Joel has a structural approach to Osteopathy aimed at addressing the source of pain, whether its related to spinal discs, nerves, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments or other structure of the body. Joel believes a key aspect to recovery is patient education. He will strive to help you understand what is causing the pain, alongside aspects that can facilitate healing and potential symptomatic relief of the condition. Joel prides himself on tailoring treatments and a management plan to complement the patient’s lifestyle.

Joel completed his Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Osteopathy at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Though the majority of his training took place in Melbourne, Joel has also studied under Osteopaths and Surgeons in Mumbai and Goa, India. There, he had the opportunity to observe several procedures such as ACL and PCL reconstructions, whilst working alongside Shoulder Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Radiologists and Sports Doctors. This experience helped Joel gain a greater understanding of the role an Osteopath can play in the recovery of common sports related injuries and surgeries.

Joel has spent the past year in Brisbane working alongside Physiotherapists, midwives and other health professionals in multimodality clinics. Joel’s treatment approach has been shaped not only by his university study, but by the many great mentors he has had. In addition to his training in Osteopathy Joel has completed further study regarding:

• Management of pregnancy related bio-mechanical pain
• The ways in which improper gym technique can cause musculoskeletal injuries
• Peripheral and spinal joint manipulation
• The application and benefits of Dry Needling, Cupping Therapy and Kinesio Taping

Joel has been fortunate to experience a healthy active lifestyle participating competitively in Volleyball and Aussie Rules Football from a young age. He shared his love of fitness by working as a competitive swimming coach for several years, and continues to be active himself as a long distance runner. After suffering from a torn PCL at the age of 22, Joel has seen first hand how devastating it can be to have reduced mobility and constant pain, and how vital treatment and a recovery plan is. Joel strives to enable all bodies to experience the benefits of an active lifestyle confidently and pain free. Joel is excited to broaden his knowledge and experience by working in Calgary. Ask him how he wound up here… it’s a good story!

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Sam is a highly committed osteopathic manual therapist known for integrating evidence-based practices with a personalized approach. Having trained in the UK, and experience working in London and Hong Kong, Sam’s recent addition to Intrinsi enriches the team, adding diverse expertise to our osteopathy service.

As an osteopathic manual therapist with a solid foundation in sports massage therapy, he has a special interest in musculoskeletal diagnosis, manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and lifestyle coaching. His practice is anchored in a philosophy of clear, progressive management and individualized treatment plans.

With a deep-rooted connection to sports, particularly as a former semi-professional rugby player, Sam has a profound understanding of injury mechanisms in impact sports. This insight has led him to further his education in the treatment and management of concussions, addressing their prevalence and often inadequate handling in the current healthcare landscape.

Outside the clinic, Sam is an enthusiastic traveler and adventurer who values quality time with his family and his rescue dog. Having recently moved to Calgary, he eagerly anticipates exploring the landscapes that Alberta has to offer, and hopefully learning to ice skate properly!

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Chelsea is a graduate from the Massage Therapy program at Mount Royal University. Through her outreaches and practicums at MRU, she found a passion for delivering the most effective treatment for injury prevention and rehabilitation. With a prior bachelor of science degree majoring in Kinesiology, Chelsea understands how the body moves and the different ways in which people can be motivated. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys hiking, rock-climbing, and cooking in her free time and seeks opportunities to try new things outdoors as much as possible! Chelsea loves to treat legs, feet and hands…feet and hands are often forgotten about and can always use some “tlc”. Chelsea strives to always create a safe and welcoming space as she grows in her practice and is looking forward to treating you.

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Jessica, a compassionate registered acupuncturist with a trauma-informed approach, has dedicated over a decade to helping clients from diverse backgrounds on their healing journeys. Being a lifelong learner, Jessica thrives on acquiring new skills, techniques, strategies, and processes. This dedication results in her offering unique, thorough, and thoughtful treatments. Jessica prioritizes creating a safe and non- judgmental environment for clients to explore and find insight into their concerns comfortably.

