The Vitality Clinic Team

The Vitality Clinic Facility

Located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, our facility is located in a warm and comfortable 1924 heritage house.

You can find additional information about our heritage building on the Vancouver Heritage Foundation and Heritage Vancouver websites.

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Dr. Crysta Serné, BSc(Kin), DC, Chiropractor*, Sports Therapist, and owner of Vitality Clinic

A former national level gymnast, Dr. Crysta Serné has developed a keen interest in sports injury rehabilitation. It was during this time that she was first introduced to the powerful effects that chiropractic care has on athletic performance and injury prevention. While earning her degree in Kinesiology and studying Biology and Psychology at Simon Fraser University, Dr. Serné had the opportunity to work with numerous varsity athletes under the direction of several health care practitioners. It was at this time that she became committed to learning all that she could about chiropractic care.  Dr. Serné  is considered to be a Modern Multi Modal (MMM) Chiropractor as she combines multiple Chiropractic, soft tissue, and rehabilitation techniques when creating a treatment plan.    

Combining Chiropractic and Sports Therapy has allowed Dr. Serné to find great success treating neuromusculoskeletal complaints and pain, both acute and chronic.  As with all Chiropractic patients in the clinic, each patient is educated on core strengthening, stretching, and rehabilitation as it pertains to their specific case. This approach has also allowed Dr. Serné to further pursue her interest in the advantages nutraceuticals hold in expediting the recovery process.  She continues to be an avid sports fan and enjoys a plethora of different activities, including running, yoga, ballet, jazz, softball, golf, snowboarding, and personal training.     

Dr. Serné graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2000. She is a licensed member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association, the BC Chiropractic College, and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. Dr. Serné was the head trainer at Burnaby Lake Rugby Club for 8 years and is currently involved with the Harbour Dance Center. 

Dr. Serné welcomes both returning and new patients.  

*a Chiropractic Corporation

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Contact Info » serne@vitalityclinic.ca

Forms » Chiropractic Intake and Consent Form

 

Dr. Laura Clemenhagen, BSc, D.C., Chiropractor and A.R.T provider

Dr. Laura Clemenhagen is a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Growing up in Ontario, she was drawn to British Columbia by her passion for the outdoors and for living a healthy lifestyle. In her youth she was an avid outdoor enthusiast participating and competing in alpine ski racing, sprint canoeing, dragonboat, field hockey and lacrosse.  As a result of being a high level athlete in highschool, Dr. Clemenhagen developed a keen interest in sports and the human body. This led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. During her time there she was a member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team and President of the Kinesiology Students’ Council. Dr. Clemenhagen focused her education in the fields of exercise science, biomechanics and anatomy.
She was a member of the Canadian National Dragonboat Team for 8 years and has attended and won gold at 3 World Championships. Now that she's in Vancouver her favourite past times are beach walking and hiking with her golden retriever, outrigger canoeing, and snowboarding.
 Dr. Clemenhagen focuses on the treatment of acute and chronic neuromusculosketal complaints. She uses multiple chiropractic techniques and is a certified ART (Active Release Technique) provider. She enjoys treating people from all walks of life. From athletes to desk workers, pregnant mom’s to those in chronic pain, Chiropractic is a form of healing that can and should be utilized by everyone.
Dr. Clemenhagen is a licensed member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association (BCCA), the British Columbia College of Chiropractors (BCCC), and the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
Dr. Clemenhagen welcomes both new and returning patients.
 
Contact Info » clemenhagen@vitalityclinic.ca
 
Forms  » Chiropractic Intake and Consent Form
 

Dr. Heidi Rootes, Naturopathic Physician and Certified Prolotherapist

Dr. Rootes began her undergraduate education at McGill University but returned to school and received her medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Rootes is able to develop an individual treatment plan for each person, while educating them about health and wellness thus empowering people in their own healthcare. Her practical experience and training include intravenous and injection therapies with a specialization in prolotherapy and neural therapy, acupuncture, classical and complex homeopathy (including biotherapeutic drainage), botanical medicine and lifestyle counseling. As a certified prolotherapist, Dr. Rootes has great success treating pain related conditions both acute and chronic. She offers full lab services, allergy testing, digestive and endocrine panels (including thyroid, adrenal, and female hormones), and heavy metal assessment. With all these tools, Dr. Rootes offers a complete system of analysis and care. She has a special interest in treating stress and anxiety, acute and chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, allergies and fatigue, endocrine imbalances, pre and post natal, and women's health.  She welcomes both returning and new patients.

