Registered Physiotherapist B.Sc., B.Sc.PT, FCAMT, Diploma Sports Physiotherapy, CGIMS Dana Ranahan is a reg istered Physical Therapist, otherwise called physiotherapist, in the province of British Columbia.
Background Dana has been practicing orthopaedic sports physiotherapy for many years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, cum laude, from the University of Western Ontario in 1993. Shortly after this time, in 1994, Dana moved to Vancouver, British Columbia and began working in private practice orthopaedic and sports physiotherapy.
Advanced Manual Therapy Education Dana has achieved advanced standing in orthopaedic manual therapy and manipulation by completing an advanced manual therapy education system. As a result, Dana received the title of "Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy" which entitles the designation of FCAMT in 1999. But the education didn't stop there!! Since that time, Dana has been assisting and teaching in this advanced manual therapy system through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Dana also works to mentor younger physiotherapists, ultimately helping to prepare them for their advanced physiotherapy exams and helping to enhance their clinical expertise. 
Sports Physiotherapy Experience, including Vancouver 2010 Olympics
Most recently, Dana was chosen to volunteer her physiotherapy skills with the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. She was a physiotherapist working rinkside at the Short Track Speed Skating Venue held at the Pacific Coliseum. This World Class event was certainly an exciting venue to work at! Dana was fortunate to work with a great medical team consisting of physiotherapists, athletic therapists, ambulance personnel, physicians and orthopaedic surgeons.
Dana travelled internationally with the Women’s national soccer team and with their youth development program for four years, including trips to Portugal, Norway, Mexico, the USA, and other destinations. S he also helped to organize physiotherapy coverage for the under 20 Women’s World Cup held in Canada in 2002. Dana has also provided physiotherapy coverage for many international events including the World Figure Skating Championships held in Vancouver, as well as numerous other figure skating events. She has also volunteered to share her skills with Canada Cup Fastball tounrnament held in Surrey BC.
As well, she has provided local physiotherapy coverage for sports including women’s soccer, women’s fastball, men’s volleyball, and figure skating.
Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Designation After many hours of working with various sporting events, Dana pursued her advanced exams in sports physiotherapy. Through this process, she achieved a Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy in 2008.
Intramuscular Stimulation , or IMS
Also in 2008, Dana pursued training in intramuscular stimulation, otherwise known as IMS. This is a excellent technique that utilizes acupuncture needles to creates a release in tight or hypertonic muscles. This training has garnered her with the credentials of Certification in Gunn IMS, or CGIMS. She remains a member of iSTOP, the institute for study and treatment of pain.
Personal 
On a more personal note, Dana's is an avid cyclist and cross country skiier. She has been a mountain biker for many years, but more recently took up road riding. She picked up a new specialized bike in the summer of 2010. Dana was excited to complete the inaugural Grand Fondo cycling ride from Vancouver to Whistler in September 2010.
On any given weekend, you may find Dana riding her road bike from North Vancouver to Squamish, on riding down one of the North Shore's amazing downhill mountain biking trails, or cross-country skiing at Cypress Mountain.
If not found there, you may find her coaching her daughters' U10 and U7 soccer teams!
As you may have guessed, Dana has one other special interest.....her 2 young daughters!
That, and relaxing with a nice glass of red wine after all of the work is done!
Summary As can be witnessed from the above credentials, one can see that Dana’s background includes extensive experience in manual therapy and exercise prescription with various orthopaedic injuries, largely sports injuries. One of her strengths is completing a detailed and focused assessment which will truly get to the heart of your problem. Her treatment will address your specific concerns and limitations. She creates tailored core strengthening programs, as well as progresses clients towards achieving their goals of return to function and sport as soon as possible. This is one of the reasons why Dana and her colleagues opened this unique facility in North Vancouver.
Dana has a passion for helping clients to get better!! Through this end, Dana has created a clinic that provided one on one focused and efficient care for all of her clients. So, if you have an injury that needs attending to, please give Dana a call! To contact Dana, please call the clinic at 604-983-6616, or email her directly at dana@body-works.ca . Or you may schedule an appointment online at: |