Gavin Tonkin
Physiotherapist
Gavin is a practicing physiotherapist and a graduate of the UBC Master of Physical Therapy program.
Gavin brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare. His career spans from working as an Exercise Physiologist in Australia to his current role as a Physiotherapist in Canada. In both professions, he has gained experience across diverse clinical sites, including the public healthcare system inpatient and outpatient care) and professional sports teams. He works with individuals across the spectrum of rehabilitation goals, from those training to beat a personal best race time to those focused on improving mobility around their home.
Gavin’s clinical interests include helping individuals with joint replacements, running-related injuries, shoulder injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries.
Outside of his practice, Gavin enjoys discovering BC by biking, hiking, and spending time with his family and dog.
Charlie Chua
Physiotherapist
Charlie is a Registered Physiotherapist and one of our Supervising Clinicians at the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic. With a Master’s in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from UBC, Charlie loves blending his clinical expertise with his role as a preceptor, where he gets to supervise the next generation of therapists while helping his own clients reach their full potential.
He’s a big believer that rehab should be a partnership. Charlie works closely with you to understand what you really need, creating a plan that’s all about movement, education, and giving you the tools to feel confident in your own recovery. While he has a strong background in manual therapy and treating running or shoulder injuries, Charlie enjoys the variety of working with everyone, from those navigating neurological conditions to athletes getting back to the sports they love.
A lifelong athlete himself, Charlie has played in sports from rugby and hockey to MMA, golf and skiing to name a few. These days, you’ll likely find him weightlifting or training for a race along the seawall. When he’s not moving, he’s usually out enjoying Vancouver’s live music scene.
Natalie Marshall
Physiotherapist
Natalie is a licensed physiotherapist here at the PTRC. Prior to completing her Masters of Physical Therapy at UBC, Natalie worked as a kinesiologist at outpatient clinics specializing in both musculoskeletal and neurological populations.
Natalie grew up on the North Shore playing soccer and volleyball competitively, and was first introduced to the physiotherapist profression in highschool when she experienced a series of ankle and knee injuries and saught out a physio in order to return to sport. Nowadays, she enjoys cycling, skiing, running and hiking – anything to be outside!
As a therapist, she believes in the combination of manual therapy, education and targeted exercise prescription to help patients manage their symptoms and get back to doing what they love. Natalie is passionate about building a strong connection with her patients so that they can be an active participant in their care and achieving their goals.
Natalie has experience working with a wide range of populations including post operative patients, individuals with osteoarthritis, neurological conditions, or acute sport related injuries. Since graduating, she has taken continuing education courses in IMS/Dry Needling, the treatment and assessment of running injuries, running assessments, bike fits, and concussion
Antonia Jardine
Physiotherapist
Toni is a UK-trained, BC-licensed physiotherapist and reformer Pilates instructor with experience supporting clients across musculoskeletal,
orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation settings.
She is passionate about empowering individuals to build confidence, strength and resilience through compassionate, individualized care that evolves with each client’s needs. Toni strives to create a supportive, accessible environment where clients feel heard and are actively involved in creating meaningful, shared goals. Using clear education, exercise and Pilates-inspired principles, Toni works collaboratively with clients to improve everyday function and support lasting independence in the activities that matter most to them.
Outside the clinic, Toni enjoys pilates, hiking and snowboarding in the local mountains.