Derek Ku

Derek was born and raised in Richmond, BC, where he completed both his Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.

Growing up playing multiple sports including hockey, golf, and pickleball. Derek has always loved staying active and, like many athletes, experienced his fair share of injuries along the way. These experiences taught him the importance of movement, proper rehabilitation, and patient-centered care, ultimately leading him to a career in physiotherapy.

With those experiences, Derek brings a warm and collaborative style to his practice to best support people of all ages and activity levels from recreational athletes and weekend warriors to older adults looking to stay strong and confident in their mobility. Derek combines hands-on manual therapy with personalized exercise programs and places strong emphasis on education so clients feel empowered in their recovery. His diverse background in both athletic and hospital settings allow him to work with a wide range of clients, including those recovering from joint replacements, stroke, falls, work or motor vehicle accidents, and post-surgical procedures.

No matter the starting point, Derek provides welcoming, individualised, and empowering sessions focused on reducing pain, restoring function, and helping people confidently return to the activities that matter most.

Derek is fluent in both English and Mandarin.