Therapists
The Trailside Team is comprised of various professionals who have studied locally, across the country and overseas. We have all come together with a common interest in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. We share a philosophy of ongoing education, and community involvement.
Francisco Gatchalian, Bsc.PT
Director of Trailside Physio, Physical Therapist
Works in:
New West Uptown, Coquitlam
Team Therapist Experience:
St. Mary's University Football
Douglas College Soccer
United Rugby
New Westminster Hyacks Football
Golf
Personal Sports:
Ice Hockey
Mountain biking
Golf
Francisco obtained his degree in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University, after studying Biology and Psychology. He has also obtained a diploma from Uppsala University, Sweden in international health care development. Francisco has undergone continuing education in sports therapy, acupuncture, orthopaedics, golf injuries and ergonomics.
Francisco is actively involved in the mountain biking community, both as a therapist and as a participant, including his commitment as an instructor for the Canadian Mountain Biking Instructor Certification Program (CMIC). Francisco has also worked extensively with the New Westminster Hyacks football program, United Rugby club, as well as the Douglas College athletics program. He has pursued additional training in golf injury through the Titleist Performance Institute and Fit Fore Golf.
Currently, Francisco spends his time between the Trailside group of clinics in New Westminster, Coquitlam, and at Fleetwood.
Francisco is also the proud father of Parker and of Grace.