Morgann was born and raised in Red Deer, AB, where she developed a lifelong love for movement through sports like ringette, hockey, basketball, and show-jumping. In 2021, Morgann took a leap of faith and moved to England to study Physiotherapy while exploring new cultures and perspectives. She graduated in July 2024 from the University of Brighton with a First-Class BSc in Physiotherapy (Hons). Throughout her studies, she deepened her understanding of human movement, rehabilitation, and biomechanics, reinforcing her belief that movement is fundamental to a fulfilling life.

Morgann’s mission is to ensure that every individual, regardless of age or ability, can move with ease and confidence. Whether it’s reducing pain, improving biomechanics, or making adaptive adjustments, she is dedicated to helping people regain function and rediscover the joy of movement in their daily lives.

Beyond her professional aspirations, Morgann can be found in the outdoors hiking, paddleboarding, and spending time with her two family dogs. She’s also an avid reader and a coffee enthusiast, always on the hunt for a great book and the perfect cup of coffee.

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Rebecca was born and raised in Stettler, Alberta. Growing up with two brothers brought out the adventurous side of her and grew her love for hockey. She started her hockey career in Stettler at the age of seven and eventually moved on to play U18 AAA in Red Deer. From there she was scouted to play a year in division lll in New Hampshire. Her hockey career has created a big passion for sports therapy and helping athletes get back to the best they can be. She completed her RMT certification at Alberta College of Massage Therapy in Red Deer in 2025. She is very excited to take all of the extra courses to broaden her knowledge. A few of the courses she is most looking forward too are the sports massage, Crainiosacral and cupping techniques. In her spare time Rebecca loves spending time outdoors, hiking and camping with her partner and their dog. She also gives back to her community by coaching and mentoring young hockey players.

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Abbi was born in Revelstoke, British Columbia and has lived in Red Deer on and off for 14 years. She took her massage training in Red Deer and has been practicing since 2021. She has a passion for helping people and learning about the human body. Her holistic approach addresses both the body and the mind. Abbi specializes in deep tissue massage, therapeutic massage, myofascial cupping, and fascial stretching which she tailors to meet the unique needs of each client. She is committed to ongoing education with a particular interest in reiki, cranial sacral, and jade stones.

Abbi is dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for all clients and loves working with people of all ages. When Abbi isn’t working, she enjoys going for walks with her dog and spending time outside.

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Jessica was born in Calgary and raised in Sundre, Alberta where she started dancing at a young age. Jessica pursued dance after graduating, and her dance career led her to living in Costa Rica where she was introduced to nutrition. Jessica made Red Deer her home after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of Alberta, and finishing her Dietetic Internship in Central Alberta and Calgary. Since then, Jessica has obtained her certificate in Mindful Eating, and has been in private practice in Red Deer since 2018. Jessica is also a certified fitness, aerial and dance instructor. As a recreational and competitive dancer and performer for the past 20+ years, Jessica strives to address body positivity and weight stigma and to have more inclusive sports programming in the community.

Jessica uses collaborative approaches to provide nutrition counselling that is:

• Inclusive of ALL bodies
• Body positive
• Weight-neutral
• Guided by the Intuitive Eating Principles from Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole
• Based in Mindful Eating concepts

Jessica uses an evidence informed approach to nutrition education, and loves helping clients to eat foods that they enjoy without having guilt! When Jessica is not working, she enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever and senior cat.

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Anna Fehr RMT (2200h) – Anna received her Registered Massage Therapist certification from the Northern Institute of Massage, and has been actively practicing massage therapy since 2016. She has also travelled to Costa Rica to gain her specialized certification in Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques in 2018.

Anna’s other specialties include Myofascial Cupping Treatments, Therapeutic Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Deep Tissue, Active Release, along with Relaxation Massages and both Pre and Post Natal Massage.

Anna will work with you to create the best treatment plan for your individual needs. She loves to find creative and innovative ways to bring relief to all of her clients in a relaxed and peaceful environment.

Anna’s goal is to help her clients live a pain free life through massage therapy. Anna is always looking for new ways to help her clients the best way she can by continually educating herself and recommending exercises, stretches, and mobility techniques that best suits her clients needs.

In her free time Anna loves kickboxing, swimming, cliff jumping and horse riding. Her next adventure is to go skydiving and perfect her cooking and baking skills!

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Blake was born and raised in Red Deer. He grew up playing hockey, tennis, and soccer within the community and graduated high school from Ecole Notre Dame. After high school, he took time off from his education to play Junior “A” hockey in the BCHL and AJHL. Blake began his post secondary education at Red Deer College where he gained his Kinesiology diploma and transferred to the University of Alberta to finish his bachelor of physical education. .

Blake obtained his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and then moved back to Red Deer to pursue a career as a physiotherapist. Blake has also been a part-time instructor in the Occupational and Physical therapy assistant program (OPTA) for the past five years. Blake has taken training to become a Certified Manual Therapist and is on the Physiotherapy Alberta roster for spinal manipulation. He has also been certified in Functional Dry Needling (FDN) and is on the Physiotherapy Alberta roster for dry needling (also called IMS).

