Our Team

Dr. Donovan Kreutzer was born and raised in a town south of Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his medical training at the University of Pretoria and moved back to his hometown in Vereeniging to complete his final internship year. Donovan was one of the first South African trained doctors to do a community service year in South Africa. This was an extremely enjoyable year as he was sent to a remote outpost near the Kruger National Park in South Africa. After completing this community service year, he stayed on for a further six months in the area and then decided to travel elsewhere.

Donovan moved to Canada in 2001 to pursue a passion of fly fishing. He had heard about a job posting in Outlook, Saskatchewan, through a recruitment agency and decided this would be a perfect opportunity to balance fly fishing and his career. After working in Outlook for six weeks, he had made the decision to stay. Donovan spent three years in Outlook Saskatchewan, where he met his wife, Tara. The couple moved to Calgary in 2004 and have been living happily here ever since. Donovan’s hobbies include fly fishing, photography and snowboarding. He also enjoys spending time with his family and his two young daughters.

Within our clinic, he strives to collaborate many different spheres of medicine and accessory services and in doing so, provide comprehensive health and preventative care to our patients.

Dr. Supriya Goyal obtained her medical degree back home in India, where she specialized in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 1999, Supriya made the move to Canada, first arriving in Ottawa, Ontario. After completing her residency in 2006, she moved to Calgary with her young family to work as a family physician. Dr. Goyal’s love of family and friends initially motivated her career in the medical field.

Supriya’s passion for her job, combined with her empathetic nature and keen interest in women’s health (reproductive and menopausal health in particular), allows her to continually improve the wellbeing of all her patients. Despite having years of experience in the medical world, Dr. Goyal strives to learn and expand her knowledge in order to provide the utmost care for her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys creative pursuits such as painting and sketching as well as spending time with her family.

Dr. Brian Huang is a board-certified family physician with a medical practice profile consisting of hospital based in-patient medicine, urgent care, long term care and collaborative office-based family practice. Dr Huang currently works at the South Calgary Urgent Care Center, offering acute care services for less critical health problems that do not require the services of a full emergency room. Whilst working at the South Center Urgent care, Dr Huang works diligently and attentively to manage a variety of injuries and illnesses, from heart attacks to broken bones.

Dr Huang has extensive experience as a hospitalist working at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary from 2006-2013. This is a 200 plus bed program where family physicians with a special interest in hospital work do the majority of all acute medical admissions of the hospital on a 24/7 basis all-year round. These patients are mostly elderly with a multitude of complex, chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Huang is an experienced leader working with various groups and committees and as a hospital administrator. Previously, he was the continuing medical education (CME) coordinator for the Rockyview hospitalist group and eventually became the lead CME coordinator for all four hospitalist sites within Calgary. As part of his duties in the hospital and urgent care, Dr. Huang is also a preceptor for family medicine residents from the University of Calgary. “Teaching keeps me on my toes and I often learn as much from the residents as they do from me.”

• Complex, Chronic Conditions
• Acute Care
• Minor Surgical Procedures
• Mole Removals
• Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Van Essen is a CCFP – certified family physician.  Her post-secondary education included attending Grant MacEwan Community College where she had the opportunity to play on the Women’s basketball team. She transferred to the University of Alberta to complete her Bachelor of Science degree (1999) and then relocated to Calgary and obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree (2003).  Dr Van Essen completed her residency in Family Medicine in 2005 at the University of Calgary.

After her residency, Dr Van Essen focused her career on low-risk obstetrics and general family medicine.  She currently provides labor and delivery services at the Rockyview General hospital and she is also actively involved in training medical students from the University of Calgary.  Additionally, she provides care at the West Central Primary Care Network for patients needing acute care and semi urgent attention.

Dr van Essen has loved her career so far, but has now decided to steer her career towards family practice.  She is excited to develop long term patient relationships with a focus on team based preventative care at Provital.

Dr van Essen is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, is a mother of two children and spends most of her free time at the hockey rink or sports arena.  She enjoys staying active, creating new adventures through travelling and spending time with her family.

Her Special Interests include:

• Women’s Health
• Pre-natal and post natal care
• Interest in Children and Adolescent Care
• General Family Practice for medicine, for all ages

Dr. Sandy Lahey  B. Comm (Hons) MBBCH (SA) completed her post- graduate medical training in South Africa. She practiced as a family physician before she immigrated to Canada. She worked in rural Saskatchewan and rural British Columbia for about 10 years. In 2009 she moved to Cochrane , Alberta and opened her own practice . Dr Lahey enjoys reading , doing fitness boot camps and going for long walks.

