
Dr. Jamie Mulholland
DC
Joined team: January 1, 2010
Location: Airdrie
Languages: English
Services: Chiropractic
Modalities: Chiropractic
Dr. Mulholland has been in practice in Airdrie for 9 years. A southern Alberta native, Dr. Mulholland attended the University of Calgary on a basketball scholarship, where he studied kinesiology and became very interested in the performance and healthcare of athletes.
He graduated with honours from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. He also completed an internship in San Francisco, where he worked with the chiropractor for the San Francisco Giants and the 49’ers. “It was a great experience. It made me realize that if some of the most finely tuned athletes in the world can benefit from chiropractic care – everyone can!”
Dr. Mulholland and his wife Laura, have five children. His love for families has helped influence his focus on a family-oriented approach to chiropractic care. His particular interest in family wellness is what brought him to Optimum Wellness Centers.

Dr. Damen Jodoin
DC
Joined team: January 5, 2018
Location: Crowfoot, Airdrie
Languages: English
Services: Chiropractic
Modalities: Chiropractic
Damen was born and raised in the small town of Brockville, ON. He became interested in the science of human movement and pursued a degree in kinesiology from the University of Western Canada in 2007. Damen continued his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he graduated in 2014.
He welcomes the challenge of treating spines from any age and activity level. His interests include classic rock, motorcycles, and Star Trek.

Dr. Arman Bonyadi Behrouz
ND
Joined team: February 4, 2020
Location: Marlborough, Airdrie, Sunridge
Language: English/Persian
Services: Naturopath
Modalities: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, herbal medicine, Homeopathy and has a particular interest in Diabetes Mellitus, High blood pressure and Cardiovascular disorders, Mood Disorders with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Digestive Health, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
Dr. Arman Bonyadi Behrouz, ND, graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. He is registered with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA) and is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
He has worked for 4 years as a physician’s assistant at the Integrative Clinic and has extensive experience with natural treatment modalities and a wide range of health concerns. During his one-year internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic in the CCNM, he had an opportunity to work under Dr. Jonathan Prousky’s supervision focusing on mental health disorders.
Before becoming a naturopathic doctor, he practiced as a medical doctor in Iran for more than 13 years in the field of mental health disorders. After immigrating to Canada, Dr. Behrouz decided to use his knowledge and experience in naturopathic medicine as a naturopathic doctor.

Lisa Carlson
Registered Psychologist
Joined team: April 29, 2013
Location: Crowfoot, Airdrie
Language: English
Services: Psychology
Modalities: Psychology, Pain Management, EMDR trained and ART accelerated resolution therapy, WCB approved
Lisa Carlson has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a registered psychologist in the province of Alberta. She enjoys working with people to increase their quality of life and make the changes necessary to reach their personal goals. Lisa offers an emphatic and supportive therapy style, which allows people to feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Her therapeutic approach involves the integration of the body, mind, and spirit in the pursuit of growth, healing, and emotional well-being.

Nate Vallinayagam
PT
Joined team: February 25, 2021
Location: Airdrie, High River
Language: English/Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil/Telugu
Services: Physiotherapy
Modalities: Musculoskeletal conditions
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.

Dr. Duyen Cao
TCMD, R.Ac
Joined team: May 14, 2019
Location: Airdrie
Languages: English/Vietnamese
Services: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Modalities: Muscle pain acute and chronic (headache, migraine)
Duyen Cao is a registered acupuncturist in good standing with CAAA and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Duyen dedicates herself to getting her patients back on their feet from physical and emotional dysfunctions using the natural and ancient preventative method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture. Her treatment approach is holistic and unique to each patient who seeks her help.
With over 10 years of experience in the alternative health industry, Duyen is highly recommended and recognized by her patients for effective treatments and the desire to share her knowledge on whole food, meditation, and yoga for optimum health.
At the Optimum Wellness Airdrie Clinic, Duyen is ready to join other alternative health practitioners to make wellness a part of patients’ life. She specializes in muscular-skeletal pain, including head, neck, shoulders, and lower back. She also treats repetitive injuries, whiplash, headache, migraine, insomnia, and women’s health.
Duyen is alumni of the Canadian Institute of Chinese Medicine. When not seeing patients, she spends time studying Classic Chinese Medicine with the Institute of East Asian Medicine and other advanced acupuncture philosophies. She does Classic Hatha Yoga and meditation daily. She enjoys hiking in summer with her husband and three sons.

Rayna Laing
RMT
Joined team: April 18, 2017
Location: Airdrie
Languages: English
Services: Massage Therapy
Modalities: Swedish techniques, neuro
Rayna is a goal-orientated therapist who specializes in a neuromuscular approach to Massage Therapy. With a mentality of “treatment doesn’t end with me; it begins with you” Rayna’s priority is client education. Her focus is to get you back to doing the things you love and to teach you how to maintain them.
Having graduated both her 1st and 2nd year of school with top honours and being selected to be the massage student ambassador, Rayna is eager to build strengths into the massage therapy profession. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, all things fitness, and spending time with her family. Sessions with Rayna can be 30 minutes RAPID (clothes on/lotion free), or 60 minutes using therapeutic, neuro, and/or Swedish techniques.

Shawn Johnson
DMO, RMT, FST
Joined team: February 14, 2022
Location: Airdrie
Language: English/French
Services: Massage Therapy
Modalities: Massage and Manual Osteopathy
My name is Shawn, I am a Manual Osteopath, a Registered Massage Therapist, and a Fascial Stretch Therapist. I graduated from The Manual Osteopathic College of Canada and The Alberta College of Massage Therapy. I specialize in therapeutic massage with the intention of correcting postural deviations, as well as educating my clients to provide self-care to progressively reach a point of living without pain. While deep pressure is my strength, relaxation and comfort are still the ideal goals. I enjoy working with clients to resolve chronic pain, and headaches, and restoring the body’s natural balance.
I am passionate about expanding my knowledge and sharpening my skills. Since graduating I have become certified in many modalities including Hot Stone Therapy, Advanced Cold Stone, Dynamic Cupping, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy, Advanced Fascia, Functional Myofascial Release, and Fascial Stretch Therapy. I am committed to developing myself so I can give my clients the very best treatments.

Nitin Pillay
RMT
Name: Nitin Pillay
Joined team: December 19, 2022
Location: Airdrie, Crowfoot
Language: English, Hindi
Services: Massage Therapy
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Sports & Injury Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, Work – Related Maintenance / Postural Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise
Nitin graduated from RMT school in 2014 and has been practicing full-time in the field. He also has a year of teaching this program under his belt. With 8 years of experience, he has become very intuitive about the human body, physical function, and the impacts these can have on your health. He has worked on several injuries related to posture, accidents, and sports. He provides a deep touch to those who prefer it but is very versatile in his methods and can also provide relaxation massage if that is what you’re looking for. He is a good listener and works with his clients to find the right treatment approach. He will run through a thorough assessment if there are any indicators that it is needed and will look for the root cause of your concerns.
Nitin has worked with people suffering from motor vehicle accidents, work injuries or work-related stress, muscle strains, joint sprains, whiplash-associated disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic low back or hip pain, scoliosis, postural concerns, just to name a few of the many conditions he has seen.

Stanley Zuidwyk
Certified Pedorthist
Joined team: June 2021
Location: All Locations
Language: English
Services: Certified Pedorthist
Modalities: Foot and Lower Limb
Stanley has been treating patients in the medical profession for 32 years and started in the custom foot orthotic field 22 years ago. His passion for pedorthics drives his ability to find helpful solutions and 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, and home rehabilitation programs.