Blake has a strong belief that both active and passive therapies are necessary for complete resolution and prevention of injuries. He has a passion for treating all levels of athletes. His goal is to assist his patients achieve optimal performance and provide them with the proper tools to get there.

Blake loves spending time with his wife, Jen and his two children, Malcolm and Bridgette.

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Jen was born and raised in the small town of Goderich in southwest Ontario. She grew up playing club volleyball and competitive softball. After high school, Jen moved to London, Ontario, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours Biology and Physiology) from the University of Western Ontario. She later relocated to Alberta to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta.

Since graduating, Jen has worked in various private practice clinics before co-founding Stride Physiotherapy & Wellness in 2018. Her vision was to provide Central Albertans with improved access to high-quality healthcare. Jen is credentialed to perform several restricted activities, including the use of needles in practice (Functional Dry Needling and Acupuncture), ordering diagnostic imaging, performing spinal manipulations, and conducting pelvic health internal examinations. She has also completed extensive post-graduate training, with a particular focus on Women’s Health.

Jen treats a wide range of conditions from head to toe, with special interests in chronic headaches, jaw dysfunction, and hip pain. She is deeply passionate about supporting women through all life stages, particularly during hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause. She focuses on the impact of these changes on musculoskeletal and bone health, striving to enhance care and support for women navigating these significant phases. She also enjoys working with women during their prenatal and post-partum journeys, empowering them for labour and delivery, and helping them return to activity. Jen’s ultimate goal is to help her patients get back to doing what they love through a combination of hands-on manual therapy, education, and tailored exercise programs.

In her spare time, Jen stays active through running and working out. When she’s not at work, she enjoys chasing after her two young children and spending quality time with her family.

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Darby grew up in Three Hills, Alberta and spent most of her adolescent years playing numerous sports. It was through participating in competitive sports and having a fair share of her own injuries she became interested in the area of injury and rehabilitation. Darby completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MScPT) in 2021 at University College Dublin in Ireland with first class honors. Prior to this, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BScKin) from the University of Alberta in 2018. Darby has worked in a variety of clinical settings and enjoys helping her clients get back to doing what they love. She believes in a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care that is goal-oriented and grounded in evidence-based research. In her free time, Darby enjoys staying active and spending time in the mountains hiking, skiing, biking, camping, and paddle boarding.

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Chris was born & raised in Cardiff, Wales. Growing up his sport of choice was rugby which he represented School, Varsity and Club levels. He has always had a keen interest in the Medical Sciences and followed this through to a Degreein Applied Biology at the University of Nottingham (UK). Through his interest in the rehabilitation field Chris initially gained qualifications to become Massage Therapist. He transitioned to working as a PT Aide and then graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2009 from Sheffield Hallam University (UK).

Chris gained broad experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment methods across many clinical areas including Sports Therapy, Outpatient and Inpatient Physiotherapy, Trauma Orthopaedics, Hand Therapy, Acute Care, Elderly care and Rheumatology while working for the NHS in the United Kingdom.

Since Moving to Canada in 2014, Chris has worked in Private Practice and Rehab settings in Alberta, He believes listening to his clients and critical thinking are essential skills in helping people accomplish their individual rehabilitation goals. Chris enjoys assisting with all injuries and has a special interest in Hand Therapy, upper limb rehabilitation and chronic conditions. He prefers using Acupuncture and Dry Needling and manual therapy techniques to help his patients with their pain and injuries.

When not working, Chris enjoys spending time with his family.

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Mike is an ultramarathon runner who followed his passion for the sport to become a physiotherapist. Originally from a small town in Northern Ontario, Mike came to Alberta for other work and discovered trail running in the process. He returned to school and obtained a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree (University of Calgary) and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (University of Alberta). He has been working as a physiotherapist since 2017.

Mike began his career as a physiotherapist in Calgary, working at a busy clinic and gaining experience working with many different conditions and injuries. He has been coaching runners for 10 years and has experience helping runners with running-related injuries, injury prevention and performance. Mike is licensed to perform dry-needling (IMS) and spinal manipulations. He has a hands-on approach to treatment and uses it in combination with therapeutic exercise.

Outside of work you can find Mike with his family and running on the trails. He has run many 50km, 100km and 160km+ races and continues to add more to his resume.

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Breanna was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta and has been massaging since 2008. She has worked in Spa and clinical settings as well as working with high level sports. She is excited to bring her skill set to Stride!

Breanna has taken myofascial cupping, and prenatal massage courses. She loves therapeutic massage and working in clinic with other modalities to achieve recovery from injuries.

When she is not at work Breanna is either running, doing yoga or reading…. Who is she kidding; she’s chasing after her two very busy boys!

