PLEASE NOTE - Kirsten is NOT accepting new Patients. Kirsten graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2016. Kirsten has experience at Hospice that led to an interest and commitment to supporting and bringing comfort to clients in Palliative care. She has treated various age groups from children to seniors who exhibited a wide range of conditions. Kirsten’s passion for dance for years has allowed her to better understand the kinesiology of the body and how to treat various sport related injuries.

Kirsten is a native of Waterloo region where she raises her 3 boys. Kirsten brings strength, maturity and a passion for healing to her profession. She looks forward to expanding her learning and knowledge through future professional education courses.

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Kendra is joining the staff at Achieve Balance in January 2023. Kendra graduated with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2002. She also obtained a Master of Science from the University of Toronto, Department of Medical Biophysics in Cancer Research (2000) and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in biology from the University of Waterloo (1996). In addition Kendra has been involved in teaching, mentoring and examining physiotherapy students for a number of years through the McMaster University Physiotherapy program. Kendra has a strong interest in manual therapy and successfully completed her Intermediate and Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy degree through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Orthopedic Division with certification in Spinal Manipulation in 2009. As well, Kendra has certification in acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation. She completed her acupuncture training through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and is certified in Gunn IMS. Additionally, Kendra has completed coursework in introductory and advanced vestibular rehabilitation, management of post concussion symptoms, muscle imbalance syndromes, mobilization and sensitization of the nervous system, assessment and treatment of shoulder dysfunctions, and Kineso-tape. Kendra believes in a client centred approach and enjoys treating a variety of conditions and injuries using manual therapy techniques, dry needling (when appropriate), client education and exercise prescription. Her clinical areas of interest include the shoulder and hip. More recently, Kendra has developed an interest in women’s health including pelvic floor dysfunctions, pregnancy and postpartum conditions and how they affect the pelvis, hip and low back. Kendra has recently completed courses in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1-2 through Pelvic Health Solutions. She is certified as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and can provide treatment for a variety of pelvic health conditions including Diastasis Rectus Abdominis, pelvic pain and bowel and bladder dysfunction including incontinence. Kendra plans to further her training in this area in the near future.

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Scott Gallagher is a Certified Athletic Therapist with over 20 years of clinical and field experience. Scott’s early years as an Athletic Therapist saw him working with the athletes in organizations such as University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Ryerson University, Conestoga College, Cambridge Supersonics Soccer Club, Montreal Express Lacrosse, Tri-City Outlaws Football, and Fergus Highland Rugby.

Scott regularly hones his high skills at elite athletic events like the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, Canadian PGA Championships, World Junior & Canadian Figure Skating Championships, Jeux de la Francophonie, Canadian World Amateur Wrestling Trials, Canadian Racquetball Championships, and the Canadian Road Nationals Cycling Championships. A lifelong learner, Scott is continually improving and broadening his skill-set through courses and workshops. After his oldest son’s first concussion, Scott delved into the area of brain injury through sport and has been working with doctors in the area to provide baseline concussion testing, and explore ways to prevent and manage concussions as a way of ensuring the children he works with are able to stay healthy and active through their adult years.

Scott lives in Maryhill with his wife and two young sons. A volunteer firefighter, he is an avid sports enthusiast and athlete with a particular fondness for hockey, golf, skiing, soccer, and baseball. Highly competitive and active by nature, Scott injured his own knee several times resulting in an ACL replacement at the age of twenty-six. He knows first hand how devastating coping with an injury can be and works very hard to ensure his own patients get the level of care they need to safely get back into the game!

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Corlyss graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and received her license to practice in 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Science with honours (biology/environmental studies) from the University of Victoria and a naturopathic medicine degree from CCNM. She practiced for two years in Victoria, BC before moving to Guelph with her husband. She currently practices in a solo practice at the South Guelph Naturopathic Clinic and in an integrative office at Achieve Balance in Breslau. She offers naturopathic services to all members of the family with special interests in pediatrics, women’s health, complementary cancer care and sports medicine. Corlyss has a passion for Naturopathic medicine and loves to empower individuals with the information necessary to maximize their health, the health of their families, the health of the community and the health of the environment at large.

She also has an extensive athletic background including: national level competitive swimming, varsity level basketball and rowing (UVic), and national/international competitive triathlon racing. Corlyss currently exercises for fun and health while she and her husband pass on their love of an active, healthy lifestyle to their three children.

She is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (ONCANP)

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**PLEASE NOTE - SHARI is NOT accepting new Patients. Shari graduated from ICT Kikkawa College, Toronto, in 1999. Since graduation, Shari has gained extensive clinical experience treating amputees, scar tissue, breast cancer clients and pro sport related injuries.

Shari continues to study complementary healing modalities, and she has received certification/accreditation in Myofascial Release, massage therapy and cancer, chronic pelvic pain, aging brain and dementia, advanced prenatal massage, strain/counterstrain, rotator cuff injuries, TMJ (jaw) dysfunction, fibromyalgia, suikodo, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), arthritic conditions, and autoimmune disorders. She is currently pursuing her certification through the Dr. Vodder School in Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD).

She has directed part of her discipline towards helping women who are going through breast cancer treatment or augmentation. Through myofascial release techniques, MLD, frictioning techniques, and client self-educating, Shari can decrease the appearance and restrictions of the scars, increase range of motion of the affected shoulder and help decrease pain. Her practice also focuses on athletes of all ages, repetitive injuries, muscles/scars surrounding joint replacements and regular maintenance massages.

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Vanessa Talmage is a compassionate and knowledgeable Osteopathic Manual Practitioner who is dedicated to helping people live their best lives through osteopathic care and healthy living. She will use her knowledge of the body’s systems and their interrelated functions to apply a holistic treatment approach tailored to her patient’s individual needs.

She graduated from the four-year program at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy with a Masters in Osteopathic Manipulative Science and is a member in good standing with the Ontario Osteopathic Association.

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