Meet the Nordel Physio Team

At Nordel Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic, Sunil Sakkarwal and Gurdeep Gill Sakkarwal provide a full complement of therapeutic services for healing body ailments and promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The couple has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. Both have enjoyed successful careers as Physiotherapists, Yoga Teachers, and Personal Trainers. They are pleased to apply their knowledge, training, and experience to treating and working with clients at Nordel Physio, providing individualized care and one-to-one therapy for resolving pain, recovering from injury, and promoting overall fitness.

  • Sunil Sakkarwal


    Registered Physiotherapist
    Sunil completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2001 from Swami Vivekanand
    National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) Olatpur, Cuttack
    Odisha, India, and his Master of Sports Physiotherapy degree in 2007 from the Rajeev Gandhi
    CollegeBhopal,India. Sunil is also certified inYoga from India and BCRPA and certified
    personal Trainer (BCRPA).
    Sunil has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. He worked as a registered
    Physiotherapist in India till 2010 before he moved to Canada. Then, he became a certified Yoga
    and Personal Trainer(BCRPA) to continue his health and fitness passion. During this period,he
    was a guest speaker on various platforms (local TV, radio, and many in-person health fitness and
    yoga workshops) and shared his knowledge. He successfully worked as a Personal Trainer and
    Yoga teacher from 2011 to 2017at Steve NashFitness World, Delta,BC, and also in the same
    period teaching yoga fitness at Vancouver, Surrey Burnaby Coquitlam, and WhiteRock
    community centers and Yoga studios.
    Sunil is an active person; he does regular Yoga and other fitness activities to keep and
    maintain positiveness of his mind and soul. His treatment approach is focused on assessment to
    understand the nature and mechanism of the injury and treatment plan, to maximize functional
    recovery.
    He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and educating his patients. He believes “Health is
    thegreatestgift,contentmentthegreatestwealth,andfaithfulnessthebestrelationship.(Lord
    Buddha)”
  • Team Member

    Gurdeep Gill Sakkarwal


    Registered Physiotherapist

    Gurdeep completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2005 from the MGM Medical College, DAVV University, Indore, India, and Master of Sports Physiotherapy degree in 2007 from the GNDU University, Amritsar,India.

    She did her postgraduate research paper on Comparison of Efficacy of Thera-Band, Plyometric and Combination Training on strength of Quadriceps evaluated on Isoinertial Dynamometer. This research paper was published in the Journal of Sports authority of India (2007). She has presented scientific papers at the Annual Conference of Indian Association of Sports Medicine in 2005 and 2006.Since her graduation, she has been practicing Physiotherapy. She is licensed for IMS/Dry Needling treatment and she is presently pursuing Acupuncture.

    Gurdeep has experience in teaching as well. She was visiting lecturer at MGM Medical College, India, for Yoga Therapy. In 2010, she became a registered Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer with BCRPA. She has worked as a Yoga instructor at the South Surrey Recreation Center and as a Yoga Instructor on a KVOS TV show. She has been consulted on Red FM a few times as a Physiotherapist, and recently was a speaker on iCON. Gurdeep’s professional attitude involves an integrative approach. Her treatment technique focuses on both assessment and treatment, to maximize functional recovery. She believes the best results can be achieved from a positive approach, and that a positive environment can improve health and quality of life.

    Gurdeep is an active person. She does yoga every day and various fitness activities to maintain her own positive health and fitness, and she is a proud Vancouver Sun Run finisher.

  • Dongwook Lee


    Registered Message Therapist

    With over 10 years of experience as a physiotherapist in South Korea, Daniel has a strong
    foundation in the rehabilitation and treatment of various conditions, including disc disease, strain,
    motor vehicle accidents (MVA), scoliosis, and postural dysfunction cases.
    Upon moving to Canada, Daniel continued his education and graduated from the Vancouver
    Career College as a registered massage therapist. His commitment to his patients and their
    goals is evident in his extensive training in manual therapies and massage techniques, including
    fascia release, trigger points, active release, and position release.
    Daniel's commitment to enhancing his massage techniques and embracing new concepts reflects his
    dedication to providing exceptional patient care. His openness to learning and adaptability can
    significantly benefit clients. Beyond work, he finds joy in watching movies and spending time with his
    daughters, showcasing a balanced approach to life essential for well-being.

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