Laurence Chin
Physiotherapist
About me
BKin, MPT; English and Cantonese
Born and raised in Toronto, Laurence moved to Vancouver in 2010 to explore the coast and mountains of BC. Laurence is actively involved with the Vancouver paddling community and has been coaching Olympic canoe and kayak at the False Creek Racing Canoe Club since 2012. He remains active in the paddlesports community and maintains a deep interest in the injuries of paddlers and athletes in all disciplines, including dragonboat, outrigger canoe, sprint canoe/kayak, surfski and SUP. He also has a passion for working with runners and has been trained in the assessment and treatment of running-related injuries. Laurence graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Physical Therapy. His clinical interests lie in manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education. He is passionate about working with clients of all ages and strongly believes in individualized, evidence-based care. His goal is to optimize each patient’s health and well being by helping clients understand and be an active part of their self-management.
Advanced treatments / clinical interests
Vestibular and Concussion Rehabiltation
TMJ (Jaw Dysfunction)
Running Injuries and Rehabiltation
Strength and Conditioning
Mulligan Concept (Upper Quadrant)
I enjoy working with weightlifters, water-sports athletes, as well as road and trail runners—helping them stay mobile, strong, and injury-free.
Interesting fact
My cultural background is Chinese-Jamaican, so I grew up celebrating special occasions with plenty of incredible Caribbean food and drink—a tradition that continues to be a meaningful part of my life.
Favourite local spot
Siwash Rock in Stanley Park holds personal meaning for me. I’ve passed it on countless runs over the years, and it’s become both a distance marker and a quiet place of reflection.
Interests & hobbies
Outside of work, I enjoy road and trail running, weightlifting, and discovering great coffee and food spots around the city.
Lawrence is very professional and knowledgeable about all things joints! The Shockwave Therapy and the combo with the exercises is putting my knee on the road to recovery!
Leslie N.
Great place! Everyone is really nice and attentive. I have a horrible pain in my shoulder and arm, Laurence took care of that and I feel better already. Totally recommended, I’ll definitely come back!
Barbara A.
Absolutely wonderful experience today at BLVD wellness and recovery. A friendly knowledgable Face greeted me, I didn’t have to wait for my appointment and I felt that Laurence was really trying to get to the root of my problem instead of a quick temporary fix. I feel like we’re on track and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you for the great service today .
T C.