Chiropractic

In order to live optimally, one must determine and treat the cause of a problem, rather than the symptoms. At Lead, we believe that touch is a powerful tool and we deliver a holistic, hands on, individualized approach to health and wellness.


Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine blends scientific knowledge with traditional and natural medicine. Naturopathic Doctors are trained professionals who treat patients through a natural approach.


Physiotherapy by Nomad Therapies

Let Lead Physiotherapy by Nomad Therapies help restore, maintain, and maximize your body's alignment, balance, and overall function.


Massage Therapy

At Lead Massage, you are in good hands. Regardless your ailment or interest, Lead Massage has the services you need.


Fascial Stretch Therapy

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a form of assisted stretching that targets fascial connective tissue and joint capsules to increase range of motion and stability, improve performance, and reduce pain. It’s a pain-free method that is great for injury prevention and rehabilitation.


BodyTalk & Reflexology & Reiki

Allow these relaxing treatments to restore the natural function of the body. Benefits include increased circulation and reduced tension and stress.


Mental Health

A healthy body includes, a healthy mind, healthy relationships and a healthy perspective. Lead Mental Health focuses on treating the individual and helps you live a happy, healthy lifestyle.


Rapid Transformation Therapy


Holistic Nutrition

Holistic Nutrition is a special combination of modern science and traditional methods based on the philosophy that each person has unique nutritional requirements.


Kinesiology

Exercise therapy uses gentle strengthening and stretching exercises to decrease overall body pain and discomfort. Our experienced Kinesiologist will develop an adaptable exercise regimen to fit the specific need of the client using proper movement patterns, lifting and stretching techniques. What we do - Personalize exercise rehabilitation routine based on history and needs of the client. ... Read More

Exercise therapy uses gentle strengthening and stretching exercises to decrease overall body pain and discomfort. Our experienced Kinesiologist will develop an adaptable exercise regimen to fit the specific need of the client using proper movement patterns, lifting and stretching techniques.

What we do
- Personalize exercise rehabilitation routine based on history and needs of the client.
- Group and/or individual exercise programs for a variety of different ages.
- Implement constructive instruction in proper lifting techniques
- Write up exercise and stretching plans based on needs of given client and provide pictures alongside appropriate amount of sets, reps, rest times, and tempo.
- Provide a friendly gym environment for a variety of age groups

Benefits of Exercise Therapy
- Increases muscular strength and endurance
- Increases overall body range of motion and flexibility
- Increases awareness of body and self
- Improves overall posture and body mechanics
- Improves muscular balance and coordination
- Decreases overall pain and discomfort through light physical conditioning
- Manages chronic and acute injuries
- Increases physical and mental wellbeing


Breathwork


Personal Training


Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do the things that are important to them. Occupational therapists, often called OTs, are the primary providers of occupational therapy services. OTs are trained to understand not only the medical and physical limitations of a disability or injury, but also the psychosocial fa... Read More

Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do the things that are important to them. Occupational therapists, often called OTs, are the primary providers of occupational therapy services. OTs are trained to understand not only the medical and physical limitations of a disability or injury, but also the psychosocial factors that affect the functioning of the whole person – their health and their wellness.

Brieanna Davidson graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2021 with a master’s degree in physical therapy. Her background is a Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience from the U of S. Her interests are orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics, and mobile therapy.

I take a functional approach to rehabilitation and believe it’s essential to treat the whole person, not just the injury/disease. I acknowledge that every client is unique and provide individualized treatment carefully considering age, injury, and previous activity level. I enjoy empowering my clients through education and providing tools for self-management. I am passionate about helping my clients get back to doing what they love to do regardless of the injury/disease they face.

When Brieanna isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys staying active while participating in spin classes and workout classes, hiking, playing ringette, softball, and beach volleyball. She also enjoys spending time in the garden, cooking, and checking out local coffee shops around Saskatoon.

