Aart van Gorkum (He/Him)

BSc(P.T.), Physical Therapist

MCPA,FCAMT

Aart has been a Physiotherapist for 30 years. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy and has a keen interest in sports and orthopaedics. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and teaches in the Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at UBC. Furthermore, Aart is actively involved with the Physiotherapy Association of BC and served on the Board of Directors for 6 years.

Aart opened Main Street Physiotherapy Clinic in December, 2009. Aart has extensive experience working with athletes of all ages, elite and non-elite. He enjoys working with local sports teams, and was involved with the Vancouver Giants Major Junior Hockey Team for the first two years in Vancouver. Aart is involved with the Canadian National Men’s Field Hockey Team. He has worked internationally and speaks Dutch, German and Spanish. Aart also does IMS.

When he is not coaching a baseball team, Aart can be found pursuing one of his hobbies: golf, baseball, hockey or fishing. He is happily married and has two sons.

Aart works Monday and Wednesday Mornings only.

Aart is no longer taking any new clients and will be away from January 2025 to – TBA. If you are one of Aarts clients, please call the clinic to see who to book with while Aart is away. .