She recently returned from New Zealand where she did a 5 month locum which she thoroughly enjoyed.  Dr Lahey is passionate about her job and hopes that the years of experience she offers patients can help with their overall well-being.  She is focused on excellent team-based care.

Dr Lahey’s special interests include:

• • Women’s Health 
  • IUD Insertion and Removal 
  • Lumps and bumps/ biopsy’s
  • Basic Dermoscopy
  • Acute Care
  • General Family Medicine
  • Pre and Post-natal Care

Dr. Margot Wilderdijk is very excited to be a part of our collaborative care team and she brings her emergency medicine as well as comprehensive, preventative care experience with her.

Dr. Wilderdijk completed her Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Education at the University of Alberta. After teaching high school for several years, she followed her interest and passion for medicine and completed her medical degree at the University of Calgary. She subsequently completed her residency in rural family medicine, and then worked as a rural family doctor and emergency physician in Viking, Camrose and Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Dr. Wilderdijk has continued her expertise in educating others, and remains active in teaching with a focus on shared decision making with her patients within her practice. She has international medical experience, having worked in Taupo, New Zealand for a term, and has established herself in a collaborative family practice in Calgary since 2015. She has a special interest in cardiometabolic medicine including metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, diabetes and hypertension, but practices all areas of medicine from acute to chronic medical care. She focused on urology and orthopaedics during her early medical training and enjoys working with children and adolescents in her practice as well.

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Wilderdijk enjoys spending time with her three young children, hiking in the Canadian Rockies and rowing with the Calgary Rowing Club.

• Cardiometabolic Care
• Diabetes and Hypertension
• Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Children & Adolescent Care

Dr. Stephanie Bishnoi is delighted to be joining the team at Provital Health & Wellness. She is a CCFP-certified family physician who completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Calgary. She completed medical school at McGill University and has a Masters of Science Degree in HIV/AIDS research. In addition, Dr. Bishnoi completed residency in General Surgery at the University of Toronto. She has experience in surgical oncology, managing surgical emergencies & traumas, and thus brings a wealth of surgical knowledge to the practice. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Bishnoi enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two young children. Together they love traveling the world, enjoying time in the mountains, and trying new restaurants.

She has a special interest in:

• Minor Surgical Procedures
• Acute Care
• General Family Medicine
• Colorectal Disorders

Born and raised in Poland, Dr Nowak graduated from Warsaw Medical School before moving to Calgary, Canada, in December 1998. She completed her residency in the Family Medicine program at the University of Calgary in 2006 and has been practicing ever since. Dr Nowak is dedicated to the full scope of family medicine, with a particular interest in managing chronic migraines and medical aesthetics.  Dr Nowak cherishes interactions with people of all ages, which fuels her passion for family medicine. 

In her personal life, she enjoys staying active through running, hiking, and skiing. Traveling, spending quality time with her children, taking long walks with her dog, and reading are amongst her favorite hobbies. These activities not only enrich her personal life but also enhance her professional practice by keeping her energized and engaged.

Dr. Mai Tran is a CCFP-certified family physician.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honor’s Degree in Molecular Genetics with First Class Honor’s at the University of Alberta (1998), before going on to graduate research in ophthalmology at the University of Alberta. Dr. Tran’s research resulted in a number of publications in the area of ocular genetics. Following her graduate research, Dr. Tran returned to the University of Calgary where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine Degree (2003) and completed a residency in Family Medicine (2005).

​After her residency, Dr. Tran balanced a busy career as a family doctor in a seven-physician community family practice clinic, as a locum hospitalist at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, and as a rural locum physician covering the hospitals and emergency departments during the weekends. She eventually gravitated towards a career in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at the South Calgary Urgent Care Centre and then the Sheldon M. Chumir Urgent Care Center where she also acted as a preceptor to residents. Although she enjoyed the academic aspect, collegiality, and fast-paced nature of this type of medicine, she eventually decided to steer her career towards family practice again.

​She is focused on providing excellent team-based primary care and prevention of disease to keep her patients out of the emergency and urgent care type settings that she used to work in.   Dr. Tran is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.  Her favorite pastimes include travelling, hiking, skiing, reading, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Her Special Interests Include:
• Botox for Migraines
• Botox for Facial Rejuvenation
• Botox for TMJ and Hyperhidrosis *Injection fee applies

Since 1998, Dr. Helena Horsky has been practicing Chiropractic care in Calgary in a family and sports-based practice. A born and raised Calgarian, Helena completed undergraduate studies at the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Parker University. Helena attained her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Horsky was a National level Figure Skater and maintains her involvement in sports through her love of golf, tennis, skiing and exercise. The love of sport, the desire for maintaining optimum health and the passion for helping people led her to becoming a Chiropractor. Helena continues to educate herself focusing on new developments, techniques and research in the field of Chiropractic, using this knowledge to help improve the well-being of her patients.

