Professionals

Our Team

Kaila Sweeney

Physiotherapist

Kaila graduated from the University of Alberta with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of Calgary with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science. Kaila is certified in IMS needling, manual therapy and loves seeing her patients and athletes get better fast.

Kaila is very active in the weightlifting community and loves spending her free time Olympic weightlifting, staying active and traveling the world.

Dr. Jastin Gill

Chiropractor

Dr. Gill is a certified Active Release Techniques provider who enjoys treating weekend warriors and educating his patients on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Gill is a Graduate of the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Gill furthered his studies at the University of Western States, in Portland, earning a Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Gill is an avid golfer and gym enthusiast, who takes this same active lifestyle approach to his patient care.

Katherine Bernard Yip-Choy

Physiotherapist

Katherine is a graduate from the University of Alberta where she earned her MSc. in Physical Therapy after completing a BSc. in Kinesiology from Queen’s University. Katherine uses an active approach in her treatment style focusing on exercise prescription partnered with manual therapy to help her patients get stronger, feel better, and achieve their goals.

Katherine grew up as a competitive dancer and still teaches dance when she can. Throughout undergrad and grad school she worked as a trainer with varsity basketball and rugby teams inspiring her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. Katherine enjoys watching sports, staying active, and travelling in her spare time.

Dr. Nicola Dahms

Chiropractor

Dr Nicola Dahms is a Medical Acupuncture Provider with a special interest in the treatment of headaches, migraines and TMJ (jaw) pain and dysfunction. She is passionate about inspiring patients to become active participants in their own well-being and allowing them to reclaim their lives feeling energized and free of pain.

Dr. Dahms graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. She worked with the Varsity Health Team and the Golden Bears Volleyball Team as a student therapist before moving to Toronto to attend the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Dahms graduated from CMCC with the Class of 2018 and is a licensed Medical Acupuncture provider. A lifelong athlete and outdoors enthusiast, Dr. Dahms is an avid gym-goer and runner. She enjoys regular hikes with her dogs, kayaking, golfing, and skiing. 

Dr. Dahms provides a combination of manual care and rehabilitation tailored to each of her patients’ specific needs. With an athletic background, she has vast experience with athletes from the highly competitive to the weekend warriors. 

Brooke Fouracres

Massage Therapist

Brooke Fouracres is a graduate of the 3000-hour Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma at Makami College. She was drawn to massage therapy by her desire to help people, which has driven her to specialize in therapeutic treatments.

With a medical and athletic background, Brooke fully understands the day to day stresses and the wear and tear life has on our bodies. She will help you improve mobility, gain range of motion and reduce pain by tailoring the treatment to match your needs. Brooke looks forward to helping you achieve and maintain your optimal health and performance.

Dr. Kayla Evans

Chiropractor

Dr. Kayla Evans began her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at MacEwan University while playing on the Varsity Soccer Team. She then went on to complete her degree, and graduate from the University of Alberta. Dr. Evans furthered her studies in Portland at the University of Western States where she completed both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Evans loves the outdoors and during her time off can be found taking a trip to the mountains to ski, snowboard, and hike.

Ellen Bhebhe

Massage Therapist

 

As a dedicated and passionate massage therapist, I have completed 2200 hours of comprehensive training at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy (ACMT), where I honed my skills in a variety of techniques ranging from therapeutic, deep tissue massage, relaxation and sports recovery methods. My focus has always been on personalizing each treatment plan to meet the specific needs of my clients, helping them achieve their optimum health and performance. I believe that massage is not just about temporary relief, but about creating long-lasting improvements in physical and mental well-being.
 
Outside of my work, I enjoy unwinding with some of my favorite activities, which include reading, exploring arcades, bowling, and going on relaxing walks. .
 

Amy Wan

Acupuncturist

With over 25 years of experience, Amy’s mission is to help you find balance and harmony in your life, one needle at a time. She integrates traditional acupuncture techniques with insights from modern medicine to provide comprehensive care tailored to your individual needs. Amy specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, stress, anxiety, digestive issues, and fertility challenges. Her approach is designed to complement modern medical treatments, offering you a holistic path to recovery and wellness. Whether you’re an athlete looking to enhance performance, a parent seeking natural remedies, or someone open to exploring new health options, Amy is here to support you on your journey to optimal health. 

Tessa Hart

Physiotherapist

Tessa graduated from the University of Alberta with a MSc in Physical Therapy after completing a BSc in Kinesiology from the University of the Fraser Valley. As a student in her undergraduate, she was a member of the Women’s Varsity basketball team at UFV where she found a love for fitness, training and learned the importance of having a good health practitioner in your corner.

Tessa uses a patient-centered approach to her treatments, by getting to know her patients and what their goals are. She uses education, manual therapy and exercise to meet their individual needs and help them get back to doing what they love.

When she’s not in the clinic, Tessa spends her time mountain biking and trail running in the River Valley or sneaking off to the mountains for a hike and camping.

Sarka Valtr

Office Manager

Sarka Valtr is the coordinator and office manager at Performance Chiropractic and Sports Rehab.

She ensures the clinic’s daily business operations are smooth and seamless. Sarka brings a multitude of skills to the clinic, and has a BSc. in Nutrition from the University of Alberta.

Dr. Ashley Todd

Owner/Chiropractor

Dr. Todd has an extensive athlete base with his specialized approach to the biomechanics of sport. Dr. Todd is currently the team Chiropractor for your Edmonton Elks and Edmonton Oilkings. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Todd has treated athletes of all calibers including Professional, WHL and Collegiate hockey players, Olympic track athletes, Professional Ironman Tri-athletes and everyone in between.

He has attained full body status in Active Release Techniques, and has been a certified A.R.T. provider helping hundreds of athletes of all calibres.

Dr. Todd earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia, where he played 4 years of varsity hockey with the UBC Thunderbirds. Before entering UBC, Dr. Todd spent 3 years playing Jr. A hockey with the Melville Millionaires.