Canadian Pain & Regenerative Institute
301 - 1541 West Broadway V6J 1W7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Meet Dr. Richard Ho ! MD, Licensed Canadian Specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine Dr. Ho is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist having completed his fellowship training at the University of British Columbia. His areas of special interest include electrodiagnostic medicine (diagnosing and managing nerve and muscle problems), sports and exercise injuries, and ultrasound guided peripheral musculoskeletal injections (inclu...ding corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, peripheral nerve blocks such as carpal tunnel injections, and trigger point therapy). A newly minted Clinical Instructor at UBC under the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ho was also awarded the 2019 UBC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Division Resident Educator Award for excellence and dedication to resident teaching. Dr. Ho's background includes four years of study in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia, where he was also an athletic therapist for the UBC Varsity Field Hockey team as well as Field Hockey Canada. After obtaining his MD in 2015, he has also helped provide medical coverage for many major sporting events including the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, Canada Cup Softball, Skate Canada Nationals, and the Harry Jerome Track Classic. When not in the clinic, "RoHo" enjoys following traveling the world to watch major sports, collecting entertainment memorabilia, and kickboxing at his local UFC gym.

Meet Dr. Tanya Cabrita ! MD, FAAPMR (Physiatry) Dr. Cabrita joins the team at CPRI as a Sports Physiatrist. Dr. Cabrita has a unique combination of skills that blend her expertise and training to provide comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans. Her hands on approach and compassion for her patients drives her innovative methods that have proven results. She chose Physiatry as she has enthusiasm and passion to help patients make positive changes in their li...ves. Dr. Cabrita completed her undergraduate degree in Integrated Sciences at UBC and medical school in London, England. She did residency training in both Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with subspecialty expertise in Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. She excels at musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation with a particular interest in myofascial disorders of the spine, shoulders, hips, knees and sport related concussion. She has advanced training and expertise in ultrasound-guided and joint and tendon procedures. Philosophy Dr. Cabrita believes in a holistic approach and strives to provide the best care possible. She uses her various skill sets to tailor a treatment plan that suits each individual’s philosophy and needs. Her broad base of knowledge and expertise allows for an integrated plan centered around the function you desire, whether it be return to work, treating a painful condition or gaining peak athletic performance. Dr. Cabrita focuses on muscle medicine to deliver cutting-edge medical and therapeutic expertise to address muscle imbalances that impact your biomechanics leading to common orthopedic injuries. Her approach has proven successful for athletes of all ages and abilities to restore muscle health, prevent injuries, recover faster and do it all without drugs or surgery. Her goal is to achieve optimal outcomes that reduce pain, restore quality of life and maximize performance. She promotes healing partnerships, educating patients in self-care, disease prevention and lifelong skills to employ and maintain their best health. In the end, she will come up with a plan that is specific to your needs and that you are happy with. Academic Interests Dr. Cabrita is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the community and encouraging exercise as medicine. She has published peer reviewed research articles, and book chapters on sports and pain conditions. Dr. Cabrita lectures on musculoskeletal and sports injuries and concussions both locally and internationally. She has extensive experience providing medical coverage for high schools, universities, community teams and organizations of all athletic abilities including professional. Dr. Cabrita provides leadership as an expert on community medical advisory boards for injury prevention, wellness and concussion management.

A meta analysis of 25 placebo-controlled trials provides moderate quality evidence that epidural corticosteroid injections are effective, though the effects are small and short term. This review was performed by the Cochrane Collaboration, which provides the highest level of evidence (level 1) to guide clinicians. All epidural injections at CPRI are performed under X-Ray (fluoroscopy) guidance to maximize safety and potential benefit. https://journals.lww.com//Epidural_corticosteroid_injectio

Nutrition plays a key role in recovery after sports & musculoskeletal injuries, and in whole body inflammation. Our MSP-covered group medical visits provide you education and resources on how to optimize your diet. #nutrition #diet #sportsnutrition #inflammation #chronicpain

Meet Dr. Aniz Khalfan ! MD, FRCPC (Anesthesiology) Dr. Aniz Khalfan is an Anesthesiologist practicing in the Greater Vancouver Area. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. Aniz completed her Medical degree in the United Kingdom and her Residency in Anesthesia at the University of British Columbia. She has over 30 years of experience in Anesthesia and held the position of Chief of Anesthesia at St Mary's Hospital.... Presently Dr. Khalfan has a focused pain practice. She has been helping patients with chronic pain for the last 8 years. She applies the best available knowledge and incorporates evidence-based medicine in the field of Chronic Pain. Her clinical practice includes management of a variety of conditions, including myofascial pain and her Interventional Pain Practice includes trigger point injections. For support toward this she was honoured with a grant from the Royal College in 2013. Dr. Khalfan has a passion and special interest in Chronic Pain Education in a group setting and has been leading Group Pain Education classes for the past 8 years. She is Stanford Certified to deliver the Empowered Relief Pain Education Program and holds certificates for Sleep management and nutrition for chronic pain. She is also a Certified Leader for the University of Victoria Self Management Program. Aniz is very involved in Teaching and in the Community. She enjoys teaching learners in clinic. She has been an Examiner for the Medical Council of Canada, has the Physician leadership Institute Certificate and has held various leadership positions for the Agakhan Health Board of British Columbia. Aniz sits on the Medical Advisory Board of the ME/FM Society of BC, is very involved within the community with the Rotary Club and has been President of the Rotary Club of West Vancouver.