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IN MOVEMENT WE TRUST

An Edmonton-based Multi-Disciplinary facility for your body and your sport, to keep you moving.

#TOGETHERWEMOVE

Obsessive in results, creative in execution and tied by the same belief:
It takes a village.

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Our Offerings

YOUR VENTURE BACK.

As a primary caregiver, a Chiropractor can assess, diagnose and treat your injury with a combination of methods including manual therapy, joint manipulation and adjustments, acupuncture/dry-needling, Graston, active release therapy (ART), and exercise prescription. The goal of chiropractic care is to return you to your optimal level of functioning and strength.

What is an adjustment? An Adjustment is a non-invasive procedure consisting of a precise directed movement to help relieve pain and discomfort, and restore range of motion.

Active Release and soft tissue treatment allows your caregiver to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with specific patient movements. ART® is a soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

Graston Technique® (GT) is a unique form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes. GT uses specially designed stainless steel instruments with unique treatment edges and angles to deliver an effective means of manual therapy. The use of GT instruments, when combined with appropriate therapeutic exercise, leads to the restoration of pain-free movement and function. Read more about Graston Technique on our blog.

Your Chiropractor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will include exercise rehabilitation home-care. The best way to get you better, is to keep you moving!

Movement truly is medicine, whether you are looking to walk your dog or run your first marathon. As a health care practitioner and manual therapist, a physiotherapist, will help get you there. With a strong emphasis on functional movement and improvements in functional strength, you will develop a treatment plan that consists of movement that works with you and your lifestyle.

A hands on, 100% one-on-one approach is essential to making this happen – through well-guided prescribed exercises along with manual therapy, you will be one step closer to your goals and living a pain free and healthy lifestyle.

In addition to exercise rehabilitation, our physiotherapists utilize a variety of tools to add to the complete care that you receive:

Mobilizations + Manipulations
Exercise Rehabilitation
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
IMS / Dry Needling
Taping

Your physiotherapist will create a research based plan curated to your specific needs to reduce pain, keep you doing the things you love, and help you feel your best!

Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are health care professionals who specialize in the manipulation of soft tissue to improve physical function and to assist with pain management. At Kinetic Living, our RMTs not only provide injury treatment and overall body maintenance, but also utilize abdominal massage, lymphatic drainage, cupping, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation within your treatment. Our Registered Massage Therapists work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs and goals.

Injury treatment involves assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, often in collaboration with our other modality health care practitioners. Abdominal massage works to improve digestion and aid in the reduction of stress and tension within the body. Lymphatic drainage massage is a massage technique designed to help stimulate the lymphatic system and promote the flow of fluid throughout the body, which can help improve immune function and reduce swelling. Body maintenance includes techniques such as trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release to prevent injuries and to enhance overall physical performance.

What is cupping? Cupping is a technique derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine that is used to alleviate pain, remove toxins from the muscles and tissue, move congested and stagnant blood, loosen muscles, and encourage new blood flow to the area. Cupping can help with tight fascia and scar tissue breakdown. Read all about cupping on our blog.

What is PNF? Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, or PNF, is a stretching technique utilized to increase your range of motion and flexibility. PNF increases the length of the muscle, in turn increasing efficiency and range of motion of the muscles.

Our Registered Massage Therapists offer a range of Massage Therapy Treatment lengths including; 30 minute Spotlight Session, 60 minute Overhaul Session, 90 minute Workover Session, and 120 minute Extended Workover Session.

Osteopathy is a wholistic approach that aims to restore the body’s natural balance by improving joint mobility, muscular strength, and enhancing circulation. Our Osteopathy practitioners use a hands-on approach to identify and treat musculoskeletal issues, which can include conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and joint stiffness. Osteopathic treatment involves hands-on techniques such as manipulation, mobilization, stretching and massage to enhance circulation, reduce pain, and improve range of motion, among other benefits.

In addition to providing treatment, our Manual Osteopathic Therapist also places a strong emphasis on preventative care. We will work with you to identify factors that may contribute to musculoskeletal issues and develop strategies to mitigate these factors. Through education on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques, we can help maintain overall health and wellbeing long-term.

As a Registered Acupuncturist at Kinetic Living, the primary role is to provide alternative healthcare treatments to patients seeking relief from various ailments. Registered Acupuncturists are trained health care professionals who specialize in the practice of acupuncture, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that is used to balance the body’s energy, improve overall health, and manage chronic pain. Their expertise also extends to additional medical modalities, such as cupping and moxibustion.

Acupuncture has numerous benefits for the body, including reducing stress levels, pain relief, improving sleep, and increasing energy levels. Acupuncture therapy is also used to treat various medical conditions such as chronic pain, digestive disorders, respiratory illnesses, menstrual issues, and fertility problems.

