We’re excited to introduce a new series called Ask the Expert!
Here, participants are encouraged to come with their own questions and engage directly with our team’s experts. Each session features rotating experts of Kinesiologists, Physiotherapists, and Registered Dietitians.
These sessions are designed to be participant-driven, meaning you can ask questions in the chat or speak directly over the Zoom call. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can hear others' experiences and learn through shared discussion.
For example, during our Kinesiologist sessions, you might ask about general training strategies or how to modify your program when managing acute or chronic injuries.
Sessions occur on Zoom, on the first Wednesday of each month (except July). We hope to have you join us!
May 6 – Matt Kore (Kinesiologist)
June 3 – Raihan Hassen (Registered Dietician)
July 8 – Hannah Peters (Physiotherapist)
August 5 – Matt Kore (Kinesiologist)
The same Zoom link will be used throughout all the sessions. You are not required to attend every session.
About The Experts: Matt Kore, Raihan Hassen, Hannah Peters
Matt joined the BC Brain Wellness Program in 2025 with over five years of experience in exercise, rehabilitation, and athletic performance. He holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from UBC and is a certified kinesiologist and personal trainer.
Matt’s passion is to help people move well and feel confident in their abilities, no matter their current health or experience level. His role involves leading exercise classes as well as delivering exercise interventions and supporting data collection for the IMPACT 360 research study for Parkinson’s disease.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys walking his two dogs or staying active with a workout of his own.
Raihan Hassen is a registered dietitian who earned her dietetics degree and her MSc in Human Nutrition at UBC. She is passionate about growing, cooking, and understanding food and how it shapes our health and communities. She joined the BC Brain Wellness Program in 2025 leading the nutrition programs. Raihan has previously worked in research, long-term care, and public health. Outside of work, Raihan enjoys experimenting with new sourdough recipes, playing board games, and spending time with her friends and family
Hannah Peters is a physiotherapist and clinical faculty member with a background in research with experience in the fields of oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiorespiratory research. She has been working as a physiotherapist Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health where she focuses on providing care to individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica. She has worked in a variety of different areas of physiotherapy including emergency, acute medicine, hospitalist, complex rehabilitation units and private practice. Her educational background includes a research master’s from McGill University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. In her spare time, she can be found paddle boarding, practicing Pilates, and trying to find the next best local café.