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.

Margaret Maidment is a graduate of the Masters of Counselling and Art Therapy program (MC:AT) from Athabasca University and the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. She has worked with children in the private school system and older adults in hospice and at-home care. Margaret has also worked with the Canadian Armed Forces to create presentations about coping skills for post-deployment stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Margaret uses art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapies to help clients with the healing process. She focuses on building the client’s coping and problem solving skills to address client issues and helping the client to adapt to change within their lives. Margaret works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Margaret specializes in treating:
Anger management, abuse, relationship enhancement
Adolescent issues with behavioural retraining, bullying, parent-adolescent relationships, isolation, depression, suicidality
Anxiety spectrum disorders: post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, panic attacks, life-transition stress, nightmares/terrors
Caregiver issues with relationship strain, burn-out, depression
Depression (chronic and seasonal), grief and loss, end-of-life issues.

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.

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.