About Us
Our Highly Skilled Professionals
Reactive Injury Management has been assisting clients from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 2001. Since our incorporation, there have been many exciting changes. A small team of one has grown into a team of highly skilled professionals. We are headquartered in Canada.
Core Values
We are a community and clinic-based team, and we offer services with quality with the help of professionals who are part of our company.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between physical injury and return to function / employment by building a strong multidisciplinary team that works together efficiently to meet the specific goals of the client.
We maintain clear communication, keeping ourselves updated with the latest developments, and follow procedures that have consistency in service standards.
Our Vision
To be the leading provider of community based Case Management and Active Rehabilitation programs in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley by providing efficient, effective and quality service to both the fee payer and the client, while helping the client restore as much of their pre-injury life as possible.
Our Team
Our team strongly believes in our core values and strives to become the best service provider in our industry.
Kinesiologist
Shawna Scabar (Owner)
I have always had a passion for sport and was a competitive Figure Skater for most of my younger life. This even carried over into my adult years as a Professional Figure Skating Coach. I coached for the Langley Figure Skating Club for 11 years, “retiring” when I became pregnant with our second child. I had a love of sport, and a love of the sciences. It only made sense to me (and my career counselor in high school – “high 5” to you!) that my career path would take me into the field of Kinesiology.
Growing up, my parents were serial entrepreneurs. Their ventures included owning a motel, a cattle feed store and a couple of Dairy Queens. They loved the independence that owning their own business gave them. They scheduled their work hours to always have a parent at home with us, bring us to our sports and other events. I wanted this for my children as well. It wasn’t until the day I found out that I was pregnant with my first child, that this vision became clearer for me. Up until this point I was working many hours a day seeing clients, and really had no time to work on the business. From that moment, Reactive Injury Management has progressively evolved into a leading provider of community based rehabilitation with an amazing team of Occupational Therapists and Kinesiologists.
I frequently get asked, “why Reactive”. Wouldn’t the name “pro-active” be more appropriate? The answer is simply “no”. We are Reactive – we are reacting to a situation, whether it’s a motor vehicle accident, a work related accident, or a medical condition like a stroke. We are responding to a situation to help our clients bridge the gap between injury and recovery. We thrive on seeing the client progress to functional independence in their life physically, emotionally and vocationally.
I love what I do and what we as a team do, and look forward to continuing to assist individuals in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley with their road to recovery.
Shawna Scabar, Company Owner
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Surrey, Langley
Languages Spoken: English
Shawna
Courtney Robertson
What I love most about Kinesiology is knowing I can make a difference in people's lives every day. Figuring out someone's needs and customizing a program to get them back to living their life is both important and extremely rewarding.
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver, Delta
Languages Spoken: English
Courtney
Livia Antalova
I have always had an interest in sports even though I never had the opportunity to do it at an organized, competitive level. My true interest in Kinesiology grew after moving to BC and figuring out what to do with my life. I knew I liked being active and healthy, and l knew I liked helping people in any way. After doing some research I thought I found my future career as a Kinesiologist, which would later give me more opportunities to take on a specific career path. What I like most about Kinesiology is to figuring out people’s needs and helping them to get back where they want to be. I find it very rewarding that I can make a small difference in their lives and offer a health, nutrition, or fitness tip.
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam
Languages Spoken: English, Slovak
Livia
Lourdes Lacoursiere
When I was just 10 years old, I was injured as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident. This was a very challenging time for me physically and emotionally and instilled a desire in me to help others who have been injured. After working in an Osteo-fit program as a fitness instructor, I realized that rehabilitation was clearly my passion. This lead me to pursue a career as a Kinesiologist with a focus on active rehabilitation. It is very fulfilling for me when clients see improvements and are able to achieve their activity goals and functional independence.
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Lourdes
Shanil Sharma
Coming soon
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, Surrey
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi
Shanil
Olga Kobets
Profession: Kinesiologist
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Areas Serviced: Surrey, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam
Languages Spoken: English, Russian, Ukranian, French, German, Polish
Olga
Occupational Therapist
Jilian Smyl
I became an Occupational Therapist because I respect and support the practice’s key principles of holism and client centeredness. Based on the medical model, I enjoy working with various demographics in diverse environmental settings. As an Occupational Therapist I am able to assist individuals, groups and companies from a physical, cognitive, emotional and/or spiritual perspective. I look forward to listening and working with individuals so that they are able to create and achieve unique personal goals and engage in chosen life pursuits.
Profession: Occupational Therapist
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Areas Serviced: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, Burnaby, Richmond
Languages Spoken: English
Jilian
Marcella Huberdeau
I was drawn to the profession of OT as a teenager in high school. I was aware at a much younger age that I wanted to help people. I would feel badly when others were hurt or injured. I wanted to do something to help. When I was 10 years old, I read the book "The Other Side of the Mountain" where a professional skier became paralyzed from a terrible skiing accident. The extensive rehabilitation process that this skier engaged in was fascinating to me. I was inspired by the amount of courage it took for someone to overcome incredible challenges and how essential the rehabilitation staff was to the recovery process. I love being an OT because for the past 25 years it has provided me with endless opportunity to be a part of making a difference in people lives. I have worked in many areas with people in all different walks of life. I have had to find practical solutions to many complex issues.
Profession: Occupational Therapist
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Areas Serviced: White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Ladner, Richmond, Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby
Languages Spoken: English, French
Marcella
Paula McCaffrey
I wanted to become an OT because I always knew I wanted to help people in some way and to work in health care. OT was the perfect choice for me because it offered endless flexibility and creativity. I was interested in both physical health and psychological health from a very young age, so OT was the perfect fit! I've had the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life. It is so satisfying to make an impact, big or small, on the lives of each person I get to work with. OT as a profession never feels like a job to me. It's just part of who I am.
Profession: Occupational Therapist
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Areas Serviced: Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Ladner, Tswwassen, North Delta, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby
Languages Spoken: English
Paula
Stephanie Davidson
Being an OT is an extremely gratifying position. It is such a privilege when clients allow you into their homes, families, and lives, with the hopes of improving their quality of life. Having the potential to create positive change in the lives of others through rehabilitation or adaptation is the best part about being an OT.
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Areas Serviced: Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Surrey
Languages Spoken: English
Stephanie
Joni Pauls
Occupational Therapy is a well-integrated part of who I am today. The knowledge and experience that I have gained as an Occupational Therapist has been a pervasive guiding force while navigating through life’s journey.
The choice to become an Occupational Therapist was made as a high school student. Upon introduction to this career option, I was intrigued by the philosophy, functional intervention strategies and the scope of practice opportunities. Most importantly, as an occupational therapist I have been blessed with the opportunity to make significant positive changes in the quality of life for others.
I attended the University of Manitoba where I obtained my degree in Occupational Therapy and have engaged in ongoing opportunities for education. I have worked in a variety of areas and have established a varied experiential base. I am honored to be an Occupational Therapist and to be able to continue to enjoy serving in my capacity as such.
Profession: Occupational Therapist
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Areas Serviced: Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford
Languages Spoken: English
Joni
Farnoosh Shams
I was attracted to a career as an occupational therapist because of my desire to enable people to make real changes in their lives by helping them achieve their goals. For me, OT is a rewarding job that allows me to enable people to improve their quality of life by increasing their level of independence and watching them grow more confident in their own abilities.
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Areas Services: Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, North Vancouver
Languages Spoken: English and Persian
Farnoosh
Shadrach Govender
Shadrach graduated from the University of Kwa – Zulu Natal, Faculty of Medicine and School of Rehabilitation Sciences in South Africa in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Equivalent to a Master's Program in Canada). Shadrach practiced as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa until he moved to Alberta, Canada in 2012.
Prior to working with Reactive Injury Management Ltd, Shadrach initially worked at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, in South Africa from 2007 to 2012 gaining experience in medical, surgical and pediatric conditions. Over the 5 years of practicing at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Shadrach was promoted from Junior Occupational Therapist to Senior Occupational Therapist and then to Chief of Staff in 2009 where he held this position for 3 years. During his time in South Africa, he contributed to public health promotion through his experience on a weekly radio broadcast program where he discussed a variety of topics including medical, surgical and pediatric conditions. In 2012, Shadrach moved to Canada where he has worked in both private and government sectors i.e. Community Occupational Therapy, Long Term Care, performing Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic assessments, Job Demand Analysis, Return to Work Programs and Occupational Rehabilitation programs.
