Breann is a performance physiotherapist at ORKA who is passionate about
supporting athletes and active individuals through personalized, evidence-based
rehabilitation.
Breann earned both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of
Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. Her deep connection to
sport began early and includes competitive experience in ringette and basketball.
During her undergraduate years, she proudly competed as a member of the University
Ringette team.
Her journey into physiotherapy was inspired by her own ACL injury, which has
given her a unique, empathetic perspective on the rehabilitation process. She
understands firsthand the physical and mental challenges that come with recovery and
is deeply committed to helping others navigate that journey with confidence and
support.
Breann is passionate about empowering clients with knowledge and tools that
not only aid in recovery but promote lasting health and resilience. She values taking the
time to understand each client’s unique goals, and tailors’ treatment plans to support
both physical recovery and long-term performance, whether that’s returning to sport,
staying active, or simply moving pain-free in daily life.
Breann is a performance physiotherapist at ORKA who is passionate about
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Joey was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. In 2014, he moved to Edmonton to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, before progressing through the
Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta. He has been in Edmonton ever since. Joey grew up playing competitive soccer, where he was initially exposed to the field
of physical therapy through recurrent knee and ankle injuries. In University he discovered a passion for weight-training, and in 2022 began competing in
powerlifting. In 2023, he qualified for Canadian Westerns, and while he has retired from the world of competition (for now), he continues to enjoy lifting heavy in the gym. You can also find him on the soccer field, climbing up or snowboarding down the mountains, or exploring Edmonton’s brewery scene.
Joey’s treatment style is based on a belief that good quality care starts with good quality communication. He is committed to empowering his patients with the tools they need to manage their body through injury and everyday life and enjoys seeing
the change that can come with a solid treatment plan. He employs a variety of treatment methods, focusing mainly on exercise-based techniques and education, inaddition to manual therapy and dry needling, to get his patients back to what they
want to do.
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Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Brendan is the Director of Rehabilitation and the Head of Physiotherapy at ORKA Performance - Edmonton.
He holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy, as well as a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Sports Performance, both from the University of Alberta, competing for the Golden Bears Track and Field team during his undergraduate degree.
Prior to graduating from his Masters’s program, Brendan worked in the field of athlete performance as a strength and conditioning coach in the private sector as well as with University of Alberta Rugby.
Brendan’s passion is deeply rooted in athlete health and performance, having worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes throughout his career in a wide domain of sports, both in injury rehabilitation and improving athletic performance. He recognized a gap in how athletes were being rehabilitated after injuries, with many athletes returning to competition under-prepared both physically and mentally for the demands of their sport, or in some cases under-prepared for what life looks like after competitive sport.
Brendan’s aim as a physical therapist is to bridge that gap, helping athletes return to what they love performing at their absolute best, and surpassing their previous performances while reducing their risk of future injuries. He recognizes both the physical and psychological challenges an injury can bring and believes in a multi-faceted, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation to combat those challenges.
Brendan is on the Physiotherapy Alberta roster for both dry needling and spinal manipulation and holds certifications in the McGill Method (Levels 2 and 3), Rock Tape Levels 1 and 2, as well as in Pain Science and Biomechanics. He has a special interest in treating knee injuries, specifically ACL injuries and reconstructions as well as other athletic injuries.
Brendan hopes to positively impact and empower his clients to become the strongest version of themselves and return to performance in the domains that are most meaningful to them.”
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Brendan is the Director of Rehabilitation and the Head of P...
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Nick completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. He currently has over 10 years of experience in the physiotherapy profession.
After school Nick was the fortunate recipient of the Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic
Physiotherapy Fellowship program.
For many years he was a part of interdisciplinary teams
consisting of orthopedic surgeons, sport medicine physicians and physiotherapists. He
appreciates and upholds the incredible potential of working with an interdisciplinary team of skilled healthcare providers.
He honed his skills treating all types of injuries and all types of athletes; from weekend
warriors to competitive athletes. Nick values patient education, communication and
empowerment. He wants to teach you how you can make yourself better, stronger and
healthier. He mixes education, exercise therapy, manual therapy and dry needling in his treatment approach. His treatment approach is specifically tailored to YOU and he values YOUR input and background.
Nick’s special interests involve treating anything related to the lower extremity. Specifically, his interests are treating knee injuries and pain and lower leg tendinopathies. He has
extensive training and knowledge in diagnosing and treating acute knee injuries whether they be operative or non-operative. His caseload involves a large number of patients with injuries of the ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL, meniscus injuries and knee osteoarthritis before and
after surgery.
Nick is currently a teaching assistant at the University of Alberta Department of
Physiotherapy. Outside of work Nick stays busy with his son, biking the extensive River Valley Trail system
or downhill skiing in the winter.
Nick completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. He curren...
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