Meet Dr. Leandra!

Dr. Leandra Petursson (AKA Dr. Lea), grew up in Calgary, AB and first moved to the lower mainland to study Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. She graduated from the University of Western States in Portland, OR in 2021 where she completed a Doctor of Chiropractic and Master of Science in Sports Medicine.

As a youth, Dr. Lea played multiple sports growing up including soccer, volleyball, and rugby; and she continues to play soccer in the MWSL. In the past, Dr. Lea has complete 3 half marathons and hopes to train for another one in the future. After suffering an ACL tear in 2022, Dr. Lea was reminded of the importance of having a supportive recovery team and how important committing to a rehab and recovery plan is in order to get back on the field.

Dr. Lea has worked with sports teams such as the Burnaby Lakers Junior lacrosse and the Burnaby FC League 1 men's & women's teams as a sideline trainer, as well as with various youth and university athletes in clinic.

What to expect during your session

Dr. Lea applies a hands on, patient-focused approach that includes in-clinic treatment and an at-home rehab plan. She uses a variety of treatment techniques including chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilizations, cupping, active release (ART), stretching, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM), and taping. She believes in empowering patients with the tools they need for recovery from injury and prevention of re-injury in the future.

Certifications

• Active Release Technique (ART)
• Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR)
• Complete Concussion Management (CCMI)

Affiliations

• Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA)
• BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA)
• SFU Alumni

Specialties and areas of interest

• Sports injuries
• Extremities
• Concussions
• Whiplash/car accidents

Outside of the clinic

Outside the clinic you can find Dr. Lea exploring the many hiking trails with her dog Rocky, on the soccer pitch, or trying a new recipe at home!