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Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, University of Alberta
- Clinical experience in multidisciplinary rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and performance training
Approach
Marco's approach to care is rooted in client-centred practice, evidence-based rehabilitation, and individualized treatment planning. He believes every client's experience, goals, and barriers are unique, so his treatment philosophy emphasizes collaboration, education, and autonomy, ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their rehabilitation. By taking time to understand each individual's lifestyle, values, and comfort level, he develops plans that are realistic, adaptable, and tailored to the individual. His clinical process combines current evidence, clinical reasoning, and patient feedback to guide decision-making and optimize outcomes, always keeping safety, long-term function, and sustainable progress at the forefront.
Expertise
Marco's areas of expertise include group and individualized strength and conditioning for athletes, general fitness and performance training, acute and chronic pain recovery, and exercise-based care for special populations. He has experience developing individualized exercise programs, supervising rehabilitation and strength training sessions, and supporting clients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and functional concerns. His background in fast-paced clinical environments has strengthened his ability to adapt programming for athletes, active individuals, injury rehabilitation clients, and those managing chronic conditions.
- kinesiology
- active rehabilitation
- exercise prescription
- strength and conditioning
- injury rehabilitation
- chronic pain recovery
- sport performance
- ICBC active rehabilitation
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Marco.
What is Marco Villagomez's role at Medstar Sport Physio?
Marco Villagomez works at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver as a Practicing Kinesiologist. Practicing Kinesiologist. The clinic is at 1325 Marine Drive, and Marco sees patients there as part of a team that includes physiotherapists, RMTs, an osteopath, a kinesiologist, a counsellor and a naturopath.
What credentials does Marco Villagomez hold?+
Marco Villagomez holds the following credentials: Practicing Kinesiologist (British Columbia Kinesiology Association). These credentials show the training and the regulatory body that stand behind Marco's scope of practice as a Practicing Kinesiologist, so a patient can confirm what Marco is qualified to treat before booking an appointment.
What is Marco's educational background?+
Marco's education includes: Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, University of Alberta; Clinical experience in multidisciplinary rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and performance training. This training forms the basis for the assessment and treatment methods Marco 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 Marco treat or specialize in?+
Marco's areas of expertise include group and individualized strength and conditioning for athletes, general fitness and performance training, acute and chronic pain recovery, and exercise-based care for special populations. He has experience developing individualized exercise programs, supervising rehabilitation and strength training sessions, and supporting clients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and functional concerns. His background in fast-paced clinical environments has strengthened his ability to adapt programming for athletes, active individuals, injury rehabilitation clients, and those managing chronic conditions.
What is Marco's approach to patient care?+
Marco's approach to care is rooted in client-centred practice, evidence-based rehabilitation, and individualized treatment planning. He believes every client's experience, goals, and barriers are unique, so his treatment philosophy emphasizes collaboration, education, and autonomy, ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their rehabilitation. By taking time to understand each individual's lifestyle, values, and comfort level, he develops plans that are realistic, adaptable, and tailored to the individual. His clinical process combines current evidence, clinical reasoning, and patient feedback to guide decision-making and optimize outcomes, always keeping safety, long-term function, and sustainable progress at the forefront.
What topics is Marco most experienced in?+
Marco's listed areas of expertise are: kinesiology, active rehabilitation, exercise prescription, strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation, chronic pain recovery, sport performance, ICBC active rehabilitation. These are the topics Marco 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.
What does Marco do outside the clinic?+
Outside the clinic, Marco competes in volleyball, trains for strength and performance three times per week, and enjoys long walks with his dog along local trails and Ambleside Beach. He also channels his passion for movement and storytelling into filming and editing videos. Knowing how Marco stays active outside work can help a patient feel more comfortable booking an appointment, since it shows a practical, hands-on understanding of movement, training and recovery that carries over into how Marco treats patients at the clinic.
How do I book an appointment with Marco at Medstar?+
You can book an appointment with Marco Villagomez 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.
How can I verify Marco's professional registration?+
Marco Villagomez's registration as a Practicing Kinesiologist can be verified through the Find a Kinesiologist registry, an online public directory maintained by the regulatory college that oversees this profession in British Columbia. The listing is at https://bcak.bc.ca/find-a-kinesiologist/, and checking it confirms Marco is currently licensed and in good standing before a patient books an appointment.
What your first visit looks like
A proper assessment
Your first visit is a full one-on-one assessment. Marco 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.
Off the clock
Outside the clinic, Marco competes in volleyball, trains for strength and performance three times per week, and enjoys long walks with his dog along local trails and Ambleside Beach. He also channels his passion for movement and storytelling into filming and editing videos.
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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