After moving from North Vancouver to Calgary in 2007, Adam studied at the University of Calgary’s Human Performance Lab, obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in exercise physiology. Highlights of his time at the U of C included being named an All-Canadian while competing for the Dinos track and field team and interning with the Calgary Flames as a strength and conditioning coach. Following graduation, Adam worked as an Applied Sport Scientist in Vancouver, where he designed and implemented training programs for hockey, soccer, bobsleigh, road cycling, masters track and field and Red Bull athletes. Adam began working with tactical athletes from the Burnaby and Coquitlam Fire Departments in 2017, and returned to Calgary to complete a year working in the Wellness Clinic of the Calgary Fire Department.

Adam joins us with an enthusiasm for building strength in endurance athletes, and helping answer the question “how much should I be training?”. With a strong background in the science of strength and conditioning coaching, Adam is excited to expand the scope of care offered at Innovative and is looking forward to helping you reach your wellness and fitness goals. When not in the clinic, you can find Adam on the ski hill or in the kitchen trying to perfect his pad thai recipe (the secret is in the tamarind sauce).

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With over 26 years of clinical experience, Lori provides evidence based and innovative physiotherapy services. She has worked with people of all ages with various musculoskeletal / orthopaedic injuries.

Lori graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) degree from the University of Calgary in 1991. She was also a member of the varsity women’s soccer team and received the Gauntlet Sports Extra Effort Award and was named one of the Top Ten Academic Athletes at that time. She obtained her Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Physiotherapy (BHScPT) from McMaster University in 1996. Upon completion of her degree, she went on to take numerous post graduate courses. In 2000, she completed her Intermediate Manual Therapy exam (Part A) and obtained her Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) certification. She had the pleasure of taking the course by the founder himself, Dr. Chan Gunn. She achieved the highest level of Manual Therapy certification, becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) in 2002. In 2016, Lori completed the Diagnostic Imaging course for physiotherapists from the University of Alberta.

Lori uses a combination of manual therapy, IMS, exercise prescription and education to help her clients achieve their goals and to live their best life possible. She enjoys the challenge that each new case presents and offers specialized physiotherapy solutions to meet her clients’ individual and unique needs. In her free time, Lori enjoys spending time with her family, participating as a coach in their athletic pursuits and has been known to call the off leash park her happy place.

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As a Certified Athletic Therapist my training specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of injuries. Although athlete is in the name, I work with anyone experiencing pain or wanting to get back to their normal activity. I believe in getting to the root of every problem to provide long term relief of your injury. I focus on hands-on treatments to ensure you leave every appointment feeling better than when you came in. As someone who grew up with chronic injuries, I am passionate about giving you the tools you need to rehab and manage chronic pain. I prioritise personalised exercise based rehabilitation as this is the key to getting rid of injuries for good.

I have worked in a variety of elite sport environments including the BC Lions, University of Calgary football, as well as Football Alberta’s inaugural U18 Women’s Tackle team. I am currently one of the athletic therapists for the CSSHL Edge Mens U15 Prep hockey team.

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Dr. Jacquelyn Perron graduated with her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2009 from Toronto and has been practicing in Calgary, Alberta ever since. In her undergrad, Dr. Perron completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences with a Specialization in Health Promotion.

Dr. Perron continues to educate herself focusing on assessing and treatment methods to help further ones ideal functional movement patterns. She is a strong advocate in finding the body’s limitation and asymmetries before and after an injury occurs. Dr. Perron addresses the body as a whole and uses multiple methods to aid the body back to optimal function. She offers Chiropractic manipulation, Active Release Techniques (ART), Kinesio tape techniques, Functional movement assessment and screens (FMS&SFMA), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Rehabilitative/Corrective exercises.

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Barb has been a registered massage therapist since 1997, when she graduated with an Honours Diploma from Kikkawa College. Barb believes a thorough assessment is an important step to providing individualized and effective treatment. Her skillful hands deliver a deep soft tissue massage enhanced with such techniques as myofascial and trigger point releases, joint mobilization, PNF stretching, neuromuscular therapy, manual lymph drainage and craniosacral therapy. Over the years she has experience working and successfully treating clients who have recovered from surgery, sport injuries, chronic pain, frozen shoulder, spinal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, TMJ, headaches and many other conditions. Barb continually works towards expanding her knowledge in order to provide her clients with the greatest level of care possible. She believes massage therapy plays a key role in dealing with many of life’s stressors and is essential for long-term health and wellness.

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Practicing Massage Therapy for 10+ years. Focused on Rehab and Recovery for my clients. Part of the Instructional Team at MRU since 2014. Team Massage Therapist for Cavalry FC since 2019. Activities I enjoy doing: golfing, cycling, participating in the Kidney March, and hanging out with my mini human!

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Victoria is originally from Nova Scotia where her passion for sports and movement stems from growing up dancing, playing soccer, volleyball, track & field, and rugby. Victoria graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a double major in Human Kinetics and Human Nutrition. During her time at St.FX she was the Student Athletic Therapist for the X-Men Football team. Upon completion, she moved to Alberta where she began working as a Kinesiologist. After seeing the positive impact that physiotherapists had in their clients’ lives, she was inspired to start her career as a physiotherapist. She then moved to Glasgow, Scotland, where she graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with her Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.

Victoria is passionate about getting to the root cause of her client’s pain and getting them back doing what they love to do. She integrates a mix of education, hands-on manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise to achieve effective and long-lasting results. Victoria strives to empower her clients to take their health and physical well being into their own hands to prevent re-injury.

