About Us
Our Story
Pain Recovery was created to help people living with persistent pain find a path forward. Founded by a husband and wife team, Dr. Noah Alexander and physiotherapist Hayley Alexander, the clinic was built on the belief that recovery is possible — with the right tools, support, and care. After years of working in traditional healthcare settings, Noah and Hayley saw the need for a more accessible, integrated, and empowering approach to pain care. They now offer education and movement-based virtual pain management through Group Medical Visits, helping patients understand their pain, build confidence, and take an active role in their recovery.
Meet Your Pain Recovery Team
At Pain Recovery, what began as a husband-and-wife collaboration has grown into a diverse team of passionate healthcare providers. United by a whole-person approach, our team blends medical insight with movement science and compassionate care — empowering people living with persistent pain with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to take charge of their recovery.
Dr. Noah Alexander, MD FRCPC
PAIN MEDICINE & EMEREGENCY MEDICINE-
As a Pain Medicine specialist, Noah brings medical expertise with a focus on long-term healing. He is an experienced physician who first started working in Emergency Medicine before sub-specializing in Pain Medicine. He now works in interdisciplinary pain care programs with a focus on medical management, interventional pain care, and accessible, empowering education.
Dr. Marc Lourens, MBCHB
Diploma of anethesthesia, PgC Pain-
Dr. Lourens did his family practice and anaesthesia training at the University of Cape Town, South Africa before coming to Canada in 1998. After an interesting career in both family practice and anaesthesia, he decided to focus on chronic pain management. He has advanced training in ultrasound-guided interventional procedures. He has a particular interest in spinal procedures and regenerative medicine including PRP and prolotherapy. In his free time, you can find him mountain biking the trails or fly fishing in a mountain lake.
Hayley Alexander, MPT
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST-
Hayley is a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people living with persistent pain. She combines education, movement, and mindfulness in a whole-person approach. Her work is grounded in empathy, personal experience, and a deep belief in each person’s ability to build confidence, resilience, and lasting change.
Madeleine Eames, BA, MSW
psychotherapist, social worker-
Madeleine is a psychotherapist and teacher of mindfulness and yoga for chronic pain. She has 25 years experience working in mental health as a trauma therapist and is passionate about helping people to live peacefully in their bodies through education, healing, and effective tools. She has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto, and certificates in Mindbody Medicine, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR, Yoga for Pain and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Madeleine teaches emotional awareness and healing techniques to release emotional stress that contribute to ongoing pain.
Andrea Palichuk, MPT
REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST-
Andrea is a physiotherapist and teacher of yoga and mindfulness for chronic pain who has lived experience as a neurodivergent person living with chronic low back pain. They use a person centred, non-judgemental and trauma informed approach to help empower folks with information and tools to understand and manage their pain. They believe that every body deserves to feel safe and comfortable in stillness and in movement. They strive to make group classes accessible to all and enjoy working creatively and collaboratively to find what works for each person.
Shubhi Sharma, MOT
REGISTERED occupational therapist-
Bio coming soon!
Jennifer Lei, MSc. OT, CGPain
REGISTERED occupational therapist-
With nearly seven years of experience in specialized pain programs, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping individuals reclaim their lives from chronic pain. She is a passionate advocate, recognizing the unique power of collective learning and shared experience.
Jennifer’s practice is grounded in advanced education, including a Master’s Certificate in Pain Management. She is known for her ability to translate complex pain science into practical, everyday strategies. By fostering an environment of equity and clear communication, Jennifer helps group members build their own capacity for self-management, ensuring that expert-level pain care is both approachable and transformative.
Work with usJoin a Team That’s Changing How Pain Care is Delivered in BC
We’re always looking to connect with physicians and allied health professionals who share our values: compassion, collaboration, and a belief that patients deserve to be informed and empowered. If you’re passionate about helping people live better with pain — and about reshaping how care is delivered in BC — we’d love to hear from you.
Where to Find Us
All of our Group Medical Visits are offered online, through secure video calls. That means no travel, no waiting rooms — just expert care from the comfort of your own home. Whether you live in a major city or a small community, as long as you have a BC health card and internet access, you can take part.
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