About Kayla
I completed my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2018 at the University of Lethbridge and my Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2021 at the University of Alberta.
I have always been extremely passionate about injury rehabilitation and encouraging others to pursue a healthy balanced lifestyle by participating in activities they love! My interest in physiotherapy stemmed from my involvement in sport growing up.
I grew up in Lethbridge and moved away from home in grade 10 to pursue my figure skating career. I was accepted to the National Sport School and trained at Canada Olympic Park; here, I had the pleasure of being surrounded by elite athletes from a variety of sports.
I also had a well-rounded team that assisted with on-ice technical skills, strength and conditioning, dance, nutrition, sport psychology, and rehabilitation. Through this experience, I learned the importance of having an interdisciplinary team for recovery and performance.
As a former athlete, I share my passion for movement with others. My treatment style combines manual therapy and exercise using an individually tailored approach.
I also have a passion for pelvic health, as it is an extremely important area that is commonly overlooked. Pelvic floor conditions are treatable, just like any other body part! My goal as a physiotherapist is to help patients get back doing the activities they love, as quickly as possible!
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Pelvic Health
Dry Needling
Interests
Figure Skating
Hiking
Strength Training
Skiing
Running
Competitive Sports
About Kayla
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About Morgan
I graduated from the University of Alberta with my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 and my Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2014. I moved to Lethbridge after graduating and worked for several years at local clinics before realizing that my idea of physio was quite different than what was being offered. This led to me branching out on my own and opening my own clinic (Velocity Physical Therapy in 2019) in order to pursue my vision for rehab and performance before teaming up to create the Bridge!
I have been a multi-sport athlete all my life, with my main focus being on soccer (playing in the ACAC and Edmonton Premier/Major Leagues during my undergrad). Since then I have gone back to my multisport roots through triathlons, bouldering, different types of training, and of course - still playing soccer. My husband and I love the outdoors and get out to the mountains as often as we can.
Working with athletes has always been my passion! I love that they are a population that allows me to blend my nerdy fascination with movement/mechanics with my love of fitness and sport performance. My focus is on working with athletes to help them move better, to understand their body better and become more resilient - with manual therapy and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) as needed to kickstart things. From rehab to performance, I love empowering athletes throughout their journey to be at their best
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Dry Needling
Performance Training
Interests
Competitive Sports
Running
Soccer
Hiking
Weightlifting
Climbing/Bouldering
Triathlon
About Morgan
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About Andre
Growing up in Brazil, I played competitive volleyball for six years with my club team Minas Tenis Clube. In 2014, I won a gold medal competing for the Brazilian National team during the World Military Games in Rio de Janeiro.
During this time I was able to learn first hand from not only my role models in the sport but also from the coaches, athletic trainers and rehab therapists who always helped us compete at the highest possible level. It was during that time that I developed my passion for exercise therapy and sport performance which led me to pursuit a career as a Kinesiologist.
In 2014, I decided to leave Brazil and follow my dreams of studying and playing volleyball in Canada. I graduated from Lethbridge College in 2016 with a diploma in Business Administration and furthered my education at Vancouver Island University where I graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology in 2020.
While studying at the Lethbridge College I was fortunate enough to play for both the men’s volleyball and soccer team. During my time at VIU I competed with the men’s volleyball team and went on to compete in the CCAA National Championship.
Being an athlete has led me to realize the importance of training on and off the court to not only optimize performance levels but also to prevent injuries. My goal at The Bridge is to educate individuals of all ages and abilities on how to optimize their lifestyle and performance through proper training and exercise. Our goal is to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance and help our patients and athletes achieve the highest level of performance both on and off the court.
Specializations
Exercise Therapy
Performance Training
Strength and Conditioning
Interests
Volleyball
Soccer
Basketball
About Andre
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About Brittney
I was born and raised here in Lethbridge, AB where I grew up playing a variety of sports including badminton, volleyball and competitive soccer but ultimately focusing on soccer competing with the Lethbridge Football Club (LFC) and eventually Alberta Major Soccer League (AMSL).
In 2017, I was recruited to the University of Lethbridge Women’s soccer team where I played competitively for 4 years and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Throughout my time on the team, I quickly grew to love our strength and conditioning sessions which allowed me to understand the importance and benefits of in-season and off-season training regimes.
During my first year at the UofL, I suffered an ACL injury, resulting in 2 major knee surgeries. Going through this process and routinely attending physiotherapy appointments helped me gain an appreciation and passion for injury rehabilitation and prevention as well as the significance of performing movements with quality.
Making the transition from athlete to strength and conditioning coach allows me to utilize my experience and help educate my clients regardless of age and physical activity background, while also continuing to expand my knowledge in injury rehabilitation and sports performance.