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Dr. Willow Johnson (Langille) ND graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario, where she completed her four-year, full time medical training to become a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. This included a twelve-month clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and the Brampton Naturopathic Clinic within the Brampton Civic Hospital. During her clinical year, she was selected for a specialty shift focusing on the treatment of complex, chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Dr. Willow ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with the the Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

As part of her care, Dr. Willow ND completes diagnostic assessments, including physical exams and blood tests, and provides collaborative and individualized treatment plans that include clinical nutrition and supplementation, diet and lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, physical medicine and bodywork, homeopathy, and/ or hydrotherapy.

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Janine always knew she wanted to be a Massage Therapist. Her dad has been a practicing RMT for over 20 years. Janine followed in his footsteps and completed her massage therapy diploma program in 2011 from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in Saskatoon.

>“I’ve been treated since I was a kid and find it so beneficial for all stages of life.”

Janine specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, Swedish/relaxation and prenatal treatments. She also believes in promoting self-care, proper body mechanics and home care to her clients to prolong the benefits of their treatments. She loves hearing and seeing the results of her clients that receive regular treatments.

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Deanna graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2019 with a Masters of Physical Therapy with Great Distinction. She was awarded The N.W. Tymchyshyn Memorial Award, presented to the graduate with the greatest clinical proficiency. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology (minor Kinesiology) with Distinction at the University of Regina, while playing for the Cougars Soccer team and coaching youth soccer.

Deanna has a keen interest in both orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, as well as paediatrics, vestibular rehabilitation and exercise programming. She looks forward to continuing her education in these areas.

Deanna enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan and strives to provide the tools that her clients need to achieve their goals. She emphasizes individualized care through client education, movement analysis and exercise rehabilitation. She believes in facilitating her clients rehabilitation process to help them reach their potential and maximize their quality of life.

In her spare time, Deanna enjoys running and staying active. She travels whenever possible and is currently busy at home with a new puppy.

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Brittany has always had a passion for helping people. After 15 years as a nurse, she found hypnotherapy while she was on her own healing journey and she knew she had to be a part of the movement to help others uncover and learn about their limiting beliefs, subconscious programming and how these affect day-to-day life. Brittany gained her certification in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy through Marissa Peer (the founder of RTT) in 2018.

>I underwent a hypnotherapy session when I began my healing journey. It was life changing for me. When I began to uncover and learn about limiting beliefs and the programming that I had living within my subconscious, my passion for the subconscious mind was unleashed.

Brittany was drawn towards sharing hypnotherapy as part of RTT with others so they too could begin seeing what is actually possible for them when these limiting beliefs are rewired. As Brittany has shared RTT with clients, she loves seeing people find relief from the negative thoughts they once believed about themselves and returning to the innate knowing of how worthy, incredible and amazing they truly are. Through RTT, Brittany allows clients to find freedom in their lives. To realize that they are deserving of having the things they want in life. Brittany specializes in uncovering what is living within the subconscious mind. Uncovering limiting beliefs, unwanted habits, why clients feel stuck and unable to progress forward, uncovering the root cause of physical ailments.

When Brittany is not working with clients, she loves to practice yoga, and spend time with her daughter and family.

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Amy has been a physiotherapist for 7 years. She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2014 with an undergrad in psychology. Amy was drawn to physiotherapy by the potential to help people live fuller lives, in particular, individuals with neurological challenges. She was attracted to Nomad because of their philosophy of accessibility to therapy, meeting clients where it’s most comfortable for them.

Amy’s specialities are neurological disorders in children and adults, in particular, Cerebral Palsy, Trisomy 21, Stroke, Brain Injury, Developmental Delay, and Spina Bifida.

When Amy is not treating clients, she loves listening to music, travelling, and visiting local zoos. She is a kind heart who fosters cats from the SCAT and her favourite holiday is Halloween. Winning costume contests is her specialty!

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I played sports as a kid; mainly volleyball, badminton, and basketball. My childhood was not typical as my dad is a performer, so I grew up juggling, riding unicycles, and walking a tight wire. In High school I got into martial arts. This all led me to the health and fitness industry.  I previously worked as a personal trainer and moved into Fascial Stretch Therapy three years ago.

