Optimum Wellness Centres: Canyon Meadows

Dr. Ed Palichuk has been practicing in Calgary, Alberta, since 1992. His post-secondary education began at the University of Alberta, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in genetics with distinction. He then attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

He has been chair of an occupational health and safety committee, served with the Alberta Practice Review Board, assisted with the Provincial Chiropractic Examination Committee and sat on the Board of Directors for Child Find Alberta.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and has two beautiful children. He keeps active both playing and coaching hockey and working out and enjoying the outdoors through biking, skiing, and hiking.

Sarah grew up in Seoul, South Korea. Having had her grandmother and father specialized in acupuncture and herbs in Korea and Japan, Sarah grew up in a holistic-centred environment. She earned her passion for Eastern medicine.

Sarah has graduated from the Calgary College of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and continues to expand her knowledge. Sarah has studied advanced acupuncture techniques from the world-class Master Acupuncturists in California.

Sarah effectively treats pain, sports injuries, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. With long years of nursing background in a hospital setting, she also handles a wide variety of internal diseases and gynecological disorders.

Even when she is busy, Sarah remembers scheduling time for running, hiking, swimming, and yoga, as she is aware of the importance of first having a balanced lifestyle for herself to heal others through her treatments.

Samar received her BA with an honours specialization in kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She then continued her education with a diploma in pedorthics and now practices as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. Samar is an active member of both the College of Pedorthics Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada.

Samar received her BA with an honours specialization in kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She then continued her education with a diploma in pedorthics and now practices as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. Samar is an active member of both the College of Pedorthics Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada.

Anita was born and raised in The Philippines and was a Registered Midwife back home. Prior to becoming an RMT, she studied Medical Office Assistant with Honor at Trios College in Toronto and worked as a Clinical Assistant for over 4 years at OB/Gyne Clinic. She recently became a 2200-hour Massage Therapist at MaKami College and continues her education toward her 3000 hours. Currently, she is a license Practitioner of The Canadian Registered Massage Association (CRMTA).

Her specialties and areas of expertise are Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, Hot Stone, Dynamic Cupping, and PNF Stretching. She passionately believes that massage therapy combined with stretching is especially important in restoring any postural dysfunction and body pain, which is why she is very keen in educating her clients for a more effective and successful treatment.

Anita focuses on treating the root cause rather than just the signs and symptoms. Having a thorough Orthopedic assessment, implementing effective massage techniques, developing treatment plans, and giving her client therapeutic exercises is the best package of care she can provide. Anita is open to every opportunity that will enhance her growth and development and is eager to expand her horizon through continuing education.

Outside of work, Anita loves reading books (health related), listening to music while taking a walk or jogging to maintain a balanced healthy lifestyle.