You may recognize Aman Bassi, Interim Physiotherapist, from his time with us in the spring. Aman has officially joined our team, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology at SFU (just watch him and Devon get really excited about microtubules!) and his Master in Physical Therapy from UBC. He has a passion for science and evidence-based approaches and loves a good soccer game. Learn more about Aman below including why he will fight you for the remote on Sunday mornings…
What is something totally random that people won’t know about you?
Something totally random about me is that I have a collection of 4K-Blu Ray movies and am constantly adding to my ever growing collection of super high definition movies.
When did you decide you wanted to be a physiotherapist?
Studying cellular biology, I learned that life itself is an amazing phenomenon. Being in a profession where I can help people get back to their everyday lives, while also being in a field that relies on science to progress, gives me a reason to get up in the morning.
Which sports are you into?
Football (European and American) – Big Manchester United Fan who also will sit in front of the television all day for NFL Sunday.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Surrey!
What is your favourite orthopaedic condition to treat?
Post Surgical Rotator Cuffs because it allows me to use a wide variety of exercises and manual therapy techniques to treat it.
What makes you happiest?
A cup of coffee in my hand in the morning watching Manchester United beat Liverpool.
LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!!
Cats or dogs? Dogs!
Favourite food? I am a very simple man, pizza and chicken wings.
Favourite dessert: strawberry cheesecake
Favourite Junk food: CHIPS (I consider myself a potato chip connoisseur)
Beach or mountains: Mountains
Favourite colour: A deep purple
Favourite music: Vivaldi’s Spring 1 recomposed by Max Richter
Favorite day of the week? Saturday
Nickname? My Last name Bassi would be the name my friends use
Would you rather be able to speak every language in the world or be able to talk to animals? Talk to animals because I can’t google translate a bark
Favorite holiday? Christmas!
How long does it take you to get ready? To put my clothes on? 47 seconds. To decide what to wear? 47 days.
Invisibility or super strength? Invisibility
Is it wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers? Yes
Dawn or dusk? The quiet of dawn
Do you snore? Thankfully not
Place you most want to travel? Petra, Jordan (because they shot Indiana jones there). Also Hogwarts.
Last Halloween costume? It’s been a while. I think a clown?
Favorite number? #4
Have you ever worn socks with sandals? Yes but they have to be slides
Would you rather cuddle with a baby panda or a baby penguin? Penguin because I grew up with Pingu
Would you want to live forever? No, what makes moments great sometimes, is the fact that we never get them back again.
What's for dinner tonight? Chicken and Vegetables (like I said, I am a simple man)