Diane Lee & Associates - Physiotherapy

07/30/2026

Movement rehabilitation is about more than just exercising. It’s about rebuilding the foundation for movement, then progressing safely back to the activities that matter most.

In the early stages of recovery, physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement, improving muscle control, and helping your body move the way it was designed to. As you progress, kinesiology builds on that foundation with strength, endurance, and functional training to prepare you for work, sport, and everyday life.

This collaborative approach is especially valuable for patients recovering from a motor vehicle accident. With ICBC Early Access funding, eligible patients have access to both physiotherapy and kinesiology, allowing your care to progress as your recovery does.

In this reel, Diane explains why the transition from physiotherapy to kinesiology is such an important part of movement rehabilitation and how working together helps bridge the gap between feeling better and getting back to living your life with confidence.

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07/24/2026

At Diane Lee & Associates, your recovery is guided by a collaborative team of physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and massage therapists. As your needs change, so does your care.

You don’t have to decide when to see a different clinician or what treatment comes next. Our team works together to ensure you receive the right care at the right time, helping you progress safely from your initial assessment to returning to work, sport, and the activities you enjoy.

With ICBC Early Access funding, eligible patients are pre-approved for physiotherapy and kinesiology treatment, making it easier to start your recovery without delay.

The timeline in this post is a general guide. Every recovery is different, and your treatment plan will always be tailored to your injury, goals, and progress.

If you’ve recently been injured in a motor vehicle accident, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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07/08/2026

We’re excited to announce that Diane Lee & Associates now offers direct billing to ICBC for physiotherapy and kinesiology services with no extra fees for select clinicians.

If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, accessing care is easier than ever.

During the first 12 weeks after your accident, ICBC automatically pre-approves:
✔ 25 physiotherapy visits
✔ 12 kinesiology visits

There’s no user fee and no doctor’s referral required. Simply contact our clinic with your ICBC claim number, and we’ll help you get started.

At DLA, recovery is a collaborative process. Our physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and massage therapists work together to understand your unique needs, restore movement, and help you return to the activities that matter most.

If you have questions about your ICBC claim or treatment, our team is happy to help.

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06/30/2026

Have you been living with pain for months or even years?

Many of the people Cathy works with have already seen multiple healthcare providers before coming to Diane Lee & Associates. Often, it’s not because treatment hasn’t been helpful, it’s because the full picture hasn’t been explored.

A sore back may not be just a sore back. Previous injuries, such as an ankle fracture or whiplash from a car accident, can influence how your body moves and functions years later.

Using the Integrated Systems Model, our physiotherapists take a whole-body approach to understand how different regions may be connected and identify what’s truly driving your symptoms.

From there, treatment is tailored to you and may include manual therapy, acupuncture or dry needling, movement retraining, and education, giving you the tools to better understand your body and take an active role in your recovery.

Every story is different, and every treatment plan should be too.

06/26/2026

Last weekend, our physiotherapist Olivia took on one of the North Shore’s toughest endurance events, the Multi Grouse Grind Challenge. ⛰️💪

Starting at 4:00 AM, Olivia completed the Grouse Grind 15 times in just 18 hours, finishing at 10:00 PM, all while raising funds for North Shore Rescue.

We’re so proud to have such a dedicated and inspiring member of our team. Your determination, resilience, and commitment to giving back to the community embody everything we value.

Join us in congratulating Olivia on this incredible achievement! 👏❤️

06/09/2026

Not all spinal asymmetries are created equal.

When assessing conditions such as scoliosis and other spinal disorders, it’s important to understand whether the spine’s alignment is being influenced by a structural change or by factors such as muscle tension, joint restriction, and movement patterns.

At Diane Lee & Associates, our goal isn’t simply to look at an X-ray or focus on a curve. We want to understand how your spine is functioning, what may be contributing to your symptoms, and where there may be opportunities to improve movement, strength, and everyday function.

Just as importantly, we believe in helping people understand their condition. Knowledge empowers people to make informed decisions, participate actively in their care, and live fuller, more confident lives.

In this reel, Judit shares why understanding the “why” behind spinal alignment is such an important part of treatment.

05/29/2026

What if healthcare wasn’t about fixing people, but empowering them? 💪

When Diane Lee founded Diane Lee & Associates Physiotherapy, her vision was to create more than a clinic. She wanted to mentor the next generation of physiotherapists while helping clients better understand their bodies, their movement patterns, and their ability to influence their own recovery.

We believe lasting change happens when people are given the knowledge, tools, and confidence to take an active role in their health, not when they become dependent on someone else to “fix” them.

Through education, movement awareness, and individualized care, our goal is to help every person feel empowered to move forward with confidence.

05/11/2026

Meet Asha ✨
Our newest physiotherapist at DLA, Asha brings a thoughtful and individualized approach to both pelvic health and musculoskeletal care, with a passion for helping patients move and feel their best.

Get to know what she loves about working at DLA, how she spends her time outside the clinic, her guilty pleasure, and who she’d switch lives with for a day! 🐶

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05/05/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting last week at Diane Lee & Associates for an evening inservice on HODA-A.

Dr. Abbott also spent two days in clinic shadowing our team, and we were proud to have our approach to care recognized—not just for clinical excellence, but for the way we connect with and support each individual we work with.

A care ethesist is a big part of being a successful clinician and DLA has a ton of it! A care ethicist is a moral philosopher who studies the Ethics of Care, a theory emphasizing that morality is rooted in relationships, interdependence, and responsiveness to specific needs rather than abstract, universal principles. It prioritizes compassion, empathy, and situational context, largely developed through feminist theory to challenge traditional, impersonal justice-based ethics.

This is something we deeply value at DLA: delivering high-level clinical care while building meaningful, patient-centered connections.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside and from Dr. Jo Abbott.

At Diane Lee & Associates Physiotherapy, we offer a functional approach to physio in Surrey with our goal being to help you achieve yours.

04/28/2026

Diane Lee is returning to present at the Collaborative Care Collective Conference in Denver this June.

This year’s conference theme focuses on connecting the core to the lower extremity. Diane will be sharing practical clinical insights on:

✔ The biomechanics of the foot
✔ How the foot impacts the pelvis
✔ How the pelvis impacts the foot
✔ Quick screening tests to determine the priority region to treat

If you work with lower extremity pain, gait dysfunction, movement limitations, or complex cases, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

📍 Denver, Colorado
📅 June 26–28, 2026

Register now by scanning the QR code or visiting the website https://collaborativecarecollective.com/