Jessica graduated from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a member of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Continuously expanding her expertise, she is known as a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and Advanced Cupping Therapy practitioner. Moreover, Jessica is a certified Medical Qi Gong instructor, and has completed training for Yoga Nidra meditation.

Actively involved in the community, Jessica not only assists clients in her private practice but also volunteers at addiction treatment centers, participates in collaborative events with like-minded professionals, and gives talks on acupuncture and wellness. Outside of her professional commitments, Jessica rejuvenates herself through activities like dog walks, reading, biking, watching movies, and gardening.

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Alex is our “Canadian from abroad physio” obtained her Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. She spent a few years working at one of the leading physiotherapy clinics in Sydney, Australia before moving back to Canada. While her passions are treating runners, adventurers, & lower limb injuries, much like Alex’s background, her clinical experience also has an element of variation. Alex has provided coverage for the Australian productions of The Wizard of Oz & Chicago; some of her patients have gone on to compete in Australia Ninja Warrior; & she ended up as the go-to gal for a local Krav Maga club. So no matter what you love doing, if you can’t participate due to an injury or you just want to be better at participating, book in to see Alex. Her active-based style of physiotherapy will get you back on track to smashing your goals!

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Alyssa is originally from Ontario but has lived in Calgary for over five years now. She has a background as a registered yoga teacher as well as personal training. This includes powerlifting coaching as well as being an assistant head coach for the Special Olympics Powerlifting Team and running fitness classes for adults with Parkinson’s Disease. Alyssa has also spent years as a Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST), an approach that targets the connective tissue (fascia), muscles and joint capsule to improve range of motion as well as joint health. In her free time, she competitively power-lifts and spends a lot of time at the dog park with her rescue puppy. She believes in a holistic approach to a happy, healthy life, with a main goal to help people live and move pain-free.

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Sarah completed her Doctor of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. She previously achieved a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology, from Saint Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. During her years in Toronto, Sarah worked a clinical rotation at a downtown inner city hospital. There, she had the opportunity to provide chiropractic treatment to patients suffering from chronic illnesses and high risk individuals from the local community. Following her placements in Toronto, she completed her clinical experience in Calgary and decided to make Alberta home.

Throughout her career in Calgary, Sarah has worked with a variety of clients from babies to seniors, those healing after motor vehicle accidents, as wells those dealing with chronic pain. After becoming a mother, Sarah developed a special interest in working with women throughout all stages of motherhood, beginning in pregnancy and continuing with healing and rehab in the post partum period. She uses a variety of gentle chiropractic techniques and exercises to help women achieve their optimal state of health.

Sarah has completed several continuing education courses including Webster technique promoting proper pelvic alignment in pregnant mothers, BirthFit certification, GrowCo Rehab, as well as special training in chiropractic care for infants and kids.

Sarah originally hails from a small town in Nova Scotia and although she misses the ocean, she has come to appreciate all Alberta has to offer. When not at work, Sarah enjoys exploring all Calgary with her two young daughters and husband. To stay healthy, Sarah enjoys attending barre classes and walks with the family dog, Walter.

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Rebecca graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physical Therapy and a Bachelors of Kinesiology. Her assessment and treatment techniques are founded in orthopaedic and manual therapy, however she integrates many principles from Diane Lee’s Integrated Systems Model (ISM) to determine the cause of injury and dysfunction. She also utilizes Clinical Pilates to take a movement-based approach to rehab. Rebecca aims to take an integrative approach to addressing each individuals’ concerns.

Rebecca has extensive experience treating a range of conditions, which includes post-surgical care, breast cancer rehabilitation, motor vehicle accidents and sport-related injuries. She has a special interest in dancers and runners. With an extensive background in competitive dance, she utilizes her knowledge of movement to personalize care and tailor treatment. She is passionate about treating the body as a whole and working with her patients to optimize function and mobility.

Rebecca has completed post-secondary education in Soft Tissue Techniques, the Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Functional Dry Needling (FDN), Diane Lee’s Integrated Systems Model, Clinical Pilates and has successfully completed her Intermediate exam while in pursuit of her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative therapy.

