Myodetox Oak

I’ve been visiting Alex Abundo with various injuries for several years. Alex has always provided extremely thorough consultation, programming, manual therapy and IMS that has helped me recover and get back to doing what I want to do confidently and pain free.

The staff are friendly and skilled, but this location has rescheduled 3 of my past 6 appointments, citing that the "therapist is no longer available". Their scheduling system seems to be unreliable and does not actually reflect what times they have available.

Great massage by Matthew Chan. He was able to target problem areas with great results. I went in with very tight and tense muscles in my neck/back and felt a release after the massage. I will say, if you are going for the full relaxation and massage experience, this facility is not the place for you. It is an open concept, (dividing walls) so you can hear everyone's conversation at once in the building. The lights are white fluorescent bar above the table - a little too bright for me and there is no soft music or aromatherapy in the background. I was also very cold throughout my massage (no warm soft blankets here) I found it hard to let go (mentally) which I feel is a very important part of the experience. So if you are going solely for the massage, this is the place for You!

Great experience with everyone at this facility. The front staff were very kind and accommodating and all the physios here really take ownership of their patients and do their best to ensure your needs are met. Would go back for sure!

Otto was great. The treatment was targeted, effective and the steps to recovery were stated clearly. I left the last session with a set of preventative exercises that will be very helpful moving forward

I had a great massage and would highly recommend anyone who needs a treatment either massage or physiotherapy to go see the staff here! Always friendly and professional and knowledgeable and immediately felt my body’s aches and pains were being treated well! I will continue to see them for preventative measures!

I cannot say enough good things about Ada. You'd be lucky to have her as your physiotherapist.

Having never seen a Physiotherapist or an RMT, I didn’t know what to expect but it’s been a pleasant surprise! I called and I was booked in with Otto Tam, and he’s been really great and easy going. I’ve seen him for a few sessions now and it’s been so informative. I feel lighter - and more empowered knowing what is going on and how to prevent issues. Clinic is clean, it’s easy to book, would recommend all around!

I had a run assessment completed with Otto Tam. As a fairly intermediate runner, I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to improve their run or troubleshoot deficiencies.

Otto is very knowledgeable and friendly, and I found that the running tips he gave me improved my first run after the assessment. The best part about the assessment was being able to see a recording of your running form and Otto runs through various aspects of the form, from your arm swing to your foot landing placement.

This session was worth it and I am glad I went!

Cannot recommend enough. Mike has really helped me out, both in session and giving me tips to follow to help decrease my pain and increase the longevity of my body.

Had some knee issues I was concerned about, but Josh Chen was able to curate a good series of exercises, treatments, and recommendations to help treat the issues. He's very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy going so the physio sessions were something to look forward to. Knees are feeling better than before so I highly recommend!

Alex Abundo is a great physiotherapist and Mike Cox is an amazing RMT. I have had a terrible car accident and suffered muscle injuries.but Alex and Mike nurtured me back to health!

They are great people to talk to and are very competent. The overall service at Myodetox Oak is superb!

Alex Abundo is super professional and knows just what to do to help relieve pain. Had knee and tailbone pain and now both are resolved. Really grateful for his services:)

This place charges 100% of the $160 fee for missed appointments regardless of any reason, even if reminders were not received. They do not make first time considerations even for loyal clients. This may be how you protect the therapists time. However, this is how you lose clientele. 50% fair. 100% egregious. Will not be returning.

Alex is an amazing physiotherapist. I've come to him a few times regarding various issues with my knee and shoulder, and each time he is able to quickly identify the issue and treat it appropriately. The exercises he gives are helpful and he also gives feedback in how to prevent injury moving forward. The clinic space itself is bright and clean and the staff have always been friendly and accommodating.

I've been coming here for a little over six months, and throughout the team has been excellent. Josh has been fantastic at helping me on the road to recovery, slowly guiding me through the process of identifying problem points and re-building strength. His attention and approach is greatly appreciated, and I would highly recommend him and the clinic!

