ABOUT ALTA PHYSIO -
Anyone who has trusted us with their treatment knows that we do things differently.
Have you ever been to Physiotherapy and found you saw the actual therapist for less than 5 minutes? Spent more time with the assistant? Or on a god-forsaken machine? We have been treating as a therapist long enough to hear those complaints on repeat.
Our focus is on hands-on treatment and a commitment from our clients (you!) to doing their prescribed mindful movement routine. With those two ingredients, the right mindset and a dash of fairy dust, together we can overcome your injury and/or dysfunction.
Meet the Team
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Owner/Registered Physiotherapist
Born and raised on the East Coast, Jeannine relocated to Calgary in 2013 and was fortunate enough to have her close friends, Sarah and Alison, join.
Jeannine strongly feels that clients should be empowered and educated about taking an active role in their health and wellness. She achieves this by including her clients in her assessment findings as well as explaining in detail how the body is made to move – and move well.
Outside of work, Jeannine enjoys to spend her free time running, cross fit, spin, yoga, as well as soccer. She also loves spending time hanging with her two stubborn Bulldogs, Rexton and Boris.
Jeannine is committed to client centered care and believes that hands on treatment and body movement is the key successful outcomes. She truly feels that clients can only get out what they put in… so get to work!
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Registered Physiotherapist
Thea [Tay-ya!] graduated with a BKin from UBC along with a Masters in Physiotherapy from UofA. She believes that every client is different and it is important that a treatment plan fits your lifestyle in order to successfully achieve your goals. She wants her clients to actively participate in their rehabilitation, and she is not afraid to give you homework to maximize independence with recovery!
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Registered Physiotherapist
Alison was born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Moving to Calgary in 2014, she has worked mostly in the private practice and chronic pain settings. She considers herself lucky that she met Jeannine and Sarah through their master’s program at Dalhousie University. Long days and long nights proved to develop not only a lasting friendship but professional bonds that have lead us all to Alta!
Dry needling, manual therapy, and a strong active approach to your treatment is her bread and butter. She will always want you walking out of the door stronger than you came in.
Outside of work Alison loves spending time with her daughter Blake, running, paddle boarding in the summer, and skiing in the winter!
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist, Registered Massage Therapist
Eryn was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She obtained a Bachelors of Kinesiology majoring in sports performance and conditioning. Her passion for preventative medicine and injury rehabilitation led her to Calgary, to further her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy.
Eryn brings her knowledge of western and eastern medicine with her strong exercise background and a variety of modern manual techniques to develop a well-rounded holistic treatment. She utilizes exercise prescription, acupuncture, motor-point needling, gua sha, cupping and dietary therapy in her treatments, as needed. She will have you working hard on and off the table to reach your treatment goals.
Outside of work, Eryn spends her free time springboard diving, biking, hiking and cross-country skiing in the mountains.
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Registered Massage Therapist
Victoria was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She then dove feet first into the field of Strength and Conditioning which finally lead her to a career in Massage Therapy. She wanted to offer more within a clinical setting... and to work with us of course ;).
Victoria takes a more kick a** approach to Massage Therapy and we are pretty pumped about it. She blends her treatments by combining her manual skills with her background in movement. So get ready to work hard on the table AND in the gym!
Come in, check her out and get your body moving better!
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Registered Massage Therapist
Melissa’s journey into the world of health and wellness began with a background in psychology, where she developed a profound appreciation for the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being. Her passion for manual therapy and rehabilitation grew while working as a rehab assistant at a canine physiotherapy clinic, which led her to pursue a career in massage therapy.
Melissa brings a blend of myofascial techniques, cupping, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, and active techniques to get you moving and feeling your best. Her practice focuses on open communication and compassion, working together with clients to create effective treatment plans and empowering them with the knowledge they need to achieve their individual goals. She believes that wellness can start in the treatment room but that the work we bring into our daily lives is what creates lasting change.
When she’s not at work, you can find Melissa running, practicing yoga and meditation, exploring new modalities, or reading one of the three books she has on the go at any given time.
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Assistant
Zoe attends the University of Calgary completing her Kinesiology degree. A future Physiotherapist in the making!
She is working with us part time during her studies so you will often see Zoe covering the front desk in the evenings.
When she is not studying she enjoy’s playing hockey, baking, reading and hanging with her friends!
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Registered Physiotherapist
Mary graduated from the MScPT program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She also holds a specialized BSc in Psychology!
Growing up in Canmore, she developed a love for sport, regularly playing whatever was in season (volleyball was her fave). She also competed in Highland dancing, and learned the basics of alpine skiing. Though she jokingly refers to herself as a terrible Canmoreite due to preferring indoor sports and activities growing up, she can now regularly be found on the ski hill in the winters, and running or mountain biking in the summer. She enjoys travelling, and some of her favourite trips include skiing in Japan (twice!), honeymooning in Scotland, and trips to the West Coast to visit family and friends.
Mary prides herself on patient-centred care, and providing evidence based and personalized treatment for all of her clients. She looks forward to working together to help achieve your goals!
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Registered Physiotherapist
Sarah was born in raised in Newfoundland where she completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at Memorial University and met long time friend Jeannine. She then continued to Halifax for her Masters in Physiotherapy, where both girls met Alison! Sarah and her husband relocated out west to Calgary for work and to be closer to siblings.
Sarah has taken various continuing education courses over the years, and is proficient at both Dry Needling and Acupuncture amongst many other skills. Sarah prefers a hands-on, manual therapy approach to treatment, and even though she comes across as cute and sweet, she is not afraid to give her clients homework.
She lives an active, healthy lifestyle, including keeping on her toes chasing her busy toddler around. She’s a firm believer that you only get one body and must take care of it!
Clinic Values
Authenticity
We keep it real. We want our practitioners and clients to feel free to be unapologetically themselves.
Transparency
We value open, honest, no BS communication. If you didn’t do your exercises, tell us so we can adjust that week’s treatment.
Balance
We are all about equilibrium. Between work and life, firmness and softness, casualness and professionalism.
Quality
This isn’t a conveyor belt clinic. We’d rather see fewer, happier and healthier clients each day.
Connection
Between our team, with our clients, in our community, and to our physical space. We’re keeping our roots strong and growing more.