Outside of the clinic, I still enjoy playing soccer, weightlifting, hiking, softball, and skiing.
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About Niko
I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology with Distinction from the University of Alberta and followed up my undergraduate studies with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2018. During this time, I played five years with the Golden Bears men’s soccer team, being named CIS Rookie of the Year in 2012. I was a five-time Canada West All-Star, two-time CIS All-Canadian, and two-time Golden Bears Soccer MVP. In 2016/17, my last year of eligibility, we won a CIS/USports National Championship and I was named the University of Alberta Male Athlete of the Year.
I was also fortunate enough to have played professional soccer with FC Edmonton and the Vancouver Whitecaps U-23 team. I have represented Canada at the World University Games in 2013 in Kazan, Russia. I continue to play soccer in the Alberta Major Soccer League and enjoy golfing, alpine skiing, water skiing, and weightlifting.
My passion for physiotherapy has extended throughout my soccer career with regards to preventing injuries and helping people reach their highest capacity in movement and performance. My goal as a physiotherapist is to take this approach into helping enable every one of my patients in their own personal comeback.
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Dry Needling
Performance Training
Interests
Competitive Sports
Soccer
Golfing
Alpine Skiing
Water Skiing
Weightlifting
About Niko
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About Megan
I grew up in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Saskatoon in 2015 to attend the University of Saskatchewan. I graduated in 2020 with my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and I then pursued my Masters of Physical Therapy and just recently graduated this year.
During my undergraduate degree, I was lucky enough to play five years with the women’s basketball team where we were fortunate to win 2 USport National Championships and 4 Canada West Championships. I was also selected to represent Canada at the 2019 FISU games in Naples, Italy.
Being a varsity athlete, I had my fair share of injuries over the years and I spent a lot of time in the physio clinic which originally sparked my interest in the profession. I love the idea of pursuing a career that involves my love for exercise and moving the body with the ability to empower individuals throughout their rehab journey.
I am super passionate about getting people back to doing the things they love, whether that be their sport or their activities of daily living, through education, evidence-based, and exercise-based rehab.
Outside of the clinic, you can find me in the gym, coaching basketball, getting outdoors, or spending time with my friends and family!
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Interests
Basketball
Weightlifting
About Megan
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About Matthew
I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2014, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours and Great Distinction. In 2016, I completed a Master’s in Physical Therapy at the same institution, where I was recognized as the Most Distinguished Graduate.
Upon graduation, I began working in Orthopaedics and Sport Rehabilitation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I later completed a Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship with Huskie Athletics at the University of Saskatchewan.
After this fellowship, I served as a full-time therapist for Huskie Athletics at the University of Saskatchewan. Here, I managed injuries and coordinated rehabilitation for the varsity football, track & field, and soccer programs. Before relocating to Lethbridge, I spent a year at the world-renowned Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Centre in London, Ontario, where I had the opportunity to work with a leading sport medicine team.
I am also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and seek to integrate these principles into my rehab programs. I strongly believe in using assessment and treatment strategies that are best evidence-based practice. After understanding your injury history and situation, my sessions usually focus on education, load/activity management, and progressive exercise prescription.
I enjoy treating all types of musculoskeletal injuries, with a special interest in sports injury management, knees and ACLs, running injuries, concussion and vestibular presentations, and individuals experiencing persistent pain complaints. My ultimate goal is always to get you back to the things you love to do.
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy golfing, running, weight lifting, and spending as much time as possible outdoors with my wife Chelsea, a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, and our daughter, Emilia.
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Knees & ACLs
Running Injuries
Vestibular & Concussion Management
Chronic Pain
Interests
Competitive Sports
Running
Golf
Soccer
Weight Lifting
About Matthew
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About Shelby
I graduated from the University of Calgary in 2017 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. After my degree, I worked as a Kinesiologist for four years, which allowed me to gain experience in the rehabilitation world, but I always knew that my end goal was Physiotherapy.
In 2021, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and applied to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, where I obtained my Master’s in Physiotherapy with Merit in December 2022, before returning home to Southern Alberta.
Growing up, I played a variety of different sports, with hockey, baseball, and golf serving as my main focuses. During my undergraduate degree, I played hockey for the Calgary Warriors in the AJFHL, but in my third year, I unfortunately suffered an ACL injury.
This exposure to the world of rehabilitation and performance had a massive influence on my decision to pursue physiotherapy for my own career. Currently, I play recreational hockey, strength train, and play golf as often as I can, even though my handicap won’t show it!
I became a Physiotherapist because I truly want to help others return to doing the things they love, whether that’s in sport, at work, or in their everyday activities. This is something I hope to achieve through evidence-based practice, exercise-based rehabilitation, and patient education.