Cupping is another popular Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that involves placing heated cups on the skin to create suction. Cupping can help with tight fascia and scar tissue breakdown. Read all about cupping on our blog.

Also know as dry needling, IMS is a dynamic, hands-on treatment where the health care practitioner continually works to stimulate the trigger points within the affected muscle to elicit a ‘twitch’ response. Once this response occurs, the muscle effectively is released from its strained or contracted state. You will notice an immediate relief of pain, tension and a significant improvement of range of motion.

IMS is effective to treat:

  • Low back Pain
  • Hamstring strain
  • Hip tightness
  • Runners Knee
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Tennis or Golfers Elbow
  • Rotator Cuff/ Shoulder Strain
  • Neck Pain and Tightness

For more information about IMS, check out our blog.

We strive to cultivate community and extend your treatment at Kinetic Living beyond the treatment room.

Throughout the year we participate and host various events and educational workshops to keep you moving; including our annual Kinetic Community Sweat Beach Volleyball tournament, and Yoga Under the Stars. We truly believe that it takes a village to reach your goals; and we’re here with you every step of the way.

Interested in having the Kinetic Team in the workplace? Whether it’s workplace ergonomics, a stretch and mobility session, or something else you have in mind, we’re here to keep the balance in your workplace. Feel free to contact us!

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Team
CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Kara

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Dr. Kara Otuomagie is an active member of our fitness community here in Edmonton. As a Chiropractor that works with athletes, she has worked with the likes of the Alberta Ballet, Grant McEwan Griffins, University of Alberta: Track & Field, Soccer and Basketball, Edmonton FC and the Calgary Stampeders. Her diversified techniques of implementing body mechanics and various treatment methods such as Active Release Therapy (ART), Graston, Acupuncture, and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)/ Dry Needling allow her to assist her patients to achieve their personal and professional goals.

She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta and went on to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and McMaster University for her Chiropractic and Acupuncture designations respectively.

In her spare time spare time, you can find Dr. Kara supporting the sweaty pursuits of her patients as a Lululemon Ambassador, advocating for our community as an active board trustee of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, and training for her next Ironman in Edmonton’s very own River Valley.

– “Nothing is impossible, if we are in it together.”

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Isaac

Dr. Isaac Konrad was born and raised in Edmonton, where his love for sports, exercise and all things movement developed. Dr. Isaac earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology with a major in Sports Performance at the University of Alberta, and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue his chiropractic designation at the University of Western States. While completing his chiropractic studies, Dr. Isaac was a member of the Rehab 2 Performance Club focusing on rehabilitative exercise, and developed a special interest in treating low back, neck, and jaw pain.

As part of his treatment style, Dr. Isaac is a firm believer that it is important to address the root cause of any issue, and to implement rehabilitative exercise as part of recovery, every step of the way. Using a variety of techniques such as adjusting, active muscle release, instrument assisted soft tissue therapy and McKenzie protocols, Dr. Isaac assists his patients in continuing to live their best life moving comfortably and pain-free.

In the summer, you can find Dr. Isaac on the soccer field, or the fairway. Not only does he enjoy playing golf, but he has a passion for golf performance and is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) medical level 2 certified provider. In the winter, Dr. Isaac enjoys playing squash, playing hockey, and rock climbing. In his free time, you can find him listening to music, hitting the gym, reading, and cheering on the Oilers. Go Oilers Go!

– “Your attitude, more than your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Meagan

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Matt

As a lifelong Edmontonian, Matt grew up in the community playing almost every sport under the sun. This love for sport eventually lead him to pursue an athletic career playing volleyball for the Grant MacEwan Griffins while simultaneously completing his Bachelor of Science degree. Matt then went on to complete his Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta and has been loving the challenge of helping people get back to what they love ever since!

Matt strongly believes in taking an active approach to rehab, while also providing the tools and support necessary to become independent in your rehabilitative journey. He also implements various manual therapy techniques and therapeutic dry needling to complement your treatment if necessary and get you back moving as soon as possible!

Outside of the clinic, you are most likely to find Matt running through the river valley, golfing at a local course, or shredding the slopes in the mountains.

– ”100% of me is nothing compared to 1% of the whole team.”

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST + MANUAL OSTEOPATHIC THERAPIST

Chloe

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Eric

Hailing from small town Alberta, Eric Becher has always been passionate about sports, particularly hockey, which played a significant role in his early life. At just 19 years of age, he embarked on an exciting journey to Australia on a work visa, where he gained invaluable experiences and forged meaningful connections.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, hitting the gym, and exploring the beauty of the mountains through hiking.

