Our Instructors
Joanne McBrinn, MCSP, BscPT, CGIMS, MCPA
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – VANCOUVER
Joanne McBrinn graduated from The Northern Ireland School of Physiotherapy. Following internship she worked as a Senior Physiotherapy in the Neurosurgical and Trauma Unit at Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast She was the Senior Physiotherapist in Intensive Care at St. Pauls Hospital Vancouver for seven years during which time she was also a Clinical Teacher at UBC School of Rehabilitation Joanne worked for four years at The Columbia Center for Pain Management and in 1990 opened a private practice in Vancouver. She joined Dr Chan Gunn in1996 on the opening of The Institute for the Treatment and Study of Pain where she worked clinically, as well as with the development and delivery of the Gunn IMS teaching program. At present she is at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine centre practicing IMS and helping to coordinate the UBC Gunn IMS Program.
Joanne earned her Bachelor Science ( Rehab) from UBC in 1983, is certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and in Gunn IMS. She is a certified Gunn IMS instructor . Presently Joanne is a member of CPA, PABC and AFCI.
joanneubcgunnims@gmail.com
Joanne McBrinn graduated from The Northern Ireland School of Physiotherapy. Following internship she worked as a Senior Physiotherapy in the Neurosurgical and Trauma Unit at Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast She was the Senior Physiotherapist in Intensive Care at St. Pauls Hospital Vancouver for seven years during which time she was also a Clinical Teacher at UBC School of Rehabilitation Joanne worked for four years at The Columbia Center for Pain Management and in 1990 opened a private practice in Vancouver. She joined Dr Chan Gunn in1996 on the opening of The Institute for the Treatment and Study of Pain where she worked clinically, as well as with the development and delivery of the Gunn IMS teaching program. At present she is at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine centre practicing IMS and helping to coordinate the UBC Gunn IMS Program.
Joanne earned her Bachelor Science ( Rehab) from UBC in 1983, is certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and in Gunn IMS. She is a certified Gunn IMS instructor . Presently Joanne is a member of CPA, PABC and AFCI.
joanneubcgunnims@gmail.com
Lyndal Solomons, BAppSc. (Phty), MManTher., CGIMS
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – VANCOUVER
Lyndal graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy and from the University of Western Australia with a Master of Manual Therapy. Lyndal is currently enrolled in the UBC School of Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program. Her research is investigating the neurophysiological characteristics of chronic pain and its management with Gunn IMS.
Lyndal graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy and from the University of Western Australia with a Master of Manual Therapy. Lyndal is currently enrolled in the UBC School of Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program. Her research is investigating the neurophysiological characteristics of chronic pain and its management with Gunn IMS.
Cory Choma, BScPT, BSc. (Chem), Clinical Specialist (Pain Science), Hon. Fellowship iSTOP, CGIMS
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – EDMONTON
Cory has been practising Gunn IMS since 1998 in Edmonton Alberta Canada, where he is a partner in 3 practises that utilize Gunn IMS as a sole and complete treatment option for neuropathic pain. He currently heads the chronic pain department at CSA Physical Therapy on 51st in Edmonton. His practice includes chronic muscular athletic injuries and the treatment of persistent neuropathic conditions using Intramuscular Stimulation.
Cory has taught Gunn IMS sessions in South America and Europe and teamed up with Dr. Steve Goodman to contribute a chapter on Gunn IMS for a needling textbook called ‘Trigger Point Dry Needling’ by Dommerholt & Fernández-de-las-Peñas.
Cory also coaches pole vault at the University of Alberta. He has taught IMS to physiotherapists and physicians around the world.
Cory has been practising Gunn IMS since 1998 in Edmonton Alberta Canada, where he is a partner in 3 practises that utilize Gunn IMS as a sole and complete treatment option for neuropathic pain. He currently heads the chronic pain department at CSA Physical Therapy on 51st in Edmonton. His practice includes chronic muscular athletic injuries and the treatment of persistent neuropathic conditions using Intramuscular Stimulation.
