***Effective January 2024: Dr. Nicole Barry is currently on maternity leave. Dr. Bria Kloppenborg is taking care of her patients while she is away.

Existing chiropractic patients of Dr Barry are invited to book a follow-up appointment with Dr Bria. Dr Bria will be happy and able to continue assisting you with your health goals in a seamless manner.

For assistance booking, or if you have any questions, please contact us.***

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.

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Sharina has extensive experience treating a wide range of health concerns and conditions. As a massage therapist, Sharina enjoys assisting her clients with their health goals and educating them how to help themselves.

Sharina has a particular interest in, and has taken specialized training for the treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders and pain. To achieve a more wholistic style of treatment, one that both provides therapeutic relief and relaxation, Sharina often incorporates relaxation massage techniques with myofascial cupping and deep tissue work into most treatments.

Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Sharina worked with at-risk youth for 16 years. During this time, massage became an important part of her self-care regime. Her personal experience benefiting from massage heavily influenced her decision to become a massage therapist.

In her spare time Sharina enjoys baking, reading, crochet and, most of all, spending lots of time with her grandchildren and extended family.

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Kayla graduated from the University of Alberta with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy following a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. Practicing as a registered physiotherapist, she has worked extensively in private practice working with a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. Her experience ranges from motor vehicle accidents, sports related injuries, overuse and posture related dysfunctions, chronic pain, pre and post operative management, and acute sprains and strains.

Kayla has a strong interest in additional post-graduate education, which has included certification in acupuncture, biomedical dry needling, Active Release Technique, advanced manual therapy courses through the orthopaedic division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and the ordering of diagnostic Imaging. She has taken additional training in the assessment and treatment of shoulder conditions and injuries, assessing movement patterns, and many other courses.

Her approach to rehab is centred around analyzing movement patterns and postures, creating functional progressive exercises and using manual therapy techniques to address altered mechanics and restore optimal mobility and function. She is also very keen on patient education, helping patients establish realistic goals, and focusing on self-management.

Kayla has a special interest in climbing related injuries and injury prevention, and has taught youth education workshops on preventing injury in youth competition climbers. She also has a keen interest in non-operative shoulder management, and continues to develop her skill set in this area with mentorship from the team of orthopaedics surgeons, physicians, and physiotherapists at Access Orthopaedics.

When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family or at the local climbing gym. She enjoys running, bouldering, snowboarding, golf, wakeboarding, and watching supercross with friends.

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Energize Health is excited to welcome Himani Goyal to the clinic! Himani is a compassionate and skilled physiotherapist, with 20+ years of experience. She provides pelvic floor physiotherapy for all adult populations as well as musculoskeletal pain/ injury physiotherapy.

Himani’s journey with physiotherapy started at the early age of 15, when her then-55 year old grandmother suffered a spinal injury, leaving her bed ridden. Physiotherapy held a special place in her heart when her grandmother’s physiotherapist helped her grandma regain enough mobility to sit and feed herself and adapt to a new way of living, against all hopes.

Himani has been practicing since 2005, when she finished a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy. She then went on to achieve a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy from 2006 - 2008.

Himani is a trained Mckenzie therapist, and has completed Cyriax courses, empowering her strong diagnostic skills. She is a certified Pelvic Floor therapist, having completed all three levels of training. She is also a certified acupuncture specialist from AFCI and holds expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries along with spinal injuries, neurological conditions, women’s health, geriatrics, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.

Himani’s treatment approach involves a thorough and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, followed by highly customised, hands-on treatments and education, empowering her clients to maintain a pain free life. She focuses on prevention by optimizing posture and biomechanics of our body when indicated.

Himani strongly believes in Karma and does not miss any chance to express gratitude. This approach to live is constant for Himani, and becomes evermore clear anytime she has the privilege of assisting someone who has suffered a serious injury. Her extensive work with clients who have suffered spinal injury has helped her realize the value of every moment in life, and how a fraction of a second can change one’s scenario from roaring and sailing through the waves to struggling for a single breath. Himani’s 20+ years of physiothetapy experience, in vast variety of settings and populations, helps her connect deeply with her patients.

Outside of her clinical passions, nature and adventure are her main interests. Whenever Himani is not working, she is found playing with her two beautiful girls, enjoying their little garden and activities like arts and crafts, hiking, swimming, rafting, zip lining and yoga.

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Matt has always had a keen interest in physical function and athletics. Born and raised in Calgary, he was involved in elite level sports from a young age. These experiences helped develop Matt’s interest in the human body and how it functions and moves.

Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Matt worked as a Primary Care Paramedic for several years. His experience helping people in this capacity gave him a greater appreciation of the complexity of the body and helped guide his career path to massage therapy.

