Dr. Carrie Atwal joined our team in 2019, having moved to Ladner from Victoria. With over 10 years of experience, she thrives working in a high-energy, multi-disciplinary clinic much like Fiskco Health + Performance.

During her education at the University of Victoria, Dr. Atwal developed an interest in alternative medicine and the Chiropractic discipline. In 2005, after obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, she began to work for a local Chiropractor to better familiarize herself with all aspects of care and running a practice before starting her education in Portland Oregon.

In 2009, Dr. Atwal received her Doctorate of Chiropractic, as well as a second Bachelor degree in Human Biology from the University of Western States. She is well versed in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of numerous neurological, muscular, and skeletal disorders.

Her approach to treatment includes using diverse methods of adjustments, gentle mobilization, various soft tissue techniques, and patient education including but not limited to: lifestyle modifications, body awareness, and rehabilitating exercises. She also has experience fitting custom orthotics and using different therapeutic modalities.

Dr. Atwal has worked with numerous athletes, ranging from weekend warriors to high-performance athletes. She has worked with several members of Rowing Canada, Camosun Girls Volleyball and many triathletes and cyclists from the Island. However she enjoys working on everyone with any sort of issue, ranging from headaches and jaw pain down to foot issues.

Dr. Atwal assures to develop a well-tailored treatment plan that is specific to each person’s individual needs. Whether it’s a specific condition or wellness care, she will devote sufficient time, energy, and motivation to accelerate and/or maintain one’s health.

Dr. Atwal is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of BC and the BC Chiropractic Association.

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_Dr. Baas is slowly coming back from maternity leave. Please call in for an appointment or to join her waitlist if you would like an appointment in the future. _

Dr. Emily Baas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. Following University, she moved to Toronto Ontario where she attended CMCC for 4 more years. During these 4 years she became certified in Cupping and participated in the Level 1 Activator course. After which, she graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2017. Following her graduation, Dr. Baas moved from her hometown of Dorchester, Ontario and began the journey of her new life in British Columbia.

From an early age, Dr. Baas was very active in multiple athletic programs. One is track and Field. Dr. Baas was a competitive high jumper. After acquiring back pain at a early age, some physicians stated that she needed to end her high jumping career in order to manage the pain. It was chiropractic care that got her to a healthier state, which aided her in her athletic success in being ranked the 4th top high jumper in all Ontario. From this point on, Dr. Baas knew that she would become a chiropractor to assist others in their road to recovery and overall health and well-being. Dr. Baas has also participated in competitive volleyball, basketball, and soccer.

Dr. Baas has also experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in the rehabilitation process of an ankle surgery in 2009, after tearing multiple ligaments during a volleyball game – and again years later, when recovering from an ACL surgery in 2016, after getting hit in basketball.

Dr. Baas can treat all demographics from little ones to seniors for various issues and complaints. But Dr. Baas has spent years and hours of continuing education to have a focus on helping: - Pregnant women - Postpartum mamas - Pediatric patients

Certifications:

• Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
• GrowCo Post-Natal Rehabilitation
• Level 1 Activator Course
• Therapeutic Cupping Massage
• MPS Scar Release Therapy

Dr. Baas is a British Columbia Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractic of BC registrant.

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Dr. Kristina Cukic was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2017, she obtained her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with a Minor in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her athletic background and passion for health and wellness inspired her to pursue a career in chiropractic. In 2021, Dr. Cukic graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Doctor of Chiropractic program from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.

Dr. Cukic understands the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and strives to empower her patients to take an active role in their care. She believes in a patient-centered approach to identify and treat the underlying cause of various musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Cukic utilizes a combination of patient education, joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and exercise prescription to facilitate her patients’ return to their everyday activities and help them achieve their goals. Dr. Cukic has a special interest in concussion assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Dr. Cukic has a special interest in concussion and post-natal rehabilitation.

Outside of clinic, you can find Dr. Cukic biking the Seawall, exploring local hiking trails, taking a spin or yoga class, and on the ice with her hockey team.

Certifications:

-GrowCo Post-Natal Rehabilitation -RockTape Fascial Movement Taping -Rehab-U Level 1 – Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance -Shift Concussion Management Level 1 – Best Practices in Concussion Management -Smart Tools Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization -Complete Concussion Management - Training for Healthcare Practitioners - Active Release Technique - Lower Extremity (to be completed Oct. 2024)

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Dr. Shawna Fiske has been exposed to the benefits of chiropractic care from a young age, through observing her father’s experiences. Gord was involved in an unfortunate fishing accident that had severed his arm just below his left elbow. He had experienced phantom limb pain; in his case, excruciating arm pain. Phantom pain is a conscious feeling of a painful limb after the limb has been amputated. Gord received relief with chiropractic treatment and continued care for years to help manage his chronic pain.

