ready for the next adventure, recover from the last

we facilitate your best life

physiotherapy, IMS dry needling, acupuncture, RMT massage and manual therapy

find us at Main Street and 25th / King Edward in Vancouver, BC

what are people saying?

I saw Warren for a climbing-related injury since I wanted a physiotherapist with sport specific-experience. Warren is highly knowledgable, friendly and encouraging and he took the time to work with me to develop a tailored recovery plan. As a climber himself, he completely understands the frustration when an injury sidelines you and the desire to get back out there as soon as possible. He balances recovery with recommendations for return to activity perfectly and had me recovered and back at it faster than I expected. I would absolutely, 100% recommend Warren, not only for a climbing-related injury, but for any injury which keeps you from enjoying your favourite activities.

— Christy Jones

Best in town - especially if you're a climber. As a climber, I've had a few shoulder and upper back injuries where I've consulted Len and Warren at Elios health. They're both amazingly knowledgeable in their craft and I've been able to resolve my injuries with their help. I'd highly recommend checking them out if you need any physio attention.

— Niko Peiponen

“I have had the best experience with the staff at Elios Health in special with Dr. Marieta Buse ND. By far she is the best practitioner I have been treated. I have received two prolotherapy sessions combine with acupuncture in my right elbow due to a severe tendonitis. As a recreational tennis player and eager to be back in the courts, Marieta had the right answers to all my questions. She is not only professional but so passionate for her job, since the first time I met her she listened carefully and nailed right away the origin of the pain in my elbow. I am happy to write that I am back to the courts pain free. Infinitely thank you, Doctor Marieta.”

— Mario Abraham Gonzalez

we. are. peak. performance.

Our team uses clinical physiotherapy, IMS (dry needling), RMT massage therapy, lab testing, naturopathy, sport nutrition, and acupuncture to return athletes to peak performance.

Our therapists are outdoor athletes themselves and they know what it takes to get the job done.

Manual therapy at our Main Street physiotherapy clinic in Vancouver means one-one-one attention to your concerns — we see you and only you.

No group settings, and we never bounce back and forth between patients.

We offer direct billing to a number of insurance providers — ask us about yours.

Our practitioners address a range of MSK conditions including finger pulley injuries, labral tears, concussion, nerve pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, ankle mobility, hand pain, trigger finger, biceps rupture, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), hip mobility, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, neck pain, biceps tendonitis, and lateral epicondylitis.

We have eight providers:

  • Warren Nicholls (Main Street Physiotherapist, special interest in rock climbing / bouldering)

  • Seanathon Morphy (Main Street Physiotherapist, special interest in rock climbing / bouldering, ice hockey, badminton, baseball, tennis and snowboarding)

  • Len Chong (Main Street Physiotherapist, special interest in High Performance Sport)

  • Taylor Barnett (Main Street RMT, special interest in skiing, gymnastics)

  • Sarah Fedder (Student RMT, backcountry skiing, swimming, high-performance sport)

  • Robin Martin Seedhouse (Main Street RMT, focus in climbing, skiing, gymnastics, circus, and martial arts)

  • Dr. Marieta Buse (Main Street Naturopathic Doctor, Prolotherapy, Sports Nutrition, special interest in climbing)

  • Crystal Gilhooly (Main Street Acupuncture, special interest in climbing, through-hiking, gymnastics, triathlon)

We care for all the outdoorsy folk - rock climbers, trail runners, hikers, BMX riders and backcountry skiers. Functional movement and physical preparation are cornerstones of our treatment and our performance plans. Plan your visit with a Main Street massage therapist or acupuncturist between treatment sessions for upkeep or relaxation.

bookings are easy.

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Select the practitioner you want, when you want.
Use the wait-list function to make sure you are next in line.
Our physiotherapists and RMTs book many weeks ahead. Use multiple bookings to avoid last-minute disappointment.

  • physiotherapy

    Our dedicated team of physiotherapists have backgrounds in sport, exercise physiology and human kinetics. One-on-one appointments mean the time during your appointment is dedicated specifically for you. Our therapists use manual therapy and may be combined with IMS (functional dry needling), prescriptive exercise and Pilates. They are familiar, or even experts in a variety of sports, and they support recovery and plan for performance.

  • RMT Main Street

    Our massage therapists know how hard you work. Registered Massage Therapists (RMT) are important practitioners to support recovery, self-care, and athletic performance. They understand how to support clients towards their physical and mental well-being with a variety of musculoskeletal techniques. Our Registered Massage Therapists help both athletes and stressed-out, overworked folks. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the clinic.

  • naturopathy & prolotherapy

    Prolotherapy is a mixture of dextrose (sugar) and procaine (a non-toxic anaesthetic) that provides enough inflammation at a site of injury to promote the body’s natural healing response. More specifically, prolotherapy helps funnel growth factors and cells that produce collagen, like fibroblasts, to the injured soft tissue structures that need them.

    View our prolotherapy page to learn more.

  • IMS / functional dry-needling

    Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), also known as functional dry-needling, is used by our Main Street physiotherapists and other certified health care practitioners who are trained, have passed an exam, and are certified by their respective Colleges. We use a thin, acupuncture-style needle inserted into myofascial trigger points in order to elicit a response in the muscle.

    IMS is highly popular and in demand, and our practitioners always do a thorough assessment before determining if it is the best choice of treatment. Click here to learn more.

  • Bodywork Massage

    Bodywork Therapists are those practitioners who are currently in training as Registered Massage Therapists in their field. They are not yet registered, and so their appointments cannot be claimed on most benefit packages.

    Prices are often 50% lower than RMTs.

  • Main St Acupuncture

    Crystal GIlhooly is our sports acupuncturist who uses research-backed Traditional East Asian Medicine combined with neuroscience to get athletes to their goals. Manage stress, recover from injury, and rebuild your athletic output.

    Dr. Marieta Buse, ND, also uses acupuncture as part of her Naturopathic Physician treatments. Dr. Buse is a co-author of the 2018 & 2020 ProHealthSys textbook on Orthopaedic Assessment and a contributing author of the 2021 ProHealthSys textbook of Naturopathic Physical Medicine.