Balance Lab Wellness Services

Our Team

Balance Lab Wellness brings physiotherapy, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, kinesiology and naturopathic medicine together under one roof in Coquitlam. Our physiotherapists, chiropractor, massage therapists, acupuncturists and naturopathic doctor are licensed to practise in British Columbia, and they work side by side so your care plan stays coordinated.

Care is available in English, Korean and Chinese. Most treatments can be direct billed to ICBC and extended health plans. Tell our front desk your preferred language when you book and we will match you with the right practitioner.

Physiotherapy

Shahzad Ali Syed, DPT, MSc

Registered Physiotherapist

Shahzad has more than 15 years of experience helping people recover from musculoskeletal injuries, reduce pain and move with confidence. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, and he has published research on spinal and joint pain, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.

Special interests:

  • Neck and back pain
  • Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle conditions
  • Sports injuries and post operative orthopedic rehab
  • ICBC car accident and WorkSafeBC injuries
  • Vestibular rehab for dizziness, vertigo and BPPV
  • Healthy aging, balance and fall prevention
  • Manual therapy, dry needling and exercise rehab
Book with Shahzad

Chiropractic

Dr. Jin Ho Kim, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Jin completed his Kinesiology degree at the University of British Columbia and earned his chiropractic degree at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, where he studied and practised for eight years before returning home to Vancouver. His approach is built on prevention and long term spinal health.

Treats: back and neck pain, headaches, stiffness and limited movement, ICBC injuries.

Book with Dr. Jin

Registered Massage Therapy

Chunghyo (CK) Kim, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

CK is a graduate of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where he completed 550 hours of clinical internship. He treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, soft tissue and sports injuries, headaches, limited mobility and neurological conditions.

Techniques: Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular technique, myofascial release, active and passive stretching. Also offers prenatal and postnatal massage.

Book with CK

Justin Kim, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Justin is a graduate of the Registered Massage Therapy program at Langara College and has treated everyone from athletes to office workers. A former competitive swimmer who recovered from his own injuries with massage therapy, he brings a practical, recovery focused approach to every session.

Treats: muscle tension, sports and overuse injuries, ICBC injuries. Also offers prenatal and postnatal massage.

Book with Justin

Hyeri Na, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Hyeri provides therapeutic massage for muscle tension, injury recovery and stress, including ICBC massage therapy and prenatal and postnatal massage.

Book with Hyeri

Acupuncture

Joonsoo Lee, R.Ac

Registered Acupuncturist

Joonsoo is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC, and was a licensed doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Changchun University of Chinese Medicine and has more than 20 years of clinical experience, with a focus on chronic pain relief.

Languages: Korean, Mandarin and English.

Book with Joonsoo

Kyungmi (Kayla) Im, R.Ac

Registered Acupuncturist

Kayla is devoted to women’s health, using acupuncture and acupressure to restore balance to body and mind. With a foundation in traditional medical training from China, she also treats recovery after car accidents, injuries, repetitive strain and immune related conditions.

Languages: Korean, Mandarin and English.

Book with Kayla

Anita Wong, R.Ac

Registered Acupuncturist

Anita trained at Vancouver Career College and is known for a gentle, calming style that puts first time acupuncture patients at ease. Drawing on classical Chinese medicine, her treatments may combine acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and tuina.

Treats: ICBC rehabilitation, sports injuries, chronic pain, insomnia, digestive concerns, stress and tension.

Book with Anita

Active Rehab (Kinesiology)

Martin Law, BSc Kin

Registered Kinesiologist

Martin holds a BSc in Kinesiology and has more than five years of experience as a CSEP certified personal trainer. He designs safe, structured exercise programs that guide patients from injury recovery back to everyday life and their fitness goals.

Book with Martin

James Lee

Kinesiologist

James provides active rehab and guided exercise therapy, including ICBC active rehab programs, to help patients rebuild strength and get back to daily activities.

Book with James

Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Amy Joo, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Joo focuses on finding the root cause of your health concerns. Her initial consultation is a comprehensive 60 minute visit that sets clear priorities and usually includes one or two treatments.

Common reasons to visit: hormone and women’s health, weight management, food sensitivity and lab testing, IV therapy, Pap tests and prolotherapy.

Book with Dr. Joo

Not sure who to see?

Call us at 604-552-8266 and our front desk will help you choose the right practitioner, or book online. We are at 203-901 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.

Questions about coverage, ICBC or what to expect? See our FAQ.

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Balance Lab Wellness

Balance Lab Wellness is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic in Coquitlam offering physiotherapy, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, acupuncture, active rehab and naturopathic medicine. We direct bill ICBC and most extended health plans, and our team speaks English, Korean and Chinese.

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Working hours

Monday – Friday:
9 AM – 6 PM

Saturday:
9 AM – 5 PM

Sunday:
9 AM – 3 PM

Statutory Holidays: Closed

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