Thomas Roundhill, BSc (PT), CGIMS
Registered Physiotherapist
Thomas graduated from UBC’s Physiotherapy program in 1999 and has since pursued extensive professional education in the areas of biomechanics and manual therapy orthopedics through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He has additionally worked alongside international leaders and researchers in the areas of lumbar-pelvic-hip pain, neuropathic pain, postural and movement dysfunction, thoracic mechanics, shoulder girdle dysfunction and core stability.
Thomas has a special interest in neuropathic dysfunction and the Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) concept which was developed by international clinician and researcher, Dr. Chan Gunn. Thomas spent a mentorship year at Dr. Gunn’s Institute before becoming a recognized GunnIMS instructor in 2007. For the past 15 years, Thomas has been instructing physicians and physiotherapists in the GunnIMS model for neuropathic dysfunction, teaching nationally as a senior instructor through the Sports Medicine department at UBC. In his professional life, Thomas has consulted with patients aged 5 – 95, and has rehabilitated regional, national, professional and Olympic level athletes in rugby, hockey, soccer, rowing, tennis and field hockey on 3 continents. He uses his knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and the principles of tissue healing to assist clients with the recovery of acute and chronic pain and dysfunction. His assessment approach is detailed and methodical, and his treatment plans align with client goals and expectations. To facilitate a return to activity, treatments often focus on a combination of specific therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and GunnIMS dry needling. As part of his physiotherapy practice, Thomas also uses his knowledge of cycling and biomechanics to run a bicycle fitting service (VanIsle BikeFiT) for athletes and recreational cyclists.