Helena is extremely passionate about well-rounded treatment regimens and vitality for her patients. Her treatment approach focuses on evidence-based, individualized treatment plans that include a variety of techniques. Helena is proud to be a member of the team at Provital Health and Wellness and looks forward to the opportunity in providing a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach for her patients’ overall well-being.

Along with treating neck and back pain, Helena’s practice also includes treating the following areas and injuries:

• Headaches
• Extremities (Tennis Elbow, Rotator Cuff, Hips, Knees, etc.) 
• TMJ
• Chronic Pain
• Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Postural Strains
• Post-surgical Care and Rehabilitation

Dr. Horsky uses a variety of techniques to treat these areas of concern including:

• Chiropractic: Diversified, Activator, Thompson, Gonstead, and spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) are just some of the techniques Dr. Horsky uses in her practice.
• Active Release Technique (ART): Movement-based technique to treat tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Often used for headaches, carpal tunnel, shin splints and other conditions. 
• Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM): Production of collagen is stimulated by triggering the inflammatory healing response over areas of abnormality, or restriction.
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS): Functional tools assess and activate the intrinsic spinal stabilizers to optimize movement, performance and rehabilitation. DNS is shown to be highly effective for both injury prevention and treating overuse injuries.
• KT Taping: Faster healing time stimulated by improved blood flow, lymphatic drainage and support to the injured area. KT Taping can provide pain relief without restricting range of motion before, during and/or after activity, for a variety of injuries.
• Exercise Rehabilitation: Appropriate at-home exercises, stretches and rolling techniques are given to an individual after assessment and diagnosis. Goals and routines will be discussed in order to reduce the risk of future injuries and promote continued healing.

Lauren graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and went on to complete a Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy in 2010. She moved to Calgary shortly after graduation and has worked in private practice for the last 10 years. Lauren completed her advanced diploma in manual and manipulative therapy in 2015 and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She is licensed in medical acupuncture and a certified Gunn IMS practitioner through the University of British Columbia. Additionally, she has completed advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and worked for 8 years as part of a multidisciplinary concussion clinic. Lauren obtained her Sport Physiotherapy Certificate in 2017 and became the first in Canada to graduate with a Sport Physiotherapy Diploma from the International Olympic Committee in 2018. She has also been a member of the Sport Physiotherapy Canada Executive Committee since 2018.

Outside of PROVITAL, Lauren works as a contractor for the Canadian Sports Institute Calgary and was the medical lead for the Canadian National Luge Team from 2015-2018.  She attended over 25 world cup competitions, 2 world championships and the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. Prior to working with luge, Lauren had the opportunity to travel with the Canadian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team for the 2015 Para Pan American games and 2016 World ParaVolley Championships. Following the 2018 Olympic Games, Lauren has taken on a new challenge as the medical lead and physiotherapist for the national long track speed skating program. She is currently supporting the team leading into the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing.

• Manual and manipulative therapy
• Acupuncture
• Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
• Blood Flow Restriction Training
• Therapeutic Exercise Therapy
• Muscle Release Therapy and Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Therapeutic Taping
• Posture Assessments/Gait & Running Assessments 
• Pre/Post Operative Management
• Post fracture rehab and management 
• Vestibular/Post concussion Rehab
• Tendinopathy Rehab
• Sport Injury Rehab and Return to Sport Management 
• Spinal pain management and rehab 

Provital has partnered with pharmacist Amyn Kanjee of The Medicine Shoppe.

As a personal pharmacist, Amyn Kanjee is a knowledgeable, trusted and consistent part of your healthcare team. With direct communication between your pharmacist and your physicians, your health needs will be addressed and evaluated as a whole. Amyn ensures each patient receives therapeutic education, monitoring and feedback when it comes to their prescriptions and overall wellness.

Amyn offers with Provital, a health-focused, patient-centric approach to pharmacy including the following services:

• Prescription adaptation and additional prescribing
• Free prescription delivery
• Diabetes education and management provided by a Certified Diabetes Educator
• Medication reviews
• Compliance packaging
• Weight loss management
• Compression therapy by a Certified Compression Fitter
• Travel consultations

“As your Medicine Shoppe pharmacist, I do more than just fill your prescriptions – I help you make sense of the bigger health picture. I take the time to get to know you, understand your health needs and actively get involved in improving your well-being.”

