Brian Woltz
Registered Physiotherapist, Owner & Operations Director
BSc PT, FCAMPT, CGIMS, UBC Physio Clinical Instructor
Snapshot
Brian specializes in shoulder injuries, concussion management, vestibular rehabilitation, and high-performance return-to-sport therapy. Patients can expect a goal-oriented, measurement-driven approach that moves them seamlessly from injury recovery to peak performance.
Biography
Brian began his path to physical therapy as a competitive ski racer and canoeist, developing an early appreciation for athletic goals and active recovery. Since graduating in 2001, he has acquired over two decades of clinical experience in orthopaedics, manual therapy, and concussion care. As Owner and Operations Director at Parkway Physiotherapy + Performance Centre and a UBC Clinical Instructor, Brian combines precise diagnostic testing with custom strength programming. His approach focuses on measurable milestones to safely guide every client from acute dysfunction back to full activity.
Areas of Focus
- Shoulder Injury Rehabilitation
- Dizziness, Vertigo & Vestibular Disorders
- Strength & Conditioning / High(er) Performance
- Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
- Sports Injury Recovery for the Weekend Warrior
What Patients Say About Brian
“Brian is wonderful in every way. He is very knowledgeable , kind and helpful. Since starting my treatments with him I am now pain free and getting much stronger where I wasn’t before. Thank you Brian.“
– Halina N
Care Philosophy
“My biggest passion is wearing my strength coach hat to guide someone from pain back to normal and beyond—helping them reach whatever high performance means to them.”
Outside the Clinic
When off the clock, Brian stays active mountain bike racing, surfing, skiing, running, and tackling the local bouldering wall. He loves spending quality time teaching his two teenage boys the ropes alongside their wonderful family dog, Lia.
Fun Fact
The Tinkerer: Brian regularly tests his own crazy physiotherapy ideas on himself caring for his own litany of injuries.
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSc PT), University of Western Ontario (2001)
- Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) – Advanced Manual & Manipulative Therapy (2007)
- Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS) – Chan Gunn IMS / Dry Needling (2006)
- Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation & Dizziness – Vestibular Therapy Methods (2013, 2018)
- Concussion Management & Cervical Spine Rehabilitation – Complete Concussion Management (2014, 2017)
- McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) – Credentialed Courses A–C (2001–2003)