CENTRE FOR NATURAL HEALTH

DR. DAVID PETERSON

Dr. Peterson is a chiropractor with a specialty Fellowship in Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation. He is interested in evaluating and treating body movement, posture, strength and balance. Our sedentary lifestyles create postural and muscular imbalances that will progress from muscle fatigue and soreness to pain and tension to injury and tissue failure. Often times the area of pain is not the source of the problem.

Dr. Robert Cumming

Dr. Cumming has been practicing Chiropractic in Calgary since 1989. He is also certified in clinical acupuncture and Graston in addition to completing a three year post-graduate specialty study resulting in fellowship designation with the Canadian Chiropractic Specialty College of Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation.

Dr. Jennifer Harrison

Dr. Harrison is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Chiropractor and Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. She incorporates a variety of techniques into her practice including Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counterstrain and McKenzie Protocols. For Dr. Harrison, working in a multi-disciplinary clinic offers the opportunity to provide the best care for her patients.

Dr. Mike Stewart

Dr. Stewart is a “hands on” chiropractor who focuses on everyday aches and pains resulting from “sit – stand – sleep” postural imbalances as well as week-end warrior injuries. Over the years Dr. Stewart has come to realize that every patient is unique and may require a different approach during treatments. Dr. Stewart believes that what happens in the office is only part of the treatment – patients are encouraged to modify their postures to aid in recovery.

DR. JACKIE FAIRBOURN

Dr. Fairbourn began her pre-medical education at Mount Royal College here in Calgary and at the University of Victoria. After completing her study there, she was accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California.

Steve Ernst

Steve is a Registered Massage Therapist with certification in multiple continuing education disciplines. His original 2200 hour program was enhanced by a ‘Sports specialist’ certificate. These elements build on a Physical Education degree and emphasize Steve’s lifelong dedication to health and fitness.

Elizabeth Ruggles

Elizabeth has over 20 years of massage experience. She focuses mainly on treating injuries such as motor vehicle accidents and work or sports related injuries. Besides her therapeutic massage, she is also very proficient in relaxation, sports and pregnancy massage.

Jen Collins

Jen has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003. After completing the Ontario provincial exams, she moved to Alberta and has been practicing here since. She has been at Active Back to Health Centre for 9 years where she focuses on Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy.

Marie Pauline Gerona

Pauline was born and raised in the Philippines. She graduated from Riverside College in the Philippines with a five-year Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy. Her fifth year of education was spent gaining clinical experience in hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. Following this, she completed an additional five months training in orthopaedics and trauma care.

Eve Jackman

Eve has always had a passion for natural living and a holistic approach to health, so completing the 2200hr Massage Therapy Diploma from Mount Royal University was an easy decision.

Kyla Brown

Kyla is a registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has experience in counseling individuals, families and children. For the majority of Kyla’s professional career she has worked within schools. She began as a Family School Liaison Counselor with Palliser Regional schools in 2008. In this role, she worked with children ages 6-17 in a number of different schools.  

Dr. Paul Day

Dr. Paul Day has worked as a psychotherapist for more than two decades in Canada, the U.S. and Panama. He joined the team at Active Back to Health Centre after returning to Calgary following nearly five years volunteering with a humanitarian foundation in Panama.

Dr. Lindsay Kellington

Dr. Kellington is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a general family practice – meaning that she treats all health conditions and welcomes all ages to her practice. She enjoys focusing on improving sleep and energy, reducing stress levels and optimizing nutrition. A large majority of her practice involves the treatment of hormonal concerns, weight issues, mental/emotional health, digestive concerns and any condition causing pain and inflammation.