Dan Asch

Registered Physiotherapist

Hometown

North Vancouver, B.C

Athletic background


Experience

  • Current Head sports physiotherapist- Capilano University Blues athletics program

  • Head sports physiotherapist- 2024 CCAA Women’s Soccer National Championship

  • Private practice physiotherapy working with a diverse population- ranging from elite athletes to office workers to seniors

  • Sports Physiotherapist- Altitude FC (previous)

  • Advanced practice physiotherapist- Lions Gate Hospital Hip & Knee Arthritis Surgical Assessment Program (previous)

  • Extensive volunteer experience: North Shore Disability Resource Centre, Canucks Autism

  • Network, GF Strong, and Special Olympics BC

Some of my guiding principles

  • Rely on both proven methods and new insights from sports science. Constantly learn and adapt, so every client receives care that combines expertise with the latest clinical advancements

  • Listen closely to each client, understand their goals, and create a space where people feel supported and motivated to achieve their best

  • Work not only to heal, but also prevent future setbacks, helping clients build a more resilient foundation

Causes I care about

  • Supporting athletes as they overcome injury and get back to playing the sports that they love at a higher level than before

  • Promoting a new standard of healthy aging

  • Helping people feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies, in sport and life

What my clients can expect

  • A thorough assessment

  • Working to achieve pain free movement with manual therapy and IMS

  • Building a stronger, more resilient body with targeted exercise

Qualifications

  • MScPT Queens University

  • BKin University of British Columbia

  • AN-IMS (training in dry needling)

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation- Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation Clinic

  • ASCM EP-C (Certified exercise physiologist)