In her spare time, you will find Rebecca spending as much time outdoors with her family as possible. This includes running, biking, skiing and hiking!

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Brittany completed a Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta in 2013. Prior to that she graduated from the University of Calgary in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, majoring in exercise and health physiology. Brittany also has a background in sport therapy having worked with a variety of sports teams including basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, and swimming.

Brittany utilizes joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, functional dry needling (IMS) and exercise prescription in her treatments. In conjunction to manual therapy techniques Brittany provides education around mechanism of injury, involved anatomy and treatment planning to help her patients play an active role in their recovery process.

Brittany has completed post graduate courses in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She provides pelvic floor assessments and treatments to help those pre and post partum, during pregnancy, peri-menopausal, coccydynia (tailbone pain), painful intercourse and anyone experiencing pain, trauma or concern with pelvic anatomy including incontinence, prolapse, pelvic muscle re-training and more.

To stay active Brittany enjoys running, going to the gym, and attending HIIT fitness classes. She has two little ones at home, a large dog and a husband that also keep her busy in her “down time”.

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Sami her Physiotherapy degree at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, in 2010. She very quickly found her passion in perinatal and pelvic health and was lucky enough to receive further training and mentorship in this area while working in Calgary from 2012-2015.

She ran a successful women’s health focused practice in Brisbane for 6 years before moving back to Calgary. During this time she was highly involved in raising awareness for women’s pelvic health in the community, including being a presenter at multiple Women’s Health conferences.

Her focal areas of treatment include:

• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
• Exercise in pregnancy
• Preparing the body for birth
• Postpartum recovery and rehabilitation
• Safe return to exercise after baby
• Abdominal separation or Diastasis Recti
• Sexual function after baby
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Overactive Bladder, Urgency and Frequency
• Incontinence
• Urinary hesitation and retention
• Constipation
• Sexual pain
• Vestibulodynia, vulvodynia and vaginismus
• Chronic pelvic pain including endometriosis and PCOS
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Also experienced in pessary fitting

Sami loves learning from, collaborating and communicating with other practitioners to best support her patients in their journey. She strongly believes in caring for and treating the whole person (not just the diagnosis) to help women feel confident in their bodies.

Outside of the clinic, Sami enjoys snowboarding and hiking, cycling, playing piano, and spending time with her family. She has two young active boys who keep her on run, and has loved soaking in their joy and wonder in seeing snow for the very first time.

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Kelsi graduated from University of Calgary with her Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2015. She completed her physiotherapy education in Australia, graduating from University of Canberra with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2018. During her physiotherapy Master’s, Kelsi received a commendation for her performance in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She uses a client-centered approach to her physiotherapy practice, tailoring her exercises and interventions to the client’s individual goals and lifestyle. She uses techniques in manual therapy, functional dry needling, exercise prescription and education to help create an individualized treatment plan. She has a special interest in injury prevention in sport, post-injury return to sport, chronic pain management and shoulder rehabilitation.

She draws on her nearly fifteen years of experience as a certified coach with Skate Canada when it comes to education, problem solving and communication. Her previous experience as a competitive figure skater and dealing with injuries as a young athlete, initially sparked her interest in pursuing a career in physiotherapy. In her spare time Kelsi goes to the gym, participates in kickboxing and HITT classes, goes on hikes and coaches power skating for hockey players.

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Twyla is a compassionate individual who is focused on treating soft tissue injuries, chronic pain, headaches and migraines with the general goal of helping people to improve their quality of life and stay active, pain-free. She is an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist with 3000hrs training from Makami College and specializes in Rapid Neurofascial Reset – a movement based, therapeutic soft tissue technique that addresses the central nervous systems role in alleviating tension and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Using Rapid NFR as the foundation for her practice, her treatments often combine Myofascial Release, Dynamic Cupping, Active Isolated and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Trigger Point Therapy, Orthopedic Massage, and gentle Joint Mobilizations.