-Amyn Kanjee, B.Sc. Pharm, CDE, APA

The Medicine Shoppe (#398) is located at:

#70, 1935 – 37th Street SW, (403) 452-8333

In practice since 1994, Dr. Mark Plotnikoff is a Graduate from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Plotnikoff is the current owner of Center For Healthy Living, a multidisciplinary clinic in Calgary specializing in musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Plotnikoff’s special interest is foot and ankle disorders. He has over 20 years of clinical experience dealing with foot/ankle gait disorders. Dr. Plotnikoff explains that many issues such as flat feet, high arches, osteoarthritis, Achilles tendinitis, etc, can effect your feet, alter your gait pattern and lead to foot pain, knee pain, and even back pain. Custom made foot orthotics are a solution for foot and ankle disorders. You don’t have to live with sore painful feet, Dr. Plotnikoff can help.

Lindsay is a Licensed Practical Nurse, having graduated from Bow Valley College in April 2016. She is not a stranger to post-secondary education as she explored her options through general studies at Mount Royal University and the University of Saskatchewan. Lindsay decided to become a nurse because of the impact she is able to make on the lives of those she encounters. She enjoys working in a community setting because she gets to see some of the same patients on a regular basis.

In her spare time, Lindsay loves spending time outdoors! Her and her partner often take their Goldendoodle “Piper” out to Canmore or Banff to enjoy all that the mountains have to offer. Lindsay also enjoys staying fit by attending fitness classes, spin class being her favorite!

Katie was born in rural BC, but has lived in Calgary since she was 11 years old. Immediately after high school, she attended the University of New Brunswick where she studied English. Having to abruptly discontinue her cross country education due to unforeseen health issues, Katie rediscovered her love of medicine, which led her to complete the Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate at SAIT in 2013. She proudly worked as a pediatric phlebotomist at the Alberta Children’s Hospital for 5+ years. Katie went on to complete her Licensed Practical Nurse diploma in 2017 and has worked in adolescent mental health ever since. While working with children is her passion, Katie is thrilled to have joined the Provital team where she can care for people of all ages.

Katie spends most of her spare time with her family. She volunteers with the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) as a dog caregiver and is a private dog walker. She also works part time as a photographer with her main specialties being landscapes, family portraits, and weddings.

Maggie is an LPN from Calgary with almost 15 years of experience in many diverse fields, with much of her career being focused on vulnerable people  and marginalized groups within our city.

She is also an advanced foot care nurse. She is passionate about mental health, women’s health, and harm reduction.

She loves her family and her cats. She also enjoys baking and thrifting in her free time! She has always had a passion for family medicine and finds joy and fulfillment in helping and connecting with people of all ages. 

Born in England but raised in Australia, Trudy relocated to Calgary in 2010. Her competitive spirit was evident from a young age, as she excelled in various sports like field hockey, surf life saving, karate, and soccer at the national level. Trudy pursued her education at The University of Western Australia, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise, and Health. She then completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Exercise Rehabilitation and later obtained her Masters Degree.

Trudy’s professional journey began in junior sport instruction and evolved into roles as a gym trainer, manager, and eventually an Exercise Physiologist specializing in exercise rehabilitation for worker’s compensation clients. She spent over nine years in remote Western Australia, serving as a health and wellness consultant and an injury management advisor for a leading worldwide natural resource company.

With more than 25 years of experience, Trudy is known for her empathy and dedication to helping others make healthy choices tailored to their unique circumstances.

Her areas of expertise include:

• Health and Wellness Consultancy
• Injury and Chronic Disease Management
• Rehabilitative Exercise Prescription

Outside of work, Trudy is a devoted mum who enjoys nature, reading and travel…… and chocolate!

Anna was born and raised in Calgary. She was a student-athlete at the University of Lethbridge, completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, while also competing as a middle-distance runner on the university’s track and field team. During the latter part of her degree, she served as a student athletic trainer for the women’s soccer and men’s hockey teams. Anna has been working as a Kinesiologist since graduating from university, previously in a clinic with a focus on injury rehabilitation. She utilizes her skills in rehab in her current practice.

Anna is particularly passionate about working with chronic disease clients to help them regain functional strength and mobility to improve their quality of life. She has completed her Clinical Exercise Physiology credential through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. This certification has given her specialized education in chronic diseases and how to use exercise to manage these conditions. In her free time, Anna enjoys walking along the river, cooking, and crocheting. 

