Kevin completed his Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba. Prior to entering into physiotherapy, Kevin worked as a professional counselor, obtaining his Master of Counselling Degree in 2013. As a counselor, Kevin learned many important skills that are just as important in Physiotherapy. One crucial skill was how to make his clients feel heard.

As a young teenager, Kevin took up skateboarding and spent over nearly 20 years pursuing that passion. Skateboarding provided the opportunity to travel throughout Canada, California, and Costa Rica on numerous skate trips. As an adult, Kevin became interested in endurance sports, particularly Triathlon (swim, bike, run). From both his experience as a skater and an endurance athlete, Kevin understands the challenges that come with training for a sport you love. He also understands how frustrating and disruptive unexpected injuries can be. It was through his own experiences of injury that Kevin came to appreciate the role that physiotherapy and exercise-based rehab can play in the rehab process.

Kevin’s goal as a physio is to be a lifelong learner. He is committed to putting his best in to the work he does and constantly improving as a physiotherapist. Kevin also believes that learning from patients and tailoring treatment to their specific needs is essential for success. It is with this approach that Kevin can help patients develop the tools they need to gain confidence and be in control of their own health and wellness.

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Marieke graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor Science in Human Nutritional Sciences. During university, she developed an interest in sport nutrition, and completed the Intensive Sport Nutrition Course through Dietitians of Canada in 2011. Marieke became a Registered Dietitian after completing a Dietetic Internship with Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program in 2011. She is also an active member of the Manitoba Sport Nutrition Network.

Marieke has worked with a wide variety of clients from recreational to provincial level athletes as well as those looking to get back to exercise and healthy eating for the first time in years.

Marieke formerly provided nutrition programming for students in Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School program. She also has over twelve years of clinical nutrition experience in rehab, medicine, surgery and critical care, with knowledge of various chronic diseases and gastrointestinal disorders.

Marieke’s approach to nutrition counselling is far from being the “food police”. She believes eating should be enjoyable and focuses on eating whole foods rather than counting calories. She also loves wading through the hype of fad diets and using evidenced-based strategies for improving wellness.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program

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Aynsley comes from a very active family and has participated in sports all her life. After numerous trips to the physiotherapist for various injuries, she realized her deep interest in the field of physiotherapy. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (PT) degree in 2008 and has worked in private practice treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions since. She is passionate about physiotherapy and loves helping people return to their pre-injury condition, or better! “I can relate to the setbacks an injury can cause. It is extremely rewarding to help clients return to training and reach their goals.”

Aynsley is very dedicated to the profession of physiotherapy. She is committed to continuing her education through advanced exercise, manual therapy, and acupuncture courses, as well as mentoring students who are beginning their careers. She is enthusiastic, personable and loves the problem-solving component of her job. She believes that no two injuries are exactly the same and is committed to tailoring a customized treatment plan that includes exercise rehabilitation combined with manual therapy to meet each client’s individual needs and goals.

Education: BMR PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy Functional Movement Screening Level 1+2 (FMS) Licensed in Acupuncture (CAFCI) Work Hardening and Conditioning Training Orthotics Training Mentor for Physical Therapy Students Examiner for the Canadian Physiotherapy Competency Exam

Interests: Running Golf Tennis Yoga Pilates Roller Blading Cycling

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Jayme completed her Bachelor of Science from University of Winnipeg in Athletic Therapy, completing her certification in 2010. She then went on to complete her Massage Therapy at the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba.

Growing up, Jayme was always involved in sports. She has worked and volunteered with St. Paul’s High School football, hockey, soccer, and basketball, as well as with provincial football and lacrosse, and professional musicians. She has also volunteered with the Winnipeg Jets and recently finished working with Cirque du Soleil. Jayme previously worked with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a student in Athletic Therapy, and then as a Massage Therapist following her graduation.

Education: Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT[C]) Advance Registered Massage Therapist (Adv. RMT) Certified Sport First Responder

Interests: Camping Hiking Yoga Running

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Felicia didn’t always know she wanted to be an RMT but always knew she was meant to help people. After high school, she attended the University of Manitoba where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She worked in the mental health sector, helping people living with addictions, developmental delays, and people who have experienced homelessness. While she found this rewarding, Felicia felt like she needed to help people in a more physical way.

