Our Mission
"To remove the barriers to high-quality physical rehabilitation by delivering exceptional, patient-centered care directly to the homes of our community in Greater Vancouver."
Focused 1-on-1 Care
In a clinic, therapists often juggle multiple patients. At home, you get 100% of our undivided attention for your entire session.
Safe Real-World Rehab
We rehabilitate you where you actually live. Learning to navigate your own stairs and bathroom is far more effective than clinical simulations.
Compassionate Support
We understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust. Our team is selected not just for clinical excellence, but for profound empathy.
Meet Our Team
PhysioHome brings together a small team of rehabilitation professionals working under the clinical leadership of physiotherapist Nico Marchant.
Nico Marchant, MSc, PT
Founder & Physiotherapist
Nico Marchant is the founder of PhysioHome and a physiotherapist with over 20 years of international clinical experience in hospital rehabilitation, private practice, sports medicine, and university teaching.
He holds a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and is a registered physiotherapist in British Columbia. Throughout his career, Nico has worked in both Canada and Chile across hospitals, sports rehabilitation centers, and academic institutions.
Nico's clinical work focuses on helping patients recover safely and regain independence after injury, surgery, or illness. His approach combines hands-on treatment, exercise therapy, and personalized rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient's home environment.
Clinical Interests
Professional Experience
- Lions Gate Hospital – Orthopedic & joint replacement rehabilitation
- QubeCore Sports & Rehab – Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Kinelab Sports Rehabilitation (Chile) – Sports injury recovery
- University of the Americas – Assistant Professor in Biomechanics
- Arbutus Club – Injury prevention & performance rehabilitation
Nico founded PhysioHome with the goal of making high-quality physiotherapy accessible to patients who benefit from treatment at home.
Francesca Farrugia, BSc, PT
Physiotherapist
Francesca Farrugia is a registered physiotherapist with a diverse clinical background spanning acute hospital care, sports rehabilitation, and community health settings across Canada, Malta, and the United Kingdom.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Malta and is currently completing a Master's degree in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health at University College London. She is a licensed physiotherapist in British Columbia and is fluent in both English and Italian.
Francesca brings a breadth of experience to her in-home work at PhysioHome — from managing medically complex patients in critical care units to designing sport-specific return-to-play programs for professional athletes. She focuses on functional recovery, early mobilization, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's environment and goals.
Clinical Interests
Professional Experience
- Fraser Health BC — Physiotherapist, Critical Care ICU & acute care units (2022–Present)
- Scienced Athletics BC — Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, private practice (2024–2025)
- Primary Health Care Malta — Acute and community physiotherapy (2017–2021)
- Hibernians Football Club Malta — Sports physiotherapist to professional soccer team (2016–2021)
- Vitals Global Healthcare Malta — Rehabilitation for older adults and prosthetic care (2016–2017)
- Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg — Rehabilitation Assistant (2021)
Francesca is certified in acupuncture and the Mulligan Concept, and brings international clinical experience across three countries to her patients at PhysioHome.
Joey Ficocelli, BKin, RKin
Registered Kinesiologist
Joey Ficocelli is a registered kinesiologist who supports PhysioHome's rehabilitation programs by helping patients build strength, mobility, and confidence through structured exercise programs.
He graduated with High Honors from the University of Toronto with a degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education (GPA 3.96) and holds a Certificate in Clinical Movement Sciences.
His work focuses on helping patients improve physical function through evidence-based exercise programs and movement education.
Professional Experience
- Kinesiologist – Kidney Foundation of Canada
- Clinical Research Kinesiologist – Providence Health Care (St. Paul's Hospital)
- Teaching Assistant – Human Anatomy, University of Toronto
- Kinesiologist – Lynn Valley Orthopaedic & Sports Physiotherapy
Joey also developed the "Walking to Wellness" program for kidney care patients across British Columbia and the Yukon.
Hadi Zulkarnain, BKin
Registered Kinesiologist
Hadi Zulkarnain is a BCAK-registered kinesiologist who supports PhysioHome's rehabilitation programs with a focus on functional fitness and progressive exercise prescription.
He holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Neuromechanical & Physiological Sciences from the University of British Columbia, where he was awarded the Outstanding International Student Award and the School of Kinesiology International Student Scholarship.
Hadi builds individualized rehabilitation and functional fitness programs that progress strength, mobility, cardiovascular capacity, and load tolerance, drawing on experience across clinical rehab, spinal cord injury programming, and performance coaching to tailor each plan to the patient in front of him.
Clinical Interests
Professional Experience
- Kinesiologist – Kinematics Sports Medicine & Rehab Clinic (2025–Present)
- Work Integrated Student, Physical Activity Counselling & Prescription for Spinal Cord Injury – Physical Activity Research Center, UBC (2023–2024)
- Fitness Trainer – The Cardio Club & GetFit, Brunei
- Clinic Assistant – Vitaliv Health & Wellness Clinic, Brunei
Hadi has supported 50+ active ICBC and private clients with a 98% client retention rate, and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer alongside his kinesiology credentials.
Hilary Lueken
Rehabilitation Assistant
Hilary is a rehabilitation assistant who supports patient recovery through supervised exercises, mobility training, and injury-prevention strategies.
She is currently completing her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and previously earned a Kinesiology Diploma from the College of the Rockies.
Her work focuses on helping patients safely perform their exercise programs while building strength, coordination, and confidence in movement.
Professional Experience
- Assistant Athletic Trainer – Women's Avalanche Volleyball
- Assistant Athletic Trainer – Key City Gymnastics meet
- Personal Trainer – College of the Rockies
Julio Arauz
Rehabilitation Assistant
Julio Arauz is a rehabilitation assistant who supports PhysioHome's exercise therapy and cardiac rehabilitation programs, bringing over a decade of coaching experience and a client-centered approach to every session.
He holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Capilano University and a Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management from Johnson & Wales University, and is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer.
Julio's background combines twelve years of coaching with hands-on cardiac rehabilitation experience, and he is trained in motivational interviewing to support patients through long-term recovery and behaviour change.
Professional Experience
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Assistant – Liberation Fitness, North Vancouver
- Blues Athletics Student Trainer – Capilano University
- Dressage Coach and Horse Trainer – North Shore Equestrian Center
- Dressage Coach, Horse Trainer and Judge – Club Ecuestre Metropolitano, Panama City
Julio is fluent in English and Spanish, and supported individualized cardiac rehabilitation programs alongside exercise physiologists and nurses at Liberation Fitness.
Francisca Lopez
Client Care Coordinator
Francisca Lopez supports PhysioHome's patients and referral partners as Client Care Coordinator, bringing over 15 years of international experience in customer success, operations, and process improvement.
Her career spans the hospitality, travel, and engineering industries, working with customers, multicultural teams, and global stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
Francisca believes that when people trust the support they're given and feel genuinely cared for, good outcomes follow naturally. She focuses on building trusted relationships, simplifying processes, and creating a smooth, well-coordinated experience for every patient and family working with PhysioHome.
Areas of Focus
Where We Operate
Our mobile therapists are currently accepting patients across these Greater Vancouver communities: