James Ngan, Physiotherapist
DPT, BSc(Kin)
Physiotherapy in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver
Individualized physiotherapy for people recovering from injury, returning to sport, or looking to move more comfortably in everyday life. I combine a whole-body assessment with exercise, hands-on treatment, and practical guidance tailored to your goals.
Services
POSTURE AND MOVEMENT EXERCISES
Whether you want to move more comfortably, return to running, or improve your golf swing, I assess how you move and build an exercise plan around your needs. My goal is to give you practical tools and the confidence to manage your progress between appointments.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Build strength and capacity for the activities that matter to you. Your program starts with your current abilities and goals, with exercises and loads adapted to your stage of recovery.
I provide coaching on technique and progression so you understand what to do, how to adjust it, and when to progress. Movement exercises and strength training can work together as part of your plan.
SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY
From recreational activity to competitive sport, rehabilitation should reflect the demands of what you want to return to. Drawing on my experience working with athletes, I guide exercise progression, training loads, and return-to-sport planning around your recovery and goals.
IMS / DRY NEEDLING
IMS, also called dry needling, uses fine needles inserted into muscles. Following your assessment, we can discuss whether it is an appropriate option for you, including the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives. It is offered with your consent as one part of your treatment plan.
MANUAL THERAPY
Manual therapy is hands-on treatment that may be used alongside exercise and movement retraining. I explain the proposed treatment, discuss your comfort and preferences, and adjust the approach based on your feedback.
About Me
James earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, where he worked alongside varsity teams including Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Lacrosse, and Men’s Football. He later completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, gaining hands-on experience across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and long-term care facilities.
Driven by a lifelong curiosity about movement, James explores how people move, adapt, and perform across different disciplines—from golf and boxing to dance. This broad lens shapes his perspective on the body as an integrated system rather than a collection of parts.
His approach to therapy is holistic, considering how the body, mind, and environment interact to influence pain, performance, and longevity. James believes that meaningful, lasting change comes from understanding these relationships deeply.
Drawing inspiration from frameworks such as ConnectTherapy® (based on the Integrative Systems Model) and the Postural Restoration Institute®, James has developed his own style of physiotherapy focused on helping people move with ease, restore balance, and live the life they want—fully and freely.
Appointment Durations
Initial physiotherapy assessments are available as 60-minute or 45-minute appointments.
I recommend a 60-minute first appointment to discuss your history and goals, assess your movement, and begin a treatment plan. This gives us more time to explore how different areas of your body may contribute to your symptoms.
A 30-minute initial assessment may be available on request for a straightforward concern. A shorter appointment may require another visit to complete the assessment. Please contact me if you are unsure which duration to book.
We will discuss whether follow-up appointments would be helpful and plan them around your needs and progress.
What to Expect & Bring
To prepare for your first appointment, please bring:
- Any test results, including X-ray, CT Scan or MRI reports, or any specialist reports that you have.
- Please wear or bring along shorts and tops that can be easily removed or maneuvered around.
- Women, please wear a regular bra or a bra that does not cover your spine. Sports bras are not advisable.
- Please bring along your regular footwear and/or orthotics that you are currently using for support, as these may contribute to your symptoms.
Located at Lower Lonsdale Physio & Massage Therapy
Suite 202, 106 W 1st St, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9
Email: JamesNganPT@gmail.com
*James Ngan, Registered Physical Therapist, providing services through James Ngan Physiotherapy Inc., a Health Professions Corporation registered with CHCPBC.