>I love what I do because I truly enjoying helping people. Helping make a positive change in a person’s life is something I’m very passionate about. Throughout the years I’ve learned a lot to enable a better quality of life for myself, and I love sharing that knowledge with anyone who is interested!

My main areas of specialty are: functional posture and primal movement patterns, mobility, mindfulness/awareness, pain management, and overall well being. I improve my clients’ quality of life by restoring functional range of motion, increasing joint mobility (or stabilizing for the hypermobile), reducing pain, and improving performance. My focus is on long term sustainability so I put emphasis on teaching my clients how to maintain the progress we make in a session. I do that through teaching movement based stretching, foam rolling, muscles activation/strengthening, and corrective exercise.

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Jessica completed her Massage & Hydrotherapy program at McKay Career Training in Saskatoon in 2015. She went on to do some freelance massage in Saskatoon and surrounding areas before joining Nomad Therapies in May of 2015. Jessica is trained in several types of massage including Swedish, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, and relaxation massage. She prides herself in her capacity to tailor each massage to the needs and conditions of her client.

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Jocelyn graduated from the college of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan in June of 2023. Her education in human kinetics and movement has made her passionate about helping people recover from injury, enhance their sport performance, and functionally move through the world with confidence. It is important to Jocelyn to meet each client where they are and support them in reaching their individual health goals by establishing and sustainable and long-term healthy lifestyle habits. Jocelyn enjoys working with all populations and her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices when delivering exercise prescription, rehab programming, and health education. Her background in competitive figure skating has afforded her a deep understanding of human movement and physical well-being and the vital nature these have on the mind and body and she is excited to share this knowledge with her clients. Outside of the clinic Jocelyn is a figure skating coach as well as a yoga and meditation facilitator!

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Jessica graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in 2023 with an emphasis in sports and rehabilitation studies. She has also completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the U of S where, during her studies, she worked with the Huskies Wrestling team as a student trainer.

Jessica’s chiropractic journey started with a passion for helping people and her fascination of the human body. She was introduced to the field of chiropractic through the many injuries she received while playing hockey growing up and as a way of treating her chronic migraines. She loves the idea of making people feel better by getting to the root cause of the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms.

>Jessica’s love for knowledge and reading allows her to continually understand and master new techniques while simultaneously learning more about the human body.

Through her internship, she began to understand more about how our nervous system responds to emotional, psychological, and traumatic stress and how that can positively or negatively impact our body. Jessica is a firm believer that great results in healthcare are never accomplished by one provider and are instead accomplished with a team of people from different disciplines. Jessica’s treatments will be specific to each patient, whether that entails gentler adjustments, soft tissue work, or diversified adjustments to help her patients function and feel better.

When Jessica is not in the clinic you can find her embroidering, reading, and hanging out with her dog. She loves to travel, spend time up at her family cabin, and spend time with family and friends.

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Inna graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte/Brazil. She is also certified in Pilates for Rehabilitation by Polestar Education (Miami/FL). In 2007, she opened her Pilates studio in Natal/Brazil and, since then, has been using Pilates and other physiotherapy modalities to improve the quality of life of her patients. Inna is experienced in treating a wide variety of conditions, such as orthopedic and neurological. Although she enjoys working with different types of clients, she loves seeing geriatric patients. Helping people to be more functional and independent in their day-to-day activities is her favourite part of being a physiotherapist! In addition to English, she speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Inna enjoys exploring the world and meeting new people in her spare time.

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Kelsey graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2003 and is a registered member of the Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan. She has also completed the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program taught through the Department of Anesthesia, Continuing Medical Education, McMaster University in 2016.

Kelsey has pursued additional training in areas including myofascial cupping, Graston technique, ligament articular strain technique, and occupational health and safety.

She enjoys treating a variety of physical conditions with a variety of techniques, tailored to each patient’s stage of life, needs and goals. Kelsey’s aim is to provide individualized, safe and effective treatment by expanding and applying her skills as a manual therapist in treating injured soft and connective tissues. She has significant experience with post-injury, post-surgery and post-concussion manual therapy rehabilitation.