Cory has taught Gunn IMS sessions in South America and Europe and teamed up with Dr. Steve Goodman to contribute a chapter on Gunn IMS for a needling textbook called ‘Trigger Point Dry Needling’ by Dommerholt & Fernández-de-las-Peñas.
Cory also coaches pole vault at the University of Alberta. He has taught IMS to physiotherapists and physicians around the world.
Mitchell Davies, BHSc. (Physiotherapy), BSc. (Kinesiology), CGIMS, FCAMPT, CAFCI
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – VANCOUVER
Mitchell has worked in sports and orthopaedic physiotherapy since graduating from McMaster University in 1997. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists, is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, has completed a variety of other manual therapy and exercised based courses and has a BSc. in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Mitchell has worked in a variety of large and small practice settings and currently owns and operates a small community based practice treating patients of all ages and activity levels. Mitchell coaches youth soccer, enjoys playing a variety of sports and spending time with his family.
Mitchell has been fascinated by Gunn IMS since first incorporating the neuropathic pain model into his practice. He is a Gunn IMS Instructor at UBC in Vancouver and enjoys the ongoing learning and professional development of being involved with such a passionate and experienced group of teachers and students.
Mitchell has worked in sports and orthopaedic physiotherapy since graduating from McMaster University in 1997. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists, is certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, has completed a variety of other manual therapy and exercised based courses and has a BSc. in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Mitchell has worked in a variety of large and small practice settings and currently owns and operates a small community based practice treating patients of all ages and activity levels. Mitchell coaches youth soccer, enjoys playing a variety of sports and spending time with his family.
Mitchell has been fascinated by Gunn IMS since first incorporating the neuropathic pain model into his practice. He is a Gunn IMS Instructor at UBC in Vancouver and enjoys the ongoing learning and professional development of being involved with such a passionate and experienced group of teachers and students.
Lorrie Maffey, BMRPT, MPhty, Dip Manip PT, FCAMPT, Cert. Sports Physiotherapy Canada, CGIMS, Certificate of Medical Acupuncture
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – CALGARY
Lorrie is a clinical orthopaedic and sport physiotherapist who enjoys assisting people to reach their maximal physical potential, be that recovery from injury or optimizing athletic performance. Lorrie sees clients in the private community and also consults for the Canadian Sport Center Calgary, seeing our wonderful Canadian athletes. She utilizes manual therapy including manipulation, Gunn IMS, real time ultrasound muscle re-education, yoga and exercises to assist her clients.
Lorrie believes strongly in the role of education for clients and post graduate education for physiotherapists and medical physicians. She acts on this belief by being a physiotherapy mentor, educator and examiner for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division. She also teaches and mentors physiotherapists and medical physicians in Gunn IMS assessment and treatment. She is involved in international standards of education for physiotherapists by being part of a committee of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Physiotherapists (IFOMPT) which is a subdivision of the World Congress of Physiotherapy (WCPT ) and therefore The World Health Organization (WHO).
Lorrie is a clinical orthopaedic and sport physiotherapist who enjoys assisting people to reach their maximal physical potential, be that recovery from injury or optimizing athletic performance. Lorrie sees clients in the private community and also consults for the Canadian Sport Center Calgary, seeing our wonderful Canadian athletes. She utilizes manual therapy including manipulation, Gunn IMS, real time ultrasound muscle re-education, yoga and exercises to assist her clients.
Lorrie believes strongly in the role of education for clients and post graduate education for physiotherapists and medical physicians. She acts on this belief by being a physiotherapy mentor, educator and examiner for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division. She also teaches and mentors physiotherapists and medical physicians in Gunn IMS assessment and treatment. She is involved in international standards of education for physiotherapists by being part of a committee of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Physiotherapists (IFOMPT) which is a subdivision of the World Congress of Physiotherapy (WCPT ) and therefore The World Health Organization (WHO).
