Kinesiology & Active Rehab Services | Vancouver Kinesiologist
Kinesiology & Active Rehab Services | Vancouver Kinesiologist
Common Conditions We Support at Up Athletics & Rehab
Why Up Athletics & Rehab Kinesiology Stands Out
At Up Athletics & Rehab Kinesiology, Active Rehab is not treated as a simple list of exercises. As a Vancouver Kinesiologist, I take a detailed, whole-body approach to injury recovery, pain management, and movement improvement. Instead of only focusing on the painful area, I look at how the body works as an integrated system — including posture, strength, mobility, coordination, compensation patterns, and how you move in daily life, work, and activity.
This detailed approach can be especially helpful when pain, stiffness, or injury has not fully improved with general exercise, passive treatment, or isolated rehab. A knee issue may be connected to hip control, foot mechanics, or pelvic stability. Neck pain may be influenced by shoulder movement, breathing patterns, posture, or previous injury history. By conducting a more in-depth assessment and identifying contributing factors, your Active Rehab plan can address movement limitations more comprehensively rather than focusing only on the painful area.
Your treatment session is carefully progressed based on your presentation, goals, tolerance, and response to movement. The focus is to help you move better, rebuild confidence, and return to daily life, work, sport, or activity with better control and long-term resilience.
Kerstin Walter
10 months ago
I found Nadia through an ICBC injury and she's been amazing in helping me reduce my pain, regain mobility and build strength on my way to recovery. Nadia is wonderful to work with and adapts each session to my specific needs and makes sure I do the movements correctly. She's very knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach and I feel in great hands with her.
Carol Carmen
1 year ago
I had ongoing back and neck pain from long hours at a desk, and a friend recommended UP Athletics & Rehab in Vancouver. Working one-on-one with a registered kinesiologist has been life changing. My posture has improved, my pain has decreased, and I feel stronger overall. The Kitsilano location is convenient, and the personal attention made it much easier to stick with the program. A great choice for kinesiology in Vancouver.
Pooran Firouzi
1 year ago
I’m a senior in Vancouver and started Active Rehab with Nadia at UP Athletics & Rehab. She’s a registered kinesiologist who’s patient, clear, and encouraging. I’m steadier on stairs and walking farther. If you need a caring Kinesiologist in Kitsilano/Vancouver, I highly recommend Nadia and her small local practice.
Pomegranate
1 year ago
I came to UP Athletics & Rehab in Vancouver for ICBC active rehab after a workplace accident. My kinesiologist created a program that helped me regain strength and mobility so I could return to work without pain. The one-on-one approach was supportive and motivating, and I felt steady progress week after week. The Kitsilano location is convenient, and it’s a much more personal experience than a large clinic. Highly recommend for anyone in Vancouver needing active rehab or kinesiology
Caitlin Pritchard
1 year ago
I started seeing Nadia for active rehab for a chronic knee injury that I had struggled with for many years. In the past year working with her, I've made tons of progress and am able to be much more active than I ever thought I could be. Nadia has taken the time to get to know me and my goals and always comes up with creative exercises that are tailored to my abilities. She is always very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and seems to know exactly how to keep me motivated! I would definitely recommend her to anyone recovering from (or managing) injuries, especially if you're are a bit nervous about getting back to an active lifestyle. I've learned a lot from working with her and feel a lot more confident about doing regular exercise.
Caitlin Pritchard
1 year ago
I started seeing Nadia for active rehab for a chronic knee injury that I had struggled with for many years. In the past year working with her, I've made tons of progress and am able to be much more active than I ever thought I could be. Nadia has taken the time to get to know me and my goals and always comes up with creative exercises that are tailored to my abilities. She is always very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and seems to know exactly how to keep me motivated! I would definitely recommend her to anyone recovering from (or managing) injuries, especially if you're are a bit nervous about getting back to an active lifestyle. I've learned a lot from working with her and feel a lot more confident about doing regular exercise.
