Physiotherapy Services at Life Studio:

A Science-Backed Approach

What Makes Us Unique?

At Life Studio, the physiotherapy services are built on a movement-focused, confidence-driven approach. Our practitioners help clients return to the activities they love by providing hands-on, personalized treatment that supports the body’s natural balance and resilience. Using techniques such as Fascial Counterstrain, Myofascial Release, Dry Needling, and targeted therapeutic exercises, they work to release tension, restore function, and guide each person through their unique recovery journey.

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Meet our physiotherapists

Shanna Graham

Shanna Graham is an avid skier, hiker, runner, and occasional road cyclist. She believes movement is one of the best tools for health, longevity, and injury prevention, and her approach focuses on helping people feel confident returning to the activities they love. Known for being approachable and supportive, she recognizes that every recovery journey is unique.

Her clinical interests include pelvic health, skiers, and runners. She now spends much of her time guiding women through the perinatal period and takes great joy in helping them get back to what they love most.

Shanna previously worked with the Vancouver Freestyle Ski team, providing physiotherapy and strength training, and later created her online course, Prep to Ski, to help clients prepare for ski season.

Outside the clinic, she’s usually planning her next backcountry trip, skiing in Whistler, learning to golf with her husband, or perfecting her caramel corn recipe.

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Ryan Leaver

Ryan is a highly experienced sports physiotherapist with 14 years of helping athletes and active individuals perform at their best. He specializes in hip and knee injuries and offers expertise in professional bike fitting and on-field return-to-play physiotherapy.

He has worked with varsity, national, and professional athletes, including serving as Physiotherapist for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and currently as Return-to-Play Specialist for Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team.

Ryan takes an evidence-based, individualized approach, guiding each person back to sport and daily life pain-free and confident in their movement.

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"I referred my mother to Shanna Graham after she broke her shoulder, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care she received. Shanna is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional. She made my mom feel comfortable and supported throughout the recovery process, and her treatment has made a real difference. We have full confidence in her expertise. Highly recommend!."

- Dana P.
"Ryan is an experienced physio who truly knows his stuff - I came in with a challenging series of issues as a mountain biker. Back pain, leg pain, etc from major injuring. He worked diligently to help me solve my problems with a lot of great stretches and his advice is awesome. He is the best physio I have ever had."

- Matthew I.
"Shanna is easily one of the top physios I've had the pleasure of working with. Her expertise in hip mobility and patient care truly make coming to this clinic one great experience."

- Thomas M.
"I have had an ongoing adductor issue for over two years and had seen about a dozen specialists before I went to see Ryan. He was very knowledgeable and I was very impressed with his recommendations for treatment and further imaging to determine the exact problem."

- Doug K.