Felicia began working alongside other massage therapists as a receptionist and soon fell in love with the profession. She received treatments and noticed huge improvements in her activities and daily living. The massage therapists she met were so passionate about their role in health care that Felicia felt inspired to pursue Massage Therapy as well. Felicia completed her studies at Wellington College for Remedial Massage Therapies in June of 2020. She is passionate about the work she does and feels honoured to contribute to the health of others. Felicia strongly believes in an integrated approach in achieving any health related goal. She respects and appreciates the work of her colleagues and will always make sure her clients are receiving the best care possible.

Along with massage, Felicia loves being active. Activities she enjoys include ringette, olympic weightlifting, soccer, boxing, and hiking.

Education: Wellington College for Remedial Massage Therapies Diploma in 2020 Pre and Post Sports Event Massage Cranial and Sacral Palpation and Treatment CPR for Health Care Provider Level C University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2016

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Diane graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2007 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She spent the first 14 years of her career in acute care at the Health Sciences Centre specifically in neurosurgery, trauma and surgical/medical intensive care. Her experience in acute care has allowed her to build strong clinical reasoning and the ability to effectively collaborate with all health care practitioners.

In 2021 she completed the competency-based vestibular training to focus her practice on vestibular rehabilitation. Her acute care background allows for a very thorough assessment and understanding of each patient. Timely and thorough vestibular care is very difficult to find in Winnipeg and Diane is excited to provide this service to patients as she believes they should not have to suffer from vertigo and dizziness alone. As a former gymnast, Diane’s passion for physical activity and health is still a huge part of her life. Most weekends are spent at the lake, biking, swimming and hiking with her husband Blake and two children: Danica and Nolin.

Education: BMR(PT) - Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Accomplishments: Competency-based Vestibular Training Mentor to physiotherapy students Completed a half- ironman Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

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Amy graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2015. She then continued her education by completing her Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) and High Performance Specialist (CSEP-HPS) certifications in 2016, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) certification in 2017, and her Pre/Post Natal Specialist (CSEP-PPN) certification in 2022.

Since a very early age, Amy took an interest in strength training to progress her own athletic performance and physical goals. She has always been involved in and enjoys team sports and strongly believes in being a team player on and off the field. Respect in sport and gym environments are of high priority to her. She will always treat clients with the highest regard and expects the same from all other individuals. Amy also enjoys spending any free time she has doing outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, and backcountry camping, and truly believes in the importance of connecting with and spending time in nature.

Amy takes it upon herself to go above and beyond to connect with her clients and gain their trust. This includes learning more about them than just their physical activity backgrounds. It involves understanding their true wants and needs and coming up with a realistic exercise plan that will fit their lifestyle. Amy believes that being active is an important part of living a healthy life and is fully committed to assisting all of her clients in achieving both their short and long term goals in this area.

Amy is a strong and confident voice both in and outside the gym and loves to start each session with a smile!

Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology (B. Kin) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) Pre/Post Natal Specialist (CSEP-PPN) High Performance Specialist (CSEP-HPS) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)

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For the last decade Daryl has helped engineer some of the world’s most awe-inspiring sport performances – right here in Winnipeg. Daryl was previously the Director of Sport Science at an Olympic/ Paralympic training centre for 10 years where he with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated services to gifted athletes. Daryl is trained as a sports and exercise scientist, a physiologist and strength coach.

Daryl’s curious disposition, attention to detail, and innovative ideas have made him a highly sought resource for high-performance individuals and organizations. Daryl has travelled as a performance staff member for Triathlon Canada, Soccer Canada, Volleyball Canada, and Wheelchair Basketball Canada to name a few. He has consulted for the Winnipeg Jets, and many National sports organizations resulting in work that led to Olympic performances in Road Cycling, Triathlon, Paratriathlon, Swimming, Rowing, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Archery, and Curling.

Daryl is now pleased to bring his vast knowledge and incredible passion to the public, where he helps his local community members accomplish their goals and live their dreams through coaching and presentations on Health, Wellness and Performance.

Daryl currently sits on the board for the National Strength and Conditioning Association of Manitoba (2014-present). He has served on the National Sport Science Sport Medicine Advisory Council (2007-2016), and was appointed an Instructor 1 position for the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba (2008-2012) to lead the Exercise Physiology rounds for the Primary Care Sport Medicine Fellowship at Pan Am Clinic.

