Medstar Sport Physio & Health
Ali Shafiei, Registered Physiotherapist

Registered Physiotherapist

Ali Shafiei

Registered Physiotherapist

Accepting new patients
Direct billing Same-week North Van
5.0★
Google rating
197+
Patient reviews
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One-on-one care

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1325 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

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Credentials

  • BSc (PT) of Physiotherapy
  • 10+ years of clinical experience across musculoskeletal, neurological and sports rehabilitation

Approach

Ali emphasizes hands-on physiotherapy, patient education, and active rehabilitation. He combines skilled manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient, with the focus on improving mobility, reducing pain, and helping clients meet the rehabilitation goals that matter to their day-to-day.

Expertise

Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, sport-related injuries, and neurological rehabilitation. Special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries. Fluent in English and Farsi (Persian).

  • sports physiotherapy
  • orthopaedic rehabilitation
  • neurological rehabilitation
  • manual therapy
  • therapeutic exercise
  • musculoskeletal injuries
  • WorkSafeBC rehabilitation

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about Ali.

What is Ali Shafiei's role at Medstar Sport Physio?

Ali Shafiei works at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver as a Registered Physiotherapist. Registered Physiotherapist. The clinic is at 1325 Marine Drive, and Ali sees patients there as part of a team that includes physiotherapists, RMTs, an osteopath, a kinesiologist, a counsellor and a naturopath.

What credentials does Ali Shafiei hold?+

Ali Shafiei holds the following credentials: Registered Physiotherapist (College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia). These credentials show the training and the regulatory body that stand behind Ali's scope of practice as a Registered Physiotherapist, so a patient can confirm what Ali is qualified to treat before booking an appointment.

What is Ali's educational background?+

Ali's education includes: BSc (PT) of Physiotherapy; 10+ years of clinical experience across musculoskeletal, neurological and sports rehabilitation. This training forms the basis for the assessment and treatment methods Ali uses in the clinic, and it is listed here so a patient can see exactly where that training comes from before their first visit.

What does Ali treat or specialize in?+

Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, sport-related injuries, and neurological rehabilitation. Special interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries. Fluent in English and Farsi (Persian). A patient looking for care in one of these areas can book directly with Ali at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver, and the first visit will focus on the specific problem that brought them in.

What is Ali's approach to patient care?+

Ali emphasizes hands-on physiotherapy, patient education, and active rehabilitation. He combines skilled manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and evidence-based techniques tailored to each patient, with the focus on improving mobility, reducing pain, and helping clients meet the rehabilitation goals that matter to their day-to-day. This approach shapes every session Ali runs at Medstar Sport Physio & Health, so a new patient can expect the same style of care described here from the first assessment through to discharge.

What topics is Ali most experienced in?+

Ali's listed areas of expertise are: sports physiotherapy, orthopaedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, musculoskeletal injuries, WorkSafeBC rehabilitation. These are the topics Ali draws on most often when assessing and treating patients at Medstar Sport Physio & Health, and they line up with the specialties described elsewhere on this page.

How do I book an appointment with Ali at Medstar?+

You can book an appointment with Ali Shafiei online through Medstar Sport Physio & Health's Jane App booking system, or by calling the clinic directly at (604) 988-5411. The clinic is located at 1325 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, with free on-site parking and hours Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Is Ali accepting new patients?+

Yes. Ali Shafiei is currently accepting new patients at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver. A new patient can book directly through the clinic's online Jane App system or call (604) 988-5411 to check the next available appointment time with Ali at the clinic on Marine Drive.

How can I verify Ali's professional registration?+

Ali Shafiei's registration as a Registered Physiotherapist can be verified through the Verify physiotherapist registration, an online public directory maintained by the regulatory college that oversees this profession in British Columbia. The listing is at https://chcpbc.alinityapp.com/client/publicdirectory, and checking it confirms Ali is currently licensed and in good standing before a patient books an appointment.

Has Ali written any articles for Medstar Sport Physio?+

Yes. Ali Shafiei has authored 12 published articles on the Medstar Sport Physio journal, listed on this page. These articles cover topics tied to Ali's own areas of practice as a Registered Physiotherapist, and each one carries a byline so a reader knows which clinician wrote it. Reading them is a way to see how Ali explains a condition and plans treatment before booking a first appointment.

What your first visit looks like

A proper assessment

Your first visit is a full one-on-one assessment. Ali takes the time to understand what's going on and explains it in plain language.

A plan you leave with

You go home with a clear plan and your first steps, spelled out rather than a vague 'let's see how it goes.'

Direct billing

We bill ICBC, WorkSafeBC and most extended-health plans directly, so in most cases you pay little or nothing at the desk.

Easy to get to

1325 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, with free on-site parking. Open Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM and Sat 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Ready when you are

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Now accepting new patients.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual presentations vary, and assessment findings differ from person to person. Care at Medstar Sport Physio & Health is provided by practitioners registered with their respective British Columbia regulatory colleges.

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