Laurie attended the Calgary College of Holistic Health and Clinics Inc. at the University of Calgary where she pursued her passion and graduated with an Advanced 2200 Hour Massage Therapy diploma in June, 2007.

Her success is in identifying the unique needs and required therapies for each individual client. Through the use of a combination of deep tissue, therapeutic and relaxation massage, she helps her clients obtain relief from stress as well as optimal overall health.

Her experience and knowledge of the human body has led her to an alternative selective therapy called Shock Wave Therapy. This therapy has surpassed expectations in the areas of improving range of motion, increased flexibility and instantaneous pain relief.

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Andrew graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Minnesota in 2002 after four intensive years of training and an internship in Saskatoon, to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Prior to entering chiropractic training, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba. In 2003, he began practicing with the establishment of Bow River Chiropractic Clinic.

His Chiropractic practice focuses on treating musculoskeletal conditions such as back and neck pain. He believes in treating the problematic condition quickly and educating patients in measures to prevent re-occurrences. He has taken extra training in Laser Therapy to treat sport and joint injuries, and Orthotic Therapy for foot conditions. Dr. Janzen has also completed his Medical Acupuncture certification through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute(AFCI). Acupuncture allows him to treat a wider variety of painful muscle and joint conditions. Dr. Janzen is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling, also called Functional Dry Needling.

Andrew grew up in Thunder Bay Ontario and was introduced as a teenager to Chiropractic for the treatment of back pain. He now resides in Cochrane with his wife and two daughters.

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Adam graduated with a Doctorate in Chiropractic in 2017 from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose California as well as also receiving a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Science from the University of the Fraser Valley, BC in 2014. Adam is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.

Adam has completed extra training on Concussion Rehab through CCMI and Shift Concussion Management. He has also gone through Altis Performance Therapy and a mentorship with Orka Performance.

Throughout his studies, Adam has been involved in health and athletics at the recreational, performance and rehabilitation levels, establishing a strong foundation for community involvement. In his career he has had the privilege to travel to Europe to work with professional athletes, and locally with Olympians, NFL, CFL, and WHL athletes.

His clinical philosophy is rooted in evidence-based rehabilitation, and in future injury prevention, all with the goal of empowering the patient/athlete with the knowledge to continue to assist them on the road to a functional and pain-free lifestyle.

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Robyn graduated in 2006 from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy when it was still a 3 year (3000 hour) program. After graduating she opened a private practice and returned to OVCMT as a teaching assistant to various courses including Myofascial release and Neuromuscular therapy, and Ckinical Theory and Practice. She was also a clinic supervisor and supervised various outreach programs including Maternity, sports massage, and Hydrotherapy. Robyn moved to Cochrane Alberta in 2013 with her husband and two boys. She continues to stay active in expanding her knowledge base with courses in Osteopathic techniques, Myofascial release, Clinical Somatic Training, and how to create a workout program for clients suffering from Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Robyn and her family are loving the mountain lifestyle here in Cochrane, and she looks forward to continue working with clients looking to improve their quality of life by managing pain and stress, reducing musculoskeletal dysfunctions, ease discomfort from pregnancy, etc.

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Kristina is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in 2016 with honors from the 2,200-hour course at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy. She achieved certification in Foot Reflexology, Myofascial Cupping and Craniosacral Therapy. She continues in her education to add more treatment options for her clientele. Currently expanding her education in Kinetic massage.

The treatments Kristina offers includes relaxation, deep tissue/therapeutic massage, manual lymph drainage, pre- and post-natal and sports massage. She has training and experience in working with individuals with disabilities including mobility challenges. She has spent time working with client’s diagnosed with Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS and Fibromyalgia. Kristina truly believes that through massage therapy she can help her clients by relieving pain and stress and promoting the body’s natural ability to heal. Kristina is passionate about helping her clients feel their best and contributing to their optimum health.

Kristina is originally from Cochrane. Loves the natural beauty that Cochrane has to offer, and she delights in the opportunity to continue helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

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Bethany Poettcker is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated in December 2023 from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy’s 2200 hour Advance Massage Therapy program at the top of her class.

Bethany is an advocate for mental health and takes on a person centred approach to every client she treats. Treatments with her will be catered to your individual needs. Special orthopaedic testing and assessments can be used for optimal treatment outcomes. Whether you are booking to relieve anxiety, reduce chronic pain, or aid in healing an injury, she can help you with your choice of Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage, or Myofascial Massage. She will focus on creating long and short term goals with you to get you feeling your best; body, mind, and spirit. As a freshly graduated RMT, she is excited to further her experience and add other modalities to her ever growing practice.

Bethany was raised in Montreal, and moved to Cochrane in 2014 and has a passion for serving her community and helping others. Prior to becoming a RMT, she completed her Diploma in Child & Youth Care in 2021 and has vast experiencing working with children and youth with diverse needs. She also has extensive training in Mental Health First Aid and Trauma Informed Care. She is thrilled to start her journey as an RMT by providing a safe space for clients to relax and enjoy the incredible benefits of massage therapy.

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Dave is a graduate of Mount Royal University’s respected Massage Therapy program, and has experience in the care and treatment of an extensive number of soft tissue injuries and conditions.

He attended Upledger Institute training in CranioSacral Therapy, and is also trained in Hot Stone Therapy. Dave is well known in the Cochrane area as an excellent therapist and for his respectful compassionate treatment of all his patients.

He has been caring for Cochrane since 2006 and supports his clients through life challenges and stressors such as concussions, anxiety, depression, grief and PTSD, using Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, Massage Therapy and Hot Stone Therapy.”

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