Acupuncture at University of Alberta (2001) as well as Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) needling in 2008. Patrick believes that assessing patients as a whole rather than focusing on individual symptoms is vital to having an effective treatment. He utilises soft tissue release, manual/manipulative therapy, needling techniques as well as specific exercise prescription for treatment to achieve an optimal result.

Carmen graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s physiotherapy program in 1990. In Hong Kong, her physiotherapy experiences were enriched through working in various medical settings including acute care, rehabilitation, and different medical specialties such as orthopedics, cardiovascular, neurological, and pediatric. Before immigrating to Canada, she worked as the head physiotherapist in the orthopedic unit at Prince Margaret Hospital. She immigrated to Canada in 1995 and continued her postgraduate courses - completing the intermediate level of orthopedic division and attending various courses hosted by other experienced physiotherapists. She has been working at Ackroyd Physiotherapy Centre since 1997.

Meet Helen Cheung, a dedicated physiotherapist trained in Hong Kong and holding a BSc (Hon) in Physiotherapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Helen also possesses a Diploma in Acupuncture from Guangzhou TCM University and incorporates IMS and acupuncture techniques into her treatments. With a patient-centered approach, Helen ensures personalized care that empowers patients to actively participate in their recovery. She emphasizes open communication and actively involves patients in developing tailored treatment plans to meet their specific goals and needs.