Chelsey was born and raised in Saskatoon. Graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology followed by a Master of Physical Therapy in 2018. Chelsey was awarded the Joyce Manton Award, which is presented to a graduating student from the school of physical therapy who has shown the greatest development of clinical skills.

Chelsey has always had a passion for health and fitness. She was a competitive and professional dancer who performed across Canada, New York, Orlando, and Europe. Following a career-ending knee injury post-surgery, she worked with some amazing physiotherapists throughout her rehabilitation and was inspired to become a physiotherapist. She knows injuries are more than physical setbacks and understands the further negative effects injury can have on mental health and quality of life.

Since graduating, Chelsey has worked with a variety of clients from children to athletes to seniors with a variety of rehabilitation needs. She has experience with SGI, WCB injuries, and disability claims. Chelsey has completed her level one orthopedics division exam and completed training with experts in the areas of the pelvic floor and dry needling.

Chelsey knows that communication is an integral part of the client-therapist relationship and takes care to provide a tailored approach to each of her patients. She brings her passion to work where she seeks to educate and inspire her clients to make lasting changes in their lives and achieve their goals.

When Chelsey is not working at the clinic you can find her teaching spin classes at Lifecycle, paddleboarding, golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

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Ashley Preete is a registered massage therapist, who acquired her medical massage therapy diploma from Axiom Career College in June 2023 and is a recognized member of MTAS. Although Ashley is a new face in the massage therapy community, she has acquired over three hundred hours of practical massage therapy experience, that came with completing her two thousand three-hundred-hour course. Ashley’s ability to feel adhesions or disfunction in tissues is complimented by her knowledge in Myofascial techniques, gentle mobilization techniques, deep tissue, and relaxation massage.

Having grown up in Melfort Saskatchewan, Ashley settled in Saskatoon in 2007. Her compassion and care initially lead her into care work, working several years with people with disabilities. Ashley has an earnest drive to help those around her and is always joyful upon seeing improvement in her clients health journeys.

Having practiced Myofascial and Gentle Mobilization techniques, Ashley is always looking to expand upon her skills, and is looking to add more talents to her growing repertoire of skills.

When not at the office, Ashley likes to spend her days gardening or crafting. On the warm summer evenings, you just might catch her by the river at social dancing events and enjoying her life to the fullest.

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Julia’s passion is empowering people to move their bodies, at all ages, in ways that are meaningful to them and bring them joy. She believes that the physical activity you do now is a gift to your present and future self. With that in mind, she partners with all her clients to identify how physical activity can help them achieve their short and long-term goals. She takes an individualized approach with all her clients that focuses on education, manual therapy, and movement prescription. Julia recognizes that barriers to movement are not just physical so she takes a biopsychosocial approach to address your needs and goals in a holistic manner. Her desire is for you to leave each appointment empowered to create sustainable positive change in your life.

Julia has partnered with clients of all ages and rehabilitation needs. Whatever your age and whatever your need, Julia is excited to meet you where you are at and help you move forward. While she enjoys working with clients in all stages of life, she has a particular passion for pediatric physical therapy. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Julia taught kids swimming lessons and volunteered with multiple organizations that serve children with Autism and their families. Now she works with children and their families in a physical therapy capacity to identify and address concerns like gross motor delay, torticollis, plagiocephaly, Autism, and more. She provides a family and play-based approach that is fun for the whole family and improves the function of the child and the family unit.

Julia has completed the Red Cross Sport First Responder course, Orthopedic Division Level 1 Certification, and multiple courses in pediatric physical therapy. She is a lifelong learner that continually seeks out opportunities to further educate herself so she can provide you with high-quality care.

Julia Koop grew up in small town Saskatchewan and moved to Saskatoon to attend the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) where she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2010. In 2015, Julia returned to the U of S in pursuit of combining her love of helping people with her love of physical activity. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2019 and her Master of Physical Therapy in 2021.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Julia spending quality time with friends and family. She is a proud auntie to her niece, nephew, and multiple cats and dogs. She enjoys crocheting and caring for her large collection of house plants. She stays active by working out at the gym or at home and participating in sports such as volleyball and triathlon.

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Dr. Carly Njaa is a Chiropractor, who received her education from Northwestern Health Sciences University graduating Summa Cum Laude with Sports Emphasis. While pursuing her Chiropractic education, she improved her knowledge and hands-on skills by taking extra classes, seminars, and internships that focused on chiropractic care for athletes, prenatal and postpartum mothers, infants, and toddlers.

Prior to her Chiropractic education, Dr. Carly attended the University of Saskatchewan and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, graduating with Great Distinction. While at the U of S, she became involved in the student trainer program, which is a volunteer program that allowed students to have a hands-on opportunity to learn about the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Her degree in Kinesiology, combined with this experience, piqued her interest in providing manual therapy in combination with education about health and wellness.

