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OUR TEAM

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Athletic Therapy

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DavE Blatz

 

Founder/Owner/Athletic Therapist

Dave's unique knowledge of sport-related injury and rehabilitation techniques has been developed through his hands on work with elite athletes of professional sport and learning from leading sports physicians & colleagues. Working with athletes at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games,  & Pan Am Games

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ASHLEY GERBRANDT

Athletic Therapist

Ashley's excellent exercise assessment and skill-set lend an excellent benefit to patients participating in aquatic form of weightless movement therapy. She also specializes in pelvic therapy.

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TARAN BRITTON

Athletic Therapist

Discovering his love for sports and Athletic Therapy in high school, Taran graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy, giving him the opportunity to combine his love of sports and the ability to use his knowledge to help people get better.

Physiotherapy

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ERIC LARSON

Physiotherapist

Eric graduated from the university of Manitoba in 2013 with a degree in physiotherapy. Since then he has taken courses in acupuncture, k-taping, as well has gotten his sports physio certification. He has a passion for sports and helps out with the SRSS football and rugby teams as well as other teams in the community.

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JUSTIN GIESBRECHT

Physiotherapist

After retiring from professional hockey, having played in the SPHL and FHL, Justin aspires to help all athletes get back to the game basing his treatments around sport-specific manual therapy, strengthening and mobility.

Massage Therapy

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AHMED LAARISSA

Registered Massage Therapist

A former professional soccer player, Ahmed understands the impact of injury and importance of recovery. He can provide his clients with neurofascia reset, functional muscle release, myofascial release, muscle energy technique, deep tissue and relaxation massage. Now opening on Saturdays, call now or click below to book:

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OLIVIA WIENS

Registered Massage Therapist

Graduating from Wellington College, Olivia is trained in therapeutic & relaxation massage, as well as pre & post sport event massage.

sport medicine doctor/orthopaedic surgeons

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Dr. patrick fredette

Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Fredette assess all orthopaedic / musculoskeletal injuries and can provide clinical diagnosis, requisition diagnostic testing, refer to physio / athletic therapies, and prescribe medications.

REGISTERED DIETITAN

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Dr. robert LONGSTAFFE

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Longstaffe's specialties include sports medicine and arthroscopy with a special interest in complex knee reconstruction, osteotomies and knee arthroplasty. 

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Dr. JAMES LONGSTAFFE

Orthopaedic Surgeon

One of the brightest stars in the orthopaedic surgical world, Dr. Longstaffe also works with the Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Winnipeg Jets. He has recently opened his own clinic in the South of Winnipeg: Fort Whyte Orthopaedics

administrative staff

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aMY OBIREK BLATZ

Registered Dietitian

Amy has a special interest in working with athletes and active individuals, understand the role of nutrition in optimizing sports/athletic performance, but also as the foundation for overall health.

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VANESSA GIESBRECHT

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

VANESSA GIESBRECHT

CURRENT HOURS

Mon: 9:00 AM - 6 PM

Tues: 8 AM - 6 PM

Wed: 8 AM - 6 PM

Thu: 8 AM - 7 PM

Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM

HOLIDAY HOURS

We are CLOSED for ALL Statutory Holidays

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"Great people to deal with. excellent customer service, and very helpful with getting the right steps for treatment!"

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