MEET THE TEAM
NEIL WILSON
Primary Discipline:
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Kinesiologist Degree
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP)
High Performance Biomechanics and Conditioning Specialist (CSEP)
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.
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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.
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*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 benefits plans in Alberta, where Osteopathy is a coverage by the employer.*
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.
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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.
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*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.
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SHAE BEST
Primary Discipline:
Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Therapeutic Assistant
Athletic Coach
Shae is currently on temporary leave returning January 2024.
Shae is a practicing Osteopathic Manual Therapist in excellent association standing. Shae's Osteopathic Manual Therapy treatments are approved by many extended benefits 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.
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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.
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*Note: Industrial Alliance are not approving claims for Osteopathic Manual Practitioners that took schooling in Alberta.
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CELINE JENSEN
Primary Discipline:
Intern Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Therapeutic Assistant
Qigong Instructor
Older Adult Wellness Instructor
Athletic Coach
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Celine will be working toward her Diploma in Manual Osteopathy from the National Manual Osteopathic College. She achieved a Diploma in Therapeutic Assistant from the Red Deer College.
Building off of a wealth of knowledge and skills, Celine begins school in September and will be treating clients as part of her professional practicum. This is a great way to try out Osteopathy for the first time or gain access to a student practitioner for care on a regular basis. All professional practicum treatments are free - thank you for your support in helping these therapists gain the experienced touch needed to thrive as a skilled Manual Osteopath.
Details to come...
CADEN SHYBUNKA
Primary Discipline:
Intern Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Kinesiology Diploma
Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP)
Athletic Coach
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Caden will be working toward his Diploma in Manual Osteopathy from the National Manual Osteopathic College. He achieved a Diploma in Kinesiology from the Red Deer College.
Building off of a wealth of knowledge and skills, Caden begins school in September and will be treating clients as part of her professional practicum. This is a great way to try out Osteopathy for the first time or gain access to a student practitioner for care on a regular basis. All professional practicum treatments are free - thank you for your support in helping these therapists gain the experienced touch needed to thrive as a skilled Manual Osteopath.
Details to come...
DARLENE GLOVER
Primary Discipline:
Social Media Management
Niche Foundation Discipline(s):
Reiki Master
Darlene is our personality and information generator as our contracted Social Media Manager and loves Osteopathy as much as us! She brings our team together, and adds flare and encouragement! No-one would know who we are without this wonderful lady! If you are resonating with one of our social media posts this is the lady behind the endless research, connection and love!
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Thank you for what you do for us, Darlene! You serve our clients by serving us so well.