Clinic Directors

As a team, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and Dr. Kevin Ashby strongly believe in empowering their patients and clients to a healthier way of life through evidence-based care, education, and dynamic training techniques. Hence, they appear regularly on Calgary’s City TV, CBC Living Calgary, they are contributing writers for Impact Magazine, and conduct corporate seminars as experts on the topic of health and fitness.

Both Doctors continue to train for competitions as well as training others for their journey in the sport.  Dr’s Wendy and Kevin Ashby are the co-founders and co-presidents of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA), and are actively involved in promoting health and fitness in the sport of natural bodybuilding. “As Doctors of Chiropractic, we take our position very seriously, we practice what we teach, and hope to help all of our patients achieve the best health practices possible”.

Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby

Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby, Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Director
Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours) in Exercise and Health Physiology. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby later studied at U of C’s Human Performance Laboratory and earned a Master of Science degree from the faculty of Medicine (with a specialization in Joint Injury and Arthritis). Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby obtained her degree in Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby is the Co-Director of Endurance on 8th Health Centre.

While attending University, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby began a coaching career as a NCCP level 2 gymnastics coach and trained gymnasts for over 10 years. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby has worked with many patients and athletes and has a great ability to connect with members from all age groups and backgrounds. In addition to practicing Chiropractic, Dr. Carvalho-Ashby became a Certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby is very enthusiastic about combining her skills as a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Personal Trainer to efficiently rehabilitate her patients to a pre-injury state and help them to ultimately achieve their health, fitness and wellness goals.

In recent years, Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby, added to her list of accomplishments by training for multiple fitness/figure competitions. Dr. Carvalho-Ashby is regarded as a Professional Figure World Champion as she has achieved a top three placing at the 2008 World Championships. Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and Dr. Kevin Ashby also hold titles as National and North American Pairs Bodybuilding Champions. Wendy is also the Co-Founder and Co-President of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA).

Dr. Kevin Ashby

Dr. Kevin Ashby, Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Director

Dr. Kevin Ashby completed his Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology at the University of Calgary and obtained his degree in Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. During his studies in Toronto, he had the privilege of treating patients of all ages and backgrounds in various multidisciplinary settings. Additionally, Dr. Ashby obtained his certification in Active Release Techniques (ART) and in Certified Personal Training. Dr. Kevin Ashby is the Co-Director of Endurance on 8th Health Centre.

Health and wellness have always been an instrumental component of Dr. Ashby’s life. As a child diagnosed with Asthma, he participated in competitive ice hockey for seven years and later played and coached competitive basketball. Nowadays, he continues to stay active as a professional natural bodybuilder and one-half of the National/North American Pairs Champions (with his wife Dr. Carvalho-Ashby) with the World Natural Sports Organization. Dr. Ashby’s non-stop involvement in professional and recreational sports has helped him learn how to motivate others to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Kevin Ashby is the Co-Founder and Co-President of Natural Physique and Athletics Association (NPAA). He has been instrumental in helping grow the sport of natural bodybuilding in Alberta and British Columbia. Dr. Kevin Ashby feels privileged to share his beliefs in holistic health care and the promotion of wellness to people of all walks of life.

Dr. Limin Lo

Dr. Limin Lo got her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) degree in China in 1987.  After graduating from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she worked as a physician in one of the university hospital for 5 years.  She obtained her acupuncture license in 1996 and practiced acupuncture, acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alberta since then.  She has worked as examiner for the provincial acupuncture registration exam for 10 years.

Practicing a combination of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Limin Lo not only helps people with different kinds of pain and sports injuries, but also treats many internal disorders.  Her special interests include women health, neurological problems, mental health and pain relief. She has successfully treated people with infertility, PMS, menopause syndromes, Bell’s palsy, headache, neuritis, peripheral nerve injuries, insomnia, depression, cervical spondylotic syndrome, sciatica, tendonitis, arthritis etc.

Dr. Tonya Coutts

Dr. Tonya Coutts, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) 

“I became interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine when I realized that to maintain my own health I had to change my lifestyle all together”.   Tonya was working as a Chef in a fast paced environment, the excitement and the lifestyle were all fun but the late nights and long hours were starting to take their toll on her health. There were many routes Tonya could have chosen to accomplish her goal; She could have cut her hours as a chef, hired more staff, or taken a break or a holiday.  “I could have used the management skills I had and completely changed directions but none of those options seemed they would be very fulfilling. What was it I needed?  -Balance, plain and simple”.

Finding balance would be one of Tonya’s greatest tasks! She completely changed paths and worked as a night manager in a very busy kitchen and went to school full time at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine until she left for China to complete an internship program at Mian Yang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Tonya Coutts has been practicing since her return from China at Endurance on 8th Health Centre. Using the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, her goal is to maintain a healing relationship with her patients and to provide the skills needed to lead a more balanced and healthy lifestyle!