Fittopia Health Care · Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy in Richmond, BC
An injury that will not settle, a neck that never quite lets go, pain that has overstayed its welcome: you do not have to figure it out alone. Physiotherapy is offered at both Fittopia locations, the clinic at Fittopia Wellness Studio and the in-gym practice at Fittopia Fitness Center.
- Registered Physiotherapists
- Extended health receipts
- Direct billing available at both locations
- Two Richmond locations
Two Locations
Choose your location
Physiotherapy is offered at both Fittopia locations in Richmond, and both are part of Fittopia Health Care. Pick the setting that fits how you want to recover.
The Clinic
Fittopia Wellness Studio
- Assessment-based physiotherapy in a quieter, private treatment-room setting
- Clinical Pilates on reformer-style equipment
- Dry needling, concussion and vestibular rehab
- Books with Johnny Guan, Registered Physiotherapist
4940 No. 3 Rd, Unit 122, Richmond, BC V6X 3A5
See clinic physioIn-Gym
Fittopia Fitness Center
- Treatment and training under one roof
- Real gym equipment in the same appointment
- Direct billing to 11 major insurers
- Books with Winston Yeung, Registered Physiotherapist
7951 Alderbridge Way Unit 155, Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
See in-gym physioThe Clinic · Fittopia Wellness Studio
Physiotherapy at the clinic
Assessment-based, one-on-one physiotherapy with Johnny Guan in a private treatment room at Fittopia Wellness Studio on No. 3 Road.
Our Approach
What physiotherapy looks like here
Physiotherapy at Fittopia Health Care is assessment-first. Before anything is treated, your physiotherapist takes the time to understand your history, watch how you move, and find what is actually driving the problem.
From there, care is built around you rather than a set formula: manual therapy, dry needling, progressive exercise, Clinical Pilates on reformer-style equipment, and electrical modalities, chosen to fit your goals.
Every session runs one-on-one in a private treatment room at Fittopia Wellness Studio on No. 3 Road, and every visit ends with a clear next step.
Assessment first
Treatment starts once we understand the problem. Your first visit is a thorough look at your history and movement, not a quick once-over.
One-on-one, every visit
Every appointment is spent one-on-one with your physiotherapist in a private treatment room, from assessment through treatment.
Registered care
Care is provided by a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, with extended health receipts provided.
Care in four languages
Sessions are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Kaiping, so you can explain what you feel in the language you think in.
Common Reasons People Book
What physiotherapy helps with
People come in for many different reasons. These are some of the most common, and if yours is not on the list, call the clinic and we will point you in the right direction.
Sports and training injuries
Strains, sprains, and flare-ups from the gym, the field, or the studio.
Neck and back pain
Stiff, sore, or nagging necks and backs, whether recent or long-standing.
Persistent pain
Pain that has outlasted normal healing time and needs a different approach.
Concussion and vestibular rehab
Lingering concussion symptoms, dizziness, and balance concerns.
Post-injury return to activity
A guided path back to sport, training, and daily life after an injury.
Posture and mobility
Restricted movement and desk-bound stiffness that limit how you move.
Tendinopathy
Gradual-onset tendon pain that flares with load and lingers between sessions.
Pre- and post-surgical rehab
Preparing for surgery, then rebuilding strength and range afterwards.
How We Treat
Approaches and techniques
Your physiotherapist draws on a full toolkit and chooses what fits your assessment, your goals, and how your body responds.
Manual therapy
Hands-on techniques for joints and soft tissue, used to ease pain and restore comfortable movement.
Dry needling
Fine needles placed into tight, irritable muscle to release tension and settle stubborn pain patterns.
Exercise prescription
A progressive exercise program built from your assessment, with a home plan you can actually follow.
Clinical Pilates
One-on-one sessions on reformer-style equipment, led by your physiotherapist after an initial assessment. Booked by phone.
Electrical modalities
Electrical stimulation used alongside hands-on care when it suits your treatment plan.
Education and load management
A clear explanation of what is going on, plus how to pace training, work, and daily activity while you recover.
What to Expect
Your first visit
No mystery, no rush. Here is how your initial physiotherapy assessment unfolds.
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Book your initial assessment
Most people start with the 60-minute initial assessment, booked online through Jane. A 45-minute option is also available.
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History and movement review
Your physiotherapist listens first: your history, your goals, and what makes things better or worse. Then he watches how you actually move.
03
Hands-on treatment, same day
Assessment flows straight into treatment, whether that is manual therapy, dry needling, or guided exercise, so you are not waiting to get started.