Shadrach’s current practice at Reactive Injury Management Ltd., focuses on performing Community Occupational Therapy services for clients with various neurological, physical and/or mental health injuries and/or disorders.
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Areas Services: Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Burnaby
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans, Zulu & Xhosa
Shadrach
Massage Therapists
Jina - Student MT Sim
I am currently a student in my last semester at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. I found my passion in human anatomy and rehabilitation after sustaining various types of injuries through competitive sports in the past. Because of this, I am able to understand and relate to the stresses and demands that my patient's body can go through.
I decided to pursue a career that could not only help rehabilitate, but to help empower individuals to take control of their health and pursue a healthy lifestyle tailored towards their living rhythm! With always having a natural passion for promoting good health, massage therapy is a career that has helped me carry out that passion.
I believe in taking an intuitive approach to finding the root cause of my patient's concerns. By learning about their daily routine a proper treatment plan can be curated ultimately bringing them back to their pain-free state.
Profession: Massage Therapists
Areas Serviced: In Clinic - Fraser Heights
Languages Spoken: English, Basic level Korean and French
Jina - Student MT
Alyssa - Student MT Lee
“I recently graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2019. I have always loved working with my hands and helping people, and once I came across the idea of becoming an RMT myself, I knew it’s exactly what I wanted!
I have played competitive softball since I was 7 years old, and to say I’ve had my fair share of injuries is an understatement! Other than playing softball my whole life, I have always had an interest in watching baseball, hockey, football, and college softball with my dad. So when treating clients with sport-related injuries, I feel I can get a better understanding of what movements caused the injuries, which will help me create a tailored treatment plan specifically for them and their sport!
During the program, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work in the student clinic but also many inreaches and outreaches that helped give me experiences I never would have had. Being able to have the inreach and outreach experiences has opened my eyes to the many ways massage therapy can help. For example, I have worked with pre/post pregnancy, spinal/neural conditions, children hospice care, as well as varsity athletes.
With a wide range of experiences, I believe I have a well-rounded approach to help everyone work to break the pain-tension cycle and get back to their daily routines! And because I believe there is something for everyone, even if it’s just a relaxation massage that will help clear your mind, self-care is still an important part of full body health.”
Profession: Massage Therapists
Areas Serviced: In Clinic - Fraser Heights - Surrey
Languages Spoken: English
Alyssa Jeffries
Kathleen Rowell
Hi, I’m Kathleen. I am a graduate of the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy.
My massage career began as a young girl figuring out how to help out my mom and aunt, both of whom dealt with arthritis and various orthopedic conditions. I expanded my reach to close friends and family to help deal with daily aches and pains. Massage has been part of my life in little ways for many years. After hearing consistent positive feedback from those around me I decided it was time to turn it into a career.
I have a history of working in pain management through many stages of life. I love to focus on decreasing overall tension and facilitating greater ease of movement.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries from Pacific Life Bible College as well as a diploma in Massage Therapy. I am a natural green thumb and enjoy vegetable gardening in the summertime. I also learned Scottish Highland Dancing and have completed several exams.
Kathleen Rowell
Physiotherapist
Niharika Gupta, PT
Coming from a family with sports background, Niharika was well aware of the complimentary relationship between injury and rehabilitation since early childhood. Her interest gradually developed into her passion for physiotherapy as she pursued her Bachelors degree from University of Delhi followed by specialization in field of Orthopedics from Hamdard University, India.
Having seven years of work experience in multispecialty hospitals and various clinics, she has a rare and gifted ability of being a perceptive listener to her clients and providing them with guidance needed for a successful outcome. She feels the most important aspect of rehabilitation is good communication between the client and the physiotherapist. She is also a firm believer of a balanced lifestyle at both professional as well as the personal front. She prefers to treat her clients by maintaining a balance between their psychological and motivational requirements with equal focus on their therapeutic interventions.
