Dr. Avni Harit, DC

Chiropractic Doctor

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Dr. Avni Harit earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland Oregon, graduating with honors in 2015.  Prior to this, she earned her BSc. in Life Science from the University of British Columbia in 2011. 

Dr. Avni practices a diversified chiropractic technique incorporating soft tissue techniques including myofascial active release and/or instrument assisted soft tissue techniques (like Graston/FAKTR) into her treatments. She has been trained in functional movement screens and running/gait analysis. She has completed her certification in Acupuncture through the McMaster University of Contemporary Medical Acupuncture. This allows her to use medical acupuncture/dry needling as an effective tool to reduce pain, decrease muscle hypertonicity, improve circulation and promote tissue healing. 

As an advocate of health and wellness, Dr Avni is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their optimal health and fitness goals. Her focus is to enrich all of her patients’ lives via pain reduction, functional mobility improvement, and lifestyle management and performance optimization. 

Dr. Avni has a strong interest in sports, which stems from her younger years playing basketball, running track and dancing. Currently she continues to enjoy running, hiking, camping, yoga and maintains a healthy lifestyle involving proper nutrition and exercise. 

Dr. Avni believes each individual is unique and therefore every injury is unique to that person. By using a collaborative treatment approach, she is able get patients moving better and pain-free quickly. Whether you are a competitive athlete, weekend warrior or someone who seldom exercises, her goal is to educate you about your body and teach you how to live a healthy and pain free life.

Dr. Nicole Barry, DC

Chiropractic Doctor

Dr Barry practices at both our North and South Calgary locations

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Dr. Nicole Barry has always maintained a passion for health and fitness and incorporates her personal philosophy into her work.

Dr.Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with Honours at Western University in London, Ontario. She then continued on to Toronto to successfully obtain her Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

She has additionally completed courses that focus on restoring muscle and joint movement, such as Graston® Level 1(Instrument-assisted soft tissue), Active Release Technique® (ART), and Rocktape® Kinesiology Taping. Dr. Nicole has also been trained in Webster Technique, which is utilized to help promote optimal balance for pelvic muscles, ligaments and joints for expectant mothers.

While many people associate adjustments with chiropractic care, that is just one of the tools in her toolbox. Dr. Nicole employs a combination of soft tissue therapies, adjustments, gentle joint mobilizations, kinesiology taping, custom orthotics, and rehabilitative exercises to help her patients’ function at their best.

Dr.Nicole is experienced in treating a wide scope of conditions, ranging from athletic injuries, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and relief from everyday aches and pains. Dr. Nicole places an emphasis on quality, not quantity. She takes her time with each patient to design a comprehensive treatment plan to meet individual needs.

Dr. Joanie Boux, MD, R.Ac

Medical Doctor (retired), Registered Acupuncturist

Dr Joanie practices at our North Calgary location
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Dr. Joanie Boux was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She completed her medical school training in Winnipeg and shortly thereafter, moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia to complete her Anesthesiology Residency. She practiced for over 16 years in the field of Anesthesia, including work in both an Intensive Care Unit and Chronic Pain Clinic.  Her experience working with individuals suffering from chronic pain made her want to explore alternative ways, outside of western medicine, to encourage the innate ability for self-healing.

Joanie's fascination with alternative healing methods and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) led her to pursue training as an Acupuncturist with the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CCATCM) in Halifax. She is a TCM patient herself; any true, lasting healing she had personally achieved in her life had arisen from the various alternative health modalities she had sought out.

Joanie incorporates her years of experience in the field of western medicine in her current holistic teachings to provide the highest quality of integrative health care.  Her top priority is to help her patients’ achieve an optimum state of health and longevity. She is committed to the art and science of strengthening and re-balancing the body's underlying energetic forces to achieve peace, harmony, vitality and a sense of well-being in today's stressful world. She considers herself to be a caring and loving individual with a deep desire to help people overcome any physical and emotional challenges blocking their path to a fulfilling life.

Joanie's services include Acupuncture, Acupressure Massage, TCM Reflexology, Cupping Therapy, nutrition/lifestyle advice and Acutonics. 

