Christen Mentoor

Degrees

• University of Witwatersrand (South Africa), BSc (Physiotherapy)

Post Graduate Certifications

• Principles of Long Covid Rehabilitation (Cornerstone Rehabilitation Academy)
• Deep Dry Needling Certification
• The Integrated Lower Limb Course
• Certification in Pain Management-Pain Intervention for Rehabilitation Professionals
• APPI Clinical Pilates Matwork Certification
• Certification in Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease

Awards

• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society (2010-2012)

Memberships

• College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Volunteer Work

• In South Africa, Christen was part of an organization who did volunteer work focused on supporting vulnerable and at-risk youth. Her efforts were aimed at providing guidance, resources, and a safe space for young individuals to grow and overcome the challenges they faced in their communities. (2015-2019)

Languages

• English, Afrikaans

Registration

• Christen is Registered and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. 

Christen is an experienced Physiotherapist with an empathetic approach. She understands that each individual must overcome different barriers to fully recover and reclaim their whole life. She prides herself on having a career with a high degree of integrity and she loves sharing in the successes her patients have when they work together toward their goals. 

Christen was born and raised in South Africa and comes to our team with a unique perspective on population health and rehabilitation. She worked in a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in South Africa for two years during the pandemic. She helped to create the first COVID-19 program in the area and navigated great uncertainty to ensure the safety of her patients and colleagues. Christen comes from a large family and now has three children of her own. She plays the violin, loves Vancouver’s rain and seems to have an ongoing feud with all door handles…..you will have to ask her about that.

Favourite Quote

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa

Playlist

• Podcasts and Life hacks about everything and anything.