Optimum Wellness Centres: Strathmore

Dr. Sean Stordy graduated with honours from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 2004. During his time at Palmer, he was an intern in the radiology and adjusting technique departments, where he was able to help and educate other students. In October 2003, he was selected to participate in a clinic abroad trip to Brazil, where he had the opportunity to help underserved communities receive chiropractic care they were otherwise unable to access. This experience provided a first-hand look at what chiropractic could do and what it meant for the lives of those in need.

Dr. Sean is trained in various techniques, including Activator, Diversified, Thompson, Gonstead, and Toggle.

In his spare time, Dr. Sean enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters. Dr. Sean believes that a proactive approach to health is far better than reactive, and looks forward to being able to meet patients on their journey for health and help them reach their wellness goals.

Dr. Bikram Saini was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He graduated from the University of Calgary in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology.

Following university, he spent a stint of time working as a strength coach for the SAIT Trojans and various other athletic groups across Calgary. His time with athletic groups provided another lens through which he observed human movement at higher levels of sport. This point in his career inspired him to want to get more involved from a healthcare perspective to help optimize people’s health through movement.

He then moved to San Jose, California, to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic West to obtain his Doctor in Chiropractic. During his time in California, he became an active member of the prominent sports council, where he provided care for athletes, army veterans, students, and the general public at various events around the Bay Area.

Dr. Saini specializes in techniques such as Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Cox Flexion-Distraction, and various other rehab and soft tissue modalities. Dr. Saini’s passion is to provide patient-centred, goal-based care to allow his patients to achieve a greater state of health.

Dr. Saini enjoys spending time with his family during his free time and activities such as weightlifting, powerlifting, and volleyball.

Dr. Mahdi Ghazanfari, ND is an international medical graduate and licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Alberta who graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. He also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree* with a medical residency in anesthesiology from Iran. He practiced conventional medicine for more than 18 years before becoming a Naturopathic Doctor.

He has a general naturopathic practice with a special interest in heart and hormones health, and support to patients with a diagnosis of cancer. He utilizes Naturopathic treatments such as herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle counselling among others to support the treatment of a variety of conditions such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, gut issues, weight management and others.

He is truly passionate about integrative natural treatments where his skills and experience allow him to combine Western and Eastern approaches to provide options to his patients.

*Disclaimer: Dr. Mahdi Ghazanfari, ND doesn’t practice conventional medicine in Canada.

Muge graduated as a physiotherapist with bachelor’s degree from School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Istanbul University in Istanbul, Turkey in 2007. After that, she completed her master’s degree in exercise physiology to specialize in exercise science and sports medicine. She obtained the Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy by Manual Concepts Australia in 2015.

She has experience in concussion rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, injury prevention, sports injuries, and workplace injuries. Prior to working as a physiotherapist in Canada, she worked with musculoskeletal injuries, pediatric disorders, and all kinds of athletes as well as dancers in Turkey. She worked as a team physiotherapist of Women’s National Basketball and Women’s National Soccer Teams in Turkey. She was a visitor physiotherapist for the Club Brugge youth teams in Belgium.

Muge likes to spend quality time with her family. She dedicates her time to her daughter and husband when she is not at work. Her hobbies are snowboarding, playing tennis, doing salsa dance. She played tennis at the university tennis league, travelled to attend salsa workshops, took photography classes. She is looking forward to meeting new patients and helping them to reach their goals and to improve their quality of life.

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.

Don Montgomery, TCMD, earned his Acupuncture Diploma along with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, Alberta. The highlight of his studies was a 13-week internship at the Zhejiang University of TCM in Hangzhou, mainland China, where he developed an even greater appreciation for integrating TCM into mainstream medicine. TCM may be used to treat a myriad of complaints and works well with all other health care therapies.

Don became a Registered Acupuncturist with the province of Alberta in December of 2007. More recently, Don has incorporated a variety of other modalities that are complementary to his practice. Don’s mission is to help solve health issues in a “feel good” way, treating each person as a unique individual.

He resides in Three Hills with his wife and 5 daughters.

Jessica graduated from MaKami College with 3000 hours in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy and is continuing her education to improve upon my practice. She utilizes techniques from Swedish, deep tissue, and myofascial release (both manual and cupping). All greatly benefiting soft tissue injuries caused by overuse, posture, stress, and more.