Michael Cox, RMT.
I have been going to Michael for the past two years for regular maintenance and he's nothing short of incredible. He is professional, thorough and extremely personable. He always makes you feel comfortable, gives the best massages and can relieve pain anywhere. 11/10 would recommend.

Alex ask the right questions right away, so he can start helping with whatever is ailing at the moment. After 2 treatments feeling so much better. Highly recommend!
Tony

I'm glad I decided to go back to Myodetox Oak for the treatments of my Plantar Fasciitis. My Physio, Josh really knows what to do in my case. Even the receptionist are very welcoming. I recommend this Clinic to all my co worker's.

I have been visiting Charlie for a variety of issues for the past 3 years. Charlie is incredibly knowledgeable at his work and has a wide range of treatment techniques that he performs. My personal favorite - IMS.

He is very attentive and does an amazing job at building and explaining a rehabilitation plan based on my fitness goals to correct my movement patterns in a simple manner that is easy to understand.

Charlie is fantastic. Great guy and can’t recommend him enough!

Ada is amazing, helped reduce or eliminate a lot of pain related to balancing working from home with long distance running. She does a fantastic job improving with mobility and recovery. Everyone is always super helpful and positive here. They've also done a great job with maintaining COVID protocol and I've always felt comfortable going here throughout the pandemic. Definitely recommend this location and Ada in particular.

I had a series of falls/trips in late 2021 and over the winter thought I had damaged my knee replacement. Finally, upon a friend's referral, I made an appointment with Ada at Myodetox Oak. The personal attention I received from Ada has been fabulous. She has been so in tune with what I need to do to strengthen and stretch the appropriate muscles. She truly listens and provides exercise solutions for ME!

I've seen Charlie for a couple years now, and am sad I had to move away because Charlie has been apart of taking care of my broken body. He is so down to earth, personable, and friendly, you feel very at ease with him. He is also super patient, and knowledgeable and has shown me so many exercises! I would come to him with my "usual laundry list" of aches and pains, and he would take the time to go through each of them with me. I never felt rushed during an appointment.

Charlie is also fantastic at IMS. It was also my first time having it done. I hate needles, but IMS I LOOOOVE thanks for Charlie. He is very gentle and I can barely feel them. I feel they are critical in helping ALL my chronic, stiff, tight, muscles.

I'll miss you Charlie!

Such a great physio spot.have been going here for awhile and has definitely been the most enjoyable clinic i’ve been to. Ada is literally incredible and I would highly highly recommend her:)

Clean, friendly staff, a good combo of assessment, treatment and exercise teaching. I consistently improve each time I go there. I always appreciate the personalized exercises in emails that can be with photos/videos/written explanations. It’s great to have so many choices to help me succeed doing my exercises at home. Highly recommend!

Charlie has been a fantastic physiotherapist (and generally friendly guy) who has helped me out with running injuries, softball injuries, weightlifting injuries and more. It's been a great quality of life improvement to know that whatever happens with my body, I know where to go and what to do. I referred my partner as well who also had a great experience.

RMT: James Cabusao
Over the past 10 years my upper neck and back has had multiple issues (tightness, dull pain, scapula grinding against ribs, and etc.). After seeing multiple RMT's none of them was able to get me to feel the way I want to feel after seeing a RMT. I have always sought someone who is able to exert a lot of pressure and James has been able to do this for me. I really appreciate all his help along the way. Thanks James!

Update: it’s been a few years since my last review and still a great experience. I’ve been seeing Charlie Shin and he’s very skilled, kind and supportive. I always feel very cared for when I visit and appreciate the email check-in’s too. I have always left every appointment feeling better with my symptoms and issues improved.