• • Rehabilitation
  • Chronic condition & disease management
  • Functional strength training & mobility
  • Healthy lifestyle education

Born and raised in Alberta, Jared has always had a strong passion for exercise and physical fitness. Maintaining an active lifestyle through various sports and outdoor activities, he graduated from Mount Royal University with a major in Physical Literacy and double minors in International Business and Computer Information Systems, along with advanced diplomas in personal training and sport and exercise rehabilitation.

As a Kinesiologist, Jared specializes in creating personalized exercise treatment plans based on thorough assessments. His background as a Search and Rescue Technician, Firefighter, and Infantry Soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces has uniquely tailored his approach to high-performance training. These experiences emphasize resilience, discipline, and efficiency, allowing me to design training programs that enhance strength, stamina, and overall athletic performance.

Passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals, Jared dedicates his time to developing targeted performance training, strength and endurance programs, and weight loss strategies. When not focused on fitness, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring outdoor adventures.

• High-Performance Training
• Strength and Endurance Training
• Weight Loss
• Rehabilitation

Adrienne Teichroeb is a Registered Dietitian based in Calgary, Alberta. With extensive experience in patient food service, menu review, chronic disease management, and dietary support in long-term and acute care settings, Adrienne is well-equipped to provide comprehensive nutritional care. 

Passionate about staying updated with the latest evidence-based nutrition research, Adrienne incorporates new findings into her practice to enhance her patients’ health and well-being. She emphasizes preventive and proactive healthcare, ensuring each patient feels supported and empowered on their health journey. 

Adrienne has a broad knowledge of managing various conditions, including:

• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease
• Cardiovascular disease
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Celiac disease 
• Weight management

Kristen was born and raised in Belle River Ontario. There she completed the 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma at the Canadian College of Health Sciences & Technology in 2008. Kristen then took the next steps to becoming a fully certified RMT, and a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Kristen then decided to make the move to Calgary in 2009, to start a new chapter in her life. Once she arrived in Calgary, Kristen was quick to become a member of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (MTAA) and started working in spas and in sports clinics before joining our collaborative health clinic in 2011. With Kristen’s varied background in different working environments, she is well rounded in relaxation and deep tissue, as well as specializes in Pregnancy and advanced hands and feet work.

Kristen is always striving to increase her knowledge base and give her clients the best service possible. Kristen volunteers at running marathons and works with charity groups. In 2011, Kristen joined the Canadian Cancer Society and worked with them to create the “Charity Chair Massage” event to raise money and awareness for their organization.

Kristen is a very high energy person, and likes to stay healthy by working out, attending spin classes, and doing trick training with her dog Silver. She loves the water and gets as humanly close as possible to large bodies of water whenever possible. When she gets the chance, her and her fiancé try to get in boating and fishing when they can.

• Pre and Postnatal Massage
• Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage and Specific work
• Therapeutic Relaxation Massage
• Therapeutic in-depth Hands and Feet work
• Myofascial release
• Myofascial Cupping
• Facial and Scalp Massage
• Lymphatic drainage for Injuries

Born and raised in Mexico City. Israel graduated in 2019 from MaKami College where he invested 2 years in an Advanced Massage Therapy Program. He achieved a 3000 hours diploma and once he got his full certification, he started working right away as a Registered Massage Therapist.

During his hard work as a RMT, Israel was gaining experience where he was able to understand patients needs and expectations. Now, he is able to provide a treatment to a wide variety of conditions such are injuries due to overuse and chronic pain, whiplash, plantar fasciitis, piriformis syndrome and others.   Israel is an active member of the Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association holding a good standing since 2018.

Additionally, Israel enjoys spending time with his young family by cooking, playing board games, laughing out loud, walking around Calgary and area, also discovering new restaurants. Israel performs the following therapies:

• • • Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage
    • Therapeutic Relaxation Massage
    • Neck Massage
    • Foot Massage
    • Scalp Massage
    • Trigger Point Release

Samantha was born and raised in beautiful Venezuela where she engaged in medical studies. She moved to Calgary, where she completed her 3000 hour Advanced Medical Massage Therapy program at Makami College, Calgary in 2017. Samantha was an anatomy, physiology and massage therapy tutor and Lead Pathology instructor at Makami College. She joined the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) and started working for spas, prenatal massage clinics and sports massage clinics. She is trained in Prenatal and postnatal massage, Fascia sciences, Dynamic Cupping and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.  

Samantha keeps busy with spin class, yoga, hiking, paddle boarding. She also loves martial arts, she is a blackbelt in Karate, and reading a good book. In her spare time, she studies for her medical career while volunteering for Red Cross Canada. 