Growing up, Dr. Carly spent much of her time around sports and physical activity as she believes that physical activity is a process, and it is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Personally, she has devoted much of her life to Ukrainian dancing – which led her to performing all over the province of Saskatchewan, as well as internationally across the United States, Costa Rica, and Ukraine. Nowadays, she finds herself instructing Ukrainian dance, exercising at CrossFit Ashlar, taking part in classes at Modo Yoga Saskatoon, and walking the various trails around the Saskatchewan River.

Since beginning her Chiropractic practice, Dr. Carly has found a passion for treating the whole family! She is a firm believer that as her patients grow and develop through each stage in their life, they need a specific patient-centered approach designed to diagnose, treat, and prevent their neuromusculoskeletal conditions. From infants and toddlers to young adolescents, from prenatal to postpartum mothers, or from weekend warriors to gracefully aging individuals, Dr. Carly is committed to assisting her patients in improving their overall quality of life and achieving their own individual healthcare goals!

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Danielle Bararuk strongly believes that physiotherapy is both a proactive and reactive profession. She is passionate that it is not only her goal to get someone well after injury but to empower patients’ to take control of their recovery and to stay well.

Danielle completed her Bachelor of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan in 2008. Danielle started her career in the private practice setting treating Musculoskeletal injures and became fascinated with the biomechanics and the complexity of the human body. She has spent her time over the past ten years gaining experience treating all ages and all types of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Her aim is to reestablish appropriate movement patterns, improve function and reduce the likelihood of re-injury. She always uses an individualized treatment approach that incorporates manual therapy, exercise prescription and patient education. Danielle believes that by listening to her patients and having them be an active component in their own rehab, she can provide them with the correct treatment and education to empower them to reach their treatment goals.

Danielle has completed additional education courses in orthopaedic manual therapy, myofascial release and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Danielle has a special interest in pediatric physiotherapy and is excited to be adding additional pediatric educational courses in the near future!

Danielle believes in leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle and the importance of spending quality time with her family and friends. She enjoys physical activity daily with her three young children and you can usually find her out walking, running or biking on a trail with them. Life is full of adventure and wonderful experiences and Danielle aims to help you return to the ones that are most important to you!

Danielle’s Area of Interest:

• Men and women who require physiotherapy after musculoskeletal injury, including sports injuries. • Pre/post-surgical rehabilitation. • Individuals with acute or chronic neck and back pain including whiplash. • Women during all stages of life with concerns related to bowel and bladder function (ie. Incontinence), pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. • Men with concerns regarding bowel and bladder function (ie. Incontinence, pain, etc.)

Kind regards,

Danielle Bararuk

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Lindsey is a physical therapist who completed her education here at the University of Saskatchewan, with her Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2008, Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2010 and finished her Master’s degree in Physical therapy in 2012. Soon after starting her career she was quickly drawn to pelvic health physiotherapy after seeing the necessity for this type of rehabilitation and the high demand for care. After taking several post grad courses in pelvic floor physiotherapy she has been hooked, and now strives to provide the most evidence based and clinically relevant practice to her clients. By focusing on the whole person and structuring treatment individually, it allows for the most personalized, meaningful approach to therapy. Especially when dealing with the intimate nature of the pelvic floor. Lindsey is a new mom herself and can truly speak from experience how essential pre and postpartum pelvic floor care is. Lindsey also has a strong background in orthopaedics and manual therapy, treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, neuro- muscular disorders, balance and gait retraining, acute sport injuries and prophylactic care. Incorporating detailed exercise prescription, education of the injury and client goals allows treatment to bevery tailored to the individual. Being a track and field alumni with the U of S Huskies, she has a special interest in running injuries, prevention, and return to sport progression. Getting back to the activity you love, whether it’s gardening or competitive sport, doing it safely and effectively is always the goal. Lindsey is also a certified vestibular therapist. Problems like vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, motion sensitivities, and feelings of being off balance can be associated with inner ear dysfunction. Many vestibular conditions can be easily diagnosed and appropriately treated in clinic and with home exercises.In her down time Lindsey enjoys the thrills of mommy-hood and family time at the lake, or in the Okanagan with her husband Aaron, and daughter Perry. Also leading a healthy lifestyle by making sure to find time to relax and be active together.

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Kim Deschamps is a dynamic professional at the forefront of integrative healthcare, serving as the CEO and Founder of Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness. Kim brings a whole-being approach to health through physiotherapy, pelvic health therapy, and yoga therapy.

As a lifelong learner, Kim is committed to staying up-to-date within her areas of specialty. This commitment extends to her role as a connection builder, fostering collaborative relationships within the healthcare community to enhance the overall well-being of her clients.

Kim’s unique approach includes tools for central nervous system regulation, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, spiritual and mental health. Her practice goes beyond addressing symptoms, emphasizing a personalized and empathetic approach to finding solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

She explores resistant patterns that are holding people up from feeling their best. Kim is a root cause detective when it comes to listening to her patient’s health stories and finding patterns within their signs and symptoms. Once uncovered, the root causes are addressed with a holistic health approach that may involve simultaneous work on the body, mind, and spirit. Kim works with both men and women who are ready to make significant changes in their health and wellness. These individuals also understand the importance of the mind-body connection and the whole person perspective to rehabilitation, health and wellness.

