Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR to our Fix Physio Family!
We hope 2023 has started out well for everyone. Our team has fully settled into the main floor space and is enjoying the big windows, cozy feel, and street access. With the dream of being a one-stop-shop for all of your rehabilitation needs, we are excited to announce:
NEW YEAR = NEW FACES = NEW SERVICES!
Introducing...
Dr. Rae LaBerge - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Stephanie Berk -Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Dr. Rae LaBerge
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Registered Acupuncturist,
Holistic Nutritionist
Dr. Rae is a licensed acupuncturist and registered member of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. She completed the four-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbal medicine) Diploma at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2018. Rae also holds a certificate in Holistic Nutrition Counselling from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Her nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and 12-year pharmacy assistant career combine to provide a truly integrated and holistic approach to her practice. Rae's varied background allows her to stay current on modern and traditional medical innovations.
HER INTERESTS INCLUDE:
Reproductive health for all genders
Pregnancy support
Painful or irregular menstruation and associated disorders (PCOS, PMS, endometriosis)
Digestive Health
Stress and anxiety management.
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Whiplash-associated conditions
"Health is for all humans"
TECHNIQUES RAE USES:
Rae combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, IMS/dry needling, cupping, nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle counseling to achieve balance, optimal performance, and well-being in her patients. She prides herself in her ability to hold space and truly listen to her patients.
WHAT RAE LOVES OUTSIDE OF WORK:
Rae is passionate about training for ultra-marathons and cracking cold beers on mountain tops. She loves camping and adventuring with her partner, eating vegetables, and trying new things that scare her, like rock climbing and dealing with spiders that sneak into the tent!
Want to know more? Check out Dr. Rae's website:
Stephanie Berk
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
M. OMSc
"Osteo is meant to be appealing to the nervous system, bringing balance back into the body. The treatments help set up the body's structure/alignment so that it can heal from the inside out."
Steph was born and raised in London, ON, where she began her Osteopathic career. She has always enjoyed being a part of a team and grew up playing sports. Throughout her graduate studies, she began coaching group fitness classes where she has been able to apply her understanding of anatomy and mechanics to her workouts and onto the table with her patients. She combines her love for exercise and science to provide a holistic approach to patient care.
Steph began her post-secondary schooling at Miami University in Oxford, OH where she graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in nutrition. Following her undergraduate studies, she completed another four-year degree at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, ON. She graduated with her Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Science in 2020. Upon graduation she opened a practice in, Ontario and since has moved to call Calgary home!
During Osteo treatments, Steph targets the nervous system to help calm the body down. By calming down the nervous system the body can collectively function, both mechanically and physiologically, to create a better balance from the inside out. Her goal is to remove any compensations caused by new or old injuries, habitual postures, and stressors, with the entire body in mind.
WHAT STEPH LOVES TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK:
When Steph is not treating patients, she loves taking her dog Leonard on walks, F45 training/weight training at the gym, traveling, cooking/trying new healthy-ish recipes, and trying new restaurants.
She is excited to hear about patients' favorite spots for a bite to eat!!
Want to know more? Follow Steph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berk_osteopathy
Have you checked out our new space yet? Check out the pictures Haris took last week HERE.
Feel free to pop in and say hi, we are always happy to chat! All the best,
The Team at Fix Physio
