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Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat the root cause of your injury. They perform a variety of manual therapy techniques, intramuscular dry needling and therapeutic exercise.
Vivian Overton
Vivian graduated with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2010. She moved to Calgary and has worked in private practice in Calgary since January of 2011 (Maximum Potential Physiotherapy since 2013 and Country Hills Physiotherapy since 2016). Vivian has a large focus on assessing and treating the body as a whole. She has advanced training in Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), myofasical techniques, therapeutic taping, fire-glass cupping, and manual therapy. Vivian enjoys and has experience working with people with a variety of injuries and ages, but particularly enjoys treating hip pain and shoulder pain. She aims to find the root cause of the problem and addresses the issues in a patient-centered and evidence-based manner. As the Clinic Director, Vivian ensures that all clients are receiving the best care possible with the best outcomes achievable and we are always striving to do better. Outside of work, Vivian enjoys playing with her toddler, running, hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, pilates, fishing, and walking her dog.
Matt Wylie
Matt graduated with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta after completing an undergraduate degree in kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Originally from the Okanagan, Matt was drawn to the mountains in Alberta to pursue competitive cross-country skiing, staying in Alberta to pursue his education. Matt grew up playing many different sports including volleyball, basketball and tennis. Matt’s experience with a variety of sports anchors his active approach to therapy, combining the right balance of exercise and hands-on manual therapy. Matt enjoys treating a variety of client populations including those who are post-surgical, have been in motor vehicle accidents or are weekend warriors. Outside of work, Matt loves to spend time outdoors whether that is cross-country skiing in the winter or cycling
in the summer.
Brittney Grant
Brittney is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program from the University of Alberta. Prior to her graduate studies, Brittney completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. During her Master’s degree, Brittney completed additional courses related to athlete specific rehabilitation and complex pain.
Brittney is passionate about partnering with clients to create individualized programs that will promote recovery goals and allow them to return activities that are most meaningful to them. While empowering her patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation process, her treatment approach uses a combination of education, hands-on manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise prescription. She strives to empower patients as they get back to what they love to do.
Born and raised in Calgary, Brittney is excited to return to her home close to the mountains. Outside the clinic, she enjoys skiing (downhill, cross country, and water), golfing, playing volleyball, painting, and exploring the outdoors.
January Muhlbeier
January graduated from University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education. After a year working as a kinesiologist, she completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from McMaster University in 2013. Having realized that being able to see and experience the mountains were an integral part of her well-being, she returned to Alberta. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, indoor climbing, knitting, and crochet, as well as just chilling out with her two cats and a good book. At work, January uses a holistic, hands-on approach and is excited to find the root of the problem and share in the results of a tailored treatment plan with her clients. She has further training in running injuries (treatment and prevention), Functional Dry Needling (level 2), Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Women’s Health (treating pelvic floor pain and/or dysfunction, incontinence, pre and post-natal). January firmly believes that her clients have just as much to teach her as she them, and she looks forward to working together to come up with a plan that fits their needs.
Jessica Claflin
Jessica came to Physiotherapy by way of Veterinary Sciences. As a Veterinary Nurse (Animal Health Technician), she was inspired by the remarkable outcomes she was seeing in my four-legged patients who received physiotherapy. Her desire to learn more motivated me to return to school. She graduated with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta after completing an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. Jessica has pursued additional training intramuscular stimulation, and a variety of manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue release, and joint mobilizations and manipulations, which she integrates in her patients’ in-clinic care. In addition, Jessica is a 200 hr registered Yoga Teacher and enthusiastic climber. She offers PhysioYoga and a clinical care devoted to climbers as part of her practice. She believes that the quality of one’s life can be elevated by drawing awareness to movement and promoting simple repetitive changes to continue recovery and performance beyond the clinic. In her spare time Jessica can be found exploiting the mountains to their fullest with her husband- running their two dogs, rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking or backpacking.
Massage
Our Registered Massage Therapists are very experienced treating both acute and chronic pain. Whether you just injured yourself or are looking for regular maintenance, they can help you out!
Selena Nemeth
Selena is trained in myofascial deep tissue, prenatal, relaxation, orthopedic assessment and treatment of over 20 conditions including a focus on TMJ extra/intra oral massage. She is experienced in Swedish and non Swedish techniques, hydrotherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, joint play and remedial exercise. She will further develop and specialize through continuing education programs and other adjunctive therapies. Selena believes in massage for its ability to both prevent and treat conditions related to stress and injury. After studying business and working in the insurance industry she was drawn to a new career that would allow her to help people live healthy and pain free lives.
