Good day all! My journey as a Physiotherapist though super eventful
has been thoroughly rewarding. Born and Raised in New Delhi, India
I moved to the United Kingdom for my post-graduation where I
specialized in Neuro Musculoskeletal Health care. With an overall
therapy experience spanning over 15 years, I have worked in both
Clinics and large Specialty hospitals since graduating with a
special interest in Orthopedic/sports injuries.
I am a
certified Pelvic Health Therapist (Level 3) and am also proficient
in Dry needling, Mckenzie (Lumbar spine), Manual therapy, and SFMA
techniques (Selective functional movement assessment). One of the
most amazing aspects of my profession is that I derive my
motivation from the very challenges I face at a daily level.
As
a physiotherapist, it is so fulfilling when you watch your patients
regain their lives back because of your efforts. Every Job profile
involves some end result for the efforts invested, but for a
physical therapist, the result can be as amazing as a young soccer
or hockey player recovering from a bad injury that could have had a
long-term impact on his active life.
I consider myself
fortunate to have this opportunity to truly make a difference in
someone’s life every single day through evidence-based treatments. I
have a very keen interest in Meditation and Yoga. Meditation is one
of the most beautiful and relaxing and ‘underrated’ wellness
activities known to us and it's also my favorite topic of
conversation. I always look forward to improving my skills as an
expert therapist and have future aspirations to set up a charity
organization in an underdeveloped country to improve health
awareness.
Michelle has a passion for anatomy and finds excitement in figuring
out each person's ailments and making treatments tailored
specifically to their needs. She has a truly intuitive touch which
enables her to efficiently treat a variety of conditions.
Michelle
has a special interest in Deep Tissue therapeutic massage and takes
great pleasure in seeing improvement in her clients while still
appreciating a good relaxation treatment. She has a singular talent
and fascination for treating shoulder and hip dysfunctions as she
has suffered injuries in these areas herself. She is looking forward
to welcoming you at Bodiworks for your next treatment!
I started my massage journey in a more non-conventional way than
most, through karate. I started karate at the age of five years old
and ended up competing internationally as a teenager. I started
teaching karate as a way to continue educating people the discipline
and respect involved in the practice. While teaching I noticed the
strain practicing martial arts put on my students and wanted to help
them address those issues, which led me to learn massage.
While
I was at school, through my training, I learned that I could help
more people through massage than just my students. I graduated from
CDI College in 2018 and started volunteer work with the Edmonton
Prospects baseball team. After the season, I took a job massaging
full time, helping as many people as I could. Over the past 5 years
I have developed a better understanding of the body and use what I
learnt to control the depth of my massage.
I specialize
in deep tissue, but I am able to read the muscle tension and any
additional indicators to reduce or increase my pressure as needed.
Additionally I also specialize in sports therapy, driven by my work
with karate and volunteering. I also provide maternity, pre-natal,
and post-natal massages as I believe less stress on the mother can
help with a healthy child. In order to bring more benefits to my
clients I have also taken courses in hot stones, cupping, and
kinesio-taping and can incorporate as needed.
Gillian has been with Bodiworks as the Clinic Manager since its
creation in 2022. She has worked with Anjali since 2021 in a
different clinic as an Administrative Assistant, before following
her on her journey to open Bodiworks.
In the past, she
has also worked with Alberta Health Services in their Rehabilitation
Department. She is passionate about putting patients first, in both
their administrative needs and in supporting practitioners in giving
the best care possible.
Currently, Gillian is completing
her After-Degree in Education at the UofA, after graduating with a
Bachelor of Music in 2021 from the University of Victoria. She is
passionate about music education and hopes to one day become a high
school band teacher. In her off hours, Gillian likes to be terrible
at squash, and spend time with her two kittens.
Good day all! My journey as a Physiotherapist though super
eventful has been thoroughly rewarding. Born and Raised in New
Delhi, India I moved to the United Kingdom for my post-graduation
where I specialized in Neuro Musculoskeletal Health care. With
an overall therapy experience spanning over 15 years, I have
worked in both Clinics and large Specialty hospitals since
graduating with a special interest in Orthopedic/sports
injuries.
I am a certified Pelvic Health Therapist
(Level 3) and am also proficient in Dry needling, Mckenzie
(Lumbar spine), Manual therapy, and SFMA techniques (Selective
functional movement assessment). One of the most amazing aspects
of my profession is that I derive my motivation from the very
challenges I face at a daily level.
As a
physiotherapist, it is so fulfilling when you watch your patients
regain their lives back because of your efforts. Every Job profile
involves some end result for the efforts invested, but for a
physical therapist, the result can be as amazing as a young soccer
or hockey player recovering from a bad injury that could have had
a long-term impact on his active life.
I consider
myself fortunate to have this opportunity to truly make a
difference in someone’s life every single day through
evidence-based treatments. I have a very keen interest in
Meditation and Yoga. Meditation is one of the most beautiful and
relaxing and ‘underrated’ wellness activities known to us and
it's also my favorite topic of conversation. I always look
forward to improving my skills as an expert therapist and have
future aspirations to set up a charity organization in an
underdeveloped country to improve health awareness.
