Born: Tokyo, Japan School: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, B.A. Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA, D.C. Certification: British Columbia licensed Doctor of Chiropractic United States Part IV Board qualifications Member: Canadian Chiropractic Association British Columbia Chiropractic Association   As a former competitive swimmer and swim coach Nathan comes from a high performance background that has helped him excel in his education and profession. As a massage therapis, he has had the chance to work at the international level with elite athletes and leaders of other health care professions. These collaborations have continued to spark his unparallel drive to excel in the arena of sports rehab and performance. Nathan draws on these experiences during treatment to help patients realize their personal health goals. Nathan feels most problems can be traced back to an asymmetry at the core of the body, which has led to the developement of a solid treatment protocol. In each treatment Nathan incorporates a combination of Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization and Deep Tissue Massage. In his spare time Nathan is involved with UBC swim, trains in his own strength and conditioning routine and also helps others develop their swimming skills for triathlons and personal health. With a continued interest in sports medicine, Nathan is excited to join Dr. Shimizu and the Mainland Clinic team. Born: Tokyo, Japan School: Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Certification: Shiatsupractor, Reflexologist, JSD emotional release practitioner, Reiki Teacher Association : Canadian Shiatsu Society of British Colombia   Karlie graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy after completing a year of kinesiology at University of the Fraser Valley. Previously she competed as a national level gymnast partaking in swimming, skating, skiing and dance on the side. Now she is an avid snowboarder and well versed in different types of sports injuries. Karlie focuses on techniques such as Myofascial Release Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Swedish massage, and Joint Mobilization. She has had great success in treating various conditions including whiplash, headaches, low back pain, tendonitis, diabetes, MS, spinal cord injuries, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, IBS, and pregnancy related problems. She enjoys working with patients of all ages from teens to seniors. Her goal is to work together with her patients to create an individualized treatment plan to promote a healthier more functional lifestyle by focusing on correcting postural dysfunction and managing stress. Karlie is accepting new patients and is thrilled to join Dr. Shimizu and the Mainland Clinic team. Chiropractic Education   Seven years of post-graduate training is required before obtaining a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The education is similar to medical school in terms of classroom hours and basic sciences. Chiropractic education however, places emphasis on the musculoskeletal and the nervous system. The government designates chiropractors as doctors; therefore, rigorous training and examinations are required. Chiropractors must pass national and provincial exams to practice.