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We have moved! Starting February 20, 2024 Our clinic is now at Bay 16, 205 First Street East Cochrane Alberta just beside The Boot restaurant. Parking is in the front side and around the mall strip.

Our clinic prides itself on providing quality patient care. Due to lengthy waiting periods for an appointment, a late cancellation or not showing up on appointment day prevents other patients from the benefits of our physiotherapy treatments.

We require 24 hours’ business day notice for cancellations or changes to your appointment.

Should the required business notice not be provided, a cancellation fee will be directly billed to you.

Please understand that other patients are waiting for an appointment. If you can provide us with enough notice when you are unable to make the appointment booked, it will be given to a patient waiting to see the physiotherapist to help shorten our wait times.

All intake forms will be sent to you electronically and need to be completed prior to your first appointment at our clinic if you are a new patient. Please complete any applicable forms prior to attending the clinic to avoid a delay in treatment.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a regulated health profession that fills a unique and vital role in our health care system. Physiotherapists work with individuals of all ages to break down the barriers of proper physical function. As experts in their field, physiotherapists specialize in eliminating pain and physical limitations that arise from a wide variety of common injuries and conditions.

Sport Physio

A sport physio assessment is a dynamic assessment that looks at your biomechanics and function while doing various aspects of your sport and other skills required to perform your sport. Once a gross functional assessment is completed. more specific tests are done on the injured area to see the integrity of the ligaments, joints, menisci, and muscle strength. A return to sport plan is made and a... Read More

A sport physio assessment is a dynamic assessment that looks at your biomechanics and function while doing various aspects of your sport and other skills required to perform your sport. Once a gross functional assessment is completed. more specific tests are done on the injured area to see the integrity of the ligaments, joints, menisci, and muscle strength. A return to sport plan is made and an active rehabilitation program begins.

MVA

If you are sore or in pain, it's essential to seek care as soon as possible so your Physio at Sunshine can help diagnose and advocate with your goals in mind to help you achieve them. Some folks can have headaches, general soreness, whiplash, a concussion, pins and needles, broken bones, and even internal damage. We at Sunshine will help you navigate and advocate on your behalf, getting you bac... Read More

If you are sore or in pain, it's essential to seek care as soon as possible so your Physio at Sunshine can help diagnose and advocate with your goals in mind to help you achieve them. Some folks can have headaches, general soreness, whiplash, a concussion, pins and needles, broken bones, and even internal damage. We at Sunshine will help you navigate and advocate on your behalf, getting you back to a pain-free life and enjoying the things you love to do.

IMS / Dry Needle

Intramuscular stimulation ( IMS) was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn from Vancouver to treat chronic pain that affects the musculoskeletal system. A small sterile needle, with no medicine, is carefully inserted along the spine and down tight muscle bands. IMS is extremely effective in treating chronic muscle pain. Training in this department is mandatory of your physiotherapist, thus it is offered b... Read More

Intramuscular stimulation ( IMS) was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn from Vancouver to treat chronic pain that affects the musculoskeletal system. A small sterile needle, with no medicine, is carefully inserted along the spine and down tight muscle bands. IMS is extremely effective in treating chronic muscle pain. Training in this department is mandatory of your physiotherapist, thus it is offered by the entire Team Sunshine.

TMJ / Jaw Pain

Physical therapy can help you with your jaw pain. Sometimes this can be caused by appliances in the mouth, clenching or grinding at night, trauma to the jaw or poor posture. Physical therapists can do a detailed assessment into the why you have TMJ pain and help come up with a treatment strategy to get rid of the pain with home exercises with keeping your goals in mind.

Womens Health

Women's health is a broad spectrum that can help women who may suffer from incontinence ( leaking with laughing, coughing, running, or sport participation ), urgency, pelvic floor pain, childbirth (pre/post partum), prolapse, pelvic instability ( low back, SI, or groin pain). Physiotherapy has been shown to be extremely effective in improving functional outcomes.

