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.

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.

Tanya completed her Physiotherapy degree in 2017 in New Delhi, India. She moved to Nova Scotia to complete her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University. She has been involved in local and Canada wide stroke rehabilitation research trials. She has experience working as a physiotherapist in outpatient hospital setting and private practice in NS. She is excited about her move to Calgary. She is passionate about treating musculoskeletal and neurological injuries. Her treatment plans include manual therapy, education, home exercise program to help her clients actively participate in their recovery.  In her spare time, Tanya enjoys cooking, swimming and spending time with her family.

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.

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.