Susan Massitti, MPhty, BScPT, BPE, Dip Manip PT, FCAMPT, CGIMS, Dip Sports Physiotherapy Canada, PMA Certified Pilates Teacher, Certificate of Medical Acupuncture
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – CALGARY
Susan is fascinated by the potential of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation treatment to open the window of opportunity for clients to be symptom free and restore optimal function and movement.
Susan completed the Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy, the Sports Physiotherapy Diploma and has completed a Certificate in Medical Acupuncture. Susan pursued a Clinical Masters from the University of Queensland in Australia. Susan instructs the Advanced Coaching Diploma and is a Classical Pilates instructor.
Susan competed as an athlete at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics in long track speed skating. Susan has worked at numerous international sporting events as a physical therapist with various sports, including six summer and Winter Olympics!
Susan is fascinated by the potential of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation treatment to open the window of opportunity for clients to be symptom free and restore optimal function and movement.
Susan completed the Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy, the Sports Physiotherapy Diploma and has completed a Certificate in Medical Acupuncture. Susan pursued a Clinical Masters from the University of Queensland in Australia. Susan instructs the Advanced Coaching Diploma and is a Classical Pilates instructor.
Susan competed as an athlete at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics in long track speed skating. Susan has worked at numerous international sporting events as a physical therapist with various sports, including six summer and Winter Olympics!
Thomas Roundhill, BScPT, CGIMS
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – COMOX/VANCOUVER
Thomas graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. Prior to pursuing education in physiotherapy, he studied kinesiology and biomechanics at the University of Victoria, and has since completed extensive professional education in the areas of manual therapy, orthopaedics and movement dysfunction.
Thomas has a special interest in neuropathic dysfunction and Dr. Gunn’s Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) concept. Thomas spent a mentorship year at Dr. Gunn’s Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP), before becoming a recognized GunnIMS instructor in 2007 and a consulting member of the Gunn IMS education committee and advisory board. Thomas is a senior instructor in Gunn IMS, instructing physiotherapists and physicians through the Sports Medicine department at the University of British Columbia. Thomas has instructed multi-day courses throughout Canada in the assessment and treatment of neuropathic dysfunction and has assisted on Dry Needling courses in the U.K.
Clinically, Thomas works with all populations, and has consulted with regional, national and olympic level athletes in rugby, soccer, rowing, tennis and field hockey throughout greater Vancouver, Victoria, England and Western Australia. He has established, owned and successfully managed 3 executive physiotherapy and wellness clinics in Vancouver, and was the clinical director for a multidisciplinary health practice in North Vancouver. Thomas currently divides his time as a consultant and clinical director of Hollyburn Country Club Physiotherapy in West Vancouver, with consulting at Coastal Physiotherapy in Comox BC, while continuing to instruct health care providers locally, nationally and internationally.
Thomas has relocated to the Comox Valley where he strives to balance his clinical and teaching responsibilities with recreation and family.
Thomas graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. Prior to pursuing education in physiotherapy, he studied kinesiology and biomechanics at the University of Victoria, and has since completed extensive professional education in the areas of manual therapy, orthopaedics and movement dysfunction.
Thomas has a special interest in neuropathic dysfunction and Dr. Gunn’s Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) concept. Thomas spent a mentorship year at Dr. Gunn’s Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP), before becoming a recognized GunnIMS instructor in 2007 and a consulting member of the Gunn IMS education committee and advisory board. Thomas is a senior instructor in Gunn IMS, instructing physiotherapists and physicians through the Sports Medicine department at the University of British Columbia. Thomas has instructed multi-day courses throughout Canada in the assessment and treatment of neuropathic dysfunction and has assisted on Dry Needling courses in the U.K.
Clinically, Thomas works with all populations, and has consulted with regional, national and olympic level athletes in rugby, soccer, rowing, tennis and field hockey throughout greater Vancouver, Victoria, England and Western Australia. He has established, owned and successfully managed 3 executive physiotherapy and wellness clinics in Vancouver, and was the clinical director for a multidisciplinary health practice in North Vancouver. Thomas currently divides his time as a consultant and clinical director of Hollyburn Country Club Physiotherapy in West Vancouver, with consulting at Coastal Physiotherapy in Comox BC, while continuing to instruct health care providers locally, nationally and internationally.