Kelsey is excited to be part of the Lead Integrated Health Therapies team; providing compassionate, collaborative care to promote optimal health and maximize the quality of life for her patients.

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Charlene convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2008. Her post graduate designations include acupuncture through the Acupuncture Canada (CAFCI), Gunn IMS through the University of British Columbia (CGIMS), Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy (Cert Sport PT), ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist for concussion management, and Manual Therapy (Level 3) through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division.

Charlene has experience working with individuals with various conditions, from orthopaedic, neurological, chronic pain, and more. She has worked with multiple sports, such as football, gymnastics, soccer, hockey, rugby, and wrestling. Charlene is a Sessional Lecturer at the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. She has been an educational speaker on topics such as rheumatologic conditions, injury prevention, taping/tensoring, and concussions.

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Kaylie graduated from The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2011 and has worked in both clinical and spa settings. She believes massage is more than physical, it really has the power to relieve mental stress from everyday life.

>“I find my clients that are the most successful in their treatments/rehabilitation/recovery/relaxation have a team of people in their corner.”

Being able to work with other massage therapists, physiotherapists and chiropractors is a winning formula for Kaylie and her clients’ wellbeing. Her treatments range from deep tissue therapeutic treatments to relaxation. She likes to provide clients with not only relief during their appointment but many forms of home care to ensure that they feel great all the time.

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Dr. Lindsay is a compassionate and dedicated chiropractor who has over a decade of experience. She graduated with clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2013. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction, from the college of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. During her undergraduate degree, she worked as a student athletic therapist for a number of varsity teams and received invaluable experience managing acute & chronic injuries with high performing athletes.

With a profound commitment to family well-being, Dr. Lindsay’s practice has evolved over the years, with a particular focus on prenatal and pediatric care. Her expertise extends beyond the traditional chiropractic realm, encompassing a holistic approach that emphasizes healthy mobility, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. Dr. Lindsay understands the impact of different types of stress on the nervous system and strives to enhance overall body function.

Acknowledging the value of collaboration, Dr. Lindsay values a team approach to health goals, recognizing that collective efforts yield the best outcomes. Her diverse knowledge in chiropractic techniques & manual therapy cater to various needs, including gentle adjustments for those who prefer a less aggressive approach. Dr. Lindsay also holds a unique interest in addressing complicated and chronic pain, always committed to finding the most suitable solutions for her patients.

As a dedicated member of Lead’s integrated model, Dr. Lindsay finds joy in contributing to a positive and supportive environment that fosters healing and growth. Trust that Dr. Lindsay will bring compassion, capability, and a patient-centered focus to your chiropractic journey.

If you would like to get to know Dr. Lindsay better, you can find her on Instagram @drlindsayludba

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Janelle Thomas completed her massage therapy diploma program in 2018 from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in Saskatoon and has since attained certifications in kinetic massage for the neck, as well as cupping and Rapid NFR for the upper body. Janelle has a special interest in working with clients to alleviate headaches and migraines, sciatica, and plantar fasciitis.

>Seeing clients physical health improvements also helps their mental health. I’m a huge believer in self-care and wellness.

To Janelle, massage there is a great way to help people feel their best and she prides herself on helping her clients achieve that through techniques such as deep tissue, passive stretching and cupping. Since working with clients as a registered massage therapist, Janelle has been nominated for the Best Massage Therapist in Planet S Magazine, and has come in second place twice!

When Janelle isn’t with clients, she enjoys taking her camper out with her family or solo to enjoy the serenity of nature, and she enjoys painting.

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Clayton’s life transitioned from working in industrial construction to massage therapy when he wanted to combine his passion for sports and the human body with his desire to help people. Competing at a high level in both wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has helped Clayton understand the mind of athletes and he easily relates to them when it comes to self-care. Knowing how body work like massage, chiropractic care, and physiotherapy can improve a competitor’s edge, Clayton was motivated to attend The Professional Institute Massage Therapy, where he graduated with distinction in 2019.

