Meet the Team

Dr. Laurie Taskinen, Chiropractor

Dr. Laurie started her postsecondary education at the University of Alberta Augustana, where she played soccer for 3 years. In her last year at the U
of A, she decided she wanted experience in the rehabilitation field and became a trainer for the minor midget AAA hockey team in Camrose. She then went on to the University of Western States in Portland, where she graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Although Dr. Laurie provides chiropractic care to a wide variety of patients, she particularly loves caring for little ones, mothers-to-be, and new mamas. In her spare time, she enjoys going on hikes or spending time at the dog park with her Bernese Mountain dog, Hudson.

Dr. Sana Robinson, Chiropractor

Dr. Sana received her Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology and pre-medical concentration from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA, and her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the prestigious Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), Toronto, ON, CAN.

In practice, Dr. Sana utilizes a variety of different techniques and methods including Diversified Manual adjustments, Instrument assisted adjustments, Thompson Drop adjustments, Kinesiotaping, Graston technique, Mobilizations, Manual Release Therapy, Cupping Tissue Decompression Therapy, Percussion Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Laser Therapy. Dr. Sana looks forward to meeting you and helping you & your family achieve your health & wellness goals.

She believes in providing holistic, evidence informed and patient-centred care. This means that your treatment plan is developed after careful consideration of the latest evidence, her clinical experience/opinion and your preference for the treatment options available to your unique case.

Dr. Sana looks forward to meeting you and helping you & your family achieve
your health & wellness goals.

Vrajesh (Vraj) Modi, Physiotherapist

Vraj has been practicing as a Physiotherapist in Canada since 2016. He has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India that he received in 2013 as well as Fitness and Health promotion in Canada received in 2015.

He has a special interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and provides treatment to all ages patients starting from age three. He offers a wide variety of treatment including manual therapy, IMS/ dry needling, mobilization, cupping, soft tissue release, shock wave therapy, spinal decompression, electrical modalities, exercises program, postural correction, energy conservation, and physiotherapy consultation.

When he is not working, Vraj enjoys playing table tennis and volley, practicing his photography, and cooking.

Rutu Desai, Physiotherapist

Rutu obtained her Physiotherapist degree in India. She has more than five years of experience. In her treatment, she incorporates manual therapy, different types of modalities, and active therapy (exercise programs). She believes education plays an important role in her patients’ recovery and it is a key part of her therapy. She uses a biopsychosocial approach to enhance patient recovery.

She is also certified to perform Dry Needling/IMS techniques and incorporates needles to uplift the over-all-effect of care. She is certified to treat Pelvic Health related problems like urinary/bowel incontinence, menstrual cycle-related pain, IBS, Sexual pain, etc in males and females.

She takes a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries and pain, women’s health, and sports injuries. She also treats patients with neurological & cardio-pulmonary problems.

Rutu loves her life, and a big part of her life is work! She enjoys working with people and helping them get better in their daily functions. For her,
seeing her patients progress is very rewarding and that keeps her motivated to go above and beyond for her patients!

Ubiratan (Bira) Baradas, Physiotherapist

Bira graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree from the Methodist University in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Orthopedics is his main area of practice, with ample experience working with the adult population treating diverse conditions.

He aims to deliver quality physiotherapy treatment to his patients, where evidence-based practice, patient safety, and ethical conduct are his pillars. He is a strong believer in constructive patient-therapist interaction, where listening carefully to his clients and addressing their needs will lead to better and faster results in rehabilitation.

When not working as a Physiotherapist, Bira loves to spend quality time with his family. Traveling, cooking, learning more about people, the culture, and habits that form our beautiful and diverse world are also part of his interests in life.

Melissa Griffin, Registered Massage Therapist

Melissa has completed the 3000 hr program at Makami College of Massage Therapy, she has been practicing now for 5 years. Melissa has worked with a vast range of conditions and creates a specific treatment plans that will individually suite her client’s needs. Melissa’s education includes Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Cupping, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release and TMJ. Melissa will use her knowledge of the body and massage techniques to reduce pain, tension and discomfort.

Lindsay Collins, Massage Therapist

My name is Lindsay Collins. I worked in the oil field for over 13 years in Fort McMurray I did a lot of backbreaking work and I got tired of being sore and in pain so I made the career change to become an RMT.

I’m a 3000-hour registered massage therapist from Makami College with over 8 years of experience. I specialize in deep tissue, hot stones, and cupping. My goal at the end of the day is for my clients to live a pain-free and enjoyable lifestyle.

If I’m not in the clinic treating clients, you will probably find me on the farm where my family and I raise livestock. I’m always outside doing chores around the farm or just playing with the animals. And when I need a little break, I love to take my horses to the mountains.

I understand that life is busy, but we all need to take a moment and do some self-care so that we can continue to live a pain-free lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and creating a treatment plan that suits your needs.

Amber

Amber is a registered massage therapist, who specializes in a whole-person-total-care approach to release physical and emotional pain, with an emphasis on upper body, shoulder, and neck pain. She first graduated with honours in 2014, and has continued her studies to include many modalities, including craniosacral therapy, and hypnotherapy, which can help individuals heal faster and more completely by consciously and subconsciously, releasing emotional trauma that may be holding the body and mind back from healing.

Until recently, Amber has run her own local massage clinic and has had the opportunity to work with many amazing clients and healthcare professionals in the area. She has chosen to step back from that role to focus on her clients and becoming an author.

Amber enjoys finding creative ways to learns and grow. She always has a book in hand, loves doing research and is about to publish her first book. Aside from her passion for healing, Amber’s three favourite things in the world are her children. She also loves baking, cooking, nature and learning about health and nutrition.

Karen,
Physiotherapy Assistant

• Raeanne, Chiropractic Assistant
• Cassidy, Administrative Assistant
• Mady, Administrative Assistant
• Sarah, Administrative Assistant
• Dorothy, Office Manager