Alanna graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy in 2014. She went on to receive a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2016. She has received additional post-graduate certification in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She is currently in the process of completing her Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Her treatment philosophy is to help people navigate the physical, emotional and social effects of injury and enable them to feel confident and become independent in their rehabilitation. She values building meaningful relationships with her patients and providing a safe environment for them to share their experiences.
As a competitive athlete in both rugby and Olympic weightlifting, Alanna understands the demands of elite sport and the level of strength and physical resilience needed for athletes to successfully return to play. She has a special interest in helping people who are new to physical activity find enjoyment and confidence in moving their bodies in new and challenging ways.
Since becoming a mother, Alanna has expanded her practice to focus on pelvic physiotherapy and provide people with evidence based care in women’s health. She provides treatments for incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal atrophy), prenatal and postnatal fitness and other related issues.
Alanna loves to spend time outside with her family doing things such as morning walks with coffee, bike rides through the neighbourhood and wading pool dates with her daughter. She also competes in Olympic weightlifting and looks forward to her postpartum return to competition. Alanna and her family welcomed their son in June of 2023 and will be returning in the coming year.
Alanna graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Thera...
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Heather is a certified Personal Trainer, and has now solely put her focus to Block Therapy. She has done extensive training, and teaching along side Deanna Hansen, the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy and became a Certified Block Therapy Instructor in 2013. While having been an athlete all her life, participating in many Manitoba Marathons, Manitoba Synchronized Swimming Team, multiple Manitoba Volleyball teams, gymnastics, long distance track team, Heather has enjoyed taking her experiences and using that knowledge and understanding to train others in helping to achieve their physical and fitness goals. Because of injuries that can happen while training, Heather set off on a journey to discover a solution to these issues as well.
Heather is a certified Personal Trainer, and has now solely put her focus to Block Therapy. She h...
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Karen graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physical Education. She went on to Robertson College and graduated from the Massage Therapy program in 2022. She treats a wide range of ages, starting as young as 6 weeks with certification in infant massage.
The importance of massage therapy for injury prevention and rehabilitation is a strong pillar of Karen’s treatment beliefs. Her passion for helping others led her to becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. She has continued her studies and is a Certified Infant Massage Teacher and a Certified Paediatric Massage Therapist through the Liddle Kidz Foundation.
Karen grew up playing volleyball and running long distance track. You can still find her running outside as well as biking, soaking up the Manitoba summers.
Karen graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physical Education. Sh...
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Sarah graduated from Sheridan College with an Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences-Athletic Therapy Degree in 2012. Sarah treats a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries ranging from all ages and levels of ailment.
Sarah’s practice has developed into a hands-on focused approach when it comes to treatment. Performing a comprehensive assessment to ensure her patients understand all aspects of their injury, along with working together with her patients to personalize their rehabilitation journey. She loves assisting athletes return to play, but also finds great joy in aiding in the recovery of a patient’s chronic injury. Sarah’s passion for learning has led her to take many postgraduate courses such as training in Long Covid symptom management, women returning to fitness through external approaches to pelvic health and began a passion for treating TMJ disorders.
Growing up in Kenora, Sarah often spends time outdoors. She continues to play both soccer and hockey, passing along her passion for sports to her children and continues to be taught a few things about hockey from her husband. You can often find Sarah running in the Sage Creek area. Check out the run club and join her! She is currently enjoying Maternity Leave and will be returning in 2024.
Sarah graduated from Sheridan College with an Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences-Athleti...
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Karina graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy. She works with a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and pain from sport related injuries, everyday aches and pain to longer standing pain and limitations.
Patient education and exploring pain free ways to move play a crucial role in the way she approaches treatment. Each joint is one piece of a larger picture which Karina always considers when assessing and treating. She has completed post-graduate certifications in Acupuncture, NeuroKinetic Therapy, Anatomy in Motion and other functional based movement approaches.
Karina grew up playing hockey, ringette and soccer. Golf and running are now her favourite ways to spend time outdoors. She also loves bringing out her creative side in cooking with family and friends.
Karina graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitatio...
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Amber graduated in 2009 from University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy. She works with the paediatric population (0-16 years) with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions (scoliosis, toe-walking, strains/ sprains), general gross motor development, plagiocephaly and torticollis, neurological and genetic conditions (cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, global developmental delay), and post-NICU kiddos.
She works closely and collaboratively with each patient and their family to ensure everyone’s specific needs are met. This is done through a variety of play opportunities and challenging development drills aimed at also being fun. She has taken many courses and educational opportunities to further her knowledge in managing the various paediatric population groups that she encounters in her practice. Most recently, she has been certified in TMR-Tots 1 to better manage whole body dysfunction that comes with torticollis.
Growing up, she played hockey and ultimate frisbee where she traveled with the Canadian team twice to compete in the Ultimate Frisbee World championships. Now a mom of two, she enjoys time with her family, travelling with her hubby, and spending summers at their little spot in Pinawa.
