Hela Wellness is a West Vancouver, North Vancouver and lower mainland-based rehabilitation and fitness center founded by Dee, a Registered Kinesiologist and BCRPA-certified Personal Trainer.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and over six years of experience in exercise rehab, Dee has dedicated his career to helping diverse populations.
At Hela Wellness, we blend manual therapy, cutting-edge techniques, and holistic lifestyle strategies to help you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier.
BCRPA-registered with degrees + 6+ years’ rehab and sports training expertise.
We treat underlying issues, not just symptoms, for lasting recovery.
$0 out-of-pocket for eligible clients. Start rehab immediately, no paperwork.
Custom plans for seniors, athletes, post-surgery, and chronic pain.
In-clinic, outdoor, or virtual sessions. English + Sinhala support.
Youth to seniors, rehab to elite training—we adapt to your needs.
Some of the most common injuries, symptoms and conditions that we have recognized with our clients after a motor vehicle accident are (but not limited to) Whiplash, Concussions, Vertigo, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Arm Pain, Shoulder Pain, Leg Pain, Sprains & Strains, Bruising & Tenderness, Acute Inflammation, Muscle Weakness and Dizziness. If you have suffered any the above or other in a motor vehicle accident, we can help. Our BCAK (British Columbia Association of Kinesiology) practicing Kinesiologists (human movement specialists) will work with you to identify your joint limitations, muscular imbalances and help you get back to the activities you love in the safest and most effective way possible.
Active rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy designed to help you reduce pain, increase range of motion and restore strength through movement. After your accident, active rehab is the “final lap” of your recovery, administred by a registered Kinesiologist. If you’re suffering from injury or pain after a car crash, perhaps you’re already seeking physiotherapy, chiropratic and/or massage treatment. Active rehab can be the perfect compliment to your routine. Oftentimes your physiotherapist will recommend beginning an active rehab program after several physiotherapy sessions too assist your rate of recovery, and safely strengthening your body after injury. The main goal of a Kinesiology session is to help you regain function and return to regular life activities. If you have an injury or disability that has kept you from enjoying all that life has to offer. Our professional Kinesiologists will collaborate with your healthcare team to assist with recovery from acute or chronic injury or post-surgical rehabilitation. Providing you with a customized recovery plan to ensure you are back on track quickly and safely. We Direct bill ICBC for Active Rehab! You are pre approved up to 12 weeks from the date of your accident for 12 half hour sessions. This means we can schedule you in immediately and start working on your recovery plan. No doctors note required, it is not mandatory to see a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor prior to starting ICBC Active Rehab. If your claim is from outside 12 weeks, we will contact your adjuster directly to get approval before we start. Hela Wellness offers direct billing to ICBC meaning you pay nothing out of pocket!
Step 1 – Contact us directly either by completing the short intake form on our home page or by calling our reception desk during operational hours. Step 2 – We collect some basic information including your claim number from ICBC, adjuster’s contact information (name, phone number, email) and the contact information for your lawyer or occupational therapist, if retained. Step 3 – We start your treatment and the road to recovery! Hela Wellness will bill the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) directly, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket.
“Your wellness journey starts with understanding, not just exercise.”
Dee is the founder of Hela Wellness, a rehabilitation and fitness center dedicated to empowering clients to reclaim their strength, mobility, and vitality. With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Capilano University and over six years of clinical and athletic coaching experience, Dee combines scientific rigor with compassionate care to address the root causes of pain—not just symptoms. A seasoned expert in post-accident rehabilitation, Dee specializes in ICBC-approved Active Rehab programs, offering direct billing to ensure seamless, stress-free recovery for clients. His background spans sports performance coaching (including captaining elite cricket teams), senior mobility training, and chronic pain management, supported by certifications in TRX, Kettlebell instruction, Older Adult Training, and manual therapy. Dee’s journey began with internships at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Sports and North Vancouver’s Allen McGavin Sports Medicine Center, where he honed his skills in biomechanics, injury prevention, and personalized rehab strategies. At MJ Physio, he further refined his approach, blending hands-on therapy with holistic wellness principles. Fluent in English and Sinhala, Dee is committed to inclusive, client-centered care. Whether guiding seniors to regain independence, helping athletes optimize performance, or supporting ICBC claimants through recovery, his mission remains clear: equip clients with the tools to prevent injury, move confidently, and live life fully. At Hela Wellness, you’re not just a patient—you’re a partner in your journey to lasting health.
We are trained and certified in therapy technique
Youth to seniors, rehab to elite training—we adapt to your needs.
" I recently worked with hela Wellness for my therapy sessions, and I couldn't be happier with the results.
" I recently worked with hela wellness to recover from an accident. Recovered very soon!
" Hela Wellness helped me walk again. Thank you!
Hela Wellness is a North Vancouver-based rehabilitation and fitness center founded by Dee, a Registered Kinesiologist and BCRPA-certified Personal Trainer.
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