Dr. Blake Ackerman D.C

Dr. Blake’s journey in health and wellness has been shaped by a variety of experiences, such as working with the Edmonton Oilers, playing on the Palmer College Hockey Team where he graduated as the Salutatorian.

Being born and raised in a small town, Dr. Blake developed a strong sense of community and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others from an early age Dr. Blake’s appreciation of physical well-being stems from his love for sports. Some of his favourite include hockey, golf, running, dance, skiing, weightlifting and many more. Dr. Blake currently stays active by playing organized hockey, golf and attending the gym. Dr. Blake loves working with a diverse range of individuals from all ages and fitness levels to help them continue to pursue a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness.

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Katie Bekavac PT

Growing up in Sherwood Park, Katie has always been passionate about Physiotherapy. She completed her Bachelors degree at the U of A, before making the big move to Australia to complete her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, one of the top schools for Physiotherapy in the world. Having taught swimming lessons at KLC for many years during her education, Katie built an excellent base knowledge of human movement. Following her graduation, Katie gained experience in sports therapy by working with multiple Australian rules football teams, high-level women’s soccer teams, junior netball teams and rugby teams. Katie utilises a wide range of treatment methods to ensure a safe return to daily life, work and sport, including strengthening exercise, mobility techniques, education, load management and manual therapy. She is extremely passionate about the concept of “active rehabilitation” and empowering clients. Katie’s special interests are helping clients with tendon problems, shoulder problems and anything in the lower limb! Since graduation Katie has completed extensive further training in management of the cervical and lumbar spine, shoulder injuries, foot and ankle, S&C training, ACL and generalised sporting injuries. Katie also offers Clinical Pilates Physiotherapy, which helps build strength and rehabilitate injuries. She has also completed her Biomedical Dry Needling certificate and use this as an adjunct to treatment as needed. In her spare time Katie loves to keep active with regular strength training, yoga and rock climbing. She is an avid Rocky Mountain visitor and is always trying to tick new hikes off her list! She is also on the hunt for the best latte in Edmonton.

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Ronaldo Dino RMT

Ronaldo graduated from MaKami College with 3000 hours in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy in 2017. He also attended the dynamic cupping course from Seminars for Heath in 2018.

With an intuitive touch and infectious smile, Ron has been improving the quality of wellness in his clients for almost 4 years. Ron looks at the body as a machine. If an area is seized up, he will focus on all the parts and mechanics to fix it, not just the local area of complaint. He tailors each session to the patients needs, combining deep focused work with stretching and movement for individualized results.

Ron’s great respect for the medical benefits of massage combined with his compassion for others, and intuition for healing, create a unique therapeutic balance.

He is not afraid to learn new things or look outside the box to provide patients with the best care for long lasting results. He uses a variety of techniques including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial cupping, light stretching and mobilization, sports massage, Swedish or relaxation massage.

When he’s not at the clinic, Ron enjoys spending time at the gym, watching movies, taking care of his plants, and napping.

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Tammy Earl RMT

Tammy Earl graduated from the MaKami College Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program in 2016. She holds true passion for helping her clients maintain relief from sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and over-use injuries through work or day-to-day rigours.

Working in unison with the chiropractic care and physiotherapy practiced at CORE, Tammy’s Massage Therapy modalities include: relaxation, therapeutic/deep tissue, prenatal, cupping, sports style and MaderoTherapy/ lymphatic drainage.

Tammy uses trigger point therapy, dynamic cupping/myofascial, therapeutic/deep tissue techniques, and orthopedic assessments to assist with her treatments based on the individual needs of her clients.

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Shawn Ellerton RMT

Shawn has always lived an active lifestyle and has a passion for helping others. During his time working as a carpenter, he continued to participate in the competitive sports he grew up playing like hockey, lacrosse & baseball. He then decided to pivot directions & pursue a career in massage therapy where he graduated from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2021.

Shawn utilizes a combination of therapeutic/deep tissue, sports massage & fascial release techniques to target pain points, relieve tension and help his clients reach their goals along their path to recovery. He enjoys working with athletes, weekend warriors or anyone feeling the stress of everyday tasks.

In his downtime, he enjoys getting out to the mountains for hikes and camping, spending time with his kids & pets, reading a good book with a cup of tea & trying new places to eat.

He looks forward to connecting with you and helping you get back on track!

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Shirley Feldmann RMT

A practicing massage therapist since 2010, Shirley Feldmann is committed to the ideals of holistic and knowledge-based treatment.