As a graduate of Mount Royal University’s massage therapy program, Matt employs an active approach in his practice. The combination of his athletic and healthcare backgrounds have allowed him to see and experience the benefits of movement-based, active treatment, first-hand. This active approach further enables Matt to help his clients reach their functional goals.

Matt utilizes many techniques in his treatments such as myofascial work, trigger point release, cupping therapy, shockwave therapy, and different muscle energy techniques to address the needs of his clients. He approaches each client as an individual and is focused on finding the root cause of their ailments and concerns, and works with his clients to ensure they receive the best quality of care while working towards the achievement of their functional goals.

When not tending to client needs in the clinic, you can probably find Matt tending the twine at an arena, on the golf course, or traveling around the globe.

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Natalie has always been drawn towards helping others. While working at Energize Health in an administrative position, Natalie saw the benefits of manual therapy and the difference it made in peoples live. With encouragement from her colleagues, Natalie enrolled in and has since graduated from the 2200 hr massage therapy program at the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy. She is a member in good standing with the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta.

Natalie uses a client focused approach to care. Whether her client’s goal is to fix a 10-year-old shoulder injury or relax from a stressful work week, Natalie will create a treatment that is tailored to her client’s specific condition or goal.

Trained in orthopedic assessment, Natalie uses specific tests and movements to determine the cause of her client’s discomfort and provides the treatment most likely to alleviate symptoms. She uses a variety of massage therapy and musculoskeletal techniques to help reduce pain and improve physical function.

Along with her massage training, Natalie is certified in laser and shockwave therapy, and can use these modalities to help treat acute or chronic conditions.

Outside of the clinic Natalie enjoys traveling, Pilates, kayaking and spending time with friends and family.

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Dr. Bria’s dedication to chiropractic and conservative care is deeply rooted in her personal experience as a competitive athlete, enduring various musculoskeletal injuries along the way. Her journey began after suffering from stress fractures caused by her competitive track running. This experience inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to helping others prevent injuries and continue enjoying their passions without pain. With each patient, Dr. Bria emphasizes the significance of education and empowerment, providing tools to help each individual optimize their own health.

Dr. Bria started her academic journey within the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She then continued to the University of Western States earning her doctoral degree in Chiropractics, graduating with summa cum laude honors. As well, Dr. Bria is a graduate of the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. She holds further certifications in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Webster Technique Therapy.

Dr. Bria adopts a comprehensive approach to care, addressing the entire body with a multi-modal strategy. As a result, her patients can always expect a personalized treatment plan, meticulously tailored after a thorough assessment, to effectively target their specific concerns. Regardless of your health and performance objectives, Dr. Bria will assist you in achieving your goals through a collaborative, evidence-based approach.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Bria thrives in outdoor activities, be it hiking, skiing, or taking leisurely walks with her beloved golden retriever, Birch. Be warned, though: if you inquire about her dog, she may chat for hours!

Ready to experience Dr. Bria’s exceptional care firsthand? Book an appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier, pain-free life.

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In 2015, Micah started on the path of health and wellness by earning a Human Service Worker Diploma from Okanagan College, BC. Her dedication to nurturing and caring for others began early in her career as an Early Childhood Educator, where she developed an understanding of the interplay between physical and emotional health.

In 2021, Micah furthered her commitment to improving lives by achieving a 2200-hour Diploma in Massage Therapy from Mount Royal University. Micah’s therapeutic approach integrates myofascial cupping, deep tissue massage, and movement therapy, all tailored to your body’s comfort level.

What motivates Micah as an RMT is her dedication to enhancing your mobility and functionality. Whether you seek relief from discomfort or aspire to reach new levels of well-being, Micah is here to help you. Beyond her practice, she has always had a passion for sports like volleyball, basketball, and soccer. During her downtime, you’ll find her at the gym, spending time with her dog, or engaging in activities, such as reading, painting, or playing music.

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River is a 2200 hour RMT who graduated with Honours with Distinction from the 2-year massage therapy program at Alberta College of Massage Therapy. She is an active member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association.

River is skilled in a variety of techniques including therapeutic, deep tissue, trigger point release, joint mobilization, and relaxation massage, and has experience treating individuals who are post-surgical, pre- and post-natal, athletes, those who have repetitive strain/ use injuries, and more. 

With 8 years of experience as a personal trainer, River has worked with clients from all walks of life, lending invaluable experience and knowledge to her massage therapy practice. She is certified in both Upper and Lower Body Mobility and incorporates movement into her treatments as an important piece to help patients manage their pain.  Using orthopedic testing and a patient-focused approach, she will work with you to create a treatment plan appropriate for you and your goals.  

Outside of practice, River can be found enjoying the mountains, swinging kettlebells, eating snacks, or at the dog park with her dog.

