Originally from Japan, Shono worked as a stretch therapist for 8 years, providing treatments to nearly 1,000 clients annually.

He specializes in hands-on stretching and movement-focused treatment designed to help people move better, reduce tension, recover faster, and feel stronger in their everyday lives.

His approach goes beyond temporary relief. By improving mobility, addressing movement limitations, and helping clients better understand their bodies, Shono aims to improve not only physical condition, but overall quality of life.

As someone who loves sports and staying active, he also provides sport-specific approaches tailored to each client’s goals, recovery, and performance needs.

Shono has experience working with a wide range of clients — from elementary school students to people in their 80s, including office workers, active individuals, and fitness enthusiasts.

Whether you are dealing with stiffness, posture issues, limited mobility, or simply want to feel better in your body, each session is personalized to your individual needs.

His goal is simple: help you leave each session feeling lighter, moving better, and more connected to your body.

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MATTHEW JOHNSTON (He/Him), Registered Massage Therapist

Matthew Johnston is a Registered Massage Therapist and an honors graduate of Georgian College’s 3-year Massage Therapy program (2018). His training includes therapeutic and wellness massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, hydrotherapy, low-grade joint mobilizations, Swedish massage techniques, and remedial exercise.

Matthew is a visually impaired practitioner who is blind. After significant vision loss, he pursued Massage Therapy as a new career. His visual impairment has contributed to a refined sense of touch and strong listening skills, supporting precise palpation and close attention to tissue response during treatment. His approach is client-centered and clinically grounded, with treatments customized based on clinical assessment, current evidence, and client feedback.

Clinical Focus:

✔️ Injury recovery and pain relief

✔️ Reducing muscular tension and restoring mobility

✔️ Therapeutic and wellness massage

✔️ Myofascial release, deep tissue, and joint mobilizations

✔️ Remedial exercise and home program education

✔️ Client-centered, evidence-informed treatment plans

MATTHEW JOHNSTON (He/Him), Registered Massage Therapist Matthew Johnston is a Registered Massag... Read More

Renee Lemieux is a registered physiotherapist with over two decades of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the City University of New York and completed both a Master of Orthopedics and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at Touro College, New York. She has also completed specialized certification in scoliosis assessment and treatment. Renee is passionate about helping people move better and return to the activities they enjoy. Her treatment approach combines comprehensive assessment, hands-on manual therapy, movement re-education, and individualized exercise programs to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and achieve their personal goals. She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-informed care and believes that even small improvements in movement and function can make a meaningful difference in a person’s quality of life.

What they focus on clinically: Movement pattern analysis and treatment Manual therapy and neuro-muscular re-education Scoliosis assessment and treatment Evidence-based treatment and exercise program

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Ryan graduated from the University of Sydney in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy). He since worked in hospitals and privately and trained under some of the best physios in the field. He has taken on sports teams on the weekend and values one-on-one treatment, developing trust and personalised treatments for each client.

Ryan has traveled to over 50 countries and made Canada his home in 2012. He has been working at Vancouver General Hospital and in private clinics prior to opening PhysioGURU in 2019.

Ryan is the sole owner and practitioner at PhysioGURU so you can be sure he is giving it his all to get you fit, healthy and back to you regular life!

Ryan graduated from the University of Sydney in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy). ... Read More