Education: PhD Applied Health Sciences MSc Exercise Physiology Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Instructor Examiner

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Alana has always had a strong interest in health, wellness and optimizing function. Over the past 6 years she has worked in a variety of settings at the Health Sciences Centre such as inpatient sub-acute medicine and women’s hospital, the outpatient renal program, inpatient general psychiatry, inpatient amputee, neuromuscular and spinal cord rehabilitation.

Alana believes in the importance of ongoing learning to continually improve her practice, whether through attending workshops, reading books or listening to podcasts. She values providing education on the mind-body connection as well as understanding personal, environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to a person’s overall wellbeing. Alana has experience with coping skills education, utilizing treatment approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in developing strategies and improving their self-awareness to manage symptoms. Additionally, she has a strong interest in trauma informed care and its implications in mental health practice.

Education: -Masters of Occupational Therapy (2016) -Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology (2014)

Interests: -Biking -Hiking -Camping -Art (painting, drawing, etc.) -Yoga -Reading -Gardening (in particular collecting house plants) -Cooking and nutrition -Spending time with her partner, family and cat

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Tamara completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology, majoring in Human Kinetics, at the University of Regina in 2020, and went on to complete a Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba in 2022.

Growing up, Tamara played a variety of sports but fell in love with the competitive nature of hockey and softball. She played Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) hockey for 5 years with the University of Regina Cougars and played multiple times for Team Manitoba in softball. With these experiences, Tamara understands the importance of physical and mental preparation for optimal performance.

As a physiotherapist, she has found a keen interest in active-based exercise rehabilitation. She integrates these concepts to individualize home exercise plans to help her clients return to, or surpass their previous level of function and performance.

Everyday Tamara is striving to become a better physiotherapist and loves the social aspect of getting to know new clients.

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Steve completed his Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba in 2008, and then went on to complete his Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (PT) in 2013 also from the University of Manitoba. As a student he found his passion in orthopaedics, sports physiotherapy and advanced exercise. With five years of personal training experience, Steve thrives in the gym atmosphere that Pure provides.

“I have always had a passion for health, wellness and fitness. I love how at Pure we have bridged the gap between physiotherapy and fitness training. The two go hand-in-hand and I believe it is the future of our profession.”

In 2018 Steve completed a Master’s of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice (Manipulative Therapy) from the University of Western Ontario where he also became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Since then Steve has developed a passion for evidenced based practice and leadership within the physiotherapy profession.

Steve is extremely hard working, and takes pride in all the he puts his hands to. He loves the different opportunities that a career as a physiotherapist offers and is committed to lifelong learning.

Education: MClSc – Masters of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice BMR PT – Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy BSc – Bachelor of Science Functional Movement Screen Level 1 (FMS) Licensed in Acupuncture NCCP Level 2 Olympic Lifting FCAMPT – Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists CCMI Certified Therapist

Interests: Wakeboarding Snowboarding Volleyball Bodybuilding Camping, fishing, hiking Carpentry and home renovations

Accomplishments: Board member of the National Orthopaedic Division Executive - 2018-2020 Awarded the Joan K. Edwards award in 2018 through the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the profession within the first five years of his career Assistant in the advanced postgraduate orthopaedic level system Guest lecturer for Sport Physiotherapy Canada - MB Section Co-founder of @strengthphysios who lecture to CrossFit gyms on injury prevention and performance enhancement Clinical Instructor for University of Manitoba Physiotherapy students Board member of the MB-Section of Sport Physiotherapy Canada 2010-2017

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Shanley grew up in rural Manitoba and eventually moved to Winnipeg for her university education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology from the University of Manitoba in 2015 and graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2017.

Shanley holds a lot of value in continuing her education and has completed post-graduate courses such as taping and bracing, Orthopedic Level 1 and Acupuncture. Shanley achieved her certification in Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in January 2019. She is passionate about this area of health and wellness and wants to provide access for all individuals experiencing pelvic health concerns. She has continued to take various courses within this area of physical therapy and is now treating men, women, and transgender patients, from pediatrics to older individuals.

She believes in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and tries to integrate the knowledge she has gained from various courses and experiences into client-centred care. Her aim is to provide her patients with knowledge, tools and confidence to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life by taking an active role in their rehab.

When she isn’t focused on client care and continued education, she can be found walking through Assiniboine Park with her husband, two daughters and golden doodle!

