Our Team

Natalie Marshall is a licensed physiotherapist. Before entering her Master’s program, Natalie completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario and then worked as a kinesiologist at two outpatient physiotherapy clinics.

Natalie grew up on the North Shore playing soccer and volleyball competitively and was first introduced to the physiotherapy profession in high school when she experienced a series of ankle and knee injuries and sought out a physio to return to sport. Nowadays, she enjoys cycling, skiing, running and hiking – anything to be outside!

Natalie’s experience as a kinesiologist in an outpatient orthopedic and neuro setting has given her a unique ability to cater exercises to the patient in front of her. Her previous placements have been a mix of inpatient acute and outpatient settings, working with a variety of populations including acquired brain injury, critical care, acute orthopedic, and outpatient musculoskeletal injuries.

She is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making her assessment and treatment meaningful to the patient. She is keen to help patients get back to doing what they love.

Gursevak graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation. During his undergraduate studies, he developed a passion for strength training and exercise, which led him to pursue further education in the field. He then completed the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia, where he honed his skills in rehabilitation.

In addition to his foundational education, Gursevak has obtained his Orthopaedic Division Level 2 and Lower Limb Running Injuries certifications. Furthermore, he is certified in Vestibular rehabilitation, which enables him to address issues related to balance and dizziness.

Gursevak is dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive care to each of his clients. He believes in the importance of active and empathic listening and taking the time to understand his clients’ specific goals. Building strong connections and effective communication are at the core of his approach as a physical therapist.

In his free time, Gursevak prioritizes maintaining an active lifestyle. You can often find him weight training, hiking, or swimming, embodying the principles of health and wellness that he advocates for in his practice.

Claire grew up outside of Calgary, Alberta, then travelled to Australia to begin her undergrad in Entrepreneurial Management, which she completed at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. She went on to help open and manage a climbing gym before pursuing her career in Physical Therapy. Claire has experience volunteering in both a private physical therapy setting and in neurological rehab and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and experience during her time at the Physical Therapy Research Clinic.

When she is not in the clinic, you can find her rock climbing with friends, going on runs with her dog Luna, or cooking delicious food! Having grown up as a competitive dancer and later shifted her focus to rock climbing, her personal experiences with injury rehabilitation and injury prevention are what led her to pursue a career in physical therapy. Claire is excited to share her passion for movement and exercise-based rehabilitation with her clients and is looking forward to helping them achieve their goals.

Current Students

Aisling is a student in the UBC Master of Physical Therapy Program. She grew up hiking, biking, running, and skiing on the North Shore of Vancouver, before moving to Montreal to complete her undergraduate degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University. She then returned to the mountains of Vancouver and completed a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Oncology at UBC, where she realized that her passion for staying active and getting outside meant that a career helping others achieve their movement goals as a Physical Therapist would be a much better fit.

In addition to years of experience coaching younger athletes in soccer, field hockey, and Nordic skiing, she has also worked with Para-Nordic athletes and volunteered with the incredible team at Neuromotion Vancouver (a clinic that specializes in physical therapy for clients with neurological conditions). She enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities and is excited to help her clients get back to doing the activities that they love!

Alex is a first-year Physical Therapy student at the University of British Columbia, excited about integrating her past learning into physical therapy. Previously completing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiology at UBC, including a thesis project on traumatic brain injury, she is passionate about understanding the research behind the work we do as physical therapists.

With movement being an important pillar in all aspects of Alex’s life since a young age, she began her journey into sharing movement with others during her undergraduate degree. She worked as a certified personal trainer and exercise instructor, both with students through UBC and with older adults through the Brain Wellness Program. Through these positions, Alex cemented her interest in connecting with individuals and working with them to figure out how to improve the movement in their lives.

She is excited for the opportunity to build connections with clients and incorporate movement into their lives in ways that are meaningful for them. Outside of school, Alex enjoys keeping active through hiking, weightlifting, and volleyball. She is also looking forward to more swimming when the weather gets warmer, and getting more into sewing as her skills improve!

Morgan is a first-year physical therapy student at the University of British Columbia. She holds an undergraduate degree in exercise science and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Sciences. During both degrees, Morgan worked alongside researchers investigating the impact that exercise has on the heart and lungs. She has experience working with those with chronic lung diseases and is excited to gain more insight regarding neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

As a student physical therapist, Morgan hopes to establish meaningful connections with clients while helping them achieve their movement and exercise-related goals. Outside of physical therapy, you can find her golfing during the Summer and coaching youth soccer on the weekends. Whether on the fairway or the field, Morgan enjoys the opportunity to connect with others through sport.