Optimum Wellness Centres: 17th Avenue

Dr. Tran is an energetic, enthusiastic, fun-loving individual. Originating from Vietnam, she later moved to Ontario to live with family, as she finished her secondary education.  She attended Logan University in Missouri, USA for Chiropractic schooling, choosing to return to Canada to practice. When she is not in the office you may find her in the outdoors, expanding her pallet, or reading a good book. She enjoys exploring new places, through travel, film, and food but is happy spending time with friends and family, in the comfort of her own home.

Dr. Stephen Summey, a highly qualified Doctor of Chiropractic, is now part of the healthcare team at Optimum Wellness Centres. Dr. Stephen also resides in the Bowness community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

He owned and operated several chiropractic wellness centres in colorado. Dr. Stephen is board-certified in chiropractic orthopedics and sports medicine. A board-certified chiropractic orthopedist is a chiropractic doctor who has completed extensive postdoctoral education in non-surgical orthopedics and passed rigorous specialty board examinations leading to diplomate status as a chiropractic orthopedist.

Less than 2% of chiropractic physicians attain this status. To become board certified, the chiropractic orthopedic specialist is required to demonstrate advanced proficiency in the evaluation and non-operative management of a broad range of injuries, conditions and disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system on the spine and extremities.

He is a published author in state, national, and international publications, he co-authored a nutrition book which won international awards and is a professional speaker on the international speakers’ bureau. A founding board member of the first multidisciplinary rehab center in Colorado.

Dr. Stephen was also on the founding board of The Colorado Society for Wellness & Prevention. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Sports Council awarded Dr. Summey the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to the ACA Sports Council, its members, and the sports community.

The Colorado Chiropractic Association also awarded Dr. Summey “SportsPerson of the Year.” Dr. Summey lectured on the Doctors’ speaker’s Bureau throughout North America to chiropractors and medical practitioners in continuing medical education courses.

He was selected as one of “North America’s Top Chiropractors,” a rare and prestigious award. Dr. Steve is now devoting his time, energy, and skills to deliver chiropractic health services using scientific breakthroughs in non-surgical pain relief.

Dr. Summey uses the Sigma Instrument, which is the most advanced spinal analysis and treating instrument today as well as the shockwave therapy. This non-surgical device creates remarkable conditions for soft tissue healing.

He believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be pain-free and to enjoy Optimum Health & Wellness.

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.

Miray has completed 2200 hours of Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy at Makami College. She believes that massage is an important complementary part of every medical treatment. As for her, everyone deserves to have an active and pain free life, her passion is helping people with their aching pain, chronic conditions and quick recovery after surgery. She trained using various neuromuscular techniques treat neurological and mechanical body conditions. She delivers professional safe therapeutic massage techniques depends on client’s needs. Her favorite techniques including but not limit: Lymphatic drainage, Deep tissue, Myofascial release, Prenatal and postnatal massage Hot stone, Hypertonic muscle therapy, Swedish, Migraine therapy, Trigger point therapy. She also likes to finish her treatment with some home selfcare advice to help clients achieving wellness life that lasts for long time

Sally is a licensed massage therapist and graduate from MaKami College in Calgary, Alberta. She also is a registered acupuncturist. She has a thriving passion in helping people recover through natural means as a professional massage therapist.

What sets Sally apart is she has a deep understanding of both western and eastern (Chinese) practices, in which she incorporates into her daily treatment practices. She specializes in relaxation massage, pregnancy & postnatal massage, myofascial release, hot stone therapy, GuaSha, Cupping, Acupuncture to help her clients achieve pain relief.

Whether you seek a pleasurable, pain-relieving massage or are looking for a long-term solution to get rid of hindering pain from a previous injury, Sally will be able to guide you to a proper recovery.

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.