• • • Pre & Postnatal Massage
    • Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage 
    • Therapeutic Relaxation Massage
    • Dynamic Cupping Massage 
    • Myofascial Massage
    • Sports Massage
    • Facial and Scalp massage
    • Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Bobby-Jo was born and raised in Airdrie Alberta. She completed the 2200 hr program at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy becoming an RMT. Bobby-Jo then took the next steps to becoming a Manual Osteopathic Therapist at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, then became a member of the Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Association (CMMOTA). Bobby-Jo started working in spas and physio clinics before joining our collaborative health clinic. With Bobby-Jo’s varied background in different working environments, she is well rounded in relaxation and deep tissue.

Bobby-Jo is always striving to increase her knowledge base and give her clients the best service possible.

Bobby-Jo is a very energetic person, and likes to stay healthy by working out, attending F45 classes, and walking/training her dog. 

Bobby-Jo specializes in: 

• • • • Deep Tissue
      • Sports Massage
      • Cranial Sacral
      • Myofascial Release 

After graduating from the Canadian Reflexology School in Victoria in 2011, Charlene was inspired to further engage in her clients’ healing processes and subsequently pursued a career in massage therapy. She earned her 2200-hour Diploma from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary in 2019. Successfully completing both the OSCE and MCQ government exams in Newfoundland in December 2019, she is fully certified. 

Committed to her professional development, Charlene is always eager to learn new modalities to provide the best care for her clients.

In her leisure time, she enjoys the outdoors, meditating, and creating lasting memories with her family and friends.

Charlene’s professional skills include:

• • Reflexology (Feet Only)
  • Cupping
  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Prenatal Massage

Karen was born and raised here in Calgary. She moved to Victoria, B.C where she completed two undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Child and Youth Studies at the University of Victoria. Her connections to family and friends brought her back to the prairies, where she completed her Masters in the Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Calgary. Since graduating, she has worked in a variety of community agencies, providing services to families, children, adolescents, individuals, couples and groups. In 2009, Karen became fully registered as a Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

In her personal life, Karen enjoys staying active through skiing, camping and hiking. She loves music, watching old movies and weekly Italian dinners with her in-laws. She finds meaning in her relationships to her husband and two daughters, as well as family and friends. Karen is enthusiastic about her work with clients and the multidisciplinary and collaborative model offered at Provital.

• Relationship dynamics
• Children’s Therapy
• Anxiety and Insecurity
• Grief and Loss
• Emotional Development
• Attachment-based Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Humanistic Therapy

Born and raised in Calgary, Joanna studied Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary and pursued a graduate degree in the United States. Afterwards, she pursued a clinical residency in eating disorders and became registered as a psychologist in Alberta. Since then, running a business and working in multiple settings such as primary care, EFAP programs, and specialized grief and chronic pain programs allowed her additional opportunities to live out her passion and pursuit of excellence in providing collaborative and multidisciplinary care. She also values her role in serving as an Ethics Examiner for the College of Alberta Psychologists and teaches and supervises undergraduate and graduate counselling students.

In her personal life she enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing squash on a local interclub league. In her free time, you can find her walking in the outdoors, traveling, sampling the diverse cuisines of the city or curled up with a good book.

Joanna provides expert care for adults and adolescents, individuals and couples. Some of the therapies and presenting concerns Joanna has received advanced training in include:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
• Person Centered Practice
• Eating Disorders / Body Image / Emotional Eating
• Health Psychology (Chronic Pain)
• Grief and Loss
• Anxiety / Depression
• Relationship Dynamics (including intimacy disorders such as sex addiction)
• Trauma
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

Katie is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology) at the University College of the Cariboo, and her Masters Degree (Counselling Psychology) from the University of Victoria. She has worked as a therapist for over 15 years, both in BC where she was born and raised, and now here in Alberta. She has worked in a variety of settings with children, teens, individuals, couples and groups.

Katie believes that you are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again…you’re not alone and she would love to help you. Katie brings an authentic and warm approach to her work and collaborates with clients to identify their individual goals and to find the best way possible to support those goals. 

Some of the areas that Katie has training and experience in include: 

• Trauma
• Couples Counselling
• Children’s therapy
• Anxiety/depression
• Self-esteem
• Relationship issues
• Life transitions
• Adolescents
• Grief & loss
• Anger issues
• Emotional Regulation

Farrah Qadir is a Registered Psychologist in Calgary Alberta, and has been practicing since 2019. She is available to provide individual and couple/relationship therapy. Focusing on mood disorders, grief and loss, along with life transitions. She utilizes mindfulness-based modalities, CBT, ACT and DBT.