She continues to achieve and strengthen these ideals by advancing her knowledge and understanding of the body through the teaching of anatomy workshops, and by engaging in long-term yoga and meditative practice.

Shirley maintains a passion for her clients’ health and well-being, with the goal to restore balance to the individual through mind-body connection. She incorporates a combination of therapeutic massage techniques, including deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point therapy, while integrating the use of myofascial cupping, hot stones, and heated lemongrass towels.

Look to Shirley to customize these treatments to your individual needs, and to provide a very caring, professional, and calming massage experience.

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Dr. Dan Headington D.C

Growing up in the Paris of the Prairies (otherwise known as Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), Dr. Dan Headington attended the University of Saskatchewan before graduating from Minnesota’s Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1999. As a result, he now holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.

Dr. Dan was first introduced to chiropractic care at an early age because of injuries he sustained from sports. He found these adjustments to be effective in getting him back into the game with an improved degree of strength and motion.

Dr. Dan continues to play hockey, golf, and weight train. His natural and infectious eagerness and excitement to get others set and ready to tackle any physical activity has been experienced first-hand by patients of all ages and fitness levels.

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After graduating from MH Vicars in 2021, Sam took a particular interest in furthering her education with continuing competency programs. Most recently completing a Rapid NFR lower body and advanced knee course. This technique can help with low back pain, knee pain or sciatica for example.

Sam’s love for massage has stemmed from sustaining and rehabilitating past injuries of her own, utilizing the many modalities offered right here at Core. Treatments are tailored to each individual and incorporate a mix of therapeutic massage, cupping, hot towels, Rapid, Rock Tape, reflexology and Graston.

Sam and her husband own an acreage where they are raising their two wild children and way too many animals. When not working she will most likely be found on the back of a horse.

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Dr. Levi Irwin D.C

Dr. Levi Irwin received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2006. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California, graduating in 2011. While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he played championship college hockey alongside teammates Dr. Pilling and Dr. Dustin.

Dr. Irwin soon returned to Calgary where he owned and operated Motion City Sports Therapy out of the Kensington Fitness Studio for 5 years. In February, 2019, he moved to Edmonton to join the CORE team.

In the winter months, Dr. Irwin enjoys hitting the slopes on his snowboard, or the ice with hockey and curling. In the summer, when he’s not on the golf course, he’ll likely be finding some other way to spend his days off outside, whether playing tennis, riding his bike, or just relaxing in nature.

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Sydney Jeffrey RMT

Sydney graduated from the 3000 hours advanced clinical Massage Therapy program at MaKami College. This is where she became passionate in helping others in their healing process and assisting in injury rehabilitation.

Sydney’s goal with every treatment is to optimize recovery time, alleviate discomfort, increase range of motion and improve overall muscle health.

Treating patients through a combination of trigger point therapy, cupping, relaxation/ therapeutic/ deep tissue techniques, sports therapy and prenatal massage to help assist each individual client and their needs.

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Dr. Dustin Kalynchuk D.C

Dr. Dustin Kalynchuk received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2008. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California, graduating in 2012. While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he played championship college hockey alongside teammates Dr. Irwin and Dr. Pilling.

Dr. Kalynchuk has a broad patient base including newborns, teens, office workers and tradespeople. He has also had the opportunity to treat top athletes from across Western Canada and the USA, and is certified by Titleist in the treatment of professional golfers.

Outside of chiropractic, Dr. Kalynchuk enjoys being active and outdoors. He has played hockey since the age of eight, and often escapes to the mountains to go hiking and snowboarding, or to the lake for camping and wakeboarding.

Dr. Dustin Kalynchuk D.C Dr. Dustin Kalynchuk received his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and... Read More

Dr. Jordan Kalynchuk D.C

Dr. Jordan Kalynchuk grew up in Sherwood Park before attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California. He returned home to bring his passion to CORE! Dr. Jordan treats all sorts of patients, from children to adults and loves helping athletes excel in their sport. He is passionate about making people feel better and helping them improve their overall wellness.

If he’s not at the clinic, he enjoys all things outdoors, including golfing, running, skiing and hiking. He also enjoys hockey and working out and is very dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and helping others do so as well.

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Stephen Lillejord PT

Stephen received his BSc in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge in 2019 and completed his post-graduate MSc in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in 2023. Throughout Stephen’s life, he has had a passion for learning about various musculoskeletal injuries and how to help people overcome those injuries and thrive physically. He specializes in concussion rehab and continues to improve his manual therapy skills. He has a special interest in sports injuries, and he uses a combination of manual therapy and strengthening/mobility exercise to help provide patients with the tools to feel better and continue on their health and wellness journey. Stephen grew up and has lived in Southern Alberta most of his life. His interests include jiu jitsu, muay thai, fly fishing, camping, bouldering, and exploring the various festivals that Edmonton has to offer!