Dr. Natalie Jensen uses Ancient Chinese Medical techniques like
acupuncture, cupping, and sound healing to target specific energy
blockages to bring you peace and relief. With her different
protocols, she can relieve specific meridians or organs
experiencing blockages to give you the quality of life that you
deserve.
Dr. Natalie Jensen’s credentials are as
follows:
2021 - HypnoPuncture Method Workshop, to
assist clients into a hypnotic state during their acupuncture
session, deeply profound for subconscious healing.
2010
- Certificate of Sound Healing, Level 6.
2009 -
Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Canadian Institute of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM), Calgary, AB.
2008
- Certificate of Registered Acupuncturist.
Dr. Natalie
Jensen has also completed her training in Reflexology, a practice
which involves applying pressure to the feet utilizing specific
techniques.
In her last year at CITCM, she completed an
internship in China at the Shandong University Hospital of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. She learned by observing many
different treatment methods and medical specialties including
Paediatrics, Tuina Massage Therapy and Acupuncture to help treat
illness and disease.
Her commitment for continued
learning of Ancient Chinese healing modalities has helped her
create a unique platform for working with clients with varying
needs, in a grounded and powerful format.
I'm Alyssa Folkestad, a Registered Massage Therapist with a strong
commitment to promoting health and wellness. In 2018, I completed
the Advanced Massage Therapy program at CDI College, accumulating
2400 hours of hands-on experience through volunteering at major
events across the Edmonton area, including triathlons and high
school sporting events. Since then, I've continued to expand my
knowledge of the human body and various modalities to better
assist you in reaching your unique recovery goals.
As of March 2023, I've had the privilege of being a part of the
Bodiworks team, where I've had the opportunity to support numerous
individuals on their health journeys. My ultimate aim is to
facilitate the restoration and maintenance of optimal health and
wellness in your body.
I specialize in:
● Therapeutic
● Kinetic
● Cupping
● Prenatal
● Child Massage Therapy
● Sports Massage
● Relaxation
Becoming a massage therapist was my way of contributing to
people's ability to return to their daily lives with minimal
discomfort. I'm passionate about demonstrating the importance of
caring for and nurturing the body as a path to achieving a higher
level of overall health.
I started my massage journey in a more non-conventional way than
most, through karate. I started karate at the age of five years
old and ended up competing internationally as a teenager. I
started teaching karate as a way to continue educating people the
discipline and respect involved in the practice. While teaching I
noticed the strain practicing martial arts put on my students and
wanted to help them address those issues, which led me to learn
massage.
While I was at school, through my training, I
learned that I could help more people through massage than just my
students. I graduated from CDI College in 2018 and started
volunteer work with the Edmonton Prospects baseball team. After
the season, I took a job massaging full time, helping as many
people as I could. Over the past 5 years I have developed a better
understanding of the body and use what I learnt to control the
depth of my massage.
I specialize in deep tissue, but
I am able to read the muscle tension and any additional indicators
to reduce or increase my pressure as needed. Additionally I also
specialize in sports therapy, driven by my work with karate and
volunteering. I also provide maternity, pre-natal, and post-natal
massages as I believe less stress on the mother can help with a
healthy child. In order to bring more benefits to my clients I
have also taken courses in hot stones, cupping, and kinesio-taping
and can incorporate as needed.
Hi! I’m Michelle!
I possess an unwavering passion for anatomy and an innate ability
to pinpoint individual ailments, tailoring treatments to
perfection, my intuitive touch is the cornerstone of my
effectiveness in addressing a diverse range of conditions, as a
specialist in therapeutic massage, I derive immense gratification
from witnessing my clients’ transformative journeys, beyond that,
I provide indulgent relaxation treatments. My exceptional talent
and profound fascination center on resolving hip and shoulder
dysfunctions, driven by my personal experiences with injuries in
these areas. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to extend a warm
welcome to you at Bodiworks for your next treatment session!
Lina specializes in Deep Tissue Massage. She is certified in Thai
Massage on the Table, Cupping Therapy, and Acupressure. She
incorporates Trigger Points Therapy, Active/Passive Stretches, and
Joint Mobilization in her sessions.
She offers tailored therapeutic treatments designed to alleviate
pain while promoting relaxation. She is passionate about massage
therapy and is always seeking opportunities to enhance her skills
through extensive courses. She looks forward to being part of your
healing journey here at Bodiworks!
Tiana has been with Bodiworks since April 2023. She started her
administrative career at the age of 15 working at a massage
clinic. She recently graduated high school and is pursuing
post-secondary education at the U of A, chasing dreams of working
in business.
In her spare time, Tiana enjoys going to
the mountains, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with her
dogs.
We are still looking for a Chiropractor to join our growing team. If you know one who you would like to recommend please reach out to the front desk.