Farrah has worked in the mental health sector for the last 16 years, in various roles, and is very passionate about this work. She fully enjoys providing patients with compassion, non-judgement and safety. 

Farrah provides a wide range of services and care treating Adults, individuals and couples. Her specialties include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• CBT
• DBT
• Mindfulness
• Couples Therapy
• Grief and Loss
• Self-esteem
• Life Transitions

Sammy was born and raised in Calgary and holds a Master of Science from the University of Calgary. She became a Registered Psychologist in 2016. She has worked in non-profit organizations and in private practice, providing counselling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She practices from a narrative therapy lens while drawing on cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and play-based interventions.

Sammy values relationships, people’s stories, and people’s strengths. When the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships are not helping us live the life we want to, pursuing change by writing new stories can be beneficial. She believes you are the expert in your own life and will work collaboratively with you and your family to support your personal and relational growth. Sammy appreciates the multidisciplinary and holistic care offered at Provital, as she believes health includes your emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and physical needs.

• • • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Stress
    • Personal wellbeing and growth
    • Trauma
    • Relationship dynamics
    • Divorce, separation, and co-parenting
    • Emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, mental health, and trauma in children and adolescents

Born and raised in Calgary, Sarah is a curious and compassionate professional who has over a decade of counseling experience. Sarah completed a Social Work diploma at Mount Royal University, going on to the University of Calgary and obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Culture and Commination, with a minor in Psychology. Sarah received her graduate studies at Walden University in Washington, DC, obtaining a clinical Masters of Social Work (MSW).

Sarah enjoys applying her trauma-informed clinical counselling skills within a safe, non-judgmental space. Motivated by providing evidence-based mental health support, Sarah endeavors to meet the unique needs of her clients. She enjoys discovering the relief and peace with a client when a new application of coping creates positive change.

Interests include reading, attending fitness classes with friends, pursuing a healthy balanced lifestyle and spending time with loved ones, family and pets.

Sarah’s specialties include: 

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
• Mindfulness Practice
• Response-Based Therapy
• Strength Based Perspective
• Person-In-Environment Theory

•  Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief, Loss and Transitions
• Domestic Violence
• Parental Conflict / Divorce Coaching
• Addictions
• Crisis Intervention

Jason was born and raised in Alberta and is living out his passion for building resilience and well-being for people throughout the province. He holds a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. Jason has extensive experience working in mental health counselling, crisis intervention, and the disabilities community. His approach involves a combination of evidence-based modalities, psychoeducation, and a non-judgemental understanding of our shared human experience. His formal training includes Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Jason believes that the pursuit of well-being is a fundamental part of who we are. That pursuit can often be difficult to manage, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you are looking to improve yourself or your relationships, Jason offers a place to explore, understand, and shape your life into what you want it to be.

Some of Jason’s areas of specialization include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Couples Counselling
• Phobias
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Addictions

Born in Nairobi Kenya, and growing up in London, England, Rakhi has roots all over the world. She graduated in Business and Finance in 1993 in the UK, which allowed her to pursue a career in Business Marketing in the entertainment industry, before moving to Canada in 1996 with her husband. After arriving in Calgary, she worked for a finance company for 3 years and then left to start a family.

Rakhi is a loving mother to three beautiful children. While raising her three children she impressively continued to work part-time as an accounting administrator for various companies and organisations, as well as manage her husband’s corporation since 1997.

Rakhi can be described as a highly-organised and creative individual, with a diverse skill-set. She is passionate about healthcare and helping patients with theirs and Provital has enabled her to do so.

Born and raised in Edmonton, AB. Chantel always showed her incredible love for people through her friends and family. Chantel spent most of her school years competing in dance, starting with ballet when she was only 4 years old. While succeeding in her passion of dance, winning medals and trophies, Chantel managed to also stay focused on her academics. While continuing her education, Chantel showed her ambition and desire to enter the work force by starting her employment path at the early age of 15.

Extremely people oriented, Chantel’s career aspirations always surrounded Customer Service, Sales, and Administration. Chantel’s organized demeanor allows her to explore her determination and efficiency to provide the best healthcare possible to Provital’s patients. When not behind the Provital desk Chantel enjoys outdoor activities, working out, dancing, yoga and reading.

A born and raised Calgarian, Lindsay has taken opportunities to live in Edmonton as well as Australia, but has made her way back to her hometown. Taking a Bachelors of Science, majoring in Biology, Lindsay has often found herself being drawn to the health or medical field. She has worked in positions at Veterinarian clinics, pharmacies, as well as Medical clinics. Lindsay also pursued and completed a Diploma of Design and Photography at MacEwan University.

