Musculoskeletal Clinician / Chiropractor

Dr. Natalie Blake focuses on helping patients move better, build strength, and recover from injury with confidence.

Her approach combines movement assessment, manual therapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation to address the underlying contributors to pain and restore efficient movement patterns.

With experience as both a personal trainer and competitive weightlifter, Natalie brings a strong understanding of biomechanics, strength training, and how movement patterns influence injury and recovery.

She works with a wide range of patients, from those beginning their fitness journey to experienced athletes.

Natalie has also worked internationally as a team clinician for Team New Zealand during the 2024 IIHF World Cup and served as Medical Liaison for the 2025 BC 55+ Summer Games.

She practices within the clinical framework used by all musculoskeletal clinicians at Optimal Performance Clinic, ensuring patients receive the same consistent, evidence-based standard of care.

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Devon started her strength training career working with general population mostly focused on return to sport after injury. She began working with elite endurance athletes in 2014, and since then she has expanded her practice to include runners and race walkers from 800m to ultramarathons and every event in between. She has had numerous athletes attend both Olympic and World Championships and be competitive at the National level. She enjoys being a part of each athlete’s unique team, collaborating with coaches and clinicians to develop the best possible plan for them.

Continuing education and learning from her peers is a large part of Devon’s practice. She enjoys reading articles on anything relating to gait and performance, from breathing and biomechanics to mental strategies and recovery.

Her own athletic journey started with waterpolo, where she was on the youth national team. Once in university her focus shifted to weightlifting before settling into trail and mountain running. She runs track and road in the winter to better understand the training her athletes undergo, but in the summer she spends as much time as she can as high in the mountains as possible.

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Musculoskeletal Clinician / Chiropractor

Dr. Jake Hanna focuses on helping patients move better, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

His clinical approach emphasizes detailed biomechanical assessment and identifying the underlying cause of dysfunction rather than simply treating symptoms.

With a background in kinesiology and strength and conditioning, Jake integrates hands-on treatment, soft tissue therapy, joint mobilization, and individualized rehabilitation to restore efficient movement and build long-term resilience.

He works with active individuals and athletes of all levels, from those returning to everyday activity to those training and competing at a high level.

As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and former competitive athlete, Jake brings a performance-oriented perspective to care and understands the physical demands of training and sport.

Jake practices within the clinical framework used by all musculoskeletal clinicians at Optimal Performance Clinic, ensuring patients receive a consistent, evidence-based approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Musculoskeletal Clinician / Chiropractor

Dr. Katrina Hombrebueno provides musculoskeletal injury care and performance-focused treatment for active individuals and athletes.

Her clinical approach combines detailed assessment, hands-on treatment, and movement-based rehabilitation to help patients move better, train more consistently, and reduce the risk of recurring injury.

Katrina has a strong interest in running-related injuries and endurance athletes. As a competitive endurance runner and the founder of Evolve Run Club in Vancouver and Burnaby, she has firsthand experience with the training demands runners face.

Her care focuses on helping patients understand the factors contributing to their symptoms so they can return to activity and training with confidence.

Katrina practices within the clinical framework used by all musculoskeletal clinicians at Optimal Performance Clinic, ensuring a consistent, evidence-informed approach to assessment, treatment, and progression of care.

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Founder & Lead Musculoskeletal Clinician / Chiropractor

Dr. Elna Johnson is the founder of Optimal Performance Clinic and has over two decades of experience working in high-performance sport environments where accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are essential.

Throughout her career, she has worked alongside integrated medical and performance teams supporting professional and national-level athletes across leagues including the NBA, NFL, CFL, NHL, MLS, and WPHL, as well as athletes competing on the Olympic stage and at events such as the Super Bowl.

Dr. Johnson currently serves on the Integrated Support Team for Athletics Canada’s National Track and Field Team, collaborating with coaches, physiologists, strength staff, and medical professionals to support athletes competing at the highest levels of international sport.

Her clinical work focuses on musculoskeletal diagnosis, running biomechanics, and identifying the underlying drivers of injury rather than simply managing symptoms. Treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, joint mobilization, and exercise-based rehabilitation depending on the needs of the individual.

Dr. Johnson previously served as an instructor for Active Release Techniques for more than 17 years, teaching clinicians internationally in the assessment and treatment of soft tissue injuries.

In addition to her work in sport, she also works within the film and television industry, supporting stunt performers and actors in physically demanding roles where efficient assessment and rapid return to performance are essential.

At Optimal Performance Clinic, Dr. Johnson leads the clinical framework used by all musculoskeletal clinicians, ensuring every patient receives the same standard of accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and performance-focused rehabilitation used in high-performance environments.

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Dr. Ryan Oughtred brings a unique combination of elite athletic experience and integrative medical training to his work as a Naturopathic Doctor. A former member of Canada’s national alpine ski team, Ryan understands firsthand the demands of high-performance sport and the importance of optimizing health—not just avoiding illness.

Since becoming a licensed ND in 2008, Dr. Oughtred has built a practice that blends evidence-based naturopathic medicine with a deep commitment to personalized care. Early in his career, he focused extensively on physical therapies and movement-based treatment plans, helping active individuals recover from injury, manage chronic pain, and enhance performance.

Over time, his clinical interests expanded to include metabolic health, obesity care, and lifestyle medicine. He is now a Certified Bariatric Educator and Obesity Counsellor through Obesity Canada, working to reduce weight bias in medicine and support patients seeking long-term, sustainable health outcomes.

Whether you’re an athlete pushing the limits of performance, someone navigating complex metabolic challenges, or simply looking to live a longer, healthier life, Dr. Oughtred meets you where you’re at—with empathy, expertise, and an unwavering focus on your goals.

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Rohit serves as the Lead Physiotherapist for the Gujarat Titans, a prominent team in the IPL Indian Premier League. He holds a Double Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Southern Australia, equipping him with advanced knowledge and skills in the field.

Certified in Functional Dry Needling (Kinetacore-USA), Manual Therapy, and as an ImPACT Trained Concussion Physiotherapist, Rohit employs a comprehensive biopsychosocial, client-centered approach. He utilizes a blend of manual therapy, dry needling, exercise rehabilitation, soft tissue release, and taping techniques tailored to each individual’s needs.

With extensive experience as the head physiotherapist for varsity athletes at Simon Fraser University and working with organizations like Karate Canada and Skate Canada, Rohit is dedicated to helping you recover from sports and musculoskeletal injuries. He believes in collaborating closely with his clients to understand their unique goals and ensure they feel their best.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or someone seeking to improve your mobility and wellbeing, Rohit is here to guide you on your journey to optimal health.

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