She’s fascinated with the body’s ability to heal, and she is eager to share that knowledge with her clients on how they can take charge of their health outside of treatments. Home care and consistency, she believes, are essential for helping you achieve optimum health.

Aside from massage, she spends most of her time with her family. Her husband and herself have 3 children that love to be busy outside the house, especially camping. She enjoys listening to music and spending time in the mountains.

John is a graduate of Massage Therapy from Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB. He is an active member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association. He holds a certification in hot stone massage and traditional Thai massage, as well as a certification in ortho-bionomy.

John has had experience as a massage therapist in a public clinic, at health and wellness fundraisers, and various resorts and spas.

Training has prepared him to provide a variety of therapeutic modalities, including the following massage techniques:

• Sports and performance
• Neuromuscular
• Myofascial
• Passive bodywork
• Whole body muscular
• Injury-related tension
• Structural integration
• Acupressure

By taking the time to listen with ears, eyes, and hands, John creates custom treatments for his clients. He uses both his client’s goals and an intuitive approach to implement safe and effective treatments.

My passion for massage and general well being has been strong for as long as I can remember. Although I started my education in English Literature and Education, I realized I needed something more hands on and personal. Not only is massage therapy a good fit for my personality but also perfect to maintain my busy lifestyle of raising three kids and keeping active playing softball and working out.

With the desire to help others, I graduated from Makami College in 2019, with outstanding grades. I find massage therapy not only beneficial for my clients, but also allows me to better myself. Life is full of challenges that can strain your body and mind. I allow my clients to obtain some release and provide them with attainable challenges to help improve their daily well being. Don’t be surprised if I recommend some stretches or reinforcement exercises!

I offer treatments of relaxation, deep tissue, lymphatic, and myofascial work. I use various methods that can include hot stones or cupping. I have a great critical mind which helps me in problem solving and makes me keen to learn more treatments and conditions through continuing education.

Nick is a Registered Massage Therapist with 2200 hours Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma from Professional Institute of Massage Therapy (Calgary, AB). He is an active member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA).

Before arriving to Canada from Ukraine in 2011, Nick worked as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with post-operative orthopedic patients for 12 years after obtaining MD diploma in 1994 and completing residency in Rehabilitation in 1999.

He is more focused on the therapeutic approach to massage utilizing techniques such as: Swedish, trigger points, myofascial release, deep tissue, PNF stretching. Nick believes in collaboration between therapist and patient to achieve better and faster recovery and recommends stretching/strengthening exercises specific to your condition for home care.

I have recently completed my 2200 hours to become a Massage Therapist through MaKami College, and am working towards my 3000 hours. I became interested in massage therapy as a way to help people, and it quickly became a career that is not only beneficial to those I treat but also beneficial to my personal wellbeing. 

Throughout my education I have realized how important movement and being pain free is, and through massage therapy I am able to continue learning about the body and ways to achieve a pain free lifestyle. I incorporate relaxation, deep tissue, and myofascial release through cupping to help create a treatment that is unique to the client. I am still learning and growing and have an amazing opportunity to grow with the clinic!

Massage has allowed me to “stop and smell the roses” as some would say, and you can often find me taking yoga or cycling classes, or enjoying a good book outside and playing with my dog.

My name is Megan! I graduated from the 2200 hour Massage Therapy program at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in June of 2020. I believe that no one should have to live in pain and I have a passion for prenatal, postnatal, infant, chronic pain, deep tissue and cupping. I will get to the root of your problem, set goals and create a plan so you can take back your life.

In my spare time you can find me making macrame art, camping, or out for walks with my dogs.

Priscilla (Paris) Ksenic graduated from Mount Royal University in 2021 with a 2200 hour Massage Therapy Diploma. She is in good standing with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association and is currently enrolled at Thompson Rivers University for a Bachelors of Health Science. 

Paris has worked with different populations, many including a wide range of conditions, athletic/sedentary levels, ages, and rehabilitation stages. Paris is eager to always continue her education and give the best possible care to her patients. She believes that personalized home care programs are a patients (and massage therapists) best friend and go hand-in-hand with overall patient well-being. 

Paris plans to take continuing education courses to learn and/or further expand her knowledge on different techniques in the near future like Cupping, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Pre-natal and Post-natal, and Pediatric Massage.

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.