Through her 10 years of post-secondary education, Dr. Fiske earned a Sport Science Diploma from Douglas College and a Kinesiology Degree from the University of the Fraser Valley. With a desire for further learning, she moved to Toronto, Ontario for four years to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, the only English-speaking chiropractic school in Canada. She graduated in June 2011 with her Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and, upon graduation, moved back to beautiful B.C.

Dr. Fiske was born and raised in Ladner. She has always been an avid athlete, playing for the Ladner Girls Soccer Club and the Delta Invaders softball rep team through her younger years. She continues to enjoy exercise and living actively through playing competitive women’s soccer, co-ed soccer, running, and participating in the 17km & 22 obstacle Whistler Tough Mudder in 2012.

In 2011, Fiskco Chiropractic was established and has evolved into Fiskco Health + Performance located in Ladner, B.C. Dr. Fiske is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of BC and the BC Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Fiske lives in Port Moody, where she loves trail running, hiking, and enjoying the mountains. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she is a dedicated mother to two young children and the proud owner of two dogs, who keep her life vibrant and busy.

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Leo graduated from VCMT and became Registered in 2014. He believes that working to each patients personal pressure tolerance is the best way to provide an effective treatment.

Leo routinely incorporates Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release and other techniques with Swedish Massage in his treatments.  These techniques help assist with injury healing, symptoms resulting from neurological disorders and degenerative conditions, prenatal discomfort, elevated stress etc.  Leo’s approach is not only to treat the issue that brought the patient to him but to also attempt in preventing the issue from recurring with effective home care solutions given to each patient.

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Danielle worked in the financial industry for over 9 years and decided to switch careers after her passion for health, wellness, and athletics led her to Massage Therapy. She originally went to school for Human Kinetics at the University of Western Ontario but had a little detour after that – listening to her gut instinct she decided to take the leap and go back to school full-time at The West Coast College of Massage Therapy to pursue her dream. It wasn’t easy as she has two young children at home, a boy and a girl, but her passion to help people and provide a service she believed in, kept her motivated and succeeding.

She is excited to begin her new career with Fiskco Health + Performance as it aligns perfectly with her values and work ethic. She has seen the true value of Massage Therapy through her athletics, specifically Triathlon. Massage Therapy has the capacity to relieve, improve, and manage any stress on the body due to athletic endeavors and life itself! Knowing what the body is capable of and how Massage Therapy can assist a person with recovery of any kind – physical or mental is something Danielle wants to be a part of.

Danielle was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in White Rock, BC. She played soccer, basketball, and snowboarded most of her youth and then gained interest in Triathlon later in her life which she is actively involved in now. She’s raced a sprint, standard, and half ironman distance with many more to come. Physical activity is a huge endorphin boost which she finds helps her live a healthy, positive, and purposeful life.

Danielle would like to help her patients live their best life and if Massage Therapy can play any part in that she will do her absolute best – be it with recovery, stress relief, and relaxation.

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Melissa is currently NOT accepting new patients

Melissa is a 2016 graduate from West Coast College of Massage Therapy and a member in good standing with her professional, regulatory college. She enjoys treating people of all ages and stages, helping those she treats to achieve stress reduction, lasting pain relief and functional improvement in their daily lives.

Melissa uses moderate to deeper pressure in her treatments incorporating General Swedish, trigger point, and myofascial techniques along with stretching and range of motion exercises. Each patient is assessed and treated with their individual needs and goals in mind for optimal results. With her warm and caring energy, Melissa is happy to bring her skills to the Fiskco team.

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Kourtneay is currently NOT accepting new patients

Kourtneay graduated from the Langara Registered Massage Therapy program in August 2018. From a young age, she knew she wanted to work in the field healthcare, helping people to achieve their wellness goals.

Kourtneay’s treatments combine a combination of Swedish relaxation, trigger point, and myofascial release. Her treatment style is ever changing as she enjoys learning new techniques and furthering her skills as a Massage Therapist through continued education, in order to help her patients.

Kourtneay is a Ladner local, born and raised. When not in the office, she enjoys being active in the outdoors, walking her dog, camping, and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Wu graduated from a five-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program at PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby BC. Dr. Wu is a Registered Acupuncturist (R. Ac) and a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Dr. TCM). Prior to this Dr. Wu graduated from the National Cheng Kung University, in his home country of Taiwan, with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy as well as a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. This education afforded him to gain 13 years experience working with mental health, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal pain, activity analysis and skill training for activities of daily living.

Dr. Wu focuses his current practice towards treating patients who suffer from a variety of different pain syndromes, neurological and muscular conditions, as well as increasing general health. These conditions can include but are not limited to headaches, neck/shoulder pain, numbness, sport injuries, insomnia, depression and stress. Dr. Wu utilizes many tools in his treatment plans including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, auricular acupoint therapy as well as herbal treatments.

Dr. Wu is a jogging enthusiast, and also practices meditation every day. These exercises help to increase and balance his “Qi”. He believes keeping a pure and well-balanced “Qi”, both inside and outside the body, is the basic way to maintain physical health and peace of mind.

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