Outside of the office, Lindsay is often spending time with her family or out walking her dog. She enjoys photography and hikes in the mountains amongst other hobbies.

Born and raised in Calgary, AB. Throughout her school years, Emma showed continued interest in learning, animals and extra curricular activities including school band and choir. Taking such a keen interest in music lead her to learn various types of brass instruments and even guitar. Emma entered the work force at the early age of 15, working in various retail establishments and worked her way into Health and Wellness clinics as a receptionist, where she excelled and was looking for the next step. In 2021 she enrolled in the Medical Office Assistant program at SAIT and graduated with flying colors, thus kickstarting her career in the medical field. Emma’s organized demeanor has allowed her to strive through many administrative roles and allows her to continue learning and growing within the clinic at Provital. Emma’s career aspirations always surrounded helping others and though jobs have changed throughout the years, she has always worked hard to ensure patients feel heard, seen and understood.  

Away from the office, Emma enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as trying new restaurants and continuing to learn about personal development and the mind and body through conferences and audiobooks. In the next few years, Emma hopes to be able to travel as well as keep growing her mind and skill set.

Born and raised in Kelowna, B.C, Melanie’s family was very active. Her childhood consisted of travelling, boating, soccer and skiing. After college, she decided to make a change and move to Calgary. She worked at a private surgery centre for five years as an MOA before choosing to stay home and raise her two boys.

Always drawn to healthcare, Melanie is happy to be back as a patient care coordinator after graduating from the Unit Clerk program.

Outside of the clinic, you can find her cheering on her teenage boys playing their sports. She continues her love of travel and spending time with family and friends.

Proudly hailing from the serene landscapes of Penticton, BC, Harnish, is a compassionate individual driven by a profound dedication to healthcare and a fervent desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Armed with a degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology, Harnish possesses a strong foundation in scientific understanding, which they apply to their passion for helping others in the healthcare profession.

Harnish finds joy and inspiration in the company of her beloved dog, a beagle cocker spaniel named Diesel. Together, they explore the beauty of their surroundings, fostering a deep appreciation for nature and life’s simple pleasures.

Fueled by a sense of wanderlust, Harnish embarks on adventures near and far, embracing the opportunity to immerse herself in diverse cultures and experiences around the globe. Driven by empathy and a genuine desire to serve, Harnish approaches her work in the healthcare profession with unwavering dedication. Harnish’ s commitment to helping others shines through in everything she does.

Originally from The Okanagan, BC. Alyssa obtained her undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. Alyssa spent the last 3 years backpacking around the world & teaching English with her husband before recently getting married and coming to settle down in Calgary.

Alyssa has always had a passion for people, having every position she has held being in customer service.  She is often described as friendly and loves to help people with her detail-oriented personality & excellent organizational skills. Alyssa has also had previous positions in Healthcare and has felt drawn to helping people in the healthcare system. Outside of work, Alyssa loves to travel, try new food, & is always looking for new experiences. 

Born and raised in Calgary, Jade is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a major in Exercise and Health Physiology at the University of Calgary. Alongside her studies, she is a proud member of the Dinos Varsity Women’s soccer team. Soccer has instilled in Jade the values of hard work and dedication, while fostering a love for being part of a team. Moreover, her involvement in soccer has afforded her opportunities to travel extensively, including destinations like Gothenburg, Sweden, and various cities across Canada and the USA, giving her an appreciation for global travel and cultural exchange.

Jade’s affinity for working with people has been evident since her early years, as she began her journey in customer service at the age of 15. Her passion for people, kind demeanor, and interest in health sciences align in her roles as a volunteer in the emergency department of a local hospital and now as a medical receptionist at Provital Health and Wellness.

In her free time, Jade loves to be curled up with a good book, exploring the outdoors with her dog, or with her friends trying new restaurants.

Born in Nova Scotia, Leigh-Ann moved to Calgary at a young age, where she has spent most of her life. Summers spent with family in Nova Scotia have kept her deeply connected to the East Coast, while Calgary has truly become home. Since completing the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program at SAIT in 2017, Leigh-Ann has been dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring patients feel valued and well-cared for.

Alongside her healthcare expertise, Leigh-Ann holds a certificate in Event Management from Mount Royal University, enhancing her strong organizational skills and attention to detail—qualities she applies in both her professional and personal life.

Outside of work, Leigh-Ann enjoys traveling and immersing herself in nature, finding joy in exploring new places and discovering hidden gems.

With a passion for compassionate service and efficient organization, Leigh-Ann strives to make a meaningful impact in every healthcare setting she’s part of.