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Diane Bio

 

DIANNE AIKMAN ~ BSCPT

Dianne is passionate about helping clients achieve their physical goals. She uses a wide array of specific treatment tools including manual therapy, myofascial release techniques, individualized exercises, and craniosacral therapy. Ongoing learning is one of the things that Dianne loves about being a physiotherapist. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills through course work. Over the years, Dianne has volunteered as a physiotherapist for several events such as ski programs for the visually impaired, triathlons, the world wheelchair boccia championships, and as a classifier for para-equestrian events.

Dianne enjoys participating in many outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, kayaking, walking her dog, and recently dragonboat paddling.  She also loves to read and knit.


Education & Training:

Dianne’s career as a physiotherapist started in 1986 as a graduate of UBC’s Rehabilitation Medicine program.  She had previously completed a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1983.  During her career, Dianne has worked in  diverse physiotherapy settings including orthopaedics, paediatrics, and working overseas for a few years.