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Activate Neurological Physiotherapy

We're dedicated to improving the lives of those living with neurological conditions. Proudly serving Surrey, White Rock, Langley & greater Vancouver

We specialize in treating Stroke, Parkinson's, spinal cord & head injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. Leave a Google Review:
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03/20/2026

🌟 Welcome to Team Activate, Vian! 🌟

Vian (Yuanyuan) is a Registered Massage Therapist practicing since 2018, passionate about helping clients manage pain, improve function, and support long-term wellness. She uses a mix of trigger point, myofascial, neuromuscular techniques, stretching, Swedish massage, and IASTM to support injury rehab, chronic pain and stress relief.

Vian is excited to expand her practice into neurological care and work closely with our rehab team to provide coordinated, patient-centered treatment. She’s taking appointments Tuesday afternoons!

Outside the clinic, she loves Pilates, baking, and spending time with her dog, and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

03/18/2026

A reminder we share often:
skills grow through repetition — but repetition has to be meaningful.

Our Neurological Paediatric Physiotherapist, Prashanthi, has extensive experience supporting children with CP to work toward their individual goals — and she’s a big believer in play that actually transfers to real-life movement.

Some of her favourite go-to activities (when appropriate and safe) include:
1️⃣ Tall kneel play
Kneel on a soft surface and play at a couch or low bench.
Builds hip and trunk strength, balance reactions, and postural control.
2️⃣ Side-to-side reach & place
Place toys slightly to the left and right → reach → place into a bucket.
Supports weight shift, trunk activation, and controlled movement.
3️⃣ Obstacle “islands”
Step to a pillow, then a taped square, then a mat.
Keep it short, repeat it, and celebrate the wins.

Prashanthi also works with children with other congenital and neurological conditions, including developmental delay, Down syndrome, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and more.

Important note:
If an activity increases pain, causes a big spike in fatigue, or changes tone/spasticity for a prolonged period — scale it down and check in with your physio for modifications.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #101--14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

03/16/2026

Propulsion is the force pushing into the ground that drives us forward in walking, reaching, and jumping. After stroke, restoring this push-off power is key for efficient movement.

Huge respect to this incredible gent for putting in the work. He's been training intensively: fast walking, hills, and jumping drills to challenge the right leg and spark neuroplastic adaptation. (Videos shared with client consent.)

Today his progress is measured in leaps and bounds! 💥

03/12/2026

One of the most confusing things clients and families hear is: “The condition is stable” or “non-progressive.” So what does that actually mean?

It means the original injury doesn’t worsen over time - but the body, activities demands, and personal needs do change with life. This is true not only for CP, but also for people living with chronic stroke, spinal cord injury, and other long-term neurological conditions.

For example:
• A child grows taller and heavier, and movement that once felt easy now takes more effort
• A teen notices fatigue increasing as school and life demands rise
• An adult experiences pain, stiffness, or reduced endurance after years of compensatory movement

Life shifts what the body needs to do every day whether from work, parenting or aging. This is why “it’s stable” doesn’t mean plateaued and doesn’t mean optimized.

Neurological physiotherapy helps people adapt before challenges pile up — supporting strength, mobility, balance, energy conservation, confidence, and participation in real life.

If you’re noticing new challenges, it doesn’t mean progress is lost. Most often, it means the plan needs to evolve.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

03/08/2026

Today is International Women’s Day (March 8). 💐

It’s a good moment to pause and acknowledge the realities faced by women and girls living with neurological conditions — including MS, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, and more.

We think about women in a few important ways:
💛 Girls with disabilities who deserve environments that are accessible, inclusive, and designed with them in mind — not spaces they have to constantly adapt themselves to.
💛 Women living with neurological conditions who are often expected to “push through” quietly, even when fatigue, pain, mobility changes, or cognitive load are very real parts of daily life.
💛 Mothers and caregivers who carry the invisible work: appointments, paperwork, advocacy, scheduling, equipment decisions — while still holding families together.
Accessibility, support, and care are not extras. They are foundations for health, dignity, and participation across the lifespan.

Drop a 💚 in the comments for women and girls living with neurological conditions — and for the women who show up for them every day.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

03/05/2026

If you’re in BC and living with CP (or supporting someone who is), one organization worth knowing is the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC).

They share practical resources that families often need, including areas like:
✅ Virtual exercise classes including yoga and physiotherapist mediated movement classes
✅ Children + family supports
✅ Adult services
✅ Housing and funding options education resources and publications

No one should have to “figure it all out” from scratch — especially when you’re already doing the work of appointments, school supports, equipment decisions, and daily care.