Clayton has found that providing massage therapy treatments offers him a great sense of relaxation and focus. He hopes he can bring this sensation to his clients, as he believes that all massage therapy should be coupled with some form of relaxation to allow his clients’ bodies to heal. He also understands the need to really listen to his clients during treatment and be sure they feel heard with regards to their wellness.

>“I believe stress and anxiety is just as harmful to the body as any muscular skeletal injury.”

In his off time, you’ll find Clayton practicing Jiu Jitsu and taking his dog to the dog park. He feels honoured to work at Lead, which he calls a one-stop shop for wellness.

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Samantha graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2018 with a Master of Physical Therapy. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science with minors in Coaching and Leadership at Dickinson State University where she played collegiate softball.

Samantha is interested in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and will be pursuing further training in orthopaedic manual and manipulative skills. Due to her extensive involvement in athletics of all kinds, Samantha understands the impact physical activity can have on quality of life, she is passionate about helping clients from all walks of life reach their goals for both fitness and function.

Samantha is committed to client advocacy and providing care to underserved populations, she is excited to be offering mobile physiotherapy services both in Saskatoon, as well in in rural communities between Saskatoon and Davidson.

When she is not in the clinic, Samantha enjoys staying active, coaching youth softball, and teaching learn to skate classes.

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Michelle has been working in healthcare for the past 20 years. She graduated from Medicine Hat College with a Physical Therapy Assistant Diploma in 1999, and continues today to work as a Therapy Assistant supporting patients with their physical and occupational therapy goals. In 2007, she expanded her skills and knowledge with a Massage Therapy Diploma from the Western College Remedial Massage Therapy in Regina.

>“My approach is intuitive, working with adapting different techniques depending on how the body is responding during a session.”

Michelle enjoys meeting people and hearing their stories. She feels deeply privileged to be allowed into their personal space, and to be of service to provide options for their challenges. She likes to meet clients where they are at and empower them to find their best quality of life.

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Alix graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy in 2015. She specializes in therapeutic and deep tissue massage. and loves helping people and getting them back to the best quality of life they can have.

Alix grew up in The Pas, Manitoba and has always been active and loves trying as many sports as possible, with hockey being her favourite. She credits her older brother who has pushed her to be the best possible person, but is also the reason she grew up to be a goalie! After playing hockey for the University of Manitoba, she moved to Saskatoon and pursued her career in massage therapy.

>I love helping people, every person is so different and to me I treat each person as a new puzzle and I need to find the missing puzzle pieces to get you back to normal.

Throughout her career as a massage therapist, Alix has improved her client’s quality of life by listening to their complaints and figuring out where the problems are stemming from, then working from there.

Whenever Alix isn’t with massage clients, she loves hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors!

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Shannon convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Kinesiology in 2004. In 2006 she obtained her diploma from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy. In addition, she is an Examiner for the Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS).

Shannon has training in prenatal massage, relaxation massage, active release, deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage and sport massage. She has volunteered for numerous athletic organizations at the local, provincial and national level providing sideline coverage, taping and massage. Shannon has experience working with individuals with various conditions, including but not limited to: orthopaedic, neurological, and chronic pain.

Shannon’s practice focuses on working with clients to help them achieve their goals taking into account their specific individualized needs.

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Melissa graduated from the McKay Massage and Hydrotherapy Program in 2006 and has over 15 years experience as a registered massage therapist. She specializes in prenatal, deep tissue, relaxation and therapeutic massage.

Being a nurturer by nature with an interest in the human body, Melissa was drawn to the idea of helping others through massage therapy. She also knew firsthand the benefits of massage, having found it helpful as part of her recovery after an accident in her teens.

>I love being able to work with people and treat a variety of conditions. Having clients walk away feeling better than when they came in is very rewarding.

Melissa prides herself on creating a calm and comforting space where her clients can let go of the daily stresses of life. She aims to provide a thorough treatment to address areas of concern but also thinks outside the box to work on areas that the client may not have realized needed to be worked on.

When Melissa isn’t with clients, she loves spending time with her 3 kids and their many pets, taking time to read, or spending time outdoors hiking, cycling and paddle boarding.

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Nicole graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage with great distinction in April 2022. She has a passion for Thai, intraoral, neck and relaxation massage.

