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.

Dr. Chris Dewhirst, born in Grande Prairie Alberta, obtained his Bachelor of Physical Education in 2011 from the University of Alberta, and spent 11 years in Edmonton as a personal trainer and an instructor teaching students how to become personal trainers. He then decided to progress his education and attended the University of Western States where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Human Biology and ultimately his Doctor of Chiropractic.

Dr. Dewhirst integrates chiropractic treatments with strength and conditioning principles, while also including concepts from FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) and PRI (Postural Restoration Institute). Dr Chris employs Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques and neurodynamics to help enhance patient well-being. He addresses root causes of musculoskeletal issues to help enhance joint mobility and function, while also educating patients on how to understand and manage their pain. His integrated approach empowers patients to achieve pain-free movement, enhanced performance, and a better quality of life through chiropractic care.

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.

Over the years, Bola has acquired skills and experience in providing therapeutic interventions to enable patients to achieve optimum physical function and return to normal day-to-day activities. She has skills in manual therapy and kinesiotaping. Bola is also skilled in dry needling techniques and the management of pelvic health conditions. She believes in providing effective one-on-one therapy sessions to her patients which will be focused on assisting with their therapy and lifestyle goals. Her extensive knowledge of disease conditions makes patient education a key component of her practice. She is well-experienced in the management of musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical conditions and neurological cases.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family & friends and travelling.

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. 

With over 2200 hours of training and registration with CRMTA, Yohanna S. is a dedicatedRegistered Massage Therapist focused on the physical and emotional well–being of her clients,offering a personalized and therapeutic approach.

Specialized in techniques such as Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone massage, and posturalassessments, Yohanna tailors each session to meet the individual needs of her clients, providingprofessional and empathetic service. Her goal is to relieve discomfortand provide a transformativeexperience that promotes balance and overall health.

Recognized for her ability to connect with clients and work as part of a team, she creates a relaxingand professional environment. Outside of her role as a therapist, Yohanna enjoys sports activitieslike cycling and weightlifting, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and continually expanding herknowledge in massage therapy and holistic health

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.