One of the things Niharika likes most about her job is the variety of conditions she gets to treat while dealing with a varied range of population from all walks of life. This prevents monotony and keeps up the excitement of treating something challenging each day. Although she enjoys working with all types of injuries, chronic pain, knee osteoarthritis, post-surgical rehabilitation and low back pain are some of her areas of interest in fields of practice and research.
‘Philanthropy through physiotherapy’ is the motto of this multifaceted physiotherapist.
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Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Working knowledge of Punjabi
Niharika
Shital Kanadiya
Shital completed her Bachelors in Physiotherapy from S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai, India in 2011. After graduating, she worked in an outpatient setting in Mumbai for 1 year where she assisted spinal cord injury patients undergoing stem cell therapy. She moved to Canada in 2012 to pursue an Exercise and Wellness program on Vancouver Island.
"I chose to become a Physiotherapist because I wanted to play a key role in enabling people to improve their health, well being and quality of life. I love the ability to help individuals to conquer their pain by applying the techniques of physical therapy that are neither invasive nor pharmacological. By using the skills I have gained while training as a physiotherapist I can help people to improve their strength and thus enable someone to have another chance at living the life they desire. I am truly privileged to have the skills to make a small but significant difference in someone’s life."
Profession: Physiotherapist
Training in: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
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Areas Serviced: Only available in clinic - Fraser Heights Surrey
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi, Gujrati, Hindi
Shital
Rajeeve Narayanan
Rajeeve is an Internationally experienced Physiotherapist with more than 16 years of experience. He completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India in the year 1998 and Master of Physiotherapy in 2002. Before coming to Canada,Rajeeve worked in different medical colleges in India. During this period he worked in a variety of clinical settings which includes orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Neurological, Geriatrics and Pediatric populations.
He also had been working as Head of the Dept/Professor for more than 5 years and also as a clinical examiner for University Examinations in different states in India.
Rajeeve presented and published a paper in the national symposium on Genetics. As part of pursuing continued educational programs, he had successfully completed vestibular rehabilitation and soft tissue release techniques.
Treating challenging cases of low back pain is his passion. His treatment approaches include manual therapy, client education, individualized therapeutic exercise program.
Profession: Physiotherapist
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Areas Serviced: Only available in clinic - Fraser Heights
Languages Spoken: English, Malayalam, Hindi
Rajeeve
Lekha Kalnoor Kandiyil
Lekha is an experienced Physiotherapist with over years of experience. She completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India in the year 2005. She had diverse experience in working at private clinics in India and Canada.
She incorporates an individualized treatment approach that focuses on patient education, manual therapy, specific exercise prescription, home exercise program, and Dry Needling.
She prides herself on giving education to her clients on their condition and how they can manage their symptoms.
As part of pursuing the continued educational program, she had completed FDN level 1 from the kinetic core and started dry Needling in her practice, also Vestibular Rehabilitation and Soft tissue release techniques.
Expertise: In treating Whiplash injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries (Ligament sprains and muscular strains, Rotator cuff, frozen Shoulder), and chronic neck and back pain cases.
Profession: Physiotherapist
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Areas Serviced: In Clinic Only - Fraser Heights
Languages Spoken: English, Malayalam, Hindi
Lekha
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Kurt Zeng, DC
At a young age I was always fascinated at how the body functioned and wanted to work in the healthcare profession. Sports related medicine was at the top of my list of careers since it incorporated activity and medicine, both of which interested me.
After completing my undergraduate degree in anatomy and cell biology at McGill University, I considered going into physiotherapy first before completing both a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a Master of Sports Medicine at the University of Western States in Portland Oregon.
As for how I practice, evidence-based patient-centered care is at the top of my priority. Rehabilitation is also something I try to incorporate in every treatment as soon as possible because I believe that it is key in empowering the patient and giving them control of their own recovery.
When not at the clinic, you can find me going for a run or out on a hike. Martial arts, swimming, and piano are also things that I have enjoyed and would like to pick up again when I have the time.
Language: English & Mandarin
