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| Doctors of Chiropractic & Clinic Directors | ||
| Dr. Kevin Ashby | Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby | |
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Doctor of Traditional |
Physiotherapist |
Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer |
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| Nutritionist | Yoga Instructor | |
| Michele Quirk, RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) |
Amanda Stewart | |
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| Registered Massage Therapists | ||
| Lani Pickering, RMT | Melissa Mitchell-Morris, RMT | Kelly Preston, RMT |
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| Office Manager Nicola Davis |
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| Bios | ||
As a team, Drs. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and 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. Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby, Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinic Director 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 FAME World Championships. Dr. Wendy Carvalho-Ashby and Dr. Kevin Ashby also hold titles as National and North American Pairs Bodybuilding Champions. Both Doctors continue to train for competitions as well as training others for their journey in the sport |
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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. Hence, Dr. Ashby’s non-stop involvement in professional and recreational sports helped him learn how to motivate others to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 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. |
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Dr. Limin Lo, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. Lo completed her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) degree in China. Her major was Chinese herbology and acupuncture. After graduating from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she worked as a physician in one of the university hospitals for 5 years. Upon arriving in Canada, she studied at NAIT in the program of Biological Science Technology and received her diploma in 1995 and passed Alberta acupuncture registration exam in 1996. Dr. Lo has practiced acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese herbology in Alberta for 13 years and has worked as an examiner for the provincial acupuncture registration exam for 9 years. Dr. Lo does not only help people in pain, but also treats various internal disorders. Her special interests include women’s health, neurological disorders, mental health, pain relief, PMS, infertility, menopause syndromes, Bell’s palsy, headache, neuritis, peripheral nerve injuries, insomnia, depression, arthritis, sciatica, etc. |
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Sacha Strelioff, Physiotherapist Sacha Strelioff graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan Physical Therapy program in 2005. Sacha’s clinical experience includes treatment of clients in various public health and private clinic settings. She continues to invest in her continuing education and has completed numerous courses in manual therapy, acupuncture, movement and exercise therapies. Sacha has designed her practice so that she assesses and treats clients individually and combines her therapies to return her clients to their pre-injury level as quick as possible. Sacha’s hobbies include snowboarding, wakeboarding, and running, numerous team sports such as basketball and volleyball, and helping with the family farm. |
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Alicia Lynnes, Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer Alicia is a certified NCCP level 1 coach who has competed in Modern Pentathlon/Tetrathlon and was on the National Pentathlon Team. She has also coached the Modern Pentathlon Provincial team: swimming portion for three years and was the provincial coach for one year. Currently working on her Masters of Science degree, Alicia graduated from the University of Calgary in 2005 with a Bachelors of Kinesiology. Alicia has designed many group and individual exercise programs for a variety of clients with different exercise abilities. As a member of the Endurance on 8th Health Centre team, Alicia is excited to help you improve your health and fitness with specific exercise rehabilitation and/or personal training. |
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Michele Quirk, RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) Michele Quirk is a recent graduate of Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Her interest in fitness and nutrition has been blossoming ever since she was involved in athletics as a child which included competitive tennis, basketball, and track and field. In her adult years she has grasped onto the practice of yoga and caring for the body, mind, and spirit with a holistic approach. She is an active, mom, yoga instructor, and personal trainer. With all of her experiences she has realized that nutrition is 85% of fitness and health. After graduating, she has had the opportunities to consult athletes, moms-to-be, older adults, children, and average people just wanting to learn to eat clean and stay healthy. She has also worked in holistic cooking class, that teach students hands on healthy recipes and cooking techniques. She also has given group instruction seminars on what it means to eat live, natural, and good quality foods. Overall, as a RHN, her goal is to help each of us to become our own nutritional doctor in order to care for ourselves, our family and friends, and the Earth-the source of all real nutrition.
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Lani recently graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy 3000 hour program in Victoria, BC. She moved to Calgary to start her career as a RMT. Lani is registered with the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. She is trained to treat a wide range of conditions with techniques that include lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, pre and post-event sport massage, swedish massage, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, pre and post-natal massage, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise. Lani looks forward to furthering her skills and education by taking the Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine program this fall.
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Melissa was born and raised in London, Ontario. Having completed her 2200 hours of Massage Therapy training at the D'Arcy Lane Institute in 2005 and registering with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. In 2008 Melissa moved to Calgary and registered with the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta. Melissa's treatments consist of Deep Tissue, Swedish massage, Prenatal Massage, Labour Support (Doula), Relaxation and Injury Prevention. Her hobbies include hiking in the mountains, traveling, and taking her dog to the river for a swim. |
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Kelly was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. After completing her 2200 hour program at the Canadian College of Health, Science, and Technology in Windsor, she moved to Calgary and registered with the AMTWP (Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners). Kelly has practiced at Endurance on 8th Health Centre since 2007 and her areas of interest include therapeutic, MVA rehabilitation, sport injury rehabilitation, relaxation, therapeutic, and pre/post-natal massage. |
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Amanda Stewart, Yoga Instructor Amanda has always been fascinated by all the intricate layers of the physical body, which lead her to embark on the practice of yoga and massage therapy education in 2000. Amanda’s yoga practice has evolved to allow her to become aware of more than just the muscular system but also how the mind and spirit are integrated into the entire practice. Amanda teaches from a position of physical alignment of the body, awareness of the breath, and always with a great sense of humour. “I wholeheartedly believe that without breath there is no practice and continue to ask for softness, not tension, on and off the mat for myself and my students”. Amanda has had excellent training with top teachers in the field: Jeff Mah, Kevin Elander, and Danielle Pechie. Amanda completed her instructor training with Hart Lazer and stays current on techniques by taking his workshops. Amanda’s classes involve a blend of many yoga techniques and are always geared towards having her students achieve their goals! |
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