As a former Technical Trainer & Quality Assurance Coach, Twyla leverages her interpersonal skills and passion for helping people by incorporating dynamic movements, stretching and muscle conditioning in conjunction with her regular treatments. She is experienced with treating chronic painful conditions like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, carpal tunnel, patellofemoral knee pain, frozen shoulder, injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, sacroiliac joint pain, post surgery scar tissue mobilization and providing quality of life treatments to those suffering from fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic pain or autoimmune conditions. Throughout her career she has collaborated with Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Athletic Therapists. She spent 2 years as an RMT onsite at Calgary Police Headquarters, where she gained a lot of experience working with those in high stress, physically demanding jobs.

Twyla was originally born in New Zealand and came to Canada with her family in ’98. In 2008 she embarked on a solo road trip across Canada from Nova Scotia, landing her in Calgary where she has called home ever since. In 2015 she left her corporate job behind in search of a more meaningful career and found Massage Therapy was a great way to pursue her passion for helping people on their healing journey. Her aim is for clients to leave with feeling a noticeable positive difference after every treatment with incremental improvement.

Outside her massage practice Twyla enjoys hiking with her dogs, dodgeball, fostering rescue dogs, yoga, canoeing, camping, SciFi and tabletop gaming.

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Antoine graduated from the Collège Ostéopathique Européen in France, 2016. After graduating, he spent 5 years practicing osteopathy in France before moving to Canada. His experiences led him to work with different types of patients such as infants, pregnant women, athletes and geriatric patients.

His practice of osteopathy is varied and adapted to each patient; utilizing a large scale of skills including deep tissue massage, myotensive, structural, functional/fascial, visceral and cranial techniques.

His passion for sports led him to pursue a specific certification to become a Sports Medicine Osteopath. Through the years, Antoine had the opportunity to work with his local running and soccer clubs in France. During this time he has helped athletes understand the cause of their injuries in order to provide them with adaptive and efficient osteopathic treatments.

Antoine values the idea of being healthy and using his skills and training to treat patients back into good health. For him, nutrition, mobility, physical exercise and life environment are essential to maintaining a good and healthy life. He believes strongly that osteopathy plays an important role in improving or maintaining your overall health.

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Dr. Heather is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practioner and Doctor of Acupuncture. She stands at the forefront of holistic healthcare, blending ancient wisdom with modern science. Born with a passion for healing, Dr. Heather’s mission is to ensure that the powerful benefits of Traditional Chinese medicine are within reach for every client, enabling them to personally experience the transformative healing potential it holds.

Early Years and Education

Dr. Heather was raised on a farm in Ontario. These early years not only taught her the value of hard work but also a holistic and natural approach to living. After +18 years as a physiotherapy assistant working in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Heather’s thirst for knowledge and a natural affinity for holistic healing later led her to pursue a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2018, she achieved a significant milestone by graduating from the prestigious Canadian Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine. This marked the beginning of a transformative career dedicated to improving the lives of countless individuals.

A Dedication to Neuro Rehabilitation

Dr. Heather’s mission has found its focal point in the realm of neuro rehabilitation. Dr. Heather has not only treated individuals with neurological conditions but also actively contributed to local research initiatives focused on the application of acupuncture in stroke rehabilitation. These research contributions have illuminated new paths toward recovery and healing for stroke clients not only in Alberta but across Canada. While placing neuro rehabilitation at the forefront of her practice, Dr. Heather also runs a general practice and relishes at the opportunity to impart the age-old wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to empower individuals of all backgrounds with the natural healing secrets it offers.

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Kristie is a pelvic health & orthopedic Physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and Certified Yoga Therapist. Her extensive training in Physiotherapy & Yoga have helped build a bridge between conventional western health care and a more holistic and all-inclusive healing approach. Kristie’s goal is to help people heal, strengthen, and better understand their bodies in a whole new way so they can flourish in life.

Her post-graduate studies include certification in therapeutic yoga, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, and a variety of courses on movement system impairments, yoga biomechanics, breath, and pain science. Kristie loves taking a holistic approach to her clients’ wellness. She has a passion for integrating the philosophy of yoga into her physiotherapy practice, looking at injuries or illnesses in the context of an individual’s life, and building awareness of the body-mind connection.