Men's Health

Some men suffer from pelvic pain, or pre/post prostate issues, or pelvic floor weakness. Physiotherapy has been shown to be extremely effective in improving functional outcomes. Special training of your physio is required and is offered by Denise Brochu from Team Sunshine.

Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It can happen from sports, a car accident or a fall. A detailed assessment is completed by your physio. They will help you progress through the stages of healing. Often concussions are associated with neck pain and headaches. Your physio can help you with manual therapy to ensure the joints are moving well, mobilization of the soft tissue, education, an... Read More

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It can happen from sports, a car accident or a fall. A detailed assessment is completed by your physio. They will help you progress through the stages of healing. Often concussions are associated with neck pain and headaches. Your physio can help you with manual therapy to ensure the joints are moving well, mobilization of the soft tissue, education, and strengthening of neck muscles.

Vestibular/Vertigo

Pediatrics

Physiotherapy is a regulated health profession that fills a unique and vital role in our health care system. Physiotherapists in pediatrics work with children some of which have disabilities to break down the barriers of physical function.

Massage Therapy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the use of small sterile acupuncture needles, placed along meridian lines to promote the smooth flow of energy in your body to promote balance and harmony. Special training of your physio is required. Studies support a growing role for the use of acupuncture in Western medical practice, with next to no side effects from its use.

Osteoporosis

Trevor Anderson

MPthy, BPE, Biomedical Dry Needling Manual Therapy, Paediatrics, Sports Trainer, Sport Injuries, Running Injuries, Whiplash and Concussion.

Growing up playing sport all year long, I had my fair share of injuries. I’ve pretty much-injured everybody part in one way or another. The moment that I realized I had an interest in rehab therapy was after sustaining my worst shoulder injury in hockey when I was 16. It was so painful, and I could hardly move my shoulder for a couple of months, but I worked hard, and I had a great therapist, Scott, who was a lot of fun and made me look forward to my appointments and promised me that if I could do five pushups, then I could go skiing that Christmas. When all was said and done, and I was ready for hockey again, Scott and I said goodbye, and I said: “hey, you know what? I might want your job.”

Trevor completed his Bachelor of Physical Education in 2010 from the University of Alberta, followed by his Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, in 2013. Trevor has a diverse experience in Physiotherapy, initially working in private sports injury practices for many years but then transitioning on to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation, where he gained a great deal of experience in a trauma-informed approach. Most recently, Trevor has worked in the pediatric world, helping children with disabilities overcome and improve their physical function. Being Australian-trained means that Trevor has a strong background in manual therapy and has taken many professional development courses, including Dry Needling and Concussion management. He is excited to work at Sunshine Physiotherapy and looks forward to a broad array of clients he can assist with his expertise and experience!

Outside of work, you can find Trevor in the kitchen or enjoying the outdoors with his family; whether that is on skis, bike, or foot.

MPthy, BPE, Biomedical Dry Needling Manual Therapy, Paediatrics, Sports Trainer, Sport Injuries, ... Read More

Sabrina Bergeron

Denise Brochu B.Sc.P.T., B.Sc.P.E., M.C.P.A

Denise Brochu B.Sc.PT, B.Sc.P.E., M.C.P.A., Clinic Owner Physical Therapy Degree, International Sports Physiotherapist, Diploma in Sport Physical Therapy, Physical Education Degree, Massage Therapist, Post Graduate Certificates in Orthopedics, Medical Acupuncture, GUNN IMS, Women’s Health, Yoga Instructor