Nicole was introduced to the idea of healing touch by her grandmother who practiced Reiki. Growing up she would use massage to comfort and help people in her life. She has a background in pharmacy but always knew she had a passion for massage. Nicole has taken various Thai massage course prior to becoming a registered massage therapist.

>“I love massage because of the trust and connection I build with people. Helping people to become the best version of themselves is such a joyful experience.”

Offering her clients compassionate therapeutic touch to alleviate their aches and pains, Nicole works to set and achieve meaningful goals for individualized care with each and every client.

Nicole loves to spend time with her husband and two rescue cats, and enjoys tending to her yard and garden in her free time.

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Samantha graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapist in April of 2021. She specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, and myofascial cupping.

Samantha grew up in Saskatoon and loved playing all sports, especially hockey and wrestling. After attending Walter Murray Collegiate where she was a trainer for both the junior and senior football teams, she decided that a career in massage therapy was for her. As an active member of her community, Samantha decided to combine her love of sport and movement and her desire to help patients improve their quality of life.

Samantha was drawn to Lead because of their wide variety of specialties offered and the opportunity to collaborate with other therapists within the building.

Samantha’s favourite part of being a massage therapist is being able to connect with her clients, helping them improve their quality of life, and watching them grow alongside herself.

I feel that massage therapy is not only physical but mental, and your body holds your stress within itself. Providing a safe, welcoming environment inside of the treatment rooms helps create trust between therapist and client. Having a judgment-free zone makes it easier to understand issues, assess, and finally treat the body as a whole.

When she is not treating clients at Lead, Samantha loves spending time at the lake with her family and playing with her crazy puppy, Luna.

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Tamara began to shift her career path into holistic wellness after completing her Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina and working in the education system. During her time working with people, both through the service industry and education system, it became apparent to her that many people could benefit from stress reduction and healing. In 2015, she completed her training to become a Reiki Master and hasn’t stopped learning since, attaining additional certifications as a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist and BodyTalk Practitioner.

After struggling with various health issues of her own, Tamara turned to holistic and alternative wellness and found relief and benefits beyond what she expected. Her interest and passion for learning about the connection of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and our own capacity to heal was awakened.

>It is the greatest honour and privilege to be a healing catalyst. I absolutely love being able to see the shift in how people show up for a session and how they leave feeling lighter and more relaxed.

Tamara specializes in stress and pain reduction, illuminating the subconscious mind to create shifts and healing, awakening clients to their innate capacity to heal, and she is adding fertility and children’s services to her offerings very soon.

When Tamara isn’t with clients, she loves spending her time traveling with her family in their 1986 Westfalia, spending time outdoors, and she enjoys scuba diving and surfing.

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Jessica grew up in the small town of Forestburg, Alberta. She started her occupational therapy journey as an Occupational/Physical Therapy assistant 6 years ago. As she worked full time as an OTA/PTA she continued to pursue her dream of becoming an Occupational Therapist.

Jessica completed her degree in Community Rehabilitation at the University of Calgary and Masters of Science in occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. Jessica currently works with a wide range of clientele with varying developmental, physical, sensory, and emotional needs with the Saskatchewan Health Region. She enjoys working with clients in all walks of life and enabling occupation with them. Jessica was drawn to Lead by the atmosphere and the people of Lead.

In her spare time, Jessica enjoys playing sports, spending time at the lake, bagging peaks, and a variety of outdoor activities including rock climbing, downhill skiing, paddle boarding, and spending time with family and friends.

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Briana was very active growing up. She played many sports, including competitive ringette for over 20 years! During those years, she helped her teammates with impromptu massage treatments, which led to Briana to complete her formal massage training in 2005.

In 2012, Briana started training in the John F Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release (MFR). The approach made so much sense to her. It resolved her own persistent pain and changed her practice forever. She now exclusively offers Myofascial Release treatments.

>“Since switching my practice to MFR, I am loving the opportunity to work with clients who have suffered with persistent (and sometimes unexplained) pain and seeing an ease and lightness return to their life.”