I started to visit Myodetox Physio Room last year as I was experiencing tail bone pain for months and it wouldn't go away. It was very easy to make an appointment online with their simple booking system. I saw Dara Storey for my intake where she did a thorough exam and talked with me about my goals. We talked about my pain, and other areas of my body that I've had issues that I've long ignored. Within a few sessions, my tailbone pain started to ease up. Dara has equipped me with the right info to help me in future, as well as stretches and exercises that I can do easily at home. Best of all, I find Dara and everyone at Myodetox to be very friendly, welcoming and consummate professionals. I highly recommend anyone to come here.

Incredibly friendly staff and highly knowledgable therapists. If you're on the market for a RMT, look no further than James C! His hands-on skills are incredible! Plus he will take your treatment to the next level by teaching you what is going on with your body, and how to go about improving your limitations.

Josh knows what to do and how to address the problem areas as well as the at home exercises. Thanks!:)

Beth is great, I've been to see her a few times and now and she's always very attentive, thorough and helpful. Highly recommend!

I've been seeing Ada for the last few years due to a nagging knee injury. She listened to the issues that I was concerned with and tailored a program involving stretching, IMS, and massages that helped ensure the injury would not be affecting me daily. I've got nothing but good things to say about her and the clinic and have referred others to see her due to her amazing work

A great and wonderful experience since my first day at Myodetox Oak. The care, level of expertise from Josh, is second to none. After each session, I make this conscious effort to keep up with each fitness routine.

This place is AMAZING. I have recommended to all of my friends and coworkers. Physiotherapist Dara always goes above and beyond to tackle whatever issue I have that week as I’ve gone through marathon training. She really cares about her patients and is just a delight. I also have to mention RMT Michael who is wonderful. He gives very useful exercises and advice that take it from simple massage therapy to long term maintenance. Myodetox is not your average Physio!

I have a few different physical issues and Ada at the Oak St.clinic has helped me with treatment plans that both help with recovery of the issues and work within the limitations of them. I am really benefitting from the treatments I have received and Ada is a pleasure to work with, has always been patient with me, and is always prepared to adjust the treatment regime as necessary.

I recently went to Myodetox Oak for low back pain and it was well worth it. I saw Ada Zdanowski and highly recommend her. She did an incredible job helping me fix my back problems and was very knowledgable and thorough with the treatment process.

I have been going to Myodetox over the last few years for various injuries. I was lucky enough to land Charlie Shin as my physiotherapist! So far I have gone for my knee, hip (both healed up!) and shoulder (still working on it). Charlie always takes great care in explaining the injury and making sure I understand what is going on and why certain exercises will help. He is very careful with the IMS treatment which can be scary at first but is so worth it! He is very personable and always remembers what we chatted about the previous session. The facility itself is in a great location, always clean and the front of house staff are always friendly. Plus, they file your insurance claim for you - bonus! I definitely recommend Myodetox and Charlie to anyone thinking about going - your body will thank you!

Josh Chen was amazing! I had a pretty wicked bike accident about a month ago and he got me back up teaching yoga, biking around, and living life pain free again in a short period of time. He is also an absolute treat of a human to hang with!
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Very knowledgeable and professional practitioners. They put a lot of passion and dedication to treat their clients.
Excellent clinic!
Highly recommend it.

Ada Zdanowski is an amazing Physiotherapist. I recently had a lot of pain in my lower back and within a few days / 2 visits with Ada I felt so much better.

I can tell that she really cares about her patients and always makes sure I'm comfortable during my treatments.

Alex at the Myodetox Oak location is a miracle worker. I originally presented at the clinic at the end of 2019 with a chronic running-related knee injury. My treatment had stagnated with a physiotherapist I was seeing at another clinic, and I thought I'd never get back to running longer distances again. After working with Alex, my rehab progressed quite quickly and I even ran a 10k race less than a year after first walking in the door.

Shortly after that 10k race, I unfortunately managed to end up with two separate and not insignificant foot injuries only a month apart - but Alex helped me out with those, too! I'm back to running now (again) and couldn't have done it without his expertise and support. Would highly recommend.

