Optimum Wellness Centres: 17th Avenue

Dr. Evan Steinke was born in Alberta but has enjoyed traveling and living oversea in the Netherlands and Singapore. He returned to Calgary to begin his undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. There he studied biomedical sciences and his fascination with human anatomy and health began. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at the University of Western States in Portland Oregon which is also where he graduated with highest honors as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Dr. Steinke’s approach to care is to incorporate the best available research with the best of clinical expertise to provide a well balanced and thorough treatment plan. Treatment techniques include a diverse range of adjusting, muscle energizing techniques, soft tissue therapies and exercise regimes. Dr. Steinke puts the patient first being sure to spend time to engage and educate each patient and to make sure they feel heard and respected.

Dr. Kathryn Kurash finds the immensely integrated way the human body functions fascinating and beautiful. To her memory, she has felt called to the health sciences.

After earning her bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from the University of Alberta, she spent many years searching for her path through research, optometry, family medicine, and public health, until she found my home in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

By way of yoga to treat anxiety, Dr. Kurash found an acupuncturist who explained and addressed all of her symptoms. She appreciated the way Chinese Medicine acknowledges the mind-body-spirit connection and understands disease as measures of imbalance in the body with recognizable causes, mechanisms and treatment.

She uses acupuncture to treat the root cause of a disorder rather than masking its symptoms. She believes a holistic and integrative approach to wellness is the most effective and sustainable type of health care.

Dr. Kurash tries to share her knowledge and skills with her children and patients alike. Her favourite issues to treat include mental health, pediatrics, pre- and post-natal clients, pain, migraines, and fertility.

In her spare time, you can find her out with her kids or at the dog park.

After completing a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from India, Anil has been practicing in Calgary as a physiotherapist since 2014. He has a total of 15 years of physiotherapy experience in various settings in India, Bahrain, and Calgary. He began his career in a private orthopedic hospital. Here he worked in trauma, joint replacement, and rheumatology units. He has extensive experience in rehabilitating all kinds of fractures, joint replacement, and all spinal conditions.

He also has experience dealing with various orthopedic conditions, MSK injuries like sprain/strain, MVA and workplace injuries. He uses joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization combined with modalities, customized exercise programs and patient education to help improve recovery.

In his spare time, Anil loves to read, travel and spend time with his family.

Paul graduated in 2006 from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (2280 hours) in Halifax with certification in a comprehensive sports outreach program, and has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist ever since. Prior to becoming an RMT, he obtained a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the University of Saskatchewan and certification as a personal fitness trainer. Since 2006, Paul has worked at ski resorts, golf resorts, spas, clinics, and on the sports playing field treating various types of conditions including sports related injuries, overuse and chronic injuries, and postural and joint dysfunctions, just to name a few. While enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan, he was a member of the varsity cross country and track and field teams, competing at the CIS National championships three times.

Presently, he trains for triathlons/Ironman and has competed in multiple competitions. Paul’s knowledge as a massage therapist, stems not only from his education and work experience but also from his own athletic experience. Paul is very passionate about helping people in their rehabilitation from injury and everyday aches and pains. He is also very dedicated to meeting the treatment goals of his patients through very specific and thorough treatment plans.

Paul is a member in good standing registered with the National Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).

Kim Martineau has been practicing massage therapy since 2016. Graduating top of her class with a Diploma for Registered Massage Therapy.

She specializes in Therapeutic Massage including deep tissue, Dynamic myofascial silicone cupping, Kinetic Massage specializing on Neck, Shoulder and Hip, TMJ- intra-oral Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Stretching/Strengthening, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.

Kim excels in finding and relieving those painful areas within muscle tissue and helping them relax. She has developed a blend of effective techniques making her massage unique to each client and their specific need for massage. During treatment she aims to work effectively with the client to bring about pain relief, increase range of motion, and decrease tension, to achieve optimum performance to provide injury free training and minimize pre- and post-event injuries.

Kim also excels in the art of Relaxation/Swedish Massage, offering a light to moderate amount of pressure throughout the treatment allowing for stress reduction without the pain. She has an acute understanding of neck and upper back pain and tension, working through her own pain over the years she has perfected cervical treatments providing clients with relief from TMJ, Whiplash, Headaches, Migraines and nagging Upper Back tension.

Kim studied massage therapy through MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy College and belongs to the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada association (NHPC). She also has certification in Swedish Massage Therapy, Indian Head Massage and Hot Stone Massage which she studied through Luna Holistics. Dynamic Myofascial Cupping and Kinetic Massage studied through Seminars for Health.

Kim had a home-based practice since 2015 and now she is excited to be working in a multidisciplinary clinic setting. Kim’s top priority is client care. She is here to listen to what her client needs and give the best care possible to help her clients reach both short-term and long-term goals.

Stanley has been treating patients in the medical profession for 30 years and started in the custom foot orthotic field 20 years ago. His passion for pedorthics drives his ability to find helpful solutions and to share educational information with his patients. He strives to provide the best possible experience in foot care. His patients regularly comment on his thoroughness and attention to detail in his assessments which include an analysis of posture, biomechanical gait movement patterns and lower extremity musculoskeletal function. Video gait analysis provides the ability to visually show patient exactly when and where their imbalances occur. He encourages his patients to participate in their own recovery by taking the time to educate them about their medical condition, footwear selection, orthotics and home rehabilitation programs.

Stanley graduated with a Diploma in Sports Injury Management (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College in 1991 after completing a Bachelor of Physical Education from Brock University. He subsequently became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 1992, a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Instructor in 2000, a Certified Pedorthic Technician in 2002 and a Certified Pedorthist in 2003. Stanley has been a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association since 1990, a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner since 2000 and a member of the College of Pedorthics of Canada / Pedorthic Association of Canada since 2002.

Stanley recharges his energy by engaging in outdoor pursuits, especially on a sunny, warm Alberta day. To keep active, Stanley currently participates in camping, white water river kayaking, alpine skiing, mountain biking, jogging, martial arts as well as weight and cardio training. Stanley also enjoys riding his motorcycle in the mountains during the warmer months of the year.