Briana is excited to be a part of the Lead team because of the multidisciplinary, therapeutic offerings it has for clients, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the potential for practitioner partnerships to be formed!

Myofascial Release is a safe and effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle but firm sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions created by trauma, inflammatory responses and/or surgical procedures.

Each MFR Treatment session is performed directly on skin without oils or creams. This enables the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia. Please come to your appointments with clean, lotion free skin.

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Braden (Brady) Moore (he/him/il) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. He has experience working within several therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, and mindfulness strategies. Braden is bilingual and can provide counselling services in English and French. Braden completed his Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in August 2022. Previously, Braden completed his Bachelor’s degree in Education, majoring in French and minoring in theatre at the University of Regina in 2011, then furthered his education by attaining a Certificate in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) from the Canadian College of Performing Arts in 2013.

After many years as a teacher, Braden began to notice the increasing need for mental health and counselling resources for both students and teachers, so he decided to dive in and take action to provide these resources and support by pursuing mental health and counselling as a profession. Moving into early adulthood, Braden struggled with his identity and the challenges of coming out to friends, family, and peers, though they turned out to be very supportive and accepting. Throughout his life, Braden has faced his own challenges in overcoming anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Braden is an avid practitioner of cognitive-behavioural therapy in treating anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He believes that negative thinking patterns and thought traps can be detrimental and lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and other mood disorders. He is passionate about working with youth, young adults, and adults who are exploring gender and sexual diversity in their own lives and helping them to develop positive self-esteem, value, and worth in who they are, as they are. Helping people to reconcile their queer narratives in a heteronormative society is essential for healthy living as a 2SLGBTQ+ individual.

“I love what I do because I think that our life stories are important and I love to learn from the narratives of my clients while helping them to live healthier lives characterized by positive mental health. In the simplest terms, I am honoured to hear people’s stories and help them heal and grow.”

Through the exploration of narratives surrounding identity, self-esteem, and life experience, Braden helps clients reframe their negative thinking patterns and live a more positive lifestyle by recognizing cognitive habits that no longer serve them and replacing them with more adaptive notions of self worth, value, and positive mental health. It is important to understand how we think in order to improve how we think, recognizing thought patterns that no longer serve us, and reframing them to help us live healthier lives.

In his free time, Braden enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, performing and producing musical theatre, and spending time with his cat, Patrick. He loves geography, musical theatre, reading, and is a huge Harry Potter fan. Braden also mentors and volunteers with queer youth and young adults.

Braden (Brady) Moore (he/him/il) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), registered with the Ca... Read More

Jennifer has been working with Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services as a Mental Health Counsellor for 18 years. She spent 12 of those years working at the University of Saskatchewan Student Wellness center with an interdisciplinary team (nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, massage, chiropractor, and dietitian) doing counselling with university students of all ages.

>I love what I do. I am honoured to hear people’s experiences and be present with them when they make changes in their world to be their best selves. I am always inspired by the stories of resilience, strength, and love that flourish despite hardships and trauma.

Jennifer uses a variety of counselling methods to assist people in connecting with themselves, seeing their own worth, providing themselves permission to create boundaries based on their needs, and build positive relationships in their world. She believes that a large component of mental health is affected by our sleep, our eating, our movement, our connections, and our self-care.

Her specialties are Mental Health Social Work, Individual and Couples work, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss Counselling, ADHD, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and addictions counselling using Systems Theory, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Strength Based Counselling.

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Justine is not only a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, she is also an Elementary School Teacher and Wellness Advocate for doTerra essential oils.

Justine utilizes a combination of her formal education in holistic nutrition and her years spent working in health, the restaurant industry and with kids to be uniquely positioned to be able to offer meaningful consults, teachings, recipes and guidance to those looking to take full control of their health and happiness. She has a vast knowledge of cooking and recipe creating as well as meal planning for all dietary needs. You can see this passion on her Instagram page @paleogut.

>“Nourishing my body and mind is a huge passion of mine and I hope to inspire this excitement on others in an easy, enjoyable and attainable way.”

