Dewald Diedericks qualified as a Physiotherapist from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2003. He also completed a degree in Human Physiology from the same University in 2000. Dewald has over 16 years experience in treating acute musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, psychiatric, orthopedic and neurosurgical conditions. He further has a special interest in male pelvic health and urinary incontinence.
Dewald has a strong focus on work-life balance and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and mountain biking with his wife and two children.
Simo graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University College Dublin in 2020.
Simo has been involved with sports most of his life and his active lifestyle has inspired him to pursue a career in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and pain management. Having gone through a variety of injuries himself he is able to empathize and build strong working relationships with his clients. Simo believes that the therapist-client relationship is a partnership and that his job is to guide you to your full recovery or performance. Simo uses an evidence-based approach and focuses on active treatments tailored to your individual needs.
Simo specializes in teaching and coaching weightlifting exercises working to strengthen and empower his clients of all ages. He is also able to provide personalized mobility and flexibility exercises to tackle any range of motion restrictions that you may be experiencing.
With almost 10 years of experience in soccer and weightlifting, as well as 2 years experience in Muay Thai/Boxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Simo’s experience is wide ranging. Outside of work, Simo enjoys weight training, hiking/camping, reading, and cooking.
