Matthew Lacasse

Vancouver

Jan. 16

Physiotherapist - Vancouver

Matt was born and raised like many North Vancouverites cross-country skiing and snowboarding at an early age. He eventually landed on soccer as his main passion where he played competitively for a number of years with North Vancouver Metro and Coastal Mountain Whitecaps. Many trips to the physiotherapist during his sporting years piqued my interest in the human body, which he pursued further studies in by completing his BSc. Anatomy and Cellular Biology at McGill University in Montreal. Seeking a new adventure Matt then moved to Aberdeen, Scotland to pursue his MSc. Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon University.

As a practicing physiotherapist Matt continues to be inspired by the resiliency of the human body and motivates his clients to take on a positive and active role in their biopsychosocial health regardless of age, health status or previous level of activity. He uses an evidence-based approach combined with education, personalized exercise prescription, manual therapy and IMS (intramuscular stimulation) to provide his clients with the tools necessary to self manage and get back to living their best lives.

Matt has taken continuing education courses in the treatment and management of the neck, back, shoulder and is certified in IMS. His current areas of interest include strength and conditioning, pain science, chronic pain and geriatrics. Recent work experience as a physiotherapist at Lions Gate Hospital has also exposed Matt to patients who have undergone shoulder, hip and knee surgeries. For these reasons Matt enjoys working with anyone and everyone who walks through his door.

Outside of the clinic walls Matt can be found staying active by day and tasting local craft beers by night. He currently plays on multiple soccer teams and is in a never ending love/hate relationship with running as he trains for his next marathon (hopefully Boston). He also has a childhood tennis rival who he faces on the courts most weekends. In his constant pursuit to try new things you might also cross paths with Matt in a dance or creative writing class.

Matt is excited to be joining the amazing Tall Tree team and looks forward to helping the East Vancouver community reach their goals!