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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 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.

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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.

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Sarah grew up in Seoul, South Korea. Having had her grandmother and father specialize in Acupuncture and herbs in Korea and Japan, Sarah grew up in a holistically centered environment, from which she earned her passion for Eastern medicine.

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.

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Bolade (Bola) started her career in Physiotherapy in 2010 after graduating from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy and practiced as a Physiotherapist for a few years. She relocated to Canada in 2015 with her family after which she continued with physiotherapy practice.

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.

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Marishka, a knowledgeable Registered Massage Therapist, obtained her Diploma of Massage Therapy (2000hrs) from Mount Royal University in 2019. Her fascination with anatomy and physiology was sparked during her studies of Sports Medicine and Biology in high school. Marishka found immense satisfaction in providing treatment to the members of the high school football team, ensuring their prompt recovery. This deep-rooted passion led her to pursue a career in massage therapy, as she recognized its holistic approach in aiding individuals on their path to healing. 

Marishka implements a successful treatment strategy to effectively address muscle and tendon discomfort, and sports-related injuries, and provide support during prenatal and postnatal care. One of her preferred methods is myofascial cupping, which she incorporates in each treatment session, aiming for a harmonious combination of therapeutic benefits and relaxation. 

Marishka finds pleasure in embarking on mountainous adventures with her canine companion, engaging in physical exercise, indulging in the art of crocheting, and partaking in a spirited game of volleyball during her free time.

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Jo-Ann is a Registered Massage Therapist and a recent Graduate from East west College of Business and Technology in Calgary where she finished his 2245 hrs of Massage Therapy Diploma recently.

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.

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Russell is a 3000 hour trained massage therapist through Makami College. He believes strongly in living an active lifestyle and does this by running, playing hockey, working out, and boxing. He is also a certified breath coach and yoga therapist.

Russell likes to use a lot of stretching and activity in his home care plans. He also often uses breathwork and stretch therapy in his treatments. He believes educating people on ways to manage recovery is key to maintaining a healthy body. 

When Russell isn’t at Optimum working with clients, he is likely at the dog park with his wife and four dogs, out for a run, or playing hockey. 

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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. 

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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.