Check out CPABC’s website: https://bccerebralpalsy.com/
And their monthly calendar full of fun and accessible events: https://bccerebralpalsy.com/programs-calendar/

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

03/03/2026

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month — and we’re spotlighting the condition to support awareness and advocacy efforts

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that can affect movement, balance, posture, and coordination.

But CP doesn’t look the same from one person to the next. Some children need a little support. Some need a lot. Some adults with CP are navigating work, parenting, pain, mobility changes, fatigue — and the invisible effort it takes to get through a normal day.

This month, we’ll share CP-focused posts that are practical, validating, and useful:
💚 what CP is (and what it isn’t)
💚 how neurophysio can support function and participation
💚 ideas you can try at home (when appropriate)
💚 local resources in BC

If you’re a parent or caregiver, and you’re feeling overwhelmed — you don’t need to have all the answers before you reach out. Start with one question. We’ll take it from there. 🫶

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

02/26/2026

A big reason older adults lose confidence isn’t just weakness.

Sometimes, it’s the fear cycle:
🔄 minor fall → pain &/or fear → less activity → less strength/balance → more fall risk→ less confidence.

This is exactly where our Rehab Assistant Team can be incredibly valuable to preserving your mobility and wellness. With structured support, simple progressions, and consistency, you can regain the confidence to move more and safely.

Rehab Assistant sessions can focus on practical, repeatable skills like:
✅ getting up from chairs safely
✅ walking practice in real environments
✅ balance drills tailored to your level
✅ pacing and fatigue management
✅ building routines that actually stick

This matters for clients and caregivers. When mobility improves, caregiver burden often becomes more manageable too. fIf you’re unsure whether in-clinic or in-home support is the best fit, we can help you decide.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

02/20/2026

Safety first! 💛

We’re excited to share that a defibrillator is now installed right outside our clinic — here for our clients and the entire community.

At Activate, we’re dedicated to caring for people with complex neurological conditions every single day. Part of that commitment means being prepared, knowing we have the right tools in place, and prioritizing safety at all times. 🧠⚕️

02/19/2026

If you want a movie that captures what brain recovery can feel like (without sugar-coating it), we recommend My Beautiful Broken Brain. **

This documentary follows Lotje Sodderland after a hemorrhagic stroke at age 34. We get her inside experience; sensory overload, confusion, fatigue, and the slow rebuilding of confidence and identity.

Friends and family of stroke survivors might not understand why “good days” can suddenly turn into “I can’t do this today.” This film gives language and visuals to that reality and it is incredibly validating for both survivors and families.
Why we like it:
✅ It normalizes that recovery can be messy and non-linear
✅ It helps explain why “looking fine” doesn’t mean “feeling fine”
✅ It reinforces how consistent rehab, support, and patience matter over time

If you’re recovering from stroke or supporting someone who is, this is powerful and a reminder that recovery is a hard journey of adapting.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

02/16/2026

Family Day is a good reminder that “family” is not simply a Hallmark card. It is also the enduring and invisible care team behind every person living with a neurological condition. In our practice, caregivers are not an after thought, we see you!

Caregivers frequently:
🩼 Support transfers, walking, and personal care
📋Coordinate appointments, funding, and services
🫶 Absorb the emotional impact of changing roles and abilities

This load is heavy, and it is entirely normal to feel exhausted, frustrated, or overwhelmed at times. Be kind, you're human too! How we help:

🤲 Teach safe handling and transfer strategies
🛠️ Help set realistic limits for what can be done at home
❤️‍🩹 Encourage caregivers to have their own support network and recovery time

If you are caring for someone with a neurological condition and your own body is starting to pay the price, this your sign that something needs to change.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

02/12/2026

Pediatric neuro physiotherapy isn’t about making kids “do exercises.” It’s about helping them build skills through play, movement challenges, and the right supports so they can participate more fully in their day-to-day life.

Some reasons families seek pediatric neuro physio include:
⭐️ developmental delay (gross motor milestones)
⭐️ coordination and balance challenges
⭐️ neurological diagnoses (e.g CP, genetic conditions, brain injury)
⭐️ walking pattern concerns
⭐️ strength and endurance limitations affecting school and play

If you’re unsure whether your child would benefit, reach out. We’re happy to guide your next step.

🧠 Neurological Therapy Services
📍 #308-14928 56th Ave, Surrey, BC
📞 (604) 351-8634
📧 reception@activateneurophysio.ca

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101/14928 56th Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3S2N5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16043518634

Website

https://activateneurophysio.ca/

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