Optimum Wellness Centres: Bow Bottom

Dr. Mendes has been a licensed chiropractor for over 20 years, obtaining his Doctorate in Chiropractic in 1998. His passion for helping people turned into a particular focus in the clinical management of scoliosis. His keen interest in the challenges of scoliosis management led him to obtain various accreditations in:

• Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Level 2, 2017, Denver, CO, Romano and A. Negrini
• World Masters Scoliosis Course, 2017, Italy, The Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment), ISICO team.
• Schroth Method™, 2016, Boston, MA (Schroth Best Practices), Dr. Hans Weiss
• ScoliBrace™ Scoliosis Brace Provider, 2015, Calgary, AB (Custom TLSO Scoliosis and Kyphosis braces), Dr. Jeb  McAviney
• SpineCor™ Scoliosis Brace Provider, 2010, Montreal, QC, Dr. Colliard and Dr. Marcotte
• SpineCor™ Scoliosis Exercise Program, 2012, Las Vegas, Ana Delcampo
• Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) Conferences, 2016, 2019
• Pettibon Spinal Rehabilitation, 2000, Seattle, WA (Spine and Scoliosis Rehabilitation), Dr. Burl Pettibon

Dr. Mendes and his wife Kelly have 3 beautiful and very active daughters that all enjoy their family time together.

Nikki was born and raised in Calgary Alberta. She studied Advanced Massage Therapy at Makami College and completed her 3000 hour program with high honors back in 2018. She is passionate when it comes to her job and is always eager to meet new people. Nikki loves to provide a treatment plan using Swedish massage, trigger point release and therapist-assisted stretching for a more relaxing and therapeutic approach. She also is trained in myofascial release (both manual and cupping), deep tissue massage, joint mobilization and prenatal massage. Nikki feels comfortable working with clients of all ages and will adjust treatments to fit the needs and wants of each individual.

Whether you need to come in for relaxation, pain relief, have troubles sleeping, headaches, past or current injury, been in a motor vehicle accident or anything else life may bring you, Nikki’s main focus is to help you become the best version of yourself. She will also provide advice after the massage to help you continue a healthy, pain free lifestyle at home.

When Nikki has time off she loves to spend it outdoors exploring in and around the city, camping and hiking. When the weather prevents that from happening you can find her inside watching a good tv show or movie.

My career path to Massage Therapy may not common, but unique to myself. I started my careers in banking, moved into accounting, but knew I needed something hands on and that is what lead into massage therapy. I have always been fascinated by how the body works, muscle function and development, and continue to be fascinated. After years of being a gymnast and coach, a dream was to one day do a body building competition, so I put my mind to it and in 2017 I got on stage. During my training to get on stage, I had to really focus on massage therapy and this is where I asked a lot of questions and seen a few therapists. I learnt a lot and thought this is what I should do as a career change, and before long, I was in school to study Massage Therapy. More keys that led me to this career were that, I would be a vital part in a person’s life to help them relieve stress, tension, correct posture, chronic pain and increase overall wellness.

I offer treatments in Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Prenatal Massage, Myofascial Cupping, Stretching, and Hot Stone Massage. I may send homework home with you, in the way of exercises and stretches to strengthen and stretch muscles to increase your own wellness and mobility.

In my free time you will find me spending time with family, friends and my horses.

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.