Meet The Team

Marta Kemecsey

Email: marta@kearyphysio.com

Specialties: orthopaedics, acupuncture, pre- and post-natal exercise prescription

Certificates: Chan Gunn IMS, Acupuncture by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute; Level III Certificate of Manual Therapy; Level I Certificate in Myofascial Release

May Ly

Email: may@kearyphysio.com

Specialties: orthopaedics, vestibular rehabilitation, breast cancer rehabilitation, TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint)

Certificates: Level D Certification in McKenzie Protocol; Upledger Institute Lymphatic Drainage Therapy I; Mulligan Concept Upper and Lower Quadrant; Kinetic Control Shoulder Girdle and Lumbar Spine; Vestibular Rehab: A Practical Approach; Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute: TMJ

May’s treatment approach is holistic, using education, exercise, and manual techniques to help patients maximize their function.She believes in maintaining regular communication with other health practitioners and insurers involved with her patients’ care, to ensure continuity.

May has advanced training in a variety of treatment techniques.She has her level D training in the McKenzie Protocol for treating spinal conditions, as well as post-graduate courses on treating musculoskeletal imbalances through the use of Muscle Energy Techniques and core stability. She has received training in manual lymph drainage for treatment of post-breast cancer lymphedema.She also provides vestibular rehabilitation for those suffering from dizziness. Prior to joining Keary Physiotherapy Clinic, May worked for 5 years in active rehabilitation and return-to-work planning for patients injured at work or in motor vehicle accidents.

May graduated from McGill University in 1999. Since then, May has worked in both private clinics and rehabilitation centres.As co-owner of Keary Physio, May aspires to offer the same high-quality care that has given Keary its excellent reputation in the community for the last two decades.

Teresa Buchinski

Email: teresa@kearyphysio.com

Specialties: orthopaedics, breast cancer, chronic pain

Certificates: E2V3 Manual Therapy; Level 1 Cranial Sacral Therapy; Myofascial Release; and Lymphedema

Teresa incorporates manual therapy, cranial-sacral, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage therapy into her treatment scope. Her post-graduate training in these skills allows her to effectively treat people with both acute and chronic pain beyond the conventional forms of therapy. She has over 28 years of experience in treating people with many kinds of ailments, including headaches, back and neck pain, TMJ pain, soft tissue injuries, and arthritis. She also has over 15 years of experience in treating breast cancer patients, helping them achieve their maximum potential after surgery.

Teresa believes it is a physiotherapist’s job to work as a team with her clients and have them involved in the treatment process. With the right combination of education, exercise, and hands-on treatment, great results happen. She is rewarded by seeing positive health changes in her clients and realizes she is fortunate to have an occupation that brings such great personal satisfaction.

Teresa graduated from the UBC School of Rehabilitation in 1978. She was the owner of Keary Physiotherapy Clinic from 1984 to 2005, and continues to work here part-time.

Katherine Callaghan

Email: katherine@kearyphysio.com
Specialities: orthopaedics, women’s health (pre and post natal orthopaedic conditions, pelvic floor re-training), pilates
Certificates: Continence and Pelvic Floor Reeducation; Diane Lee Pelvis level 1 & 2; APPI modified Pilates Instructor and Matwork Level 1
Katherine has a strong interest in treating orthopaedic and sports injuries, as well as specialized experience treating women with incontinence or who need treatment for concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth. Katherine uses a combination of treatment techniques including manual techniques, education, exercise programs, and ergonomic advice to help her patients get better.

She has post-graduate training in modified Pilates for physiotherapists, soft tissue management after surgery, myofascial release, and rehabilitation techniques for pelvic floor disorders.

Katherine graduated from Brunel University in London in 2006 with a BSc Honours in Physiotherapy and also has a BSc Honours in Sport Sciences. For two years, Katherine worked in the National Health Service at one of England’s top teaching hospitals in London. She has also worked for Barnes Rugby Club for the past four seasons.

