Optimum Wellness Centres: High River

Dr. Dan Welbourn graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario, in 2007. He also received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Lethbridge in 2002. Born and raised in Calgary, Dr. Welbourn returned here after completing his chiropractic education to be close to family.

Dr. Welbourn’s clinical interests include preventative and maintenance care for families as well as sports injuries. Having been an elite athlete during his youth and early adulthood, as well as a lifelong chiropractic patient, Dr. Welbourn recognizes the vital role regular chiropractic care plays in maintaining health and well-being and preventing injuries in all walks of life.

Dr. Welbourn has finally settled back in Calgary and volunteers five days a week as a team manager for Babe Ruth Calgary baseball and as a treating chiropractor for the Alberta Ballet. During his spare time, you will probably find him in the weight room or on a baseball field.

Nate completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2003 and obtained his Master of Physiotherapy degree in 2008 in India. During his 10+ years of experience, he had the privilege of treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in various multidisciplinary settings. Nate has experience working with a wide variety of Musculoskeletal and Neurological injuries.

His assessments focus on targeting the root cause of injury in order to rehabilitate and prevent future injuries. His major strength is detailed clinical assessment and diagnosing the condition, hands on skills in joint mobilizations and prescribing specific exercises based on impairment. When not at work, Nate can be found Fishing.

Tiffany Mitchell is a graduate of the Masters of Counselling program from Athabasca University and has worked with children and adults in a variety of roles over the last 6 years. Tiffany uses a variety of therapies and theories, including but not limited to; Psychodynamic therapy, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness-based strategies, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Tiffany focuses on understanding the circular effects of time and helping individuals use their experiences to adapt, change, and enhance their lives.

Some of the types of concerns Tiffany specializes in are:

• Anxiety disorders including, panic, post-traumatic stress, trauma, social anxiety
• Relational concerns, including social, parental stress, family
• Depression, including postpartum depression in mothers and fathers, generalized, situational, long-term
• Child and adolescents dealing with trauma, anxiety, school bullying, depression, anger management

Family dynamics, including relationships, stress, disagreements, abuse, life changes
Tiffany specializes in working with a variety of clients: children 8+ (8-12; 12-18; adults), and families.

Christine is an RMT with 3000 hours of schooling. Coming from an agricultural background, where sore bodies are a common occurrence, Christine is passionate about fixing aches and pains, injuries, and providing a therapeutic massage. Christine offers a unique massage to cover a range of symptoms through a combination of myofascial release and Swedish relaxation techniques.

Christine believes that, while massage is an integral part of a client’s well-being, so is nutrition, mindset, and home care, such as stretching and strengthening. Watching her clients improve in mind, body, and spirit drives her passion for continuing to learn and grow in her expertise.

In her spare time, you can find Christine at the gym or hiking in the mountains!

Alaura Wood graduated from the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba in 2015, and is a member in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. During her 2 years of sports injury based massage training, she learned a variety of methods to assess and treat orthopedic issues.

In her practice, Alaura uses myofascial release, structural integration, advanced remedial massage strokes, joint mobilizations, therapist-assisted and home-based stretching, and strengthening to maintain healthy tissue or treat unhealthy or injured tissues. She is also fully trained in Swedish massage for more of a relaxation approach. Alaura will work with clients to develop a comprehensive and goal-oriented treatment plan.

Upon completing her training, Alaura started a family and moved back to her home town here in Alberta for her son to grow up where she did. She is passionate about her work and her family, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, yoga, and being outdoors.

Gabby is a Registered Massage Therapist. He has 3000 hours of practice. He has an outstanding clinic performance award for demonstrating quality clinic performance. He received a Makami College letter of distinction acknowledgment for outstanding accomplishments.

Related course work: Injury prevention, orthopedic assessment, Swedish massage, herbal wrap/compress, lymphatic drainage, anatomy and physiology, osteology and myology, ethics and communication and deep tissue and trigger points.