MEET THE TEAM
NEIL WILSON
Primary Discipline:
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Kinesiologist
High Performance Biomechanics and Conditioning Specialist
Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist
Athletic Coach
Neil is a practicing Osteopathic Manual Therapist with foundation training and experience as a Professional Kinesiologist in excellent association standing. Neil's Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatments are approved by many extended benefit plans in Alberta, where Osteopathy is a coverage offered by the employer.*
Previous educational achievements include a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy from the National Manual Osteopathic College and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from the University of Alberta.
Neil holds additional certificates as:
- Canadian Gold Standard CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist™,
- Ergonomic/HSE Specialist as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional®
- Biomechanical and Conditioning Specialist certified as a CSEP High-Performance Specialist™
- Kinesiotaping™ Practitioner
- Neurokinetic Therapy™ Practitioner
- Advanced Visceral (Organ) Mobilization Techniques - Thorax (Lungs, Pericardium, Throat/Neck, Thyroid).
Neil has worked as a Professional Kinesiologist Practitioner in injury rehabilitation in the physical therapy industry, as an educator in the athletic and occupational setting, and as a performance coach in both athletic and occupational environments. Neil is an Ergonomic Specialist and has conducted office and industrial assessments as well medical rehabilitation and ergonomic recommendation reviews. Neil has a passion for family, child athletic development and breath work. With an open-minded approach to the body, he treats for the need of each client which could be specific to one area of recovery or all-encompassed physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Utilizing the gentle touch and detailed assessment of Manual Osteopathic techniques onto the foundation of Kinesiology (biomechanics, ergonomics and movement therapy) has given Neil the ability to individualize your care by addressing the immediate functional need to eliminate the discomforts and pain, but also diving into the root cause of both the dysfunction within the elaborate systems of the body and the environments that you interact with. Our goal for you is to achieve Complete Function.
*Note: Industrial Alliance are not approving claims for Osteopathic Manual Practitioners that took schooling in Alberta.
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SHAE BEST
Primary Discipline:
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Therapeutic Assistant
Athletic Coach
Shae is a practicing Osteopathic Manual Therapist in excellent association standing. Shae's Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatments are approved by many extended benefit plans in Alberta, where Osteopathy is a coverage offered by the employer.*
Previous education achievements include a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy from the National Manual Osteopathic College and a Diploma in Therapeutic Assistant from the Red Deer College.
Shae previously coached high school basketball and attended Red Deer College as a student collegiate athlete completing her diploma while playing basketball for the RDC Queens.
Shae shares her passion for movement in interaction with youth sports and recreational activities with older adults. She has provided hundreds of effective treatments using osteopathic techniques for fascial stretching and has excelled with her craniosacral mobilization skills which are part of her treatment process. Her passion for family, outdoors and athletics keeps Shae keen on up to date techniques for recovery such as Kinesiotaping and also grounded to keep an open-minded treatment philosophy.
Shae utilizes her experience having worked as a Professional Therapeutic Assistant for injury rehabilitation in the physical therapy industry, and as a recreation plan programmer in extended care older adult living facilities. Shae is suited to care for clients of all ages.
Utilizing the gentle touch and detailed assessment of Manual Osteopathic techniques onto the foundation of Kinesiology (movement therapy) has given Shae the ability to individualize your care by addressing the immediate functional need to eliminate the discomforts and pain, but also diving into the root cause of both the dysfunction within the elaborate systems of the body and the environments that you interact with. Our goal is for you to achieve Complete Function.
*Note: Industrial Alliance are not approving claims for Osteopathic Manual Practitioners that took schooling in Alberta.
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TARA DIAMOND
Primary Discipline:
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Registered Massage Therapist
Tara is a practicing Osteopathic Manual Therapist with foundation training and experience as a Registered Massage Therapist in excellent associations standing. Tara's Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatments are accepted by many extended benefit plans in Alberta, where Osteopathy is a coverage by the employer.* Unfortunately Tara is unable offer Canada Life benefits approved treatments at this time (pending changes in the coming months).
Previous education achievements include a Diploma in Manual Osteopathy from the National Manual Osteopathic College and a Diploma in Massage Therapy.
Tara has a keen knowledge of the body anatomy and system functions. She utilizes her experience having worked as a Registered Massage Therapist to treat with a great sense for tissue mobility and fascial fluidity. This makes her exceptional with treating lymphatic drainage, an area that most us require addressing. Her passion for family, nature and yoga allows her to treat with an open-minded approach.
Utilizing the gentle touch and detailed assessment of Manual Osteopathic techniques onto the foundation of massage and movement therapy, has given Tara the ability to individualize your care by addressing the immediate functional need to eliminate the discomforts and pain, but also diving into the root cause of both the dysfunction within the elaborate systems of the body and the environments that you interact with. Our goal is for you to achieve Complete Function.
*Note: Industrial Alliance are not approving claims for Osteopathic Manual Practitioners that took schooling in Alberta. Tara is approved to complete Massage Therapy for Industrial Alliance clients.