Josh Shaw RMT

Founder of Energize Health

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Energize Health has been Josh's dream for the past 15 years. Passionate about helping people with their physical health, he had always wanted a cutting edge, multi-disciplinary clinic that put the patients and their results first.

After gaining over 10 years experience in massage therapy, rehabilitation and healthcare, Josh, along with his wife Lisa, decided it was time to open Energize Health.

During his career, Josh has worked as the trainer for various college and university level sports teams, a therapist for CFL, NHL and Olympic athletes, and has worked extensively with patients who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents.

Josh is certified in kinesiology taping, laser therapy, shockwave therapy, Graston Technique and vacutherapy (cupping).

Along with his busy clinical practice, Josh is the President of the Board of Directors for the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and is passionate about furthering the massage therapy profession.  He served as the instructor of Orthopedic Assessment for the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy – Calgary, from 2008-2011. He holds certifications as a personal trainer and is a former Emergency Medical Responder.

Josh graduated with Honours from a 3 year Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma program from Algonquin College of Arts and Technology in Ottawa in 2006 and is currently completing his Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Health Sciences.

When not in a treatment room at Energize Health, Josh can often be seen on the play structures around Evanston or in the field kicking a ball around with Lisa and their young daughter Olivia.

Rima Chowdhury, D.M.O

Manual Osteopath

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Rima's health and wellness career began in Vancouver, BC where she worked for 5 years as an Active Rehabilitation Therapist in a Physiotherapy clinic. She moved to Alberta to further her knowledge in healthcare and earned her diploma in Manual Osteopathy at the National Manual Osteopathic College. She is a member of the National Manual Osteopathic Society.

As a Manual Osteopathic practitioner, Rima recognizes the important link between the structures of the body and the way the body functions. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that uses gentle movements to address areas of concern with the spine, joints, muscles, organs, fascia, and fluids. Rima facilitates healing in her practice by focusing on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves and connective tissue functions as a holistic unit.

Rima's background as a Yoga Therapist, Pilates instructor and Personal Trainer lends invaluable experience and knowledge to her Manual Osteopathy practice. In addition to her professional training, Rima is patient-focused, and a great listener.

When she's not helping clients towards their health goals, Rima can be found practicing yoga or out on the trails running and hiking.

Anna Froese, D.M.O

Manual Osteopath

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Anna (Rathgeber) Froese was born and raised in Calgary, where she received her Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. Anna thoroughly enjoyed the variety of classes and volunteer programs that she participated in during her degree. It was also during her undergraduate degree, while on a study abroad exchange program in Brisbane, Australia, that she discovered the benefits of osteopathic techniques.

Passionate about holistic healthcare, Anna completed a post-graduate program at the National Manual Osteopathic College and received her Diploma of Manual Osteopathy. There she learnt techniques for structural adjustments that use the client’s muscular strength to facilitate the correction. Her structural techniques use a method of muscular contraction, followed by relaxation to move the skeletal system into proper alignment.

Anna loves the complexities of the human body and has enjoyed learning different techniques that focus on solving the problem at hand from multiple perspectives. For example, she will often use myofascial release techniques, visceral as well as craniosacral therapy modalities to relieve a wide range of conditions. As a Manual Osteopath, Anna considers and treats each condition from a whole body perspective.

Recently, she spent a month in Australia doing a one-on-one mentorship program to increase her knowledge and skill set, with regards to craniosacral therapy. This technique has been very beneficial to clients with low back pain, concussions, jaw dysfunction and headaches, to name a few.

When she has free time, Anna loves to paint, travel, listen to a vinyl on her record player, explore the outdoors with her husband or have a chai tea latte at a local coffee shop with friends.

Derek Bryczek, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Derek practices at our North Calgary location
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Derek is a massage therapist with over 20 years of experience in manual therapies. Graduating in 1989 with a degree in physiotherapy and massage in Poland, Derek has practiced internationally in a multitude of professional settings. From instructing at a Massage Therapy college in Calgary to owning a massage and athletic therapy clinic at Canada Olympic Park, Derek's career has seen him work with the Canadian bobsleigh and luge teams, patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, and those with general, everyday injuries and pain.

