Knowing how important chiropractic care is to my health, I continue to be adjusted every week, so I can continue to play competitive water polo, keep up with my very active dog (Wattson, an Airedale), golf, learn how to play hockey, take time out to relax and enjoy my husband’s company, and function at my best.

When I’m not at the office or the pool, I volunteer with Rotary International, working directly with international youth exchange students, helping them learn our Canadian culture, and appreciate all that Canada has to offer. For those patients who speak French, I am also bilingual, and would really appreciate being able to practice my French, so please challenge me to do so!

During my internship, I volunteered for the CMCC Chiropractic Outreach Abroad to the Dominican Republic to provide chiropractic care to the less privileged. This experience has influenced my perception on how effective and beneficial manual therapy can be in treating a variety of different conditions.

Outside of professional practice, I enjoy baking, playing ball hockey, badminton, and swimming. Chiropractic care has been a very important part of my health in maintaining an active lifestyle. I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve optimal function and health.

I have learned a variety of techniques over my years in practice and strive to find the right one that works for each individual body, preference and condition. When I am not seeing patients I love to cook and do a wide variety of work out classes, from Barre, weight training, spin, and yoga. In the summer I love wake surfing with my kids and husband. I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your health goals.

In her spare time Mynga is busy with 2 teenagers and a schnoodle! She is addicted to learning new things, traveling and meditating. She loves to read, bike and swim, she is outgoing and full of vibrance!

Her Skills Include:

• Dry Needling
• Joint Mobilization
• Muscle Energy Technique
• Facilitated Positional Release
• Myofascial Release and Myofascial Cupping
• Soft Tissue Release
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Concussion Management
• Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Visceral Manipulation
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• TMJ Therapy

RMT experience:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Swedish Relaxation Massage
• Hot Stone/Jade Stone Massage
• Prenatal Massage

Heather is an avid seeker of knowledge who greatly appreciates the notion of excellence both personally and professionally. She has completed numerous post-educational courses such as TMJ dysfunction, concussion/headaches and holds certifications in Pelvic Floor Physio (internal and non-internal), Biomedical Dry Needling (IMS) and KinesioTape Levels 1 and 2. She is presently pursuing her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Levels.

As a Physiotherapist, she is inspired by the drive to empower every person she treats and aspires to leverage her expertise in physio to help others rebuild themselves and reconstruct their lives. Her primary objective is to contribute to reshaping other’s lives for better and helping them enjoy a higher quality of life, and getting back to what they love to do.

Besides having a passion for her job, Heather greatly cherishes spending time in the company of her loved ones, whether that is having games nights, or spending time in the mountains. She also loves playing soccer, floor hockey, riding bikes, hiking and exploring the beauty of the wild with her beloved dog, Juno.

When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and playing basketball.

In my downtime, you can surely find me out in the mountains whether hiking, camping, or skiing with friends and family. As a former University of Calgary Rowing athlete, I will always have a passion for being out on the water, especially when there is a good Calgary sunrise.

I started this whole, wild ride because I was just searching for ways to improve and protect my family’s health (something I’m sure everyone can relate to). Before I knew it I was elbow deep, sifting through media fear mongering, false advertising, fad diets, and a nauseating amount of just plain stupid advice.

What I needed more than anything was someone to shoot it to me straight, someone to actually help!

And so instead of looking for her, I become her.

I couldn’t have known then how much of a health nerd I would turn into, how amazing I would find the design of the human body for optimal health, or how obsessed I would become in helping others build lifestyles (and legacies) that make them truly happy and healthy.

So that’s me!

You can expect me to be consistent in sharing useful and simple information. You can count on my excitement and dedication in motivating you in exactly the ways you need. You can trust that I am results oriented, and strategic towards giving you a life of freedom (and fun!). When I’m not totally geeking out on gut health topics, you can find me camping in the Rocky Mountains with my husband of 21 years and our two fantastic kids.

I became very interested in energy work in the late 1990’s, particularly Reiki. I studied, and learned about this modality until I received my Master Level in Dec 2001 in the Usui lineage of Natural Healing.

This encouraged me to try my hands at some Feet! I was always fascinated with feet, and became a certified Reflexologist with the Reflexology Assoc of Canada in April 2002.

Massage therapy seemed to be the next natural progression in my journey. I studied at the University of Calgary, and graduated in April 2003. Massage has branched out into relaxation, therapeutic, pre/post natal, and for the last two years I have incorporated “Jade Stones” into my work.

Michelle is skilled in a variety of techniques including dynamic cupping, therapeutic, deep tissue, trigger point release, joint mobilization, myofascial stretching, and relaxation massage bringing passion and expertise to every treatment. Her goal is to identify underlying patterns such as muscle imbalances or postural and movement dysfunctions that lead to pain-tension cycles to create an individualized treatment plan to address her clients’ concerns. She likes to educate her clients in customized self-care, empowering them to be active participants in their healing process and continued recovery. Influenced by her years of training and passion for exercise, she believes that movement is often the right medicine for combating aches and pains.

Follow Michelle on Instagram @mich.rmt for all things massage, and glimpses into her fitness journey; where you can find her on her yoga mat or in the mountains hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, camping, and spending time with her partner and dog.

My journey in the massage world started at Makami College with the 3000 hour program. I enjoy assisting people in learning more about their body and how they can live a healthy, fun life while preventing pain and injury.

Outside of massage I enjoy spending time being active and working with my 3 horses.

I complete my 1000 hour program for Massage Therapy from Medicine Hat College in 2003 and furthered my education in 2013, obtaining my 2200 hour diploma. Craniosacral, Thai massage and hot stone are a few of the other modalities I’m trained on.

Health and fitness plays a big role in my life. Staying active and maintaining a balanced lifestyle are important to me.

I look forward to working with and getting to know you and your family.

As well as traditional massage, I also offer treatments in:

• Reiki
• Champissage (East Indian Head Massage)
• East Indian Foot Massage

In addition to having my Massage Therapy diploma, I previously graduated with honours from the DeVry Institute of Technology with an Electronic Engineering Technology diploma. I am currently a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).

Through sports Dan gained first-hand experience of physical injuries and how these injuries can affect your lifestyle. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa, Dan spent two years studying Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University which gave him further understanding of how the body compensates for injury and helped him gain further knowledge of the mechanisms of injury.

Married to his wife Nicole, Family activities with their son Curtis certainly brings excitement and busy lifestyle. I enjoy being active, whether it be walking our dog, hiking or skating.

Dan has been the Director of The Gaitway for over 15 years, developing a treatment approach which combines accurate assessment of movement patterns with prevention and correction utilizing Custom Prescription orthotics.