Marda Loop Sport Physiotherapy

 

Our Team

Julianna Bourne BScPsyc, BScPT, RCAMT, CAFCI (Acupuncture)

JuliannaJulianna is a graduate of the University of Rochester and Daemen College and has 10 years of clinical and teaching experience. She began her career in neurological and cardiac rehabilitation in an upstate New York hospital before relocating to Calgary in 1999. She has completed numerous recurrent training programs including acupuncture, manual and manipulative therapy, pre and post natal health and spinal stabilization. She has served as the physiotherapist for the men's national water polo team and enjoys working with all levels of athletes as well as common or overuse injuries.
Julianna's personal approach to diagnosis and treatment reflects her desire to return patients to full function at the earliest possible time whenever possible. To accomplish this she utilizes her learned techniques, clinical experience and the patient's own goals.
On her personal time Julianna likes to spend time with family activities, working out, and is an avid sports enthusiast. She was a competitive swimmer during her college days and several of her pool records at her alma mater still stand.

Carmen Chivilo BScPT, BScKin, GunnIMS, CAFCI (Acupuncture)

CarmenCarmen is a graduate of both the University of Calgary and Queen's University.   She joins the Marda Loop Sport Physiotherapy Team with extensive professional experience from working in a variety of manual therapy and sports injury clinics.  Carmen has completed many post graduate advanced Manual Therapy courses. Her special interest is in treating hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries. She is presently working toward her certification in Hand Therapy.  

Carmen has also been involved in treatment and care of many athletes at the varsity and local level.  Currently, she is the company physical therapist for the Alberta Ballet Company.

Carmen has an active approach to treatment, developed through education and her own personal experience in athletics.  She believes in balance, both in her physical therapy practice and her own life.  Outside the clinic she keeps active through volleyball and yoga and is never one to give up a chance to get outdoors to hike, mountain bike, or ski. 

Nicole Hunter BSc., BSc. P.T., RCAMT, GunnIMS

NicoleNicole Hunter is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and the University of British Columbia Rehabilitation Medicine Physiotherapy program. Nicole began her physiotherapy practice in Vancouver prior to moving to Calgary five years ago and settling in Marda Loop. Nicole draws from a wide range of physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, Intramuscular Stimulation (GunnIMS) and specific exercise prescription. She is a Resident of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists and has taken courses towards her diploma in Sports Physiotherapy. She treats a wide cross section of clients from children to seniors and Olympic athletes to weekend warriors. She is an avid skier, runner, hiker, mountain biker, swimmer and Ultimate player. Nicole's areas of special interest are treatment of the shoulder, knee and foot, spinal problems and pre/post natal stability programs.

Paul Hunter BSc. P.T., RCAMT, GunnIMS

Paul is a graduate of the University of British Columbia Rehabilitation Medicine.  Paul began his physiotherapy practice in Vancouver prior to moving to Calgary and settling in Marda Loop.  Paul draws from a wide range of physiotherapy techniques such as manual therapy, McKenzie therapy (Part C), Intramuscular Stimulation and specific exercise prescription.  He is a Resident of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists and has taken courses towards his diploma in Sports Physiotherapy.  Paul is a consultant to the Canadian Sports Centre and is the physiotherapist for the National Short Track Speed Skating team.   He treats a wide cross section of clients from children to seniors and Olympic athletes to weekend warriors. He is an avid snowboarder, cross country skier, mountain and road cyclist, swimmer and fly fisher.  Paul's areas of special interest are treatment of the shoulder, knee and spinal problems. 

Greg Redman BScPT, BScKin, RCAMT, Sport Physio Diploma, GunnIMS, CAFCI

GregGreg Redman is a graduate of both Queens University and Simon Fraser University. Greg is a manual therapy and sport physiotherapy specialist and has had success with many Olympic champions, international, national and weekend warriors. He has been the therapist with the Canadian Olympic team at both the Athens and Torino Olympic Games and has been selected to be in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Greg is a consultant to the Canadian Sport Centre where he works with Track and Field, Wrestling, Skeleton, Luge, Diving and Swimming athletes. He is also the Head Physiotherapist for the Royal Canadian Golf Association. Other than treating sport related injuries Greg specializes in treating both acute and chronic spinal issues.
The range of treatment techniques that he has been trained in at a postgraduate level include manual therapy, manipulations, spinal stability, functional and sport specific exercises, taping, intramuscular stimulation and acupuncture. Greg has a special interest in developing interesting and innovative exercise programs for sport rehab and core stability.
Greg’s treatment philosophy is that every thing happens for a reason and so he searches for the cause of the problem, rather than a quick fix. Then, together with the patient he uses a range of treatment techniques and specific exercises to restore their body to its optimal health. Greg was a National team athlete with Canoe/Kayak for eight years and also recently completed the Ironman.

Somer Willson BScPT, GunnIMS, CAFCI (Acupuncture)

SomerSomer is a University of Alberta graduate but has enjoyed being back in Calgary since graduating. She has worked with athletes and a variety of other clients through the years. With the integration of various techniques, such as acupuncture and IMS, she works with a person to achieve their specific goals. A large part of her focus includes returning a person to function or sport but also in identifying causative factors in aims for future prevention. Whether it's a game of golf, training for a triathlon or hitting the ski hill, Somer enjoys staying active outside the clinic! Somer completed her first Ironman this past August.

 

Support Team

Kara Aiton BScKinKara Aiton

Kara is a recent graduate from the University of Calgary with her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. Kara is presently busy in medical school at the University of Calgary. She maintains her connection with her Marda Loop Physiotherapy family as the Payroll Officer and Bookkeeper for the team. In her spare time Kara enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping, traveling and spending time with her wonderful fiancé Morgan and her family and friends.

 

Erin Sask BScKin

Erin

 

 

Erin completed her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph. She moved to Calgary in May 2007 from Kingston, Ontario and is hoping to begin her Masters degree in Physiotherapy next fall. In her spare time, she loves to run, practice hot yoga, hike and spend time with friends and family.



MarkMark Unger

Mark is ecstatic to have joined the Marda Loop Sport Physiotherapy team. His diverse experience in the Physiotherapy field and upbeat demeanor is sure to fit in well as he takes on the supporting role of the team physiotherapists. Extramurally Mark enjoys spending as much time as possible with friends and family. He is an avid rapier fighter, spending many weekends as possible pursuing this sport whether it be learning, teaching or competing.

Publications

The physiotherapists at Marda Loop Sport Physiotherapy are active writers and editors for professional and community based journals/magazines such as:

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