Kim is known for her work with women in every stage of womanhood to setup their life in a way that works with their menstrual cycle and hormone health instead of against it. It is important to her to assist women to find balance and empowerment so that they can significantly improve their daily life. Kim leans on her designations in Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health Therapy, Yoga Therapy and Lifestyle Medicine to provide women with tools and resources surrounding Cycle Syncing, hormone regulation, and central nervous system down-regulation.

… a little bit more about Kim’s education and certifications.

Kim Deschamps has quite the collection of licenses and certifications. Kim has a passion for continuously learning and staying up to date on current best practices and literature when it comes to Lifestyle Medicine, Women’s Health, Yoga Therapy, and Chronic Pain Management. Kim has obtained a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology with great distinction, and a Certificate in Gerontology. Kim has also completed the Medical Therapeutic Yoga Certification & Professional Yoga Therapist and Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner credential earned through Living Well Institute (formerly Professional Yoga Therapy Institute®). She has further expanded her training and credentials in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy, Chronic Pain Management, and Biomedical Dry Needling.

Kim values the training and teachings from all of her mentors within the physiotherapy and yoga therapy communities throughout North America. She has gained incredible knowledge and training to effectively assess and treat the whole person through: -movement - lifestyle management - mindfulness and meditation - nutrition for healthy living - sleep hygiene - stress - fatigue, and burnout prevention & management - injury recovery - chronic disease management - chronic & persistent pain treatment & management - pelvic health assessment & treatment for urinary & bowel concerns and conditions, pelvic pain conditions, pregnancy support, labor & delivery preparation, postpartum rehabilitation, and pelvic trauma experiences under her scope of practice as a physiotherapist.

Kim Deschamps assesses and treats her patients under her physiotherapy designation and utilizes the many tools in her toolbox and the expansive knowledge that she has in regard to holistic health, wellness & rehabilitation.

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Dr. Linka, D.C., B.A. (KIN) is a chiropractor, acupuncture provider and yoga instructor. She blends all of these modalities into her history taking, physical assessment and recommendations to target your chief health complaint. She is a diversified doctor of chiropractic, specializing in Thompson Technique and utilizes extremity-adjusting, kinesiotaping for pregnancy and injury, as well as contemporary acupuncture in her practice. She is currently accepting new patients; mamas, babies, families all welcome!

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Barb teaches those with undesirable symptoms of “dis” ease how food and lifestyle modifications can be implemented as a form of sustainable treatment for healing. Health is not a one and done policy. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, but has a particular interest in treating those with autoimmune diseases and metabolic disorders. She holds her nutrition certification with the Functional Nutrition Alliance, as well as certifications in personal training and yoga instruction. https://flexappeal.ca/

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Janelle has been a Registered Nurse since 2006, spending the majority of that time in a rural setting. She started on her journey with The Mama Coach in 2018, as she was looking for a way to fill the gap for the needs of parents with little ones.

As a Mama Coach, Janelle use her Registered Nursing skills to provide individualized assessments, planning & support and education to all of her clients and their families. She have four children of her own, and found that each one of her babies brought a new and unique experience, highlighting that no two babies are alike.

Janelle believes that it is an honour to work with families with various needs.  She is passionate about empowering parents to be themselves and work within their own value sets to meet their individual goals for their child and their family.

Janelle’s goal is to use evidence based- information to provide education, planning and support for parents, no matter where they are at in their parenting journey. A huge part of what she does is not only education, but to empower parents by using empathy and creating a judgement free environment for them to thrive. Let’s work together to make parenthood easier!

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Cara Riendeau is a clinical counsellor who has a bachelor of social work from the University of Regina and is registered with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. She has worked with the Saskatchewan Health Authority for 12 years, working in diverse roles as a case manager, addictions counsellor, clinical counsellor and senior lead working with marginalized populations in the Saskatoon core. Cara has also completed a 200 hour Sivananda yoga teacher training in 2017, 85 hour prenatal yoga teacher training in 2018 and Advanced II Somatic Experiencing Practitioner training in 2022.

Cara’s personal journey towards health and wellness took her deep into the realm of alternative and eastern modalities in the 2010’s and was brought back to western medicine to support her postpartum journey in 2021. After an amazing home birth with a midwife in 2019, her daughter had minor health challenges that presented as colic and difficulty sleeping. After 18 months of not sleeping much at all, Cara experienced postpartum anxiety that affected her ability to fully experience life. Cara’s authenticity and willingness to share her own story levels the traditional hierarchy often felt between therapist and client. Cara specializes in working with adult women to support them with generalized anxiety, depression, panic, and PTSD. Clients often present to Cara following a traumatic event; difficult pregnancy, birth, or postpartum period; or after an autoimmune disease diagnosis. Cara’s integration of Somatic therapy is helpful for clients who have seen therapists focussed on cognitive therapy and have “done the work” yet continue to struggle with their mental health.

Cara is an approved NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) Mental Health Counselling Provider. Indigenous Canadians who are registered under the Indian Act are eligible for up to 20 sessions with Cara, billed directly to NIHB.

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