Thomas has relocated to the Comox Valley where he strives to balance his clinical and teaching responsibilities with recreation and family.
Linda Warren, BScPT, MManipTher, CGIMS, MCPA
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – VANCOUVER
Linda is a registered physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University in 1992 she completed her Master’s Degree in Perth, Western Australia in 2005 specializing in Manipulative Manual Therapy. Linda has extensive work experience across many specialty areas of physical therapy including sports and orthopaedics, neurology, oncology and total joint replacement rehabilitation. Linda is a registered Gunn IMS practitioner. She is also a junior instructor, teaching in the UBC Gunn IMS post graduate curriculum. In addition, Linda holds the title of Adjunct Professor and has been actively involved in instructing anatomy at UBC. Linda’s treatment philosophy incorporates manual therapy, exercise and education along with pain management and posture correction strategies. Linda is currently working part time clinical hours as she is enjoying raising her young daughter. Outside of family and work, Linda also competes internationally in surfski racing as well as other paddle sports (former national level dragon boat, outrigger canoe solo and team racing, white water kayak, marathon canoe). Linda also plays coed and woman’s ice hockey.
Linda is a registered physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University in 1992 she completed her Master’s Degree in Perth, Western Australia in 2005 specializing in Manipulative Manual Therapy. Linda has extensive work experience across many specialty areas of physical therapy including sports and orthopaedics, neurology, oncology and total joint replacement rehabilitation. Linda is a registered Gunn IMS practitioner. She is also a junior instructor, teaching in the UBC Gunn IMS post graduate curriculum. In addition, Linda holds the title of Adjunct Professor and has been actively involved in instructing anatomy at UBC. Linda’s treatment philosophy incorporates manual therapy, exercise and education along with pain management and posture correction strategies. Linda is currently working part time clinical hours as she is enjoying raising her young daughter. Outside of family and work, Linda also competes internationally in surfski racing as well as other paddle sports (former national level dragon boat, outrigger canoe solo and team racing, white water kayak, marathon canoe). Linda also plays coed and woman’s ice hockey.
Dave Zelibka, BScPT, CGIMS, BSPTS, CAFCI
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – LONDON
Dave graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005. Since that time he has worked extensively with orthopaedic clients. Dave works out of Elevate Physiotherapy in London, Ontario. He also works as a performance consultant for many elite athletes. He has worked closely with many of Canada’s top track and field athletes and has provided care during the past two summer olympic games.
He is also passionate about treating adolescent scoliosis. He is one of twelve physiotherapists in Canada trained through the Barcelona Schroth Physical Therapy School and specializes in the management of youth at risk for progression of scoliotic curves.
Dave is a self-proclaimed “physio nerd” and has taken thousands of hours of post graduate training in manual therapy, exercise prescription, soft tissue release and biomechanics. His primary passion is focusing on integrating the Gunn IMS model of neuropathic dysfunction with our current understandings of neurology and pain.
Dave graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005. Since that time he has worked extensively with orthopaedic clients. Dave works out of Elevate Physiotherapy in London, Ontario. He also works as a performance consultant for many elite athletes. He has worked closely with many of Canada’s top track and field athletes and has provided care during the past two summer olympic games.
He is also passionate about treating adolescent scoliosis. He is one of twelve physiotherapists in Canada trained through the Barcelona Schroth Physical Therapy School and specializes in the management of youth at risk for progression of scoliotic curves.
Dave is a self-proclaimed “physio nerd” and has taken thousands of hours of post graduate training in manual therapy, exercise prescription, soft tissue release and biomechanics. His primary passion is focusing on integrating the Gunn IMS model of neuropathic dysfunction with our current understandings of neurology and pain.