Amber graduated in 2009 from University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation - P...
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Maddy graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2020 with her Master’s in Physical Therapy. She enjoys working with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and is particularly passionate about managing symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and concussion/ brain injuries.
Maddy believes in helping her patients get back to doing what they love. Her treatment approach is based on providing individualized, evidence-based treatment programs that help her patients stay active and feel their best. She has completed post-graduate certifications in acupuncture, concussion/ mild traumatic brain injury & stroke rehabilitation and is actively involved in the physiotherapy community as Co-Chair of the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association’s Professional Development Committee and as a member of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba Legislative Committee.
Recreational hockey, volleyball and roller skating with friends are some of Maddy’s favourite activities to keep busy with. She also loves spending time outdoors at her family cabin in northern Manitoba and going for walks with her fiancé and their cat Jimmy.
Maddy graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2020 with her Master’s in Physical Therapy. Sh...
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Megan graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy and was a recipient of the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association’s Joan K. Edwards Award for early contribution to the profession. Megan devotes a majority of her practice hours to Women’s Health including pre/postpartum care, peri/menopause and newly Paedatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.
Megan believes in promoting a healthy, well balanced lifestyle and she shares that passion through her physiotherapy practice, teaching and educating prenatal and postnatal females, and instructing women’s fitness classes which incorporate accessible wellness. She also has certifications in Female Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Paediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Functional Dry Needling, Mastitis, and Rock Taping.
Megan enjoys ringette, running, cycling and golf with her husband Jordan and chasing after her two children, Fio and Demi.
Megan graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation...
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Jennifer Graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2013 and went on to complete her Master’s of Physical Therapy in 2016. Her practice is mainly focused on women’s health and pelvic floor physiotherapy, but she also enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries.
She has a strong appreciation for the complexity of the human body and how every individual component is a piece of a larger whole. This is the main focus of how Jennifer assesses and treats, along with a passion for teaching those around her how to use individualized movement strategies to overcome or prevent injury. She has completed many post graduate certifications, including multiple Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor related courses, Acupuncture, NeuroKinetic Therapy, and SFMA.
Jennifer grew up as a competitive dancer, as well as playing various sports, which led her to her love of human movement. She now spends her time staying active through running and strength training, and loves to chase her two boys and travel with her husband.
Jennifer Graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2013 and wen...
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Alyssa is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy in June 2024. She is excited to start her new career and is currently accepting new clients!
Alyssa likes to incorporate Swedish massage, myofascial techniques, and trigger point release techniques into her treatments. The goal of her treatments is to reduce pain, maintain mobility and promote physical wellbeing.
Alyssa wanted to pursue a profession that kept her active and incorporated movement. She loves helping individuals reach their goals and found that Massage therapy is a perfect combination of helping improve people’s lives while staying active.
Outside of work Alyssa enjoys playing sports, spending time outside, and going to the lake with her family.
Alyssa is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy in ...
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Nicole has been a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Soon after retirement from her physiotherapy practice in 2020, she endeavoured to become a Certified Yoga Instructor. She accomplished her RYT500 Yoga Instructor designation in 2022. She leads a Hatha style practice infused with Pilates and Rehab type of asana. Her classes focus on body awareness, breathe work, and ease of movement in this beginner to intermediate level yoga class.
Nicole has been a practitioner of yoga for over 20 years. Soon after retirement from her physioth...
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Kim graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2015 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree. She works with all ages of patients with neuromusculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint, nerve) issues, from pre/post-operative care and workplace/sports injuries, to the everyday, nagging pain that just won’t go away.
She believes in an active approach to treatment and always provides an individualized treatment plan based on an in-depth assessment. She strives to work together with her patients, educating them to be active participants in their rehabilitation journey. Kim has completed levels 1-3 through the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program, as well as additional post-graduate certification in acupuncture, functional dry needling, and various advanced assessment and treatment courses.
Kim grew up playing competitive ringette, volleyball, and softball and continues to play these sports in rec leagues. She enjoys travelling, golfing with her husband, and spending time outdoors with her son around parks, trails, and pools.
In April 2023, Kim and her family celebrated the addition of a sweet baby girl. She is currently enjoying those newborn snuggles, but looks forward to getting back to helping clients in 2024!
Kim graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2015 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree....
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Leila graduated with honours from Robertson College Massage Therapy program in 2017. She works with a variety of injuries and pain related to sports, work, overuse, and provides pre/post-natal care.
Her goal as a massage therapist is to get patients to a pain free state whether their lifestyle is being in motion or sedentary. Leila incorporates techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue work in her treatments. She is also trained in cupping therapy.
Leila grew up as a dancer. Now she enjoys Peloton workouts to bring movement into her everyday life. During her free time, she enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her husband and their dogs, Oscar and Luna.
Leila graduated with honours from Robertson College Massage Therapy program in 2017. She works wi...
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