Janet Sprague

Email: janet@kearyphysio.com
Specialties: orthopaedics, lymphedema, breast cancer rehabilitation

Certificates: CDT/MLD Lymphedema Therapy by Lerner/Guenter Klose; Certified by the Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA); Level III Certificate in Manual Therapy; Certified Yoga Teacher (Kula Yoga)

Janet has a strong focus on providing lymphedema therapy to patients recovering from breast cancer. She became interested in treatment techniques while her mother was battling breast cancer. In 1996, she took extensive training at the Lerner Lymphedema Centre in Princeton, New Jersey. Since then, she has treated many patients who have primary and secondary lymphedema and is a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage/Complete Decongestive Therapy (MLD/CDT) Therapist. She is Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certified since 2001.

Janet has a wide range of experience treating patients with chronic pain or lymphedema, as well as orthopaedic patients. She strives to provide the best care possible to her patients and uses education, exercise programs, and manual therapy techniques.

Janet graduated from Mohawk-McMaster University in 1987. Her post-graduate experience includes five years at the Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre treating outpatients, including those with chronic pain. She then moved on to private practice where she owned and operated a private clinic for nine years. Janet has recently completed her Yoga Teacher Certification and is already incorporating some yoga techniques into her physiotherapy practice.

Maisy Luong

Email: maisy@kearyphysio.com

Specialties: Orthopedics, exercise prescription

Certificates: Mulligan Concept Lower and Upper Quadrant

Maisy graduated in 2007 from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.  She worked for a year as a Community Kinesiologist and as a short-term disability Case Manager before obtaining the Master of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2010.  She holds both Mulligan Concept Certifications and is currently pursuing the acupuncture qualification through the Acupuncture Federation of Canada Institute.

Maisy strongly believes in the multidisciplinary approach in patient care to help patients achieve their goals through integrating the health of the body, mind and spirit through the use of education, tailored exercise prescription, workplace ergonomics and manual therapy.

Her experiences in the public sector were obtained through various teaching public hospitals in Sydney, Australia. Upon returning to Canada, she has been practicing in the private clinic settings treating a variety of orthopaedic conditions as well as sports, work and motor vehicle related injuries.

Shari Jonker

Specialties: Orthopaedics, sports injuries, exercise prescription, hydrotherapy

Certificates: Level II Certificate of Manual Therapy

Shari has a passion for exercise, fitness, health and wellness. As an athlete she has personally experienced the cost and benefit of exercise on the human body. Having experienced physiotherapy from both sides, she holds a unique perspective which influences her treatment style.

Shari has worked in acute care, in community pediatrics and in private practice, prior to joining the team at Keary Physiotherapy. She believes that in all fields of physiotherapy it is important to create a positive therapeutic relationship, which is a key factor in achieving optimal healing and performance.

Shari completed her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2005. She then worked as a Kinesiologist in Vancouver doing active rehabilitation and personal training for over a year before going back to Alberta to attain her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta.

Giancarlo Brancati

Specialties: Active Rehabilitation, Sport-specific and general fitness

Certifications: CSEP-CPT; BCAK Registered Kin.; BC Sports Aider

Giancarlo specializes in Active Rehabilitation and return-to-work programs for patients recovering from various injuries. He enjoys the challenge of helping people return to their normal levels of activity and function.

Giancarlo graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2008 with a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, a Registered Kinesiologist with the BC Association of Kinesiologists and a SportsAider through SportMedBC. Giancarlo has always had a passion for athletics and sport and, as a certified personal trainer, he helps clients achieve their competitive and/or recreational fitness goals.

Laura Penacho

Specialties: Active Rehabilitation

Certifications: BCAK Registered Kinesiologist; FASE [Functional Assessment of the Spine & Extremeties] (Part 1)

Laura has a keen interest in active rehabilitation in a private practice setting. Her clinical interests include core stabilization and treatment of sports injuries and injuries that are a result of motor vehicle accidents. Laura received her Kinesiology degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2006. Since graduation, she has continued post-graduate studies in orthopaedic and postural assessment, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. Laura’s personal interests include yoga, kick boxing, and traveling.