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Kelsea Mabuchi PT

Kelsea graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2013. Prior to completing her Physical Therapy degree, she acquired a Bachelor of Science degree with Biological Sciences (Major) and Nutrition (Minor) from the University of Alberta in 2007. Kelsea has continued her education and advanced her treatment skills through several post-graduate courses. She has completed post-graduate certification in Spinal Manipulation, Biomedical Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Pre- and Post-Natal Exercise along with numerous other treatment courses. Kelsea has a special interest in the treatment of neck and back injuries, headaches and shoulder injuries. She incorporates various treatment techniques such as manual therapy, needling, postural correction, strengthening, and functional exercises to help her patients safely return to work, sport/running or simply their everyday activities.

During her journey of returning to running, sports and gym activities after giving birth to her 3 daughters, she also developed a new passion for pre- and post-natal exercise and education. Kelsea can help provide new moms or moms-to-be the support they need so that they can continue to safely participate in their recreational activities with exercise modification or proper core and pelvic floor engagement. Kelsea hopes to continue to expand her knowledge in this growing area of physiotherapy as well.

Kelsea keeps active in her spare time and also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

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Brooke Padlewski PT

A large part of Brooke’s life has been centered around playing sports and being active which sparked her interest in becoming a physiotherapist. She loves that she gets to spend each day at the clinic working with individuals to promote healthy movement and help them reach their goals.

She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelors of Kinesiology and went on to complete her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. She has a special interest in sports injuries, pelvic health and neck and back pain following motor vehicle accidents. She uses a combination of education, manual therapy and strengthening/mobility exercise to help provide patients with the knowledge and tools to feel better, move better and stay better for the long term.

Brooke has additional training in female urinary incontinence, pelvic pain & prolapse, painful intercourse and pre/post-natal care and support. She has also completed her Biomedical Dry Needling certificate and use this as an adjunct to treatment as needed.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, traveling to new countries, playing basketball and volleyball and hitting the gym. She is passionate about getting you back to what you love doing, and equally passionate about hearing your favourite travel destination or restaurant in town!

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Dr. Clayton Pilling D.C

Dr. Clayton Pilling received his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, with a minor in Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan in 2007. He then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California, graduating in 2011. While attending Palmer College of Chiropractic he played championship college hockey alongside teammates Dr. Irwin and Dr. Dustin.

Dr. Pilling grew up in scenic Banff, Alberta, where he developed a love for outdoor activities, including hockey, skiing, golf, rugby, hiking, mountain biking and fishing.

Today, he maintains a healthy lifestyle through participation in sports such as skiing and golf, the latter of which he holds great passion for. With a tremendously deep understanding of sport-specific health and fitness practices, Dr. Pilling has followed his interests in treating like-minded athletes, and is now certified as a Golf Fitness Instructor by the Titleist Performance Institute.

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Audra Rosendale RMT

Audra has always had a passion for health and wellness and is now able to preach what she practices! She graduated from MH Vicars, Remedial 2200-hour massage therapy program in 2021, quickly followed by a dynamic cupping certification.

Audra specializes in therapeutic massage, cupping, trigger point and relaxation massage. She also incorporates light stretching and mobilization techniques into her treatments.

Audra is passionate about helping her patients heal and feel their best. She recognizes each patient is unique and she tailors her massages to meet each patients needs.

When Audra is not at CORE, she can be fond enjoying the outdoors, hanging with family and friends and playing soccer.

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Joanne Yannagas RMT

Joanne Yannagas graduated from the 2200-hour program at Grant MacEwan College in 2002. While there, she became passionate about supporting training athletes and injury rehabilitation.

In 2015, Joanne travelled to Colorado to complete her Canine Massage Certification at the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage. Now, she is able to help dogs with mobility issues, sprains/strains and injuries. She has worked in Sherwood Park in multidisciplinary clinics for most of her career.

Although Joanne’s passion is in sports injuries, she also works with clients that suffer from over-use injuries, motor vehicle accidents and general muscle stiffness. She uses a combination of deep tissue/therapeutic massage, lymph drainage, trigger point release, myofascial release and sports massage techniques.

When not in the clinic she enjoys soccer, skiing, curling and planning her next vacation!

Joanne Yannagas RMT Joanne Yannagas graduated from the 2200-hour program at Grant MacEwan Colleg... Read More