Dr. Amber Bridges is a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional, specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture. She graduated from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a double major in TCM and Acupuncture, earning her credentials as a Registered Doctor of Acupuncture in 2023.
Her journey into the world of healing began in her teenage years when she personally experienced pain and injuries. Seeking treatment from a massage therapist, she was inspired by the positive results and the profound impact that therapy had on her recovery. This experience sparked her passion for becoming a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), a title she has held since 1997. Over the years, Dr. Bridges has developed a strong focus on medical massage therapy, with a particular interest in treating chronic pain, injuries, and the recovery process.
Dr. Bridges’ therapeutic approach is rooted in a deep belief in the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its ability to treat a variety of health concerns. Her areas of expertise include treating chronic pain, injuries, anxiety, depression, and women’s health issues such as infertility, perimenopause, and menopause. She utilizes a wide range of techniques, including acupuncture, cupping, ear seeds, electroacupuncture, gua sha, and Chinese Medicine diet therapy to provide holistic care for her patients.
Her interest in women’s health has become particularly prominent in recent years, as she seeks to help women navigate the challenges of reproductive health and hormonal changes. Dr. Bridges is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized treatments that address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of her patients’ well-being.
In her spare time, Dr. Bridges enjoys simplicity and peace of nature. She loves hiking, camping, and spending quality time with her dog, family, and friends, finding balance and rejuvenation in the great outdoors.
With a profound commitment to holistic health and healing, Dr. Bridges continues to work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for her patients, empowering them to achieve wellness through natural, effective therapies.
Dr. Amber Bridges is a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional, specializing in Traditi...
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Meera graduated from Sardar Patel University in 2013 with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy. She has worked in various clinical settings over the past 10 years. Meera continued to expand her knowledge and clinical skills by taking several postgraduate courses, such as the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and Bio Mechanical Dry Needling.
She is also a registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She has expertise in treating pelvic health conditions like pain, urinary incontinence which is common after delivering a baby or due to aging.
She is passionate about her work and continually challenge herself to offer effective solutions and work collaboratively with her patients to help them reach their maximum potential and improve quality of life. She provides individualized andClient centered treatment protocol for variety of conditions for example:
Neck pain
Mid and low back pain
Repetitive/overuse injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Musculoskeletal pain
Work-related injuries
Sports-related Injuries
She believes in an exercise-based approach which includes the patient’s active involvement. She also utilizes patient education and manual therapy as part of her treatment approach. It gives her great satisfaction to see her patient recover and function independently.
In her free time, Meera enjoys activities like doing yoga, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.
Meera graduated from Sardar Patel University in 2013 with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy. She has wo...
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Rakesh graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy. I have worked in various clinical settings like outpatient clinics, Acute care, Long term care and home care settings over the past few years. Rakesh continued to expand his knowledge and clinical skills by taking several postgraduate courses, such as Kinesio Taping and Functional Dry Needling and Lower limb assessment.
Rakesh is passionate about his work and continually challenges himself to offer effective solutions and work collaboratively with his patients to help them reach their maximum potential. He applies evidence-based practice in all areas of patient care. He emphasizes on improving their quality of life.
Rakesh believes in an exercise-based approach which includes the patient’s active involvement. He also utilizes patient education and manual therapy as part of his treatment approach. It gives him great satisfaction to see his patient recover from their injuries and achieve optimal functioning.
Rakesh is also fluent in Gujarati, Hindi and can understand Punjabi, to better serve patients requiring a Physical therapist who speak these languages.
In his free time, Rakesh enjoys activities like yoga, playing tennis, hiking, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends.
Rakesh graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy. I have worked in various clinical sett...
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John has gained hands-on experience in a variety of massage techniques, including advanced neuromascular treatment such as myofascial release, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy.
His approach focuses on tailoring each session to meet individual client needs, whether they seek relaxation, pain relief, or improved mobility. He takes pride in creating a calming environment where clients feel valued, understood, and cared for.
In his spare time he enjoys playing music and performing on stage with his band.
John has gained hands-on experience in a variety of massage techniques, including advanced neurom...
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Adam earned his Master of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Alberta in 2005. Since that time,
he has continued to grow his Rehabilitation knowledge by completing his Fellowship of Manual Therapy,
in addition to Certifications in IMS and Acupuncture. To complement treatment techniques, Adam
strongly believes that patient education and targeted exercises to be a fundamental component of a
patient’s recovery plan. Adam’s treatment philosophy is to discover the root problem of the symptoms,
and treat the problems in addition to the symptoms to provide long standing relief and prevent future injuries.
Adam uses dry needles in his practice. He can also perform spinal manipulation and order diagnostic imaging as per indication.
When he is not in the clinic, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 boys. He can usually be
found on the soccer field or in the mountains skiing and biking.
Adam earned his Master of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Alberta in 2005. Since that t...
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Katica is a registered massage therapist with 3000 hours of training from the Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program at Makami College.
She adjusts massage treatments to each client according to one’s conditions and needs by combining various techniques such as relaxation massage (Swedish), deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, various therapeutic massage techniques, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilization, pre- and post-pregnancy massage, post surgery (works with scar tissue and helps with adhesions) and when needed instructs clients about stretching and strengthening exercises to do at home related to treatment plan. She helps clients with various issiues: MVA, (muscle) strains, TMJ disorder, different injuries and conditions related to sport activities, work and related to various health conditions.
She treats all ages from children to seniors.
She has a keen interest in learning new modalities and techniques to improve her knowledge and treatments for her clients.
When not working, she is busy with her pets, plants, volunteering at animal shelter (AARCS) and Calgary Zoo, hiking etc.
Katica is a registered massage therapist with 3000 hours of training from the Advanced Clinical M...
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Kim Umphrey has been an RMT since 2009. She has extensive experience treating clients with neurodiversity, sensory processing challenges, hypermobility, and inflammatory conditions. She also has experience with pregnancy related issues, accidents, and injuries. She works with her clients to find easy and realistic solutions that fit into her client’s daily lives.
Myo-fascial techniques, sports massage, kinesio-taping and dynamic cupping are all areas that she has studied, along with high level training in prenatal massage, including massage for higher-risk pregnancies, infant massage, and training as a labour support provider (doula).
Kim is also a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant Professional and Wellness Coach, as well. She is currently offering nutrition assessments, as well as wellness coaching and educational workshops.
Kim Umphrey has been an RMT since 2009. She has extensive experience treating clients with neurod...
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