Mattia Bacca
1 year ago
Great professional for active rehab. I had consistent neck pain and Nadia helped me getting rid of it with the right exercises and life style adjustments. You of course have to put it in some work but if you're persistent it really works! I also heard great feedback from other patients who had surgery, physio, and years of struggles. After they worked with Nadia, doing the right exercises, they got rid of their pain. Pretty impressive. I didn't even know about kinesiology but seems a lot more effective then traditional methods as it prompts you to change 'from inside'.
Mattia Bacca
1 year ago
Great professional for active rehab. I had consistent neck pain and Nadia helped me getting rid of it with the right exercises and life style adjustments. You of course have to put it in some work but if you're persistent it really works! I also heard great feedback from other patients who had surgery, physio, and years of struggles. After they worked with Nadia, doing the right exercises, they got rid of their pain. Pretty impressive. I didn't even know about kinesiology but seems a lot more effective then traditional methods as it prompts you to change 'from inside'.
Timothy Cheng
2 years ago
I’ve been seeing Nadia twice a week, and she’s amazing! She’s passionate about her work, always learning, and truly cares about her clients’ success.
I used to be a high school athlete, but after tearing my ACL in university, I got pretty sedentary. Nadia helped me start running again and taught me the importance of proper rest. Now, I actually enjoy running and working out without overdoing it.
She’s honest, genuine, and not afraid to give you tough love when you need it. If you’re looking for someone who’s knowledgeable and supportive, Nadia’s the one!
Mattia Bacca
2 years ago
Very knowledgeable trainer, fun to work with. It took us a bit to get up to speed but I am now seeing some results. I have suffered from neck and lower back pain for years. Thanks to the exercises and overall suggestions she gave me I am getting better. I hope I will be able to completely get rid of my pain and gain a good posture, but I think it is a long term plan.
Holly Anne
2 years ago
I loved working with Nadia! I felt both challenged and like if something was hurting that I could speak up and she’d find a better alternative. She is very motivating and encouraging.
Elsa Leraj
3 years ago
Very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend ❤️
Mihai
3 years ago
It's been a great experience working with Nadia. She has so much patience and tweaks exercises in the blink of an eye so I can get as much relief as possible.
Kristian Voveris
3 years ago
I've been fortunate to have Nadia as a kinesiologist for the last 2 months. She is very knowledgeable and attentive, and I've been making lots of progress in these two months with my knee injury after several surgeries and years of physiotherapy.
Tamara Shojai
3 years ago
After my car accident, I continued to deal with shoulder and neck problems. A friend recommended Nadia for my ICBC active rehab kinesiology sessions. Since working with her, I have improved a lot, I have become stronger, and my pain is gone. I want to continue my fitness training with her to work on my strength and conditioning. I highly recommend her.
Wendy Li
3 years ago
I've experienced chronic back/shoulder/neck pain for over a decade and have tried chiro, physio, and strength training, with little improvement. I realized I needed to start from rehab/the basics to learn and re-learn how to do basic movements and from there build up strength. Although it'll be a long journey to get to where I want to be, working with Nadia for the past few months has been a great start and I trust that she has the expertise, experience, patience, and compassion to help me get there. Something that sets Nadia apart from any other professional/trainer I've worked with is the extent of her care for her clients and her dedication and passion for her work, which translates into her going above and beyond for each session (e.g., doing research to address specific problems, preparing detailed plans for each session). I'd highly recommend Nadia to anyone who, like me, does not come from an athletic background, experiences chronic pain, and might be intimidated by jumping in to physical training.
Andy Chan
3 years ago
Nadia is very passionate about getting me better and back to pain free. I've made a lot of progress in getting to pain free since working with her.
Florian Gorgeon
4 years ago
Patient and motivated Nadia helps me exercise safely and without pain to relieve chronic back pain.
Jenna Kraychy
4 years ago
Great experience! Safe and effective instruction and feeling great! Thanks Nadia!
grace sherman
5 years ago
Nadia is deeply knowledgeable, clear, supportive, and helpful! I have been working out with bad form for years, and she has helped me to correct my habits and feel confident and powerful in my body, plus my habitual aches and pains are starting to disappear. Highly recommend her!
Ali Nizar
5 years ago
Nadia provides professional and excellent weekly active rehab sessions. She is patient and thorough in her explanation of each exercise. I'm getting stronger every week thanks to her help and rehabilitation exercises.