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Tendayi

Tendayi Tichiwanhuyi’s journey as a movement specialist started after completing a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology in South Africa. His passion for movement and rehabilitation science led him to work as an exercise therapist and personal trainer in both gym and clinic settings, before receiving his Registered Massage Therapy Diploma in Edmonton.

Tendayi brings his multifaceted knowledge of the body and it’s movement to his massage therapy treatment, with modalities including; Deep tissue massage, Dynamic Myofascial cupping massage, Swedish relaxation massage, assisted stretch therapy, corrective exercise training, and strength and mobility training.

Being a lifestyle athlete himself, outside of the clinic, Tendayi enjoys tennis, yoga, gravel biking and hiking in the mountains.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein

MANAGER

Natasha

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Natasha is usually the first friendly face you’ll see at Kinetic Living, where she serves as our Office Manager. With over a decade of management experience, particularly in the hospitality sector, she knows how to create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

When she’s not at Kinetic, she enjoys exploring new places, catching live music, and spending time outdoors. She believes in listening to your body and finding movement that feels right, recognizing that our needs can change from day to day.

– “To learn is the success in failure.”

GUEST RELATIONS

Taylor

GUEST RELATIONS

Charissa

Charissa was born in Drumheller and moved away for school, spending two years at Red Deer Polytechnic before relocating to Edmonton in September. She is currently enrolled in the Nutrition program at the University of Alberta, pursuing a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science. Charissa has a passion for teaching people the value of nutrition and how it affects lifestyle. She is dedicated to reviving the importance of health in more areas than just physical activity.

– “When you give joy out to other people you get more joy in return.You should give good thought to the happiness you can give out “— Eleanor Roosevelt

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The team was chosen
for their meticulous
attention to detail.

Want to be a member of our team?

Drop us a line if you have a deep-seated passion, rooted in your community, to provide one-on-one care, and would like the opportunity to collaborate with a team of like-minded health care professionals alike!

What We Treat

We Treat it All

Our guests come and see us for the experience, the knowledge, and the highest level of care.
Whether a 30 minute spotlight session or a 60 minute overhaul, your body is our focus.

  • Shoulder Injuries

    Shoulder injuries are an incredibly common ailment and have a variety of causes. You may experience shoulder pain from falling, overworking, repetitive motion stress, or normal wear and tear.

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  • Tennis Elbow

    Lateral Epicondylitis, better known as tennis elbow, is a fairly painful condition in which the tendons of your elbow are overloaded due to overuse. Despite its athletic name, tennis elbow is a common condition in other professions in where people make repetitive motions of the arm and wrist, such as being at a computer for a long period or using tools such as a carpenter or mechanic.

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  • Ankle Sprains

    An ankle sprain refers to any injury obtained by twisting, rolling, or awkwardly turning your ankle. Bad ankle sprains can stretch and tear the ligaments that hold your ankle bone together to prevent an excessive range of motion.

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  • Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is defined by excessive curvature of the spine. It most often occurs during the growth spurt right before puberty. Scoliosis can be caused by serious conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, but the cause of most scoliosis cases is considered idiopathic or unknown.

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  • Supportive and Corrective Kinesiotaping

    Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitation method used by chiropractors to support joints and muscles without hampering your body’s range of motion. Kinesiotaping also provides extended soft tissue manipulation since the tape is wearable for days and is comfortable for the patient.

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  • Low Back Injuries

    A low back injury refers to any pain associated with your muscles, ligaments, or spine in the lower back. Common lower back injuries include muscle strain, ligament strain, arthritis, pinched nerves, osteoporosis, bulging disks, and ruptured / herniated disks.

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  • Sciatica / Numbness and Tingling

    The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that runs from your lower back via your buttock down the back of each of your legs. Sciatica occurs when an injury puts pressure on the sciatic nerve and results in moderate to severe pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, or leg.

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  • Postural Issues

    Postural issues encompass a range of habits that put your spine in awkward and unnatural positions, causing stress on the spine, joints, and muscles. Common postural issues include slouching when seated, rounded shoulders, one-legged leaning, forward head carriage, bent knees, arching of the lower back, and most commonly known, ‘tech neck’.

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  • TMJ / Jaw Issues

    Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause pain in the jaw joint as well as in the muscles that control your jaw movement. Common causes of pain in the jaw include grinding of the teeth, misalignment of the teeth or jaw, clenching your teeth, motor vehicle accidents, poor posture, stress, gum chewing, and arthritis.