Stephanie Kezar
Stephanie has been a RMT for 10 years. She graduated her remedial massage therapy course at Mh Vicars in 2011. Stephanie has treated many array of injuries and conditions in the 10 years she’s been a RMT. Some of which are, scoliosis, TMJD, carpel tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, MVA’s and many more. The different modalities she does is Deep tissue massage, Myofascial release, Trigger point release, Extra/intra oral TMJ massage, cupping, acupressure and meridian massage, Relaxation and prenatal. Stephanie also does orthopaedic assessments as well as joint play and will guide you through strength and stretching exercises to give you a well rounded treatment. Stephanie finds being a massage therapist to be very rewarding. To her there’s nothing like seeing her client’s progress and excel after her treatments to them. In her spare time she likes to spend it with her family and in the warmer months she loves to get out for hikes as well as camping.
Tina Marie Lomond
Tina Marie graduated from Mount Royal University in 2015 as a registered massage therapist. With over 15 years working in the Spa and wellness industry, Tina finds her passion in healing and providing hands-on therapy to clients with various injuries and chronic pain conditions. As someone who has experienced chronic pain on a personal level Tina’s practice always comes from a place of compassion and understanding. She believes healing is a process and requires patience, presence and clear communication of the clients goals and limitations. Whether you are coming to treatment to indulge in relaxation, working on long term injuries, or seeking prenatal comfort she is able to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Tina is experienced in Swedish relaxation, deep tissue techniques, prenatal massage, cupping, yoga and Critical Alignment therapy. Critical Alignment is a branch of yoga that focuses on alignment and posture. Tina loves infusing yoga postures into her home care suggestions to provide a customized experience for each guest’s needs.
Nishia Richard
Nishia enjoys working with people and helping people lead a life of wellness and health, so Nishia always knew she wanted to be in health care. Nishia graduated from CDI college in 2007 as a massage therapist and since then has loved her career and always aspires to learn different techniques to help people get well and stay well. She recently graduated with a holistic nutrition diploma through CSNN and looks forward to combining massage and nutrition for a more rounded practice. She specializes in prenatal massage, sports therapy, and deep tissue massage.
Glyn Davies
Glyn Davies graduated from Makami College’s 3000 Hour Advanced Massage Therapy program in 2021 and is a new graduate from the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada. Glyn specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports massage as well as Myofascial Cupping. Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Remodelling, Cranial Osteopathy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Visceral Manipulation are some Manual Osteopathic Techniques that he incorporates into his massage treatments to better help his clients return to pain free living. Manual Osteopathy is a holistic and gentle approach at treating the dysfunctions and restrictions of the body. Through his many years of being an athlete and electrician, he has seen many types of injuries. All of which has fostered his passion for improving the quality of life for those afflicted by them.
Glyn likes to spend his free time in the mountains. Whether its downhill skateboarding, rock climbing or hiking and camping with his dog, he is always happiest in the mountain air.
Support Personnel
Our clinic would not run if it wasn't for our support personnel. We are so grateful to have such an amazing team at our front desk!
Venessa Webb
Venessa works as a Patient Coordinator at Max Potential Physio. She has been around most of the therapies (occupational, physio, speech, etc.) almost her whole life because her older sister was disabled in a car accident in 2005. She has seen firsthand the incredible amount of progress a person can accomplish when they are active in their recovery. Venessa is from a small town in New Brunswick and has a background in business management and customer service. She is welcoming and is very invested in the well being of everyone who walks through the doors at Maximum Potential. Venessa is passionate about her friends, family and of course animals! She enjoys outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking, and riding anything with a motor.
Stephanie Giebelhaus-Pedersen
I worked as a Neuro-rehab nurse at the Foothills Hospital for 10 years before having my 3 children. While my kids were young I co-founded and ran an event management business. During that time I also started an at home bakery business which I still do part time. Now that my kids are older I’ve decided to go back to my roots of rehabilitation and caring for others outside my home. I enjoy seeing the progress of people as they go threw their rehab process. In my spare time (if I have any) I enjoy camping, spending time with family and friends and baking something new in the kitchen.
Leah Polson
Leah is a full-time Masters student pursuing a career in Counselling Psychology. She loves to spend her time outdoors hiking and running, or in the spin studio working out. She is driven by her compassion and outgoing personality to help others, and believes that we are all capable of finding our own paths to our best selves. When she isn’t at work, studying, or being active with friends and family, she loves to wind-down at home with her 2 cats by drawing, painting, or watching scary movies.