Robert moved to Canada in October 2023 from his home country of the Netherlands where he worked as a physiotherapist for a number of years, following his Canadian wife back to her roots in Calgary.

In 2018 he graduated with honours from the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. During his studies he completed three internships, one in a pediatric rehabilitation hospital in Nepal, and the other two at sports physiotherapy practices in Australia and The Netherlands. Working in different countries exposed him to different ways of providing physiotherapy and in working in and with different cultures.

Robert has experience treating athletes such as runners, cyclists, and weightlifters, and has additional training in sports-specific rehabilitation. He has also provided patient care for post-surgery rehab (e.g. ACL reconstruction, total knee and hip replacements) and individuals with neurological disorders.

In his off time, Robert enjoys the outdoors. You will often see him hiking, playing soccer, or out for runs. As he is passionate about movement, he strives to help others achieve pain-free movement in their daily activities. Of course, as a true Dutchman, you will often see him on his bike commuting around town. And if he remembers to check the weather forecast and sees that it is going south, he can then be found playing boardgames with friends.

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Busola is an experienced Physiotherapist who has worked in different work settings including acute care facilities and private clinics. She started her career as a physiotherapist in 2013 after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Nigeria.

She has acquired a wealth of knowledge in managing work-related injuries, musculoskeletal pain, postural pain, motor vehicle accident injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, fall prevention, neurology, geriatric and sport injuries. She strongly believes in thorough assessment, education of patients regarding the nature of their injury, preventative strategies to return to a healthy lifestyle, understanding patient’s priority, and getting them back to doing the activities they love.

Busola holds certifications in AN-IMS, Shockwave, Manual therapy and Vestibular Rehab.

She enjoys her music, loves taking courses to improve her clinical skills and spends quality time with family and friends during her leisure time.

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Hannah graduated with honours from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science then completed a Masters of Science in physiotherapy at Dalhousie University. She has completed additional post-graduate training including functional dry needling, myofascial release, and concussion management. She has further developed her orthopaedic skills with active rehab courses with a specific focus on shoulder and hip injuries. 

Hannah combines techniques such as IMS and myofascial release with her expertise in anatomy and functional exercise to provide active rehabilitation programs individualized to meet her patient’s unique goals. In addition to her focus on orthopaedic injuries, Hannah also has a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy, helping individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, or developmental delays to improve their ability to physically engage with their community and achieve their goals. When not working, Hannah uses every opportunity to be outdoors, either hiking, snowshoeing, or back country camping. 

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I am the founder and owner of Northern Hills Sport Physiotherapy. I was initially interested in Physiotherapy, like a lot of other PT’s after being treated for several injuries as a younger adult. The profession enticed me with the work environment. I found PT clinics to be a laid back environment to work in and an environment where the therapists were faced with a variety of challenging issues to deal with thus continuing to keep them on their toes and not allowing them to get bored with working on the same thing over and over. 22 years into my career I have found that I really enjoy my job, the social interaction and being able to help individuals has been an added bonus.

I was trained in my home town of Saskatoon at the U of S, yes I bleed green (Go Riders!!!) and furthered my skills with manual courses including being a Manipulative Therapist. I am a certified acupuncture and Intra muscular Stimulation (IMS) Practitioner which has been a huge asset to my practice. I emphasize client input to their rehab and educate them on anatomy, injury pathology, home programs, ergonomics with regards to not only work but home and recreational activities. I find that the more involved a client is with their own rehab, the better they do in achieving and maintaining optimal health. In the end it all adds up to being able to do what you love and being pain free doing it, thus allowing you to enjoy it as much as possible.

I think this is my goal. I love work but I love to play even more. Mostly that is being able to play hockey, hike, surf, wakeboard, snowboard, mountain, motor and road bike and horseplay at a level that my kids are pushing me to. As they get older I find that my years of being able to beat them at everything is limited and I plan on giving them a run for their money for years to come. As a result, my own rehab and maintenance is important and I practice what I preach for the most part and so far so good. So bring it on Joey, Ellie, and Sammy!