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Nadia was born and raise in Quebec and moved to Red Deer in 2008. She has been practicing massage therapy since 2010. Although her boys have made her take a long pause, she has been back in the work force since 2019 and couldn’t be happier! Being an athlete herself, she knows the importance of recovery and pain relief. She is all about making sure her clients are feeling their best and loves to hear about their progress. Nadia loves to include deep tissue massage techniques and myofascial cupping into her treatments. She is also trained in pre-natal, relaxation, and sport massage.

You can also find her at your nearest Crossfit gym or in the kitchen baking something sweet. Because for her, life is all about balance.

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Originally from Brazil, Luiza graduated as a physiotherapist in 2015 from PUCRS, a globally recognized university in Latin America. PUCRS is ranked among the top 2,000 institutions by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). In Canada, Luiza completed her diploma equivalency at the University of Montreal.

Having grown up in a family where many members worked in healthcare, Luiza has always placed great importance on both physical and mental health. Her fascination with physical rehabilitation led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Luiza has extensive experience in musculoskeletal care, geriatrics, cardiorespiratory therapy, and women’s health, Luiza has a particular passion for neurorehabilitation, dedicating herself to helping patients regain their quality of life with enthusiasm.

Outside of her work, Luiza’s other great passion is her family, especially her two-year-old son Arthur. She devotes all her free time to ensuring his happiness and well-being.

As a physiotherapist, Luiza welcomes her patients with warmth, empathy, and a strong commitment to helping them restore their well-being.

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Darwin is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from MGR Medical University in India. After working extensively with people with complex orthopaedic, neurological and neuro-paediatric conditions, he pursued a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University, UK with his specialization in neuro rehabilitation.

Subsequently, he immigrated to Canada and completed his registration as a Physiotherapist. Darwin has worked extensively with patients related to WCB, MVA, post fracture, post-surgical and sports related injuries in private practice settings across Central Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan. He has also worked in a variety of health care settings from acute care, long-term care, home care and outpatient care within AHS. He is currently working as a full time Physiotherapist in Community Health in Red Deer and is thrilled to join the Stride team part-time in the evenings.

He loves to learn and develop a wide range of skills and certifications to add to his physiotherapy practice. He has attained certification in Concussion Management, TMJ dysfunction and Biomedical Dry Needling Level 1 and Level 2 courses. He is on the Physiotherapy Alberta needling roster (for Dry Needling or IMS). He has also completed orthopaedic manual therapy level 1 and currently pursuing level 2 upper quadrant from the University of Saskatchewan.

He creates a highly effective therapeutic experience by combining advanced manual therapy, dry needling, therapeutic modalities, and exercise therapy. He is also very passionate about empowering his patients and ensures that they learn self-management tips and techniques in addition to his top-notch hands-on treatment. He finds this recipe produces symptom relief and functional restoration as quickly as possible.

Darwin also appreciates the need for work-life balance and can be found indulging in outdoor activities like hiking, running and biking, gardening, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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Brittany was born and raised in Drayton Valley where she was highly involved in competitive figure skating and soccer. From her love of sport and movement, she went on to pursue her Kinesiology degree at the University of Alberta with a focus on Sport Performance.

After moving to Red Deer, she had 2 children, Kollyn & Jax, and worked in both the exercise therapy world as well as fitness. She currently co-owns a fitness business called GymClass as well as does Kinesiology/exercise therapy work at Stride. In her free time she loves to be outside with her family and participate in paddle boarding and hiking.

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Originally from the Philippines, Erika is a dedicated physiotherapist who brings a diverse and international perspective to her physiotherapy practice. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2017 and began her career with a strong foundation in both orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation.

After gaining valuable clinical experience in the Philippines, Erika moved to Vancouver, where she furthered her education by studying Kinesiology at Langara College. She went on to work in various orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clinics across British Columbia, providing care to a wide range of patients, including older adults and children with special needs.

Driven by a passion for professional growth, Erika relocated to Alberta, where she continues to expand her clinical skills and pursue excellence in physiotherapy care. She is dedicated to empowering her patients through a combination of hands-on treatment, movement-based therapy, and compassionate support tailored to each individual’s goals.

Outside the clinic, Erika enjoys spending her me-time listening to R&B music, dancing, and running outdoors—especially during the summer months. She also finds joy in quiet afternoons at cafés, reading a good book with a cup of coffee in hand, and cherishes moments shared with good company.

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Laurin was born and raised in Red Deer. She played many sports, with basketball being her favorite. After highschool, she moved to Edmonton and completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She then moved back to Red Deer and has been working in Central Alberta as a physiotherapist for 6 years.

She has taken many post-graduate courses, with a focus on Functional Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Graston Technique and Concussion Management.

Laurin is passionate about helping her clients get back to doing what they love. She uses a combination of hands on treatment, exercise prescription and education. She particularly enjoys treating clients that have sustained concussions and working with children.

Laurin enjoys playing basketball, slopitch, curling and working out. She loves spending time with family and friends, her husband and their dogs.

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