Kristie loves the mountains and has been living and working in Golden, BC for the past 10 years. She is really excited to have made the move to Calgary to join the Intrinsi family!

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Having originally trained as a Physiotherapist in Manchester, England, Jon worked in Acute Neurology at North Middlesex Hospital in London; he also built on his skills of sports medicine and rehabilitation working for the youth academy at Manchester City Football Club. Jon then moved to Canada and spent several years working in Neurological Rehabilitation at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary.

He has further moved into the field of education spending four years as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta’s Calgary campus teaching the next generation of physiotherapists across Alberta. As well as being a registered Physiotherapist having practiced in both hospital and sports settings, and in the United Kingdom and Canada, Jon has achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice, Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) training, running Injury Prevention and Neurokinetic Therapy courses, is a certified manipulative therapist, as well as the basic and full-certificate NDT/Bobath Neurological Rehabilitation course. Jon’s professional athletes have ranged from soccer players now representing club and country, as well as leading the injury prevention team for the Junior-Elite high-performance triathlon program in Calgary. Furthermore, Jon has consulted for professional cycling team Bora/Argon 18 during their Tour of Alberta campaign. Jon’s holistic approach comes from a substantial understanding and passion for the clients it support; Jon trains regularly and is a member of the Talisman Triathlon Club in Calgary; he participates in triathlons, has run a marathon and enjoys team sports such as soccer.

He knows firsthand, how important correct training technique is and how rehabilitation after an injury can be a lifeline to those affected. By tailoring each treatment course to the individual, Jon is able to support clients to progress and achieve their goals.

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Claire is a physiotherapist originally from Edmonton, Alberta. Several years of volunteer work with children and families dealing with Developmental Coordination Disorder during her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology initially sparked Claire’s interest in physiotherapy. The tremendous motivation and compassion of these young individuals inspired her to pursue a career where she could empower people to improve their wellbeing and achieve their goals.

After graduating with her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta, Claire worked with a variety of clients experiencing different musculoskeletal dysfunctions ranging from motor vehicle accidents to injuries sustained in high performance athletics. Through her treatment of chronic low back and sacroiliac pain, she developed a special interest in pelvic health. Her passion in this area stems from the fact that the impact of the pelvic floor is often under-appreciated, and the pelvic floor under-treated. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can affect a variety of people and have a major impact on quality of life.

Her post-graduate certifications include:

Orthopedic level 1 Mulligan Concept Lower Extremity Functional Dry Needling (FDN) level 1 and level 2 The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence. As competitive ballet was an integral part of Claire’s youth, she appreciates the importance of taking the time to thoroughly assess a dysfunction, and learn about her client’s occupations, activities, and hobbies to provide a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. Claire now enjoys running, spinning, and has a keen interest in animal rehabilitation.

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Mark is passionate about everything to do with endurance sports - whether it’s swimming, cycling, or running, Mark loves to help people perform at their best. As a four-time Ironman and five time marathon finisher, Mark’s background in racing helps him to understand the complexities around long-distance events. Physiotherapy is Mark’s second career - after spending time working on a trading floor in downtown Calgary, he discovered physio after running his way into multiple injuries and witnessing the benefits of seeing a professional first-hand.

His approach to treatment primarily consists of exercise mixed with hands-on techniques like manual therapy or dry needling as appropriate. Education is a cornerstone of his practice, and he wants every person to walk away from a session understanding exactly what the issue is, how to treat it, and what the timeline for recovery looks like. He strives to centre his sessions around each person’s goals, helping them work towards goals that are meaningful to them.

After graduating from the University of Alberta’s Master of Science in Physical Therapy program, Mark pursued further education in dry needling techniques as well as completing the BikeFit Canada Level 1 course. He is excited to help people find their perfect bike fit, whether for comfort, for performance, or to manage injury.

Outside of work, Mark spends his time chasing his two boys around the house or out and about on a bike.

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