Outside of work, Victoria enjoys spending time with friends & family, mountain biking, skiing, running, hiking, and camping.

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Dr. Corrado Cultrera completed a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Calgary. He graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1999 with a special focus on Sports Performance and Injury Prevention in the youth athlete. Dr. Cultrera has received advanced training in soft tissue injury management and is fully credentialed in Active Release Techniques®, Graston Technique®, FAKTR-PM®, Kinesiotaping and Custom Foot Orthotics. Dr. Cultrera focuses on Athlete Optimization and Youth Injury Prevention. He has worked with AVP Professional and Collegiate volleyball players, the Toronto Argonauts, BC Lions, and has been part of the ART® treatment team at the Ironman Canada triathlon. Dr. Cultrera is an active member of the triathlon community and Vice president of the Kronos Youth High Performance Triathlon club.

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Aaron Ashe is a massage therapist, educator, life-long student, athlete, husband and father. He has been working with athletes, of all levels, since 1999 and has extensive experience treating individuals for sport-specific injuries. Aaron was part of the integrated sports medicine team (IST) for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer for 8 years and is currently working as part of the IST for Rowing Canada Aviron – providing recovery and regeneration massage. Aaron is passionate about providing treatment focused on management and prevention of injuries in his clients, as well as helping them return to play from injury by using manual therapy and education to empower clients to become proactive in their own wellness. Aaron’s treatment approach integrates various techniques such as myofascial release, joint mobilizations, active manual treatments, and providing guidance as to where to appropriately strengthen and/or increase flexibility. He believes strongly in a collaborative approach to treatment - integrating other practitioners and doctors to provide the most effective and efficient care. As a long-term athlete himself, Aaron continues to enjoy mountain biking, running, hiking, and skiing. New to the Calgary area, he hopes to keep active and explore the surrounding area, with his family. CLIENT CV: Rowing Canada Aviron Vancouver Whitecaps FC, MLS Martial arts/MMA competitors Canadian National and Junior National Mountain bike racers Canadian National team Ski and Snowboard racers

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Registered Massage Therapist at Fortius Sport & Health Part of IST for Vancouver Whitecaps FC Part of IST for Rowing Canada Aviron Registered Massage Therapist, Legacies Sports Massage Fitness center & martial arts RMT @ Fitness World & Gracie Barra BJJ Senior Instructor, Vancouver College of Massage Therapy

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Shari is a Registered Physical Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She has completed post-graduate certifications in sport, acupuncture, IMS and manual therapy. In 2013, she completed a MSc in Biomechanics with a focus on running injuries. Shari enjoys educating people about injury prevention. Her clinical practice focuses on addressing poor biomechanical movement patterns, imbalances in strength and flexibility and improving core stability to keep an active population doing what they love. Shari is currently a board member of Run Calgary (Calgary Marathon Society.)

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Keith is a passionate movement specialist focused on helping his clients achieve long-term success with their rehabilitation and has extensive experience treating sports-related injuries. He believes in assessing the way his clients move to address the root cause of the problem, ultimately helping his clients prevent re-injury instead of treating surface-level symptoms. Keith’s clients will usually leave his treatments having learned to walk, run, bend, squat, sit and move in different ways then they are used to.

Keith hails from Nova Scotia where his interest in the human body and athletics began. He was introduced to the physiotherapy profession after suffering numerous sports injuries while playing competitive hockey, soccer and rugby. His passion still lies in sport, where he helps develop preventative injury programs and volunteers his time for onside coverage for local hockey and soccer organizations.

Whenever he has the chance, he still straps on the blades as much as possible to play in local gentlemen’s hockey leagues. He also enjoys snowboarding, cycling, mountain biking, running, hiking, camping and playing squash.

Keith is a level 2 shift concussion provider, he is also certified in functional dry needling, spinal and peripheral joint manipulation, medical acupuncture, and is able to order diagnostic imaging. He also attends advanced courses annually on movement impairments and rehabilitation to help you move better.

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David is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from Mount Royal University in 2021 with a Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Athletic Therapy. In 2018, he finished his undergraduate degree at The University of Ottawa, completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. During his time in Ottawa, David had the opportunity to work with the men’s varsity hockey team. Since his time at Mount Royal, David has worked with a variety of programs including, Volleyball Alberta, The University of Calgary, Calgary Rugby Union, and Calgary Minor Hockey. In addition to his time in the clinic at Innovative, David is the Medical Team Lead of The Calgary Surge. David has a passion for working with active individuals that are motivated to get back to what they love doing. It’s his aim as an Athletic Therapist to help others achieve their health goals, while educating them about the anatomy behind their injury. When he is not working in the clinic or field, you can find him outdoors with his friends and family, climbing, camping, and hiking.

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Erica relocated to Calgary shortly after completing her BSc in Nutrition at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. She quickly fell in love with the mountains and now spends her free time hiking, backpacking, or planning her next adventure. As an athlete, coach, and lover of food, it made complete sense for Erica to pursue a career working with nutrition in sports. Learning from her own experience as an athlete, Erica has dedicated her practice to helping people fuel their bodies and take the guesswork out of their nutrition plans. She offers comprehensive appointments and plans strategically tailored to your specific needs, barriers, and goals. Working with Erica means you will not only get expert advice, but you will also gain invaluable nutrition knowledge and skills that you can use throughout your life. Although Erica has a specialization in sports and active lifestyle nutrition, she works with a wide range of individuals to help them reach their nutrition goals. From injury prevention and recovery to general diet analysis, Erica would love to meet with you and discuss your nutrition goals.

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