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Breanne’s favourite part of physiotherapy is helping people progress through their recovery, and watching them get back to doing what they love. Skilled in providing individualized care, Breanne incorporates a wide variety of techniques including hands-on manual therapy, laser therapy, shockwave, dry needling/ IMS, customized exercises, taping, and other methods, depending on your unique needs and health goals.

Breanne will focus each session on relieving your primary symptoms, all while ensuring you are progressing towards the ultimate goal: resolve the underlying health concern or challenges, and preventing your pain from happening again!

Breanne has experience treating all types of musculoskeletal conditions, and is particularly interested in sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, back pain and joint pain. She completed a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Queen’s University after obtaining her undergraduate Honours Degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University, and has gone on to complete additional training including contemporary acupuncture (dry needling) certification.

When not in the clinic, Breanne enjoys multi-day backpacking across challenging terrain, running, going on motorcycle trips and playing Spikeball with friends.

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Sue graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She has experience practicing as a registered physiotherapist in multiple settings including both private practice and public healthcare, and across many provinces including Nova Scotia, Alberta & New Brunswick.

Sue has valuable experience working with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, such as joint replacements, acute & chronic sports injuries, chronic pain & rheumatology. Additionally, she has worked extensively with motor vehicle injuries, incorporating functional assessments, job site/ergonomic analysis, as well as designing and managing return to work programs.

Currently, Sue is a Certified McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (MDT)(https://mckenzieinstitute.org/) practitioner. In MDT, assessment is focused on identification of a mechanical cause of the patient’s spinal or extremity pain and/or obstruction to movement. The patient is an integral component of the assessment, and is then equipped with the tools and education to manage their pain and/or obstruction to movement.

Sue is passionate about preventative, early intervention treatment. Her enthusiasm for continual learning and expansion of her expertise is infectious, and precedes her exemplary reputation for effectively developing and implementing outcome-based treatment plans to support her patient’s health goals.

When not working, Sue enjoys curling, travelling, going to the gym, biking and hiking in stunning Alberta.

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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), and most recently, custom foot orthotics.

Along with his busy clinical practice, Josh is a board member with 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.

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Subha graduated with a Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 1999 and practiced as a Physical Therapist in India. She moved to Canada in 2005 and has worked in acute care hospitals and private practice across Alberta. She now calls Calgary home.

Subha is certified in functional dry needling, spinal & peripheral manipulation, and the McKenzie Method (Part A: Lumbar Spine). She has completed many certifications centered around pregnancy, birth and postpartum health including pessary fitting, pelvic girdle pain, diastasis rectus abdonimis, and the role of physiotherapy in preparation for and recovery from cesarean birth. She has also received training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and practices with a trauma informed lens.

Subha has extensive experience with patients in many aspects of rehabilitation such as chronic pain, concussion management, motor vehicle accidents, vestibular rehab and sports injuries. Her special interest is treating both male and female pelvic floor dysfunction - urinary/ fecal incontinence, dyspareunia , vulvodynia, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and other pelvic health related conditions and health concerns.

Subha is the first Pelvic PT in Calgary to be certified as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach (2023) This specialization allows her to teach women how to safely exercise from a pelvic floor perspective during pregnancy and postpartum

Subha uses an evidence-based and client-centred approach and believes in treating the individual patient, not just the health condition.

In addition to her interest in health and wellness, Subha enjoys travel, food and fitness, she loves running half marathons.

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Cristiane Yamabayashi, Ph.D, PT, is a physiotherapist with over 20 years of combined clinical experience and research. She has worked in several fields of the rehab world, including cardioresp, neuro and musculoskeletal.

Cristiane successfully completed the highest available “competency-based” certification for vestibular rehabilitation for physiotherapists, through Duke University/ American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She has continuously advanced her vestibular practice over the years with multiple continuing education courses in the field, and by working closely with Neurologists and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists at the Neurovestibular/ Vertigo Clinic at South Health Campus, where she has been working for the last 5 years, treating the most complex cases of vertigo and dizziness.

Cristiane has also completed other post-graduate training, including Manual Therapy (Level 1 and 2 Upper), Mulligan (Upper and Lower), Dry Needling, and is Certified in The Mckenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Cristiane believes in an exercise-based approach to therapy and enjoys the challenge of figuring out the source of pain and providing patients with necessary tools for recovery.

For patients with Parkinson’s disease, Cristiane is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) BIG and is equipped to offer rehab sessions tailored to the unique needs of this special population.

Cristiane graduated in 1999 with a degree in Physiotherapy from Brazil and, after a Residency program, she went to Japan to engage in research, ultimately earning her Doctoral Degree at Niigata University. After a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia, she decided to return her focus to clinical practice.

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