Contact Info  » rootes@vitalityclinic.ca

Website: www.drheidirootes.com

Forms   » Naturopath Intake and Review Form

 

Brad Neate, Registered Massage Therapist

Brad Neate, RMT graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. He believes in an individual approach to treatment and develops a plan according to the patient’s needs and wants. Brad’s intention in treatment is to unwind and release myofascial restrictions in order to create more space for movement and proper function. His main goal is to facilitate the body’s natural healing process and return the patient to a pain free lifestyle. He utilizes techniques such as; Trigger point release, Joint mobilizations, Myofascial release, Swedish and active stretching to obtain these results. Brad has treated many conditions some of which include; whip lash, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, and general neck and back pain. Before massage therapy Brad was a licensed paramedic and ski patrol in Kimberley, BC. His passion has always been in health care and Massage Therapy has given him the opportunity to treat clients on a more personal level, and to be active in their recovery and healing. Brad welcomes both returning and new clients.
 
Contact Info » brad@vitalityclinic.ca
 
Forms » Massage Intake and Consent Form
 
 

Tessa Anadarko, Registered Massage Therapist

Tessa Anadarko, RMT has graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2006, Completing the comprehensive 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Diploma Program.  Her natural ability to understand the body and intuitive touch allows her to identify with each person as an individual with individual needs and wants.  Her intensions are to restore postural balance through myofascial release, joint mobilization, specific deep tissue therapy and positional release to repair and bring nutrition and circulation back to the joints, muscles and the surrounding connective tissue. She encourages her patients by teaching them the tools of proper stretching/strengthening and reinforcing postural awareness to live a happier, healthier, and pain free lifestyle.  This will lead to increasing one’s ability to cope with daily stress and restore a positive way of living.
 
Tessa has travelled to numerous destinations, Japan being one of her top five.  From her experiences, she has developed a passion for the arts and therefore spent two years at Langara College in the Fine Arts Program. She danced ballet, contemporary jazz, and modern for ten years which has developed her appreciation for rehabilitation and postural awareness.
 
Contact Info » tessa@vitalityclinic.ca
 
Forms » Massage Intake and Consent Form
 

Grace Kim, Registered Massage Therapist

Grace Kim is a graduate of the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy.  She also has her certification in Dr. Vodder’s Basic Course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. 

Grace’s love of anatomy and passion for helping people drew her to the field of massage.  As a healthcare practitioner, she believes in a whole body approach to wellness and is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimum health and vitality.  Each body is individual, with unique locks and keys.  Using such techniques as myofascial release, deep tissue, joint mobilization and trigger point therapy, she believes it is our job as therapists to find that personal combination that will unlock the door to a higher quality of life. 

Grace’s interests outside of work are varied.  She is a classically trained pianist, loves a good book, is a huge animal lover and enjoys travelling.  She also plays hockey and has a love/hate relationship with the Vancouver Canucks. 

Grace welcomes both returning and new clients.