Justine loves being a Holistic Nutritionist because she knows how empowering it can feel when you have control of your own health. She loves supporting and guiding others to feel their very best. She is constantly brainstorming new recipes and finding new ways to balance her own body’s needs at a given time.

With her practice she wants to get to the root cause of an individual’s health concerns by considering their diet, lifestyle and their physical and mental being. It all starts from where you are. Empower yourself. And adjust habits and beliefs.

Justine is not only a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, she is also an Elementary School Teacher ... Read More

Diane Murza graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1997. She has taken numerous post-graduate courses in orthopedics and chronic pain. She is Gunn IMS/dry needling certified through the University of British Columbia. She is a graduate of the Integrated Systems Model (ISM) series and heavily incorporates this holistic approach into her practice.

Diane has significant experience treating clients with a wide array of conditions from work-related injuries, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and fractures to post-mastectomy and perinatal pain. She has a special interest in treating persistent pain conditions and particularly enjoys working with children and youth.

Through a fusion of myofascial techniques, joint mobilization, dry needling, postural re-education, and core/movement retraining, Diane helps clients of all walks of life discover more functional and pain-free living. Diane speaks French fluently.

Diane Murza graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ph... Read More

Tammy Nelson has worked in the Mental Health and Addictions field well over 25 years as a private therapist, a mental health & addictions counsellor, a mental health family educator, a psychiatric nurse educator, and a crisis/ER response RPN. Tammy completed her Master of Social Work in 2008, a Bachelor of Social Work in 2001 and previous to this, worked in the field of psychiatric nursing. Early on, Tammy complimented her psychiatric nursing career with social work clinical practice to work more holistically with clients toward optimal health.

Through collaborative efforts, Tammy works with her clients to find solutions through dialogue, forge new paths, celebrate aha moments, and come to a meaningful understanding and acceptance of themselves and their capabilities. Tammy believes that inevitable personal growth and healing will occur through the therapeutic exchange.

Tammy specializes in men’s mental health, however, will meet with any individual, couple or family member needing help with relationships, life transitions, infidelity, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief and loss, disordered eating, substance use, sexual addiction, mood disorders, self-esteem, domestic abuse, and farm stress.

I invite you to be curious and discover more about yourself, while attempting new skills in a safe, welcoming space.

Tammy Nelson has worked in the Mental Health and Addictions field well over 25 years as a private... Read More

Kaitlyn began her career in the field of health and wellness as an Administrative/Chiropractic Assistant with Stonebridge Chiropractic in Saskatoon. After seeing what a difference a supportive, encouraging team of providers can do for a person’s overall well-being, she was inspired to expand her career into massage therapy.

Kaitlyn graduated from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy with great distinction in December 2023. She has acquired a passion for deep tissue, neck, and TMJ massage. She is passionate about the fascial system and working with the body’s nervous system to release tension and stress, and so plans to continue her education in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Myofascial Cupping, and Graston.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two cats and Min Pin, as well as reading and going to the gym.

Kaitlyn began her career in the field of health and wellness as an Administrative/Chiropractic As... Read More

Dr. Ava Clark, D.C., graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic program in Portland, Oregon in 2022. Growing up in Spruce Grove, AB, Dr. Ava participated in dance and gymnastics and has a passion for sport and supporting athletes.

Chiropractic care has been an important part of Dr. Ava’s personal wellness plan as she found significant relief from back pain caused by scoliosis and wanted to bring that same relief to others. Dr. Ava is trained in Webster Technique a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment for perinatal care and often works with athletes, and is a sports first responder for high school sports teams

Dr. Ava helps patients regain their mobility, then focuses on regaining stability and improving their quality of life. She loves getting to meet new and interesting people every single day. Dr. Ava’s goals for her patients is to improve function, decrease pain, and prevent re-injury. Dr. Ava understands the importance of working with an integrated team in order to provide whole-body health to her patients.

When Dr. Ava isn’t seeing patients, she loves spending time with her dog, Scout, playing pickleball, or thrifting.

Dr. Ava Clark, D.C., graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States Doctor of Ch... Read More

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