Director, Physiotherapist
Vic Sanghera
MPT (UBC), MClSc. (Sports and Exercise Medicine), Clinical Specialist (Sport Physiotherapy), Advanced Health Care Practitioner (AHCP), Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy, CGIMS, BSc.Kin
Born and raised in the northern town of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Vic draws on his background as a competitive athlete and personal experiences with injury rehabilitation.
Along with being a ranked national level competitive swimmer for over 15 years, Vic has trained and competed in Wrestling, Olympic Weightlifting, Track and Field, Basketball, and Football.
Vic completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2013 after obtaining his Bachelors of Science with a major in Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. He is certified with Chan Gunn IMS (a highly recognized Dry Needling Technique), Acupuncture Canada, and has also completed courses in Soft Tissue Release Techniques and Manual Therapy.
Vic recently completed his Master of Clinical Science, with a specialty in Sports and Exercise Medicine, as an Advanced Health Care Practitioner (AHCP), through the University of Western Ontario. Through this program, Vic also achieved his Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy, Canada’s highest level of sport rehabilitation specialization for his profession, allowing him to be a Clinical Specialist in Sport Physiotherapy.
“My passion for Physiotherapy comes from my personal experiences. I’ve always wanted to find a way to help others overcome their battles with their bodies. I truly believe we should all have the ability to function at optimal levels with our bodies, no matter our daily tasks or challenges.
You have to practice what you preach, and I live and breathe this lifestyle of maintaining an optimal functioning body. I want to inspire the next generation by showing them it can be done the right way. I wanted to open River District Physio, because I truly wanted to share this passion with others on a larger platform.”
Vic believes in using an individualized “hands-on” or manual approach with his rehabilitation protocol. He utilizes his diverse background in sports training, vast knowledge, advanced education, and experiences in exercise rehabilitation to provide the correct exercise programs, biomechanical correction, and education to help optimize the recovery process and prevent future injuries.