Dr. Susan Coutts, DC Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Susan has enjoyed a successful career as a chiropractor in Tsawwassen since 1989. She has a family oriented practice treating people of all ages. Dr. Susan's treatments include full spine manipulation as well as soft tissue treatments using massage and tools such as the activator, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and the thumper to break down scar tissue and relieve muscle strains. Her ongoing studies include nutrition, whiplash, knee, hand, foot and shoulder injuries as well as rehabilitation, concussions and radiology. Dr, Susan Coutts has provided orthotic and foot care for over ten years, correcting such things as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and metatarsalgia. In keeping with her holistic approach, Susan offers nutritional, exercise and postural advice to achieve optimal health for all her patients. Susan and her husband Tom currently live in Tsawwassen, BC; just a five minute bike ride from the clinic!
Dr. Spencer Smid, DC BKin - Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Smid was born and raised in South Delta where he graduated from Delta Secondary and went to study Kinesiology at UBC on a football scholarship. As a five year starter on the Thunderbirds he earned his bachelors of Human Kinetics. During his time on the field he received regular chiropractic care which allowed him to return from injuries sooner and play at a higher level. He decided to continue his education at the University of Western States in Portland Or, where he graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic. Upon graduation he returned home and joined the practice of Drs Tom and Susan Coutts. His background in kinesiology and on the sports field allow Dr. Smid to treat and correct a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Smid lives in Ladner with his beautiful wife Michelle and adorable daughters Claire and Jane.
Dr. Samantha Coutts DC BSc; BKin - Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Sam Coutts is the newest member of the Tsawwassen Chiropractic team. As a daughter of two Chiropractors, Dr. Tom & Susan Coutts, she has long been fascinated by science and the human body. Her active involvement in sports growing up led her to become particularly interested in health and human movement. With this passion, she earned her Bachelors of Kinesiology Degree from the University of British Columbia in 2016. For the past three years she had enjoyed living in Portland, Oregon completing her Doctorate of Chiropractic at the University of Western States. Now that she has graduated, she is grateful to be back home in "Sunny" Tsawwassen, BC with her family and serving the community that raised her. Sam delivers patient centered, evidenced based care aimed at reducing patient's pain and returning them back to doing what they love. She has been trained to effectively treat patients with neck pain, back pain, discogenic pain, sciatica, cervicogenic headaches as well as sports and work related injuries. Sam utilizes various rehabilitation techniques, the Diversified Technique, the Activator tool, a wide variety of soft tissue treatments including pin and stretch, Muscle Energy Techniques and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to help her patients with their unique health care needs. When Sam Coutts is not in the chiropractic clinic, she can be found hiking local mountains, running, traveling the globe and delving into her passions in the visual arts. She believes that leading a balanced, fulfilling life allows her to bring her best self to her chiropractic practice.
Miranda Golby Registered Massage Therapist Miranda is a new resident of Tsawwassen and excited to transition her practice into the community. She graduated with honours from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, following her post-secondary education at UBC. She lived and practiced in Vancouver prior to moving to Tsawwassen in the spring of 2022.
Miranda’s passion is to use massage to improve client quality of life well beyond the time in the treatment room. This includes chronic pain reduction, postural and range of motion improvement, rehabilitation of function, along with focused relaxation for individual wellness.
She is experienced in treating neck tension and headaches, recurrent low-back and hip pain, stiff back and shoulders, chronic pain syndromes, and pre-natal massage. Miranda also has experience treating clients with acute pain from muscle strains or spasms and motor vehicle accidents. Her techniques are outcome-oriented and may include: hot stone massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, Swedish massage, neuromuscular and trigger point therapy, among a portfolio of others.
Her dedication begins with a focused assessment to determine client-specific goals, current pain and any existing limitations. Treatments are always followed with homecare plans that maximize rehabilitation, relaxation, and function. Whether it is the strain of a work environment or the tension carried in the pandemic, she will create a therapy plan to empower her clients to meet their needs. Sarah Latheron Registered Massage Therapist Sarah graduated from the 3000 hour program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2009. She was drawn to massage as a means to treat injury and over all wellness with a scientifically proven modality. Over her 13 year career, she has enjoyed working with a variety of pathologies ranging from acute injury to chronic pain on patients raging from pediatrics to the golden oldies. A lover of life long learning – Sarah is currently a student of Biodynamic Fasical Integration techniques(specific treatments to be offered soon!). As a long term resident of Tsawwassen she is excited to be working within the community she loves