Owning a clinic has been a great challenge for me in the past 19 years. Business has been something that I have learned on the go and I have found that the saying, ‘you are only as good as your weakest link’ holds true. I know that Northern Hills Physiotherapy has been a great place for patients, and workers alike due to my success in staffing. I pride myself in this aspect and put a lot of emphasis on who I hire to ensure a great work environment and a great place for people to receive treatment. I hire high level therapists, with personalities that fit our professional, relaxed and productive atmosphere. This has resulted in a culture that people like to work in and where clients get results!

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Olivia DePasquale is a registered massage therapist who graduated from the 2200 hour massage therapy program at Lethbridge College. Olivia has found her passion in massage therapy through sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Her passion for therapeutic style massage comes from her athletic background, which helps her to understand the importance of proper body mechanics and muscle recovery. Olivia enjoys deep tissue, therapeutic, and injury rehabilitation style treatments.

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Christine studied at the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating in 1992. Christine completed her manual therapy studies through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and through this process she became more skilled with mobilization and manipulation of the spine. She has also completed courses in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, dry needling and intramuscular stimulation IMS. She uses dry needling and IMS to treat stubborn trigger points and release tight overused areas of the body.

Christine became interested in treatment of concussion and vestibular therapy which often occurs as a result of a motor vehicle accident or a sports injury. This includes the treatment of BPPV, a condition which affects the crystals in the inner ear and can lead to vertigo, a spinning sensation when the head is moved. Vertigo and balance disorders often need medical attention and Christine collaborates with physicians and specialists to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Christine engages her patients to perform simple therapeutic movements and exercises to identify and strengthen the weak link in their body. A thorough physiotherapy assessment usually reveals an underlying biomechanical fault, some movement restriction or an overuse pattern such as a tennis elbow or tendinitis as a result of over training. Christine works with her patient to help them understand their body better and provide them with awareness of what they can do to help themselves.

Christine practices yoga, enjoys mountain biking, as well as other mindfulness practices to attend to physical and mental well-being and has found these practices so very helpful in understanding her own injuries and healing process.

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Vinci brings a wealth of experience to his physiotherapy practice, specializing in neuro rehabilitation. With a Master’s degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India, he has worked extensively with diverse populations, including veterans in BC and Alberta, as well as patients in Bahrain facing various challenges like motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and chronic pain.

As a mentor to the Neuro Vestibular Rehab team in Bahrain, Vinci combines his expertise with a warm, humorous approach that fosters a positive atmosphere for healing. He emphasizes manual therapy, tailored exercise prescriptions, and patient education, empowering individuals to thrive after their rehabilitation.

Certified in dry needling and vestibular rehab, Vinci is committed to patient-centered care and believes in building strong professional relationships to enhance recovery. He also values ongoing education and research to stay current with best practices.

Outside of work, Vinci enjoys playing soccer with his two sons and cherishes long weekends for travel adventures with family and friends. He has a passion for good food, sports cars, and motorcycle riding, reflecting his zest for life and exploration.

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I’m the in-house Rapid NFR Specialist at Northern Hills Sports Physiotherapy. I have been here since 2007 as an RMT and this manual therapy is a game changer!

I am a pain geek! If you have pain I want to see you on my table.

Did you know? Rapid Neurofascial Reset targets free nerve endings found only in certain fascial tissue zones. If you’ve had a deep tissue massage and left feeling like they ALMOST had it, it’s because these important sensory tissues, which directly control the immune and nervous systems, were missed.

I have cutting edge RAPID-NFR Specialist training. I took my first Rapid class in 2021, and within 12 months I had completed the four courses: Upper Body, Lower Body, Advanced Rapid Techniques 4 and Core. I have kept up to date with the latest Rapid research and classes, learning and supporting my fellow Rapid therapists. In the near future I will complete the Advanced Knee course.

The latest Rapid certification I have taken is Trauma, Autonomic Nervous System, and Concussion. This hot-off-the-press class has brand new information and techniques for working with people who have complex trauma, hypersensitivity, and may not respond as well to the intensive work of a typical Rapid treatment.

These new techniques will help your vagal tone increase. If you’ve been working on stimulating the vagus nerve but still find yourself frequently in sympathetic mode, you may need direct manual work targeting the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve.

This course also covers all the cranial nerves and the dura, how they contribute to a variety of pain and concussion symptoms, and how to treat these tissues effectively. And so much more!

I look forward to helping you as I have helped so many people recover from debilitating pain and restricted mobility!

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