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Dr. Kayla Ekkel
Dr. Kayla’s goal is to empower you to have confidence in and control over your health so that you can live life to the fullest. Health is a series of small steps – it is a journey. Dr. Kayla guides you through each step of your healing journey, bringing you out of dysfunction and back into balance.
Dr. Kayla believes each person is an individual and not a diagnosis. No two people have the same life experiences and no two people experience disease in the same way. Dr. Kayla works closely with each patient to understand the root cause of their health concerns. She creates individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique experiences and health goals. Dr. Kayla uses a combination of supplements, acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and nutrition and lifestyle suggestions to create a treatment plan tailored to you.
Originally from Calgary, Dr. Kayla graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. Following this, she completed a 4-year degree in Naturopathic Medicine at the Boucher Institute in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Outside of the clinic you can find Dr. Kayla walking in the woods, playing tennis, hanging out with her pets, and collecting plants.
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Christine Dixon
Christine grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and after completing her first 3 years of post-secondary at the University of Regina, she transferred to Mount Royal College in Calgary to complete her Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology with an Advanced Athletic Therapy Certificate. She enjoyed the atmosphere and challenge of working with athletes and completed her certification with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and still maintains this membership.
Christine wanted to pursue further education and pursued the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner program through the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice in Vancouver. This is where she found her passion. She views the body as a whole, much like a puzzle, and loves helping people piece it back together when they aren’t feeling 100%.
When Christine is not working she enjoys staying active with her young family. Christine is married to a teacher (an outdoor enthusiast at heart) and is the proud mom to 4 sons (older brother, and triplets). Her clinical interests include working on foot, ankle, and lower body dysfunction. But her true passion is working with fertility, prenatal, and post-partum patients.
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Alissa Grenon
Taiya Hands
Megan Mandryk
Your story deserves to be heard! You deserve to find your own strengths and live a fulfilling life that you choose for yourself. Megan provides evidence-based care that is focused entirely around you. She believes in a collaborative therapeutic space rooted in unconditional compassion, respect, and empathy. She works with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy (SFT), or narrative therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, burnout, stress, trauma & relationships issues.
Megan has experience working with pain management, chronic pain, and motor vehicle collisions, and she understands the substantial long-term effect that they can have both psychologically and physically. She also understands the complexity and demands of corporate positions, and how burnout interpersonal work relationships can affect other areas of your life.
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Rachel McIntyre
Rachel graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree; Athletic Therapy major in conjunction with an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University in 2016. During this time, she worked sideline care for many of the University of Calgary Dino’s athletic teams. After graduation she worked for several years focusing on her clinical practice before deciding to pursue a deeper understanding of the human body. Her passion for helping others, curiosity, and love of education has always been a driving factor to constantly strive to be a better health care provider. This led her to complete her education at the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver. Rachel’s practice embraces a systemic, holistic approach to enhancing patient’s health and grow their resilience. Her background gives her a deeper understanding of the musculoskeletal system in relation to the other systems of the body and their connection to treating acute or chronic injury.
Rachel treats all ages and dysfunction, but has a special interest in newborn/pediatrics, pre/postnatal health, post-concussion symptoms, and the relationship of chronic pain to mental health disorders.
Outside of the clinic Rachel is always keeping active with her two dogs, getting out into the mountains any chance they get!
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Gabriella Postma
Lizzie Smith
As a Registered Psychologist, Lizzie is passionate about supporting adults, children, and youth in overcoming their mental health and well-being challenges.
Her background with the Canadian Armed Forces gives Lizzie a unique perspective and a strong dedication to providing specialized care for veterans, first responders, and individuals dealing with complex trauma and PTSD.
For Lizzie, counselling is more than just a profession; it’s about building connections, fostering understanding, facilitating growth – and occasionally sharing a good laugh. Lizzie employs an eclectic and holistic approach, utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. This diverse toolkit allows her to tailor therapy to a client’s specific needs, ensuring highly personalized and effective treatment.
Her practice is characterized by a welcoming, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment, with a particular focus on supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Lizzie brings warmth and a sense of humour to sessions, fostering an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding. Committed to social justice, Lizzie advocates for respect and support for all individuals.
If you are ready to begin your journey toward healing and personal growth, reach out and book a consultation. Together, we can work towards a brighter and healthier future.
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