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A plan and a home program
You leave knowing what is going on, what comes next, and exactly what to work on between visits.
Rehab That Moves
Clinical Pilates with your physiotherapist
Clinical Pilates is one-on-one rehabilitation on reformer-style equipment, led by the physiotherapist and built around your treatment plan. It follows an initial physiotherapy assessment, so every movement is chosen for your body and your goals.
It suits people who want their rehab to feel like training: controlled, progressive movement that rebuilds strength and confidence rather than passive treatment alone.
Booked by phone, not online. Clinical Pilates sessions are arranged by calling the clinic at (604) 304-7779. New to the clinic? Book your initial physiotherapy assessment online first.
Who It Is For
Is physiotherapy right for you?
Physiotherapy suits a wide range of people and goals. If any of these sound familiar, an assessment is a sensible first step. Not sure? Call the clinic and we will help you decide.
- Athletes and gym-goers with a training injury that keeps interrupting their season
- Anyone whose neck or back pain keeps returning no matter how much they rest
- People living with persistent pain who want a clear, structured way forward
- Anyone with lingering concussion symptoms, dizziness, or balance concerns
- Those preparing for surgery, or rebuilding strength and confidence after it
- Anyone who wants unhurried, one-on-one care with the same physiotherapist every visit
Fees & Booking
Clinic physiotherapy fees
Every row below links straight to live availability in Jane. Extended health receipts are provided, and direct billing is available for many extended-health insurers.
- Initial Physiotherapy Assessment60 minutes$210Book
- Initial Physiotherapy Assessment45 minutes$157.50Book
- Follow-up Physiotherapy30 minutes$105Book
- Follow-up Physiotherapy60 minutes$210Book
Clinical Pilates is not listed above; it is booked by phone at (604) 304-7779.
Your Clinic Physiotherapist
Meet your physiotherapist
Johnny Guan
Registered Physiotherapist
Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and a certified Clinical Pilates instructor. Holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC. Treats musculoskeletal injuries, neck issues, persistent pain, concussion, and vestibular symptoms using clinical Pilates, dry needling, manual therapy, and electrical modalities, working in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Kaiping.
Book with JohnnyIn-Gym · Fittopia Fitness Center
Treatment and training under one roof
Most physiotherapy clinics treat you on a table and send you home with a sheet of exercises. At Fittopia Fitness Center, physiotherapy happens inside a fully equipped fitness center: Winston can take you from manual therapy straight to the squat rack, the cable machine, or the resistance floor in the same appointment.
Rehab performed on real training equipment is specific, progressive, and relevant to real life, because your body learns to move under the loads it will actually face. And when you are ready to move from rehab back into training, Winston works hand in hand with the Fittopia personal training team.
Same appointment
Hands-on treatment flows straight into strength and movement work, with no separate gym trip to schedule.
Real training equipment
Rehab is loaded and progressed on the actual gym floor rather than in a clinic hallway.
Rehab to training
Winston works closely with the Fittopia personal training team for coordinated rehab-to-training progression.
Common Reasons People Book
What Winston treats
Winston treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from everyday aches to sport-specific rehab. These are some of the most common.
Back pain and sciatica
Low back pain and sciatica, whether recent or long-standing.
Neck pain
Stiff, sore, or nagging necks that limit how you turn, train, and sleep.
Shoulder pain
Rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, and impingement.
Knee pain
ACL rehab, meniscus injuries, and runner's knee.
Hip and groin pain
Hip and groin pain that limits squatting, running, and daily movement.
Sports injuries
Ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and other injuries from sport and training.
Postural pain from desk work
Pain and stiffness that build up over long hours at a desk.
Postpartum recovery
Guided, progressive strength work to rebuild after pregnancy.
Return-to-sport programming
A structured, progressive path back to your sport after injury.
Your In-Gym Physiotherapist
Meet your in-gym physiotherapist
Winston Yeung
Registered Physiotherapist · Fittopia Fitness Center
Registered Physiotherapist and highly experienced Master Trainer at Fittopia Fitness Center. His journey in fitness began in 2010, and his passion for exercise led him to a Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC and a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. Treats injuries from a movement perspective, combining hands-on therapy with progressive strength and movement work on real gym equipment in the same appointment, with direct billing to most major extended health plans.
Book with WinstonIn-Gym Fees & Booking
In-gym physiotherapy fees
Every row below links straight to live availability with Winston. In-gym physiotherapy books through the Fitness Center booking site, which is separate from the clinic.