Derek's experience with pain management is evident in the way he approaches every treatment. With a focused goal to eliminate his patients' discomfort, he has developed a style of massage therapy that will specifically target the source of your pain, and make the needed changes to allow you to feel your best.

As a former competitive road cyclist, Derek is acutely aware of the demands of athletic training. He has experienced the challenges of being a high level athlete while juggling a full time career, family and other life commitments. He knows firsthand that sometimes sports therapy is what is most needed, and sometimes it is just a fantastic, relaxing massage, allowing you to destress from the demands of daily life. Whatever your specific needs are, Derek will customize your treatment to help you reach your health goals.

Ally Bigland, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Ally practices at our North Calgary location.
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Alexandra (Ally) graduated from Mount Royal University's 2200-Hour Massage Therapy program here in Calgary, and is registered with the
Massage Therapist Association of Alberta. She is passionate about using orthopedic assessments to help determine each patient's needs and to track the progress of their treatments.

Specializing in sports massage, therapeutic/deep tissue techniques, along with trigger point therapy,
Ally is very interested in the fascial lines within the body and incorporating myofascial release during treatments. She expands her treatments beyond these modalities and utilizes her education and
clinical experience to asses what is going on within the body and modify techniques to match each patient's individual needs. 

Ally is very excited to continue her education, broaden her scope of practice, and integrate different modalities to provide the greatest benefit to her patients!

Jenna Pittman, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Jenna practices at our North Calgary location.
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Hello! My name is Jenna Pittman and I am a Registered Massage Therapist with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. I graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2009. My treatments include a variety of techniques to ensure either an effective relaxation, or a deep tissue therapeutic massage.

I have seven years of experience providing Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, therapeutic, prenatal/ postnatal, hot stone, sport and motor vehicle accident injury support.

I believe in providing massage to help you with muscle recovery and overall stress reduction to achieve your optimal health. I will help you to reach your health goals through massage therapy and help alleviate any pain or stress you may have in your daily life. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, biking, playing tennis, snowboarding, reading and cooking.

David Galarza, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

David practices at our North Calgary location

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David has always had a passion for helping people. After a successful career in the hospitality industry, that led him to positions all over the world, David decided to shift gears to the healthcare field where he can have an even greater impact on people's lives and well-being.

David graduated from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy's 2200-Hour Massage Therapy program and is a member in good standing with the
Massage Therapy Association of Alberta. He is trained in orthopedic assessment and believes it is important to determine the root cause of a
patients pain in for them to experience long-term benefits. David is trained in many techniques including myofascial release, trigger point
release, Swedish massage, and cupping. David collaborates with his patients to ensure the most effective treatment possible and equips his
patients with stretches and exercises they can do at home to continue their improvement.

When he is not at the clinic helping patients, David can be found trying new restaurants, hiking in the mountains, or travelling to new places.

Riley Townsend, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Riley practices at our North Calgary location

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Riley has been interested in the profession of Massage Therapy since 2010, when she witnessed the successful rehabilitation of a family members injuries, following a motor vehicle accident. Riley is passionate about and believes in the many benefits of Massage Therapy. She loves the positive response that Massage therapy has on the body and clients overall wellness.

Obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy in Ontario, Riley has treated in many outreaches including: Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Infant Massage, Fibromyalgia, Complex Care, Oncology and Palliative Care. She is also certified in Kinesiology Taping, and Concussion Prevention, Detection & Management. Riley looks forward to furthering her education in many aspects of the profession.

As part of her service, she will provide you with instruction and knowledge of self-care pain management. Techniques such as stretching and strengthening exercises, will help you get the most out of each treatment.

Having recently moved from Ontario, outside of work, you can find Riley exploring her new surroundings in Alberta!

Marlet Bantugan, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Marlet practices out of our North Calgary location

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Marlet received her 2200 hour diploma from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy. She has helped patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and is trained in deep tissue, shockwave, laser, Swedish, hot stone and myofascial trigger point treatment. She is also trained in orthopedic assessment, enabling her to determine and treat the root cause of her patients' pain in addition to treating the peripheral symptoms.

Marlet is a current member of the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (formerly known as the Remedial Massage Therapy Association) as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).

Outside of practice, Marlet enjoys painting, art, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.