I saw Josh for some neck and back issues and not only did he relief the pain through hands on work, he set me up with a manageable exercise plan to prevent future issues. All questions were answered happily and I always left feeling much, much better! Thanks Josh!

Michael Cox is great! He always finds those knots and works them out! Highly recommend. Would not go anywhere else! I feel so much better every time I leave.

I was told about Alex Abundo by a colleague. I had to wait about a month for my first appointment with him, but he is most definitely worth the wait! Five Stars for him in all aspects of care!

Charlie is amazing. I didn't think I would ever have full mobility in my shoulder but with some awesome hands on work and some exercises I am honestly already seeing some great results and I feel stronger. Highly recommend.

I've spent a lot of time in Vancouver trying different physiotherapists and I have to say that Myodetox has been the best place I've tried. I've been here quite a few times over the years for ankle problems and I've always felt like my concerns and needs were taken seriously and I've been given quality on hands treatment every time I've been here.

Alex Abundo has been an excellent physiotherapist doing everything he can to help me get stronger and more confident in my body after the injuries I've had. I highly recommend Alex to anyone looking for a physiotherapist and Myodetox as a whole for the service they've provided me.

I enjoyed a professional experience through Myodetox. Beth, assessed me personally, and she adapted my treatment to my situation. Totally the best experience!

James Cabusao is an absolutely epic RMT - very knowledgable, gets to the source of the problem (whatever it may be), and a truly great human too! Would recommend him to anybody!

I am always pleased with the ambience, friendliness and professionalism demonstrated by the administrative staff and with the expertise of Ada, my physiotherapist. She clearly cares about their clients as people and is dedicated to providing them with the support they need.

Dara provided prompt, professional and effective treatment to my torn ligaments in my ankle. She enabled me to continue with my sporting activities uninterrupted. The customised exercised videos facilitated a quicker than usual recovery.

I could not be happier with Alex Abundo´s physiotherapy services. I have been seeing him on a roughly weekly basis for the last 8 months and he has been without fail, each and every time a highly knowledgeable, positive, empathetic, hard working, personable, and reliable professional. He goes above and beyond, checking in on me in his own free time when I am unable to attend appointments on our regular schedule, and always goes the extra mile for his patients, taking on extra training in his personal time to be able to address more of his patients´ needs. He provides thorough and tailored care, listening to and monitoring my needs and symptoms and finding solutions to some complex problems. I have seen many physios and undergone many therapies over the past 6 years, but have seen a world of improvement since beginning treatment with Alex. I highly recommend him as a physiotherapist and health care provider.

Additionally, the Myodetox facilities are always clean and comfortable, and the reception service is professional and reliable.

Update: I have consistently worked with Alex since 2018 (currently 2021) and continue to have nothing but the most positive feedback about him and the staff and facilities at my detox. Alex has always been professional, competent, compassionate, and an absolute joy to work with. He constantly pushes for continued learning and professional development to provide even greater service to his patients. He even sends emails checking in on me if I have to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

I would also like to leave a strong review for RMT Michael Cox, whom I have also worked with on a consistent basis since 2018. Michael is highly skilled, professional, knowledgeable, and wonderfully compassionate, always checking in to see that I'm comfortable with the treatment pressure as well as the warmth and intensity of lighting in the room. He never assumes although he understands my preferences, always offering heat packs, and warming or cooling gel which aid in the therapy he provides. As a health care professional myself and having been to several different registered massage therapists and other allied health professionals, I am confident in saying that he has
has an excellent therapeutic intuition and exceptional sensory motor skills. He can consistently sense my problem areas even without me telling him. I always feel safe in his knowledge of my physical symptoms, progression, and treatment plan. Over the last 3 years, Michael quietly went above and beyond advocating for funding for my access to treatments that have drastically improved my symptoms and quality of life. He has gone out of his way to accommodate my schedule, shifting around his own schedule to ensure that I'm able to access the treatment I need. He simply cares and has a wonderful, positive attitude and personality.