Specializations
Physiotherapy
Interests
Hockey
Baseball
Golf
Strength Training
About Shelby
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About Ariette
I was born in the Netherlands and grew up in southern Alberta. After having three kids I decided
to start working out, mainly running which came with its own minor injuries which led to getting massages.
It felt like the right fit for me and I went back to school to become a massage therapist - I graduated from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2019 and am a member in good standing with the
Massage Therapist Association of Alberta.
With my education and work experience I have gained an interest in therapeutic massage. I like helping individuals achieve their rehabilitative goals.
My main interest lies in therapeutic treatments, helping individuals recover from pain and restrictions. If that is a professional athlete or someone just starting an active lifestyle. I also enjoy taking courses that will better my treatments and stay on top of all things new and exciting.
My treatment style is therapeutic where the client can
still relax and de-stress. When I am not at work, I enjoy running and hiking.
Specializations
Therapeutic / Sports Massage
Cupping Massage
Interests
Hiking
Running
About Ariette
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About Jackson
I graduated from Bethel University in 2018 majoring in Human Bioenergetics. I then went on to Northwestern Health Sciences University where I graduated summa cum laude in 2021 with my Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a specialization in Sports Injury Management.
I played my minor hockey here in Lethbridge and continued on all the way up to the NCAA level, playing all four years during my time at Bethel University in St. Paul Minnesota. I served as captain my final two seasons, was an all-academic all four years and all-conference my senior year.
After graduating from Northwestern, I went on to obtain my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation. I like to incorporate principles from this as well as my background in human bioenergetics into my rehabilitation protocols with my patients, utilizing concepts such as progressive load management and movement assessments.
Growing up as an athlete I realized the importance of having a team of health professionals to guide you through the injury process as well as returning back to competition at a high level. I like working with athletes of all ages from a variety of sports, but I also enjoy treating individuals from all walks of life. I customize each patient’s treatment plan based on their lifestyle, fitness level, history of injuries, and their goals.
When I’m not at the clinic you will find me watching an Oilers game, at the golf course, or in Whitefish Montana doing something in the mountains.
Specializations
Doctor of Chiropractic
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Sports Injury Management
Interests
Hockey
Golf
Competitive Sports
About Jackson
I graduated from Bethel University in 2018 majoring in Human Bioenergetics. I then...
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About Brittney
I have always had an interest for sports, performance and wellness. I graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Management degree in Finance.
From there, I spent some time in the field of exercise science as a personal trainer, Exercise Physiologist and Kinesiology instructor before completing my Master’s of Science degree in Psychology.
I believe that my education and past experience allows me to take a more wholistic approach to understand how the mind and body function. In addition to my educational background, I have a specialized certificate in Sport Psychology and am now a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta.
I believe one of my greatest strengths is my ability to relate to my clients. As a former professional athlete myself, I know the importance of the mental side to performance and have experienced many of the challenges that I see in the athletes that I work with.
While I have a particular passion in working with athletes, I also work with clients from a variety of backgrounds and objectives for seeing a psychologist including supporting their mental health.
My therapeutic approach combines creating a safe, comfortable environment with a positive, growth-mindset attitude where the client is ultimately the expert in their own journey.
I use a lot of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to help people cope with stress, anxiety, sleep issues, pain management, low self-esteem, and mental blocks or fears.
My goal is to help my clients break through their barriers, achieve their goals and reach their full potential, whether that be in sport, performance, work or just life in general.
Member in Good Standing With:
The College of Alberta Psychologists
The Psychologists Association of Alberta
The Canadian Sport Psychology Association
The Association of Applied Sport Psychology
Specializations
Sport & Performance Psychology
Interests
Watersports, especially wakesurfing!
Golf
Snowboarding & snowmobiling
About Brittney
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About Keaton
After graduating from Lethbridge Colleges Massage Therapy Program I decided to return to studies to complete my Exercise Science Diploma.The melding of the two programs has allowed for my massage therapy practice to grow to new levels.
I enjoy the continuous learning that comes with working with individuals from every walk of life, whether that is a professional athlete or someone who is just beginning an active lifestyle, an individual who is dealing with chronic pain or someone who is looking to relax after a long week of work. Helping individuals prepare for events, carry out self-care goals and complete injury rehabilitation programs are few other aspects of massage that bring me a great sense of fulfillment.
My treatment style incorporates movement to reduce restriction in range of motion as well as focusing on reducing pain in the areas that are presented by the client.
Specializations
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage Therapy
Interests
Fly Fishing
Soccer
Athletic Performance
Art
About Keaton
After graduating from Lethbridge Colleges Massage Therapy Program I decided to retu...
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