School: Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Primary Techniques: Chinese style massage, Swedish massage, and Myofascial fire cupping

Clinic days: Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Likes: Reading, walking and spending time with family

School: Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Primary Techniques: Chinese style massag... Read More

School: Makami 3000HR Advanced Clinical – completed program with honours of distinction

Primary Techniques: Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, Relaxation massage and Myofascial Cupping

Clinic days: Tuesdays, Wednesday morning, Thursdays and Saturdays

Likes: Fitness and leading an active lifestyle, horseback riding, Equine Body work and Husbandry

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School: Mount Royal University

Primary Techniques: Deep Tissue / Therapeutic, Pre-natal, Relaxation

Likes: Tennis, soccer & staying active

Clinic days: Tuesdays through Saturdays

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MA Ther. Bodywork, RMT, BCST, Myof. Cupping School: University of Westminster – London, UK

Primary Techniques: Advanced Myofascial Cupping ICTA, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy RCST (PACT), Sports, Remedial, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage, Prenatal massage, Lymphatic Drainage

Likes: Traveling, singing, hiking, kayaking & Tai Chi

Clinic days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

MA Ther. Bodywork, RMT, BCST, Myof. Cupping School: University of Westminster – London, UK Prima... Read More

Registered Acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Philippa graduated as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2010 from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary.

Philippa blends her analytical and problem-solving skills together with her understanding of how the body functions from an acupuncture channel point of view to help others regain health and freedom of movement. She works together with her patients in identifying and correcting these underlying causes, which is part of the treatment protocol and healing process.

Philippa treats on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesday and Friday evenings

Registered Acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Philippa graduated as a Doctor o... Read More

School: National Manual Osteopathic College

Primary Techniques: Therapeutic, Pre-natal and Relaxation massage

Clinic days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and alternate Saturdays

Likes: Being outdoors golfing, snowboarding and being in the mountains or on the lake

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Dr. Hoover will be away from the clinic on medical leave effective September 10. He is hoping to be back in the clinic late 2024, early 2025. While he is away, Dr. Caione and Dr. Boisvert will be increasing their hours and will be available to work with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic.

Influenced by his active lifestyle, Dr. Hoover’s treatment approach since establishing Back & Body Health 23 years ago combines traditional diversified Chiropractic treatment with soft tissue techniques such as Active Release Techniques (ART) and FAKTR. Home care instructions and exercises give patients the skills to reduce their risk of future injury.

Dr. Hoover uses his prior personal training experience in his practice, helping patients incorporate rehabilitation exercises into their daily routine in an enjoyable and easy manner.

Ryan treats throughout the week with occasional Saturday appointment times.

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Tanya has been working as a physiotherapist in private practice since 1997. With over 20 years of experience and education, Tanya can provide a very thorough and well-rounded approach in the treatment and care of her patients. She received her Certificate in Medical Acupuncture through the University of Alberta in 2001 and then went on to receive her Gunn IMS certification in 2004. She learned Gunn IMS from the inventor and founder of IMS, Dr. Chan Gunn. Since this time, IMS has become the primary focus of Tanya’s practice and she has extensive experience in providing IMS to many types of injuries. She has also taken post graduate training for the assessment and treatment of TMJ dysfunction.

Tanya treats on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Tanya has been working as a physiotherapist in private practice since 1997. With over 20 years of... Read More

Specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management (adults and pediatric/adolescent), eating disorders and body image, food intolerances/allergies, immune system enhancement, and digestive disorders. An AFLCA certified Fitness, YogaFit and Pilates (MAT I/MAT II) instructor at Heavens Fitness, Rory has had over 14 years experience. Her goal is to educate by integrating her knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition, fitness and health promotion. Rory is a certified Bariatric dietitian empowering her clients to become “intuitive eaters” and reach their goals; one bite at a time. She uses a “non-dieting” approach and encourages her clients to adopt an overall healthier lifestyle for achieving their goals.

Rory can book virtual or in-person consultations at Back & Body Health. Please call the clinic to book your appointment- 403-209-2225

Specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management (adults and pediatric/adolescen... Read More

School: Foothills College of Massage Therapy

Primary Techniques: Deep Tissue / Therapeutic, Pre-natal, Relaxation

Likes: Field Hockey, family & friends

Clinic days: Sunday, Monday & Wednesday evenings

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Dr. Caione was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario where he received his Honours Bachelors of Kinesiology degree from Lakehead University. After receiving his degree in Kinesiology he moved to Calgary to pursue his Certificate in Advanced Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University.

As an Athletic Therapist Dr. Caione was blessed with the opportunity to work with multiple populations that ranged from chronic pain patients while working in a chronic/complex pain program to National and Olympic level athletes. Through Athletic Therapy Dr. Caione had the opportunity to work closely with Chiropractors and realized how well the two fields complement each other and decided to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic. He received his Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California.

While attending Palmer College, Dr. Caione was the vice-president of Palmer Sports Council and provided Chiropractic/Medical coverage for a variety of sporting events such as: Santa Maria Rodeo, Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Sea Otter Classic, National Cheer and Dance Championships, San Jose State University Rugby, and the Susan G Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk.

Dr. Caione combines his exercise rehabilitation and soft tissue background from Athletic Therapy with his Chiropractic background to provide his patients with the tools needed to help treat and prevent injuries and increase their quality of life.

Dr. Caione’s treatment days at Back & Body Health are Tuesday and Thursday.

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Dr. Boisvert initially obtained a BSc in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary in 2008. From there, he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic – West in San Jose, California. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was the valedictorian of his graduating class. Dr. Boisvert also served on the school’s esteemed Sports Council, treating both amateur and professional athletes in many sports – triathlons, rugby, rodeo, ultimate Frisbee, biking, fun runs, and many more!

Dr. Boisvert believes that healthcare is a multifaceted approach in which no one therapy will fit everyone. In addition to traditional chiropractic practices, he is also Full Body Certified in Active Release Techniques® (ART®), Graston Technique®, Titleist Performance Institute® (TPI®)Golf Screening, Rocktape®, and Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR). He is also well versed in using Extracoporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Class IV LASER therapy. He believes all tissues in the body are interconnected and his philosophy is to take everything into account when diagnosing or treating.

Dr. Boisvert is an active member and chiropractic coordinator of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team, attending numerous events to provide injury evaluation, sports medicine consultation and Chiropractic treatment in an interdisciplinary team of Athletic Therapists, Chiropractors, and Massage Therapists.

Dr. Boisvert treats on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Primary Techniques: Deep Tissue, Sport Massage, PNF stretching

Amanda will be treating a couple days a month at Back and Body Health.

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School: Mount Royal University

Primary Techniques: Deep Tissue / Therapeutic, Kinetic, Relaxation, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Pre-natal

Likes: Snowboarding, golf & yoga

Clinic days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday

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Physiotherapist / Orthotics Shauna has a sports medicine focus in her physiotherapy practice and has dealt with sport injury, biomechanical dysfunctions, gait retraining and post op recovery from surgeries. She uses critical thinking and deductive reasoning to formulate a diagnosis and treats accordingly. She believes active rehabilitation where both parties understand the problem and are actively engaged in the treatment. Her goal is to rehabilitate the patient and to ensure he or she has been given the tools and resources to maintain injury free and at their high level of performance in their sport.

Additionally, Shauna has completed certifications in Part A in orthopaedic manual therapy, gait analysis, custom orthotics, and functional dry needling.

Shauna treats on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Physiotherapist / Orthotics Shauna has a sports medicine focus in her physiotherapy practice and ... Read More