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Dr. Drew Oliphant is the Clinic Director of Alberta Back and Neck Rehab and Sports Injuries Clinic. Dr. Oliphant graduated from The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1987, after undergraduate studies at Selkirk College, University of Victoria, and University Of British Columbia. In 1997, he became a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Orthopedics (Canada) (FCCO(C)), a designation awarded to specialists in Orthopedics.

Dr. Oliphant has been a practicing chiropractor in Calgary for over 27 years. He is an authorized WCB provider and has testified as an expert witness at the Court of Queen’s Bench in personal injury cases. Dr. Oliphant himself suffered chronic low back pain and sciatica for many years following a motor vehicle accident in which he herniated his L5 disc, eventually necessitating 1 ½ year off work. He finally got long-term relief of his low back pain and sciatica with the DRX 9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy Machine and brought the DRX 9000 and DRX 9000C to Calgary, being the first clinic in Western Canada to provide this treatment. Since then, his clinic, Alberta Back and Neck Rehab and Sports Injuries Clinic, has performed over 20,000 decompression treatments.

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Dr. Ron Toma DC graduated from Palmer chiropractic college west in San Jose. This school had a high emphasis on sports injuries and rehabilitation. Dr. Toma has been in practice for over 20 years, and over these years he has developed a special interest in treating chronic pain patients, and motor vehicle patients. Through this time he has learned how to successfully treat spinal disc pathologies such as disc bulges, disc protrusions, and disc herniations. In his office, the main focus is the rehabilitation of extremities, muscular-skeletal injuries, and sports injuries. He works well with his multidisciplinary team to help give patients the best care possible.

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Dr. Eileena graduated from Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. She is a registered Acupuncturist of Alberta and a registered member of the Alberta Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors. Additionally, she has a background in Western Medicine and graduated from Guilin Medical College in China. 

With her extensive clinical background, she has treated a range of conditions, such as elbow pain, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, jaw pain, constipation, anxiety, and insomnia, and provided prenatal acupuncture services, including pre-birth and induce labor acupuncture. One of her specialties is cosmetic acupuncture, which is an effective anti-aging treatment.

Dr. Eileena demonstrates her respect for her patients by attentively listening to their requirements, accepting them as unique individuals, and valuing their viewpoints.

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Dr. Trevor Hoffman's interest in Regenerative Medicine began in 1995 while attending the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Hoffman had suffered from a sports injury 9 years prior and had tried multiple therapies without improvement. He volunteered during a demonstration of the technique of Neural Therapy and was so impressed by the results he made Regenerative Medicine the focus of his practice. His interest in Regenerative Medicine includes both orthopedic applications (sports injuries, degenerative changes, and pain management) and cosmetic applications.  Dr. Trevor has completed advanced training in Myofascial Trigger Point Injection, Prolotherapy, Mesotherapy, Neural Prolotherapy, and Prolozone. For many years Dr. Trevor has been sought out by his colleagues for mentorship in Regenerative Medicine. For the last 7 years, Dr. Trevor has been lecturing at professional conferences and teaching medical practitioners internationally the various techniques of Regenerative Medicine.

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Junghyun (Eddy) Yang graduated from Eulji University in Korea with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. He has gained valuable experience as a Licensed Physiotherapist, providing his expertise in both hospital and private clinic settings in Korea for a period of 5 years. In addition to his professional work, he also served in the military as a Sergeant in Korea from July 2011 to April 2013. 

Eddy has extensive experience in addressing various types of injuries and conditions, including motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, and chronic pain management. He utilizes a combination of manual therapy, shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, patient education, and personalized therapeutic exercise programs to assist his patients.

In his leisure time, he finds pleasure in activities such as culinary pursuits, exercising at the gym, engaging in basketball, and strumming the guitar. Additionally, he holds great affection for his furry companion, KKambong.

 

Qualifications:
Graduated from Eulji University in Korea, Major in Physiotherapy
Licensed Physiotherapist in Korea
Certified International Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor
Certified Leisure Sports Instructor (Level 2 – Basketball)
Certification: Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) – LBB1, Active Assist Movement Therapy (AAMT)
International Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor 
Lifelong Sports Instructor (Level 2 – Basketball)
Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database Level 1

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Born and raised in Alberta, Alisha Shivji holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and works as a Registered Psychologist in Calgary. Amid her professional journey, she has volunteered as a victim support worker with the Calgary Police Service and has provided counseling services to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds. Understanding that no 2 people are the same, Alisha is inspired to provide a client-centered approach to therapy tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs.

Mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques are some of the more common strategies that she uses to help individuals achieve a sense of growth and improve their quality of life. She also possesses training in clinical trauma therapy, pain management, and CBT-I.

 

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Shea Karczewski is a new graduate from the Mount Royal 2200-hour Massage Therapy program. She is an enthusiastic practitioner who loves working with her clients to restore their well-being. Shea uses a mixed method of therapeutic massage and home-based stretching programs to assist her clients in restoring range of motion and tissue mobility in post-injury rehabilitation or long-term chronic pain conditions. She also utilizes techniques such as deep tissue work, relaxation, and myofascial release in her massage treatments. She believes stretching and strengthening exercises at home can be vital in restoring postural dysfunctions caused by muscle imbalance, which can be very common with general pain conditions.

In her spare time, she likes to write short stories. Shea also enjoys activities such as painting, drawing, and using watercolors.

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Petr’s passion for massage therapy developed from his desire to help others. Petr sees his clients as individuals, recognizing that each body is unique; because of this, he uses a variety of therapeutic techniques such as Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, Rapid Neurofascial Reset, and Active Release to treat soft tissue injuries and dysfunctions.

Petr also likes to use Hot Stones and Dynamic Cupping through his treatments to address fascial restrictions created by poor posture, chronic injuries, and dysfunctions.

Peter was always interested in human Physiology, Anatomy, and Biomechanics. Since early childhood, his passion has always been sports and outdoor activities. This led him to choose to study and graduate with a Master's degree in Kinesiology/Sport Science from University in the Czech Republic.

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Lauren graduated from Vicars School of Massage Therapy with a 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma. She is a compassionate person who places emphasis on clear communication with her clients to ensure that they are comfortable and feel that their needs are met. She uses a well-rounded treatment plan which includes Swedish, Therapeutic, and Myofascial techniques as well as at-home stretches and exercises to properly treat the client’s concerns. Lauren believes that the benefits of massage therapy transfer to all aspects of the body and helps with a person's overall physical and emotional health. 
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys hiking, reading, and trying new foods.

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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.