At the ready to serve you
We come from different places but our hearts are here in Chilliwack. We are adventure-seekers who understand if there’s any place on earth where improved energy, vitality, and a good state of being can help you get the most out of your community, it’s here. That’s why we’ve come together to serve clients in the area: We know the joy that Chilliwack brings, and we want everyone here to experience it.
Each member of our team is a certified practitioner in their area of expertise. We are trained not just to serve your holistic health care, but also to ensure your privacy and safety. You can come to Dimension Health & Wellness confidently knowing that you will receive exceptional, ethical care.
Yoga teacher, business major, lover of the outdoors. Having lived with chronic pain from a spinal injury for decades, she walks the talk and is proud to bring you a caring team of dedicated professionals to help you live your best life.
Dr. Sheldon Bjorgaard is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. He received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (Class of 2016). Prior to naturopathic medical training, Dr. Sheldon received his Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Biology from the University of the Fraser Valley, where he developed a keen interest in human health, nutrition, and medicine through competing in athletics (CIS men's basketball).
In addition to treating health concerns of all kinds, Dr. Sheldon has a clinical focus in the treatment of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and digestive health concerns. He also received additional training and certifications in Regenerative Injection Therapies for joint pain and injury, Intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy, prescriptive authority, acupuncture, and the use of Sublingual Immunotherapy for the elimination of seasonal and environmental allergies.
Jeffrey graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2014 and has been a practising RMT ever since. He uses techniques such as GTO, trigger point, myofascial release, dense connective tissue frictions, joint mobilizations, petrissage, and effleurage. Jeffrey looks forward to contributing to your healing from injury, strain, or stress and helping your overall well-being along your wellness journey.
Jeannine Yuen is a Civil Engineer turned Massage Specialist who will be graduating from the Registered Massage Therapy program at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in 2023. Having competed in judo and jiujitsu, she has a strong background in athletic injuries and stress management. With her analytical background, she is always trying to understand and solve the root of the problem. If something isn’t moving the “proper” way, she wants to know why and is eager to help alleviate pain and get you back to what you love to do.
Karissa is a student in the Registered Massage Therapy program at the Vancouver College of Massage.
When not in school or working at Dimension, she can be found listening to audio books or spending time with her family and friends.
Jaekwon (JK) Kim is a Registered Acupuncturist who specializes in Korean-style needling techniques. In addition to Korean-style acupuncture, his skills also include acupressure, cupping, Tuina massage, reflexology, and trigger point therapy along with Taiwanese, Chinese, and Japanese styles of acupuncture. He is registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC (CTCMA). JK loves to laugh and his easygoing personality will put you right at ease if you have always wanted to try acupuncture but are nervous about needles! He is a Tae Kwon Do black belt master and gives this energy to his patients.
Dr. Andrew Kniajev is a licensed, evidence-based chiropractor who is passionate about helping patients achieve their optimal health so they can live their best lives possible. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, ON (Class of 2017). Originally from Russia, Dr. Andrew moved to Canada at a young age and fell in love with physical activity which led him to pursue a degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor prior to his chiropractic education. Dr. Andrew focuses on active rehabilitation, passive mobilizations, soft-tissue therapies, patient education, spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), extremity adjustments, and other modalities to provide patients with the highest quality of care. His treatments include, but are not limited to, migraine and headache management, postural dysfunction, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and acute/chronic lower back pain management. Dr. Andrew is very excited to share his passion for health and wellness with the community!
Harley [she/her] is a Registered Dietitian whose passion areas include chronic disease management and intuitive eating. She has experience in diabetes management and is currently working to become a Certified Diabetes Educator. She also aspires to obtain her Intuitive Eating Counsellor Certification. She aligns her practice with the Health at Every Size (HAES) paradigm, taking pride in her ability to offer a compassionate and inclusive space for her patients to be heard. Harley believes that we are more likely to engage in health-promoting self care practices, such as healthy eating and joyful movement, if we learn to inhabit our bodies in an accepting and appreciative way. Though making healthy choices to reach blood sugar and cholesterol targets is important for good health, so is healing disordered relationships to our bodies and foods. It would be Harley’s pleasure to support you in optimizing your nutrition by making choices that are nourishing, sustainable, within reach, and sensitive to your truest needs!
Devinder (Dev) Dhaliwal is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers and BC Association of Social Workers. He completed his Master of Social Work degree at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC where he was born and raised. Devinder offers counselling for all mental health and life challenges but he has expertise with grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and men's issues. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Sukhi, with whom he has three beautiful children. Being a social worker, community citizen, and a family person, Devinder understands the struggles and hardships that come in life. He believes that through a therapeutic conversation, people can feel relief and build on a solid foundation to move forward and towards their next steps in life. Devinder offers counselling to anyone aged 12 and up in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Julia is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. She graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and comes with a background of helping and supporting others for the past eight years. Having been born and raised in Chilliwack, she is thrilled to be offering mental health services to the community that she works and plays in. Julia is passionate about working with individuals with chronic pain and in supporting others to connect with who they and who they want to be. Her areas of focus include: chronic pain, anxiety, depression, life transition, body image, and emotional regulation and expression. She has additional training in Existential Analysis and is a trained provider of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Julia believes that each of us holds our own answers to life already, but along the way we may benefit from having someone accompany us as we move towards healing. Whether you've been to counselling before or this is your first time, Julia is honoured to walk with you as you pursue wellness and wholeness in your life.
Shelley graduated from the Blanche MacDonald Esthetics program in 1994 and has been working in the skin care industry ever since. She added medical and clinical esthetics to her training and is excited to bring you her expertise and knowledge. She will be offering a variety of treatments including clinical facials, micro-needling, chemical peels, laser skin & hair treatments, etc. to help manage skin conditions & diseases, and minimize the signs of aging.
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Talya, our Life Coach, is currently pursuing her MA in Counselling Psychology with the goal of becoming a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Talya highly values mental health and believes that everyone can benefit from a therapeutic conversation. As a Life Coach, her focus is supporting people who are in the midst of making life changes, creating strategies to reach goals, and helping people who feel like they are stuck in a rut to make progress in their life to attain greater fulfillment. In her spare time, Talya loves painting and hiking.
Jessica, our Client Care Coordinator, is the first person to greet you upon calling or arriving at Dimension. You will find her at the front desk and elsewhere in the office keeping everything running smoothly. Jessica was born and raised in Chilliwack, BC. When she was 24 years old, she decided to pursue a post secondary education, where she earned her certification in Administration from the University of the Fraser Valley. Jessica then went on to gain more than 10 years of experience in an array of supportive positions with Corrections Canada, traffic control, and most recently within the towing industry. She has always had a passion for helping others, and the decision to transition into healthcare was a simple one. She is excited and thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of others' success, especially when it's within her own community, which she loves.
Sheri, our Client Care Aide, will be the one taking care of you when you are seated in our IV lounge. She also takes care of our practitioners so they can serve you to the best of their ability and makes sure the treatment rooms are cleaned and sanitized between each visitor. Sheri was born and raised in Alberta but moved to Chilliwack in 2007. She loves the community here and the beautiful outdoors. Her favourite activities are swimming in Cultus Lake and running along the Vedder Rotary Trail. She started her early career as a Certified Dental Assistant but decided a change was in order and completed the Health Care Assistant program at Vancouver Career College in 2018. Since then, she has worked as a Care Aide in long term care settings and has supported patients going through cancer treatments. She is happy to now be supporting our wonderful clients and fantastic team of practitioners here at Dimension Health & Wellness!