BPT, MClSc, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Vestibular rehab
A graduate of Tel-Aviv University (2000), Yaara continued to complete a Clinical Masters in Physiotherapy (with focus on Manual Therapy) from The University of Western Ontario (2010). She has continued to further her education with vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management.
Along with clinical practice, Yaara is involved with the National Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association as an instructor and facilitator of manual therapy courses.
RMT
Kim is a graduate of Mount Royal University with a 2200 hour Massage Therapy diploma, with a skill set enhanced with a certification in lymphatic drainage. Recently completed in 2023 with the Chikly Health Institute.
Kim is a compassionate and caring therapist looking to help individuals manage their pain, decrease inflammation, boost the immune system, and increase overall wellness. She uses both relaxation and light-to-moderate touch therapeutic massage techniques and creates a treatment plan tailored specifically to the client.
She performs Swedish massage with light-to-moderate pressure techniques, static and dynamic evidence-based cupping.
She specializes in lymphatic drainage levels 1-3, as well as complete decongestive therapy (wraps, garments, taping) for those dealing with lymphedema or lipo-lymphedema. Lymph drainage can also help with acute or chronic swelling conditions such as venous insufficiencies, joint/muscle sprain/strains, activate fluid circulation, reduce muscle spasms and pain, stimulate the immune system, and stimulate the parasympathetic system.
*A doctor will need to be on board with certain conditions regarding lymphedema, and sometimes individuals are not appropriate for treatment (acute infections, DVT’s, major cardiac problems (heart attack, acute angina, uncontrolled CHF to name a few)
DOMP, BaSc Kin/Dram, CSEP-CPT
Amanda is a Manual Osteopath and has a keen interest in wellbeing, and taking a holistic approach to patient centred care. She holds a number of qualifications including a Diploma in Dance, BaSc Drama/Kinesiology from University of Lethbridge, MSc PT (pre-reg) from Queen Margaret University, and a DOMP. Amanda has received training in mat and equipment based clinical pilates, personal training (CSEP-CPT). She enjoys expanding her knowledge base as a means to provide her more tools in which to provide higher standards of care. She can be found curled up with a great read whether it’s a new novel or scientific journal, travelling, exploring, and dancing through it all.
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