Their level of care to their professions and patients is what makes me continue to return to Myodetox Oak despite having moved significantly further away. I highly recommend Alex Abundo for physiotherapy and Michael Cox for RMT.

First time getting physiotherapy. Amazing treatment and attentiveness by Alex Abundo. Highly, highly recommend!

Michael is always friendly, caring, knowledgeable and highly skilled. He listens and creates a plan for each of our sessions to ensure I always leave feeling better than I came in. He’s my go to RMT. And as a bonus, I always enjoy our chats!

I’ve been working with Ada for a few months now and together we’ve made significant progress on my neck and knee problems. I really appreciate how she takes the time to listen to my symptoms, and together, we create a plan that is realistic and manageable. Plus, she’s just a lovely person to spend time with! I’m really glad I found Ada when I did!

I've had three sessions at Myodetox so far to address an Achilles injury. The physio I've been seeing is clearly very knowledgeable and engaged with solving the problem, and the exercise routine she put in place has generated tangible results from the first day. Very happy with my experience so far.

Beth has helped me immensely with my shoulder and also helping me get into exercise routines. She has a trauma informed approach and adapts/is able to make accommodations that are patient centred. As an overweight person I felt that there was a stigma attached to my injury and fitness level, weight is often blamed or seen as the only for injury when you are overweight rather then understanding the context of people. Beth really helped me understand this and thinks about health in a holistic manner. I love going to see her and feel more empowered about my health because of her!

Josh Chen is the best! He's extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile to develop a very individualized treatment and exercise plan. He's been invaluable in restoring my shoulder mobility.

Josh always gives a thorough and effective treatment. Feeling good, more mobile and supported in the process! Thanks Josh!

I go to Myodetox for RMT and Physio regularly and absolutely love going there. Adam my physio has been amazing! He has patiently listened to all my concerns and provided me with tailored treatment plans for my injury that are totally doable and achievable within my limits and busy lifestyle and I’ve made incredible progress because of him. Farris my RMT gives the best massages that are really well paced to my needs at each session 10/10 would recommend. All staff are super friendly and easy to work with!

Adam helped me nurse my injured shoulder back to health in about a months times. Was very helpful with adding new stretches and exercises to do at home which rapidly helped in the recovery time. 10/10

Charlie has helped me over the past two years with various sports and work related injuries, and he has been excellent with his diagnosis and advice. He is the best physio I have had to-date!

I have been working with Josh for a few months. He has helped me tremendously with my “problems” with great results! Thank you very much.

I had several sessions with Josh, he was very helpful, and I've been able to develop better habits thanks to his guidance.

Highly recommend Alex Abundo! Even after just a few sessions, my hip pain and mobility has improved so much! He's also helping me with my wrist now as well. He's super knowledgeable and so friendly. He also has helped my husband a ton too. Myodetox is also very clean and covid safe!

I’m very pleased with my sessions with Ada. Since day 1, I could tell she knows what she’s doing and cares about details. She makes me feel comfortable to try new things that helps the pain. I’m happy with my progress and looking forward to next appointment.

I have nothing but great things to say about Myodetox. I was seeing Dara for a chronic issue with turned in knees and seeing drastic improvement. I then started seeing here for an an acute shoulder rotator cuff injury after a car accident. After only 6 months I am able to do almost all my daily activities pain free! She really advocates for her clients and validates their pain and the process they are going through to get better. I would 10/10 recommend her and any other therapist there!

Josh Chen is the best! You’ll feel like you’ve made a new friend and he’ll tailor your plan to your specific needs. Also, he’s kind when I’m non-compliant!

It’s always 5 stars with Beth. She’s empathetic, professional, and genuinely caring. I feel like she understands my issues and treats me capably and respectfully. She’s also a super great person and easy to work with.