Derek Lai

Derek Lai is a Community Health Specialist at Vancouver Coastal Health, responsible for health promotion projects in collaboration with local partners. With extensive experience as a Physiotherapist, Derek has worked in various settings including Focus Physiotherapy & Wellness Inc. and Treloar Physiotherapy Kerrisdale, providing musculoskeletal assessments and rehabilitation services, and contributing to mentorship and training programs. As a Course Coordinator for Physiopedia, Derek develops online coursework for the Global Health Programme. An academic background includes a Master's degree in Global Health from Thammasat University and a Master's degree in Physiotherapy from The University of Queensland, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Simon Fraser University.