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  • Wellness / Supportive Care

    Wellness and supportive care are an important part of self-care to maintain optimal body functioning, alignment, and health; essentially it allows you to prevent the injury before it happens. Supportive care consists of a regular schedule of manual muscle therapy and adjustments to keep your body in peak condition regardless of any symptoms present.

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  • Wrist Sprain

    A sprained wrist is a very common injury in which the ligaments and tendons of the wrist are stretched too far. A sprained wrist can vary from a slight stretch to minor tears in the tendon to a full tear of the ligament.

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  • Neck Pain

    Neck pain is a common concern for many people and has a variety of causes. You may experience neck pain after a fall or motor vehicle accident, from poor posture, arthritis, nerve compression, whiplash, worn joints, muscle strains, bone spurs, awkward sleep, and certain diseases such as meningitis.

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  • Headaches and Migraines

    A migraine is defined as a severe throbbing or pulsing on (usually) one side of the head, and can be accompanied by nausea, an ‘aura’, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. A headache is characterized by a less severe pain in the head, neck, or face; often caused my tight muscles in the neck and mid-back.

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  • IT Band Syndrome

    IT band syndrome is a lateral knee injury in which the IT band becomes inflamed, irritated, or tight. It can be caused by overuse and repetitive flexion and extension of the knee and poor walking and running mechanics. Pain occurs when the tightness of the band causes friction on the outside of the knee.

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  • Hip Pain

    Your hip may hurt for a number of reasons, some of which include arthritis, impingement, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle strain, a labral tear, osteonecrosis, and wear and tear of the joint. Depending on the cause, you may also feel pain in the thigh, grown, buttocks, and either inside or outside the hip joint.

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  • TPI + Golf Movement

    The golf swing is a complex movement pattern that comes in many variations, some more efficient than others. Here at Kinetic, Dr. Isaac is certified as a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) medical provider (level 2) and specializes in golf specific injuries, rehabilitation, and performance.

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  • Motor Vehicle Accidents

    When you’re involved in a car accident, you may experience minor or severe injuries. The most common injuries obtained from a motor vehicle accident include neck injuries such as whiplash, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, shoulder injuries, broken bones, strains and sprains, and psychological trauma.

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  • Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot in which the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that runs under the bottom of your foot connecting the heel bone to the toes – develops micro-tears and becomes inflamed after repeated overuse.

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  • Pregnancy

    As your pregnancy progresses, your body will change drastically to support the life growing inside of you. As a result, you may experience a variety of aches and pains on your skeleton and supporting tissues. Common pains during pregnancy include back pain, sciatica, pubic pain, carpal tunnel, rib pain, round-ligament pain, leg cramps, and more.

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FAQs

FAQs

All of our therapists are licensed via their respective colleges and have met the requirements to practice in the province of Alberta.

Manual therapy paired with exercise rehabilitation, we provide treatment that goes beyond the treatment room. Kinetic Living offers a no fuss, one on one approach to treatment. Being multi-disciplinary, our practitioners have the ability to come together and collaborate on your treatment plan. We apply the principles of biomechanics and diversified techniques. Getting you moving better is the first step to recovery.

Your manual therapist will assess what tolerance you have to pressure.  While it may be slightly uncomfortable at first, by providing feedback, your therapist will ensure to find a treatment style that is best suited to you.

Yes!  We offer direct billing to the following insurance companies.

Alberta Blue Cross
Canada Life
Chambers of Commerce Group
ClaimSecure Insurance
First Canadian
Green Shield
GroupHealth
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnson Inc
Johnston Group Inc.
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maxiumum Benefit
Sunlife Financial

Please note we will submit your appointment electronically on your behalf, however, should your insurance not cover the entire treatment visit or prompt a declined / unauthorized response when submitted you will be required to pay for the visit

We accept Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Debit. We do our part for the environment and are paper-free. When scheduling your appointment, all the paperwork is provided to you via our online booking system, it’s that easy!

Supportive care is a great way to maintain your mobility, which ultimately can keep you moving well and living the active life that you enjoy.

Yes, please give our team a call to set up your appointment as there are a few additional steps and questions necessary prior to your initial visit. A call to your insurance provider to open a claim, and making a police report will be the first steps in getting you treatment quickly.

Prior to your visit, we will send you an intake form so that we have the most information to make an assessment. You will meet with your manual therapist, and after an evaluation of how you move (or aren’t moving!) together, you will come up with a treatment plan. Then, we put in the work to get you where you need to be.

We recommend that you wear comfortable and flexible clothing to your appointment. Also, bring your Alberta Health Care number along with any additional insurance or benefits coverage that you may have.

Free parking is available in front of The Garneau for 60 minutes by registering your license plate when you arrive. Alternatively, there is metered City of Edmonton street parking available on 109th Street or 84th Avenue.

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