Spencer is a Registered Massage Therapist with bachelor’s degrees in science and kinesiology from the University of Manitoba. He emphasizes patient education, movement, and long-term changes in his treatment plans. This is not a spa massage. Please try to arrive with a change of athletic clothing.

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Dr. MJ Pickell is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a strong background in human movement and sports performance. She completed her Bachelor’s degree with honors in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary before earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree magna cum laude from Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Her journey into chiropractic was shaped by personal experience—chiropractic care played a key role in helping her return to sport after injury. That experience drives her passion for helping athletes and active individuals get back to doing what they love confidently.

Dr. MJ uses a combination of hands-on HVLA adjusting and instrument-assisted techniques, including Activator and SOT pelvic blocks. Her care also incorporates soft tissue therapies such as Active Release Techniques (ART), cupping, and Graston. As a long-distance runner and hyrox athlete herself, she has a particular interest in working with runners and enjoys supporting active patients through injury recovery, performance goals, and long-term movement health.

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Jad graduated from Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto. Prior to becoming an RMT, Jad received his Bachelor of Kinesiology & Health Promotion from Sheridan College. Jad is also on the path to attaining his Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) certification.

As a high- performance athlete, Jad is no stranger to injuries and the multiple benefits of sports rehab. He played varsity Rugby for Sheridan College where while serving as captain, he earned a team championship and the MVP title for the Ontario College Athletic Association. He also received Sheridan College’s Athlete of the Year award.

Jad brings a unique perspective to his therapy and treatments, combining his knowledge of human biomechanics with sport-related injuries and rehabilitation. He strongly believes in educating his clients on their conditions, and likes to combine his therapy sessions with complementary modalities.

Jad’s treatments involve fully personalized treatment plans to get his clients back to feeling their best in no time.

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Dr. Jeff Almon is the owner of MVMTLAB Sports Performance Clinic and an affiliate faculty member of the University of Western States. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic.

He played college football with the University of Calgary Dinos from 1997 to 2002, co-captaining the team in his last two seasons and graduating with a B.Sc. in Exercise Physiology. He was drafted into the CFL (Canadian Football League) where he played as a fullback, first for the Calgary Stampeders then for the BC Lions. He ended his professional football career in 2004 when he was accepted into the CMCC’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.

Since earning his DC in 2008, Dr. Almon has consulted and treated numerous professional athletes & sports teams, including the Chinese National Speed Skating Team, PGA Tour athletes, Alpine Ski Ontario, FIVB Volleyball athletes, Vancouver Canucks development program, Canadian Women’s soccer team, professional sprint cyclists and multiple Olympic athletes in various disciplines. He is also a coach for the West Vancouver Track & Field Club’s varsity team.

Dr. Jeff founded MVMTLAB in 2013 with a vision to transform the health care industry by changing the way practitioners approach a patient’s pain /injury diagnosis and the subsequent treatment plan. He takes a special interest in complex cases of chronic pain. Dr Jeff treats patients with a focus on dynamic neuromuscular stabilization and reactive stability. Patients play an active role in their own recovery journey. Everyone is welcome - athlete or not.

He is the creator of MVMTLAB’s Neuroplasticity Gym and its two group classes : Ground Control and BAZOOKA. He designed these programs to accelerate an injured patient’s recovery time. Both classes can also serve as a pre-hab protocol to prevent injuries, by detecting imbalances and weaknesses before it is too late. The programs help reset movement patterns and muscle activation capability, thereby returning the brain & body to their pre-injury state. Ground Control is whole-body focused, whereas BAZOOKA is specifically for shoulders.

Dr. Jeff is always excited to share his knowledge and ideas on how to create a more functional human experience.

Dr Jeff works at our Gastown location from Tuesday to Friday, and at our North Vancouver location on Mondays.

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I’m a registered physiotherapist with a strong focus on active, movement-based care and client education, relying on neuroplastic principles to guide intervention. My approach is thorough and personalized, taking time to understand how your body moves, what it needs, and how we can work together to restore balance, strength, and confidence.

Whether we are addressing pain, performance, or prevention, I aim to give you a clear understanding of what is happening, why it matters, and what to focus on between sessions.

Education is a key part of my approach. I want you to leave with a deeper understanding of your condition and a clear path forward. You will receive a personalized follow-up email outlining your plan and how to carry it out between visits. Progress comes from what we do together and from how consistently you engage with the work outside of the clinic.

You can choose from two initial assessment formats depending on your goals and how in-depth you would like to go. More detail is available through the booking page.

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