- Physiotherapy Initial Assessment60 minutes$210Book
- Physiotherapy Initial Assessment45 minutes$157.50Book
- Physiotherapy Follow-Up Session30 minutes$105Book
- Physiotherapy Follow-Up Session45 minutes$157.50Book
- Physiotherapy Follow-Up Session60 minutes$210Book
Direct billing is available for in-gym physiotherapy; the insurer list is below.
Coverage & Location
Direct billing and finding us
In-gym physiotherapy direct-bills 11 major insurers, and the physio room sits right inside Fittopia Fitness Center on Alderbridge Way.
Direct billing to 11 major insurers
Winston direct-bills the insurers below, so the covered portion of your visit is billed to your plan and you only pay any remaining balance.
Bring your benefits card to your first appointment. Coverage varies by plan, so confirm your physiotherapy benefits with your insurer before your first visit.
Inside Fittopia Fitness Center
- Address7951 Alderbridge Way Unit 155, Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
- Phone(236) 454-6868
- Email[email protected]
Near Lansdowne SkyTrain, with free on-site parking.
No gym membership required. In-gym physiotherapy is open to the public, and non-members get complimentary gym floor access during their appointment.
Want a deeper read on a specific problem? See the in-gym condition guides for back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain on fittopia.ca.
Good to Know
Physiotherapy FAQs
Answers covering both the clinic and the in-gym practice.
Do I need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist?
No referral is needed to book an appointment with us. Some extended health plans do ask for a doctor's referral before they reimburse physiotherapy, so it is worth checking your plan's requirements before your first visit.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing you can move in. It helps if your physiotherapist can see and reach the area being treated, so consider shorts for hip, knee, or ankle concerns and a tank top or loose t-shirt for neck, shoulder, or back concerns.
Do you provide receipts or direct billing?
Yes. Extended health receipts are provided for every visit at both locations. In-gym physiotherapy at the Fitness Center direct-bills 11 major insurers today; at the clinic, direct billing is rolling out now, starting with Sun Life (see our Insurance page for the current list). Coverage varies from plan to plan, so we recommend confirming your physiotherapy benefits with your insurer.
What is the difference between clinic physiotherapy and in-gym physiotherapy?
Both are part of Fittopia Health Care, so you are in registered hands either way. The clinic at Fittopia Wellness Studio, 4940 No. 3 Rd Unit 122, runs one-on-one in a private treatment room with Johnny Guan, with Clinical Pilates, dry needling, and concussion and vestibular rehab on the menu. The in-gym practice at Fittopia Fitness Center, 7951 Alderbridge Way Unit 155, runs with Winston Yeung inside a fully equipped fitness center, so manual therapy can move straight onto real training equipment in the same appointment. Choose the clinic if you prefer a quieter treatment-room setting; choose in-gym if you want treatment and training under one roof. Each location books through its own online booking site.
Can I book Clinical Pilates online?
No. Clinical Pilates sessions are booked by phone at (604) 304-7779. They are one-on-one with the physiotherapist and follow an initial physiotherapy assessment, so if you are new to the clinic, start by booking an assessment online.
Do you treat concussion and dizziness?
Yes. Johnny Guan treats concussion and vestibular symptoms. Care starts with an assessment so treatment can be matched to what you are actually experiencing.
What happens at my first visit?
Your first appointment is an initial assessment: your physiotherapist takes a detailed history, reviews how you move, and begins hands-on treatment the same day. You leave with a plan and a home program. Most people book the 60-minute initial assessment; a 45-minute option is also available.
What languages can I have my session in?
Johnny works in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Kaiping.
Does in-gym physiotherapy offer direct billing?
Yes. Winston Yeung direct-bills Pacific Blue Cross (PROVIDERnet), Manulife, Sun Life, RBC Insurance, Desjardins Insurance, GreenShield Insurance, Empire Life Insurance, Equitable Life, SSQ Insurance, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance, and MEDIC Construction Insurance. Bring your benefits card to your first appointment; coverage varies by plan, so confirm your physiotherapy benefits with your insurer before your first visit.
Do I need a gym membership to see Winston?
No. In-gym physiotherapy is open to the public, and members and non-members are equally welcome. Non-members get complimentary gym floor access during their appointment, so you can take full advantage of the in-gym approach without committing to a membership.
Does Winston accept ICBC or WorkSafe BC claims?
No. Winston does not accept ICBC or WorkSafe BC claims. He direct-bills most extended health plans for private physiotherapy.
Ready to get moving again?
Book your clinic physiotherapy assessment online in minutes, or call and we will help you choose the right starting point. Booking in-gym with Winston? Use the Fitness Center booking links in the section above.