Contact Info » grace@vitalityclinic.ca

Forms » Massage Intake and Consent Form

 

Aaron Ashe, Registered Massage Therapist

In 1994 Aaron graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Sciences.  In 1999 he received his diploma in Massage Therapy from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. Since graduating Aaron has worked as a Registered Massage Therapist and a personal trainer.  His focus is on rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries, back & neck pain, and headaches.  Aaron has worked extensively with a full spectrum of athletes - weekend warriors to elite caliber - particularly marathon runners, triathletes, and ironman athletes.
While using a range of massage techniques, the basis of all of Aaron’s treatments is primarily Myofascial Release.  He is continually educating himself to evolve his practice – the most recent course he took involves working with breast cancer patients in regards to post-mast/lumpectomy adhesions. 
Aaron is also an instructor at Utopia Academy, a massage therapy college, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, joint mobilizations and therapeutic exercise.Aaron currently resides in Squamish. When not working, you can probably find him trying to mountain bike, snowboard, or hiking trails with his wife, daughter and dogs!  It is with great pleasure that Aaron am returning to practice here at Vitality clinic - he always welcome new and returning patients!
 
Contact Info » aaron@vitalityclinic.ca
 
Forms » Massage Intake and Consent Form
 
 
 
 

Julie Shillabeer, R.Ac., CTCMA Registered Acupuncturist

 As a teen suffering back pain and migraines due to a car accident, Julie tried acupuncture which positively changed her life, and inspired her to dedicate her life to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM.)  Julie is an honors graduate of the prestigious and intensive five-year course at the ICTCM of Vancouver. Julie utilizes her experience from apprenticing in the Second Affiliated Hospital in Hefei,  China to expertly treat stokes, diabetic therapy, weight reduction, stress and pain management.  Julie is dedicated to providing painless acupuncture procedures to help with over 65 conditions as listed by the World Health Organization.  Through international specialist studies and practice, she provides unique Advanced Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA) and Facial Soundscapes treatments.
Julie’s playing of various musical instruments compliments her insight into tuning fork treatments.  She also loves international cooking, travel, and watching professional sports.  Julie had a phenomenal opportunity to work under Steiner London Spa operations on Royal Caribbean International, promoted to the world’s largest cruise ship.  She treated over 60 international patients per week within the spa, gave five seminars weekly on arthritis, back pain, facial rejuvenation, and menopause, and still fit in time for socializing, dance, languages, and shore visits.
 
Contact Info » acucare@vitalityclinic.ca
 
Forms »  Acupunture Intake Form , Informed Consent for Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal
 

Kim Anami, Personal Life Coach

Kim is passionate about growth and transformation. She is an adventurer, having lived and traveled all over the world as an entrepreneur, freelance writer and surfer.

As a life coach, Kim works with you to create the most ecstatic and fulfilling life, you can imagine. She has studied with renowned teachers internationally in the realm of self-actualization and personal growth, bringing the best of these practices into her work with you. She completed her training with The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and is a member of the ICF (International Coach Federation), adhering to their standards and ethics.

She welcomes all those wanting to make quantum leaps in their lives.

Her areas of expertise are:

  1. Personal coaching in all areas: health, fitness, career, spiritual growth, love and relationships.
  2. Working with entrepreneurs, executives and artists seeking to expand their vision and businesses;
  3. Exploring and transforming issues around sexual expression and intimacy.

 

Contact Kim at abodaciouslife@gmail.com or check out more at www.bodaciouslifecoaching.com

 

Neil Lonzon, Personal Trainer (B.C.R.P.A, Sports Science Diploma)

At an early age, Neil made sports and fitness a major role in his life.  His passion for sports lead him towards scholarships in both basketball and volleyball out of Trinity Western University.  He has been actively involved in personal training and in the health and fitness industry for over 12 years.  His personal and professional involvement with sports and health and fitness has afforded him the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals, from elite athletes to everyday beginners.  Neil specializes in functional training, which is designed to help compliment the actual activities you perform on a daily basis.  His training style integrates an innovative balance of strength training, cardiovascular training, core development and conditioning, and sports-specific conditioning.  You can count on each personal training session to be different, challenging, and most importantly, fun!
 
"Watching clients evolve and transform into something that they thought were not capable of doing, fuels me as a trainers, coach and individual. Bringing happiness to others through fitness allows me to love going to work each day!"
-Neil Lonzon
 
Neil works off site and welcomes any new clients.  To book an appointment or to discuss rates, please contact Neil directly. 
 
Contact Info » neillonzon@gmail.com
Phone: 604.788.1042