Sanaz Davarian

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

Sanaz's education includes: PhD, MSc (PT), BSc (PT); Former Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at IUMS; Certified in IMS (Dry Needling); 20+ years of practice; earned BSc in 2003 and PhD in 2012; Teaches Bachelor, Master and PhD-level physiotherapy students. This training forms the basis for the assessment and treatment methods Sanaz uses in the clinic, and it is listed here so a patient can see exactly where that training comes from before their first visit.

Neuromusculoskeletal disorders with a particular focus on spinal and pelvic pain, knee disorders, shoulder injuries, headaches and TMJ disorders. She has experience working with juvenile scoliosis / hyperkyphosis and is well versed in manual techniques, kinesiotaping and Clinical Pilates. A patient looking for care in one of these areas can book directly with Sanaz at Medstar Sport Physio & Health in North Vancouver, and the first visit will focus on the specific problem that brought them in.

Sanaz believes in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and emphasizes active patient participation through treatment, exercise and lifestyle changes. This approach shapes every session Sanaz 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.

Sanaz's listed areas of expertise are: sports physiotherapy, IMS dry needling, spinal pain, pelvic pain, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, headaches, TMJ disorders, kinesiotaping, Clinical Pilates. These are the topics Sanaz 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.

A former competitive swimmer and basketball player, Sanaz still plays basketball, tennis and enjoys hiking and biking with family and friends. She is fluent in English and Farsi. Knowing how Sanaz 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 Sanaz treats patients at the clinic.

You can book an appointment with Sanaz Davarian 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.

Sanaz Davarian'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 Sanaz is currently licensed and in good standing before a patient books an appointment.

Yes. Sanaz Davarian has authored 19 published articles on the Medstar Sport Physio journal, listed on this page. These articles cover topics tied to Sanaz'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 Sanaz explains a condition and plans treatment before booking a first appointment.