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Renée graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences in 2008. She then completed a Dietetic Internship through the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program and received her Registered Dietitian (RD) designation in 2009. She has been practicing as a dietitian since then, in both a clinical setting as well as in private practice. In 2011 she completed the Intensive Sport Nutrition Course through Dietitians of Canada and has sat on the Manitoba Sport Nutrition Network for several years. Renée is able to provide nutrition services in both English and French.

Renée is passionate about helping people achieve optimal nutrition for health and wellness. She has extensive experience in working with clients to optimize surgery outcomes and recovery as well as to enhance performance in sport and to achieve healthy, lasting weight loss. Renée works with clients to develop an individualized plan to assist them in achieving their goals. She provides clients with the tools and resources to help them successfully make healthy, long-term dietary changes.

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Matthew graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2017, then went on to complete his Master’s of Physical Therapy Degree in 2019 also at the U of M.

Growing up, Matt competed in various sports including volleyball, basketball, golf, baseball, badminton, and soccer, but it was the sport of ice hockey that he excelled at. He competed at the provincial level in Manitoba and has also worked as a goaltending coach for various organizations throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It was through hockey that he was first exposed to physiotherapy, as he sought physio services for many years due to a congenital hip condition.

Matt also brings several years of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach in multiple gyms throughout Winnipeg, including the University of Manitoba Bison’s weight room. It was in these positions that he developed knowledge and proficiency related to exercise prescription for various populations. This background experience has fostered Matt’s preference for an active-based rehabilitation approach to help clients return to, or surpass their previous level of functioning, and it aligns perfectly with Pure Lifestyle’s approach to care.

Matt believes strongly in the importance of continuing education and being a lifelong learner. He loves to regularly listen to podcasts and audiobooks relating to physiotherapy, exercise, nutrition and social psychology. He also plans to pursue further education and certifications relating to manual therapy, advanced exercise prescription, pain science and acupuncture. Along with some of the other Pure Lifestyle staff, Matt is an active member of the Sports Physiotherapy Manitoba executive committee and is excited to participate in its duties for the years to come.

Matt’s philosophy for care is straightforward: provide clients with the tools and education that will help them take control of their health, manage their injuries and gain confidence in moving.

Education: Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

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Sitha graduated from the University of Manitoba with his Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy degree in 2015 and continued on to complete his Masters in Physical Therapy in 2017.

During his studies, Sitha developed a keen interest in integrating principles of exercise and sports performance into individualized rehabilitation plans to help his clients return to function with an improved quality of life.

Sitha brings with him extensive experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. Over the years, Sitha has worked with the Manitoba Soccer Association Provincial soccer team, Bison’s football and soccer programs, and currently covers many Winnipeg high school football games. In addition, Sitha has covered a variety of international, national and provincial competitions in volleyball, baseball, triathlon, tennis, hockey, taekwondo, rugby, gymnastics, basketball, ultimate and golf.

Sitha’s commitment to quality care and active-based rehabilitation aligns perfectly with the philosophy at Pure Lifestyle. As a lifelong learner, Sitha is continually looking to advance his skills in manual therapy and advanced exercise and enjoys giving back to his profession by volunteering at the CoRS Open House, Siloam Mission, the Department of Physical Therapy’s MMI’s, and the WRHA Mobile Falls Clinics. In addition, Sitha is an active member of the Manitoba Physiotherapy Association’s Professional Development and Sport Physiotherapy committees.

“I am blessed and honoured to be given the opportunity to join the Pure Lifestyle team and to work alongside professionals who I consider to be leaders in our field. I strive to uphold the same quality of client-centered care to help our clients safely return to sport, work and function!”

Education: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy (BSc) Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(c)) Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-Cpt) Licensed in Acupuncture (A & S)

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Blake graduated from Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies in 2016. Blake’s love for the body and movement originally came from her love of dance, however, her love for massage therapy began two weeks into massage therapy while learning medical terminology. Blake sees everyone as a puzzle and feels a small victory finding each puzzle piece. Using a variety of massage techniques, each treatment plan is designed based on the client’s specific wants and needs and is always changing depending on what is needed during each visit. Blake loves to treat problems and find the source, but also believes in the benefits of relaxation massage when it is therapeutically necessary.

Education: Registered Massage Therapist Spa therapy and treatments Aroma therapy Fascial integration Reflexology Visceral manipulation

Interests: Dance Flute Camping with her dogs Hiking in BC with family Learning new things Listening to stories

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