Optimum Wellness Centres - Canyon Meadows
South East Calgary Clinic

He has chaired 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 has studied Advanced Acupuncture techniques from world-class master acupuncturists in California, U.S.A. She also successfully finished her internship at the Disney Family Cancer Centre in L.A in 2019.

Sarah effectively treats pain, sports injuries, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. With many years of nursing experience in hospital settings, Sarah also treats a variety of internal diseases and gynecological disorders.

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

Gerry attended the University of Saskatchewan and University of Alberta obtaining degrees in Physical Therapy and Education. He is a dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapist with a passion for enhancing patient mobility and well-being through evidence-based practice. Over his career, he has used hospital, private practice and sports as his vehicles to further his career and provide well balanced and effective treatment plans for his clients. Whether you require guidance on work or play challenges, physical treatment or rehabilitation programs, he will provide you with the most individualized and comprehensive choices.

Gerry combines manual therapy, tailored exercise programs and patient education to empower individuals to achieve their health and mobility goals. He has successfully treated a wide range of conditions, from neuromusculoskeletal injuries to post-operative recovery. His ability to build strong rapport with patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams has earned him a reputation for delivering exceptional care. He is committed to driving innovative physiotherapy solutions, mentoring emerging clinicians and advancing rehabilitative strategies. 

Outside of his professional work, he is an advocate for active living, drawing from his personal experience in fitness and wellness to inspire others. He enjoys being active cycling, traveling and spending time with his family.

She is an active member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association. Jo-Ann is passionate about Massage Therapy. She received such good care and relief from massages that it triggered her to learn more about massage therapy and eventually got herself registered in the Massage Therapy program in Calgary.

Jo-Ann offers deep tissue massages, hydrotherapy, joint mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, pre & post-natal massager relaxation massage, Swedish massage, therapeutic massage, and trigger points. She is driven by a strong desire to help her clients achieve optimal health and function as quickly and efficiently as possible. She believes that this goal is best achieved with a thorough examination, effective treatment planning, targeted treatments, continual reassessment, and appropriate remedial exercise.

Shilpa has been practicing therapeutic massage therapy for over 7 years. She understands the connection between human touch and healing is very important. Through her many years of massage, she has gained international experience with hot stone, cupping, and Swedish massage. Her passion in life is helping other that are suffering from chronic pain and acute injuries. 

Her style is a combination of relaxation massage with the benefit of therapeutic techniques, such as trigger point release. She continues to expand her knowledge to be able to provide relief pain and improve a better quality of life. 

Stanley has been treating patients in the medical profession for 35 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 the 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, compression stockings and home rehabilitation program.

After completing a Bachelor of Physical Education from Brock University, Stanley graduated with a Diploma in Sports Injury Management (Athletic Therapy) from Sheridan College in 1991. He subsequently became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 1992. Stanley worked as the head Athletic Therapist at McMaster University as well as the Canadian national women’s fastpitch softball team for a period of 10 years. He had the honour of attending the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia as their core medical team practitioner.

In furthering his passion for learning, teaching and treating patients, Stanley became a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Instructor in 2000, a Certified Pedorthic Technician in 2002 and a Certified Pedorthist in 2003. He shared his knowledge and experience by providing instruction to various sports medicine practitioners at the university, college and continuing education levels. Stanley has been a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association since 1990, a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner since 2000, a member of the College of Pedorthics of Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada since 2002.

Stanley recharges his energy by engaging in outdoor pursuits and currently participates in white water kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, along with weight and cardio training. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle in the mountains during the warmer months of the year.