Denise knew she wanted to be a physiotherapist since high school. She has been passionate about her career ever since. She believes that the patient is best served through collaboration with sports medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons, family doctors and other allied health providers. She obtained her combined physical therapy/physical education degrees from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996/1997. Denise worked in Saskatoon and then in Calgary at the Lindsay Park/Talisman Centre where she treated recreational athletes, National athletes, and Pro athletes. At Sunshine Physio she continues to treat this array of athletes. Denise has also worked in the school setting with children with disabilities and paediatrics offering early intervention and treatment. She no longer goes into the school setting, however, routinely treats babies for torticollis (head shape deformities) and paediatric neuromuscular issues. The majority of her early career was in the sports setting. This included working with local, National, and International teams. The highlight of those experiences was traveling as the team physio for the Canadian Men’s Rugby Team to Ireland. Denise has taken her levels and competency exams in Orthopaedics. She has passed the oral and written component of the Manual and Manipulative therapy (Part A) from the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Denise has been involved in pursuing a level of excellence for her dear patients. In 1996, she obtained her Advanced Massage Therapy, in 1997 achieved her Personal Fitness and Lifestyle consultant, and in 2010 received her Diploma in Sports Physical Therapy. The diploma in sport medicine is the highest level awarded. This takes years of studying, course work and hands on work. She obtained perfect marks: presently there are a little over 100 physiotherapists across Canada with this level of distinction. She maintains this distinguished designation with continued required course and field work. In 2019 she was designated as an international sport physiotherapist. Denise suffered from a persistent, nagging pain for a couple of years in her right ovary. She found tremendous relief from Traditional Chinese Medicine, so in 2000 went to the University of Alberta to receive that designation from the renowned Dr. Steven Aung. In 2007 she took further courses in the use of acupuncture needles and obtained GUNN IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation). After the birth of two large babies (10 pounds each), Denise took a variety of courses in women’s health to treat pelvic floor weakness, incontinence and pain (2004 - 2014). She has taken numerous courses to help females stay active and prevent pelvic floor issues such as incontinence and prolapses. She has expanded that knowledge to help men as well who have issues with prostate cancer and pelvic floor pain (2014). In 2010 Denise was in a massive head on collision on the highway where she suffered numerous injuries, including fracturing (breaking) her back, hip, foot, numerous torn ligaments, and suffering a serious concussion. She loves treating chronic pain of the spine. She has successfully returned to an active lifestyle through excellent physio, sports medicine, and yoga. She loves working with a multidisciplinary team like she had, to provide an appropriate solution to ongoing musculoskeletal problems, which may involve providing referral for prolotherapy evaluation/treatment, or interventional radiology procedures; as well as providing physiotherapy management before, during and after such procedures. As well, she firmly believes in an active home exercise program or coming to her numerous classes that she offers if more guidance is needed or to ensure doing the exercises in a safe manner. She has developed a personal interest in treatment of concussions and has taken numerous courses in the evaluation and treatment of concussions over her entire career. As research and treatment has changed dramatically over the course of her career, she continues to take courses to stay on the leading edge of what is new to help her dear patients. She shares her passion for physio, sports medicine, energy medicine and yoga at the clinic and through the numerous classes she offers. The Core Physio Yoga classes are designed to bridge the gap between physio treatments and to return to an active, pain free lifestyle. She has been teaching classes on and off for over 30 years, changing and enhancing them as she develops as a student and teacher. See her yoga bio and class info for more information on the Sunshine physio website.

Denise Brochu B.Sc.PT, B.Sc.P.E., M.C.P.A., Clinic Owner Physical Therapy Degree, International S... Read More

Lhenie Flora

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Celia Gjosund

Celia Gjosund Dip, P.T., M.C.P.A. Celia loves all sports, she is a former field hockey, tennis and squash player and now is an avid golfer. She trained in England, and all her post-graduate work has been completed in Canada including: manual therapy, medical acupuncture, orthopedics, muscle energy and C. Gunn IMS. She worked in Fort McMurray for 20 years dealing with sports and industrial injuries helping clients to return to their activities.

Celia is a licensed teacher of the GLA:D program – an evidence based 8 week education and supervised exercise program developed in Denmark to treat hip and knee osteoarthritis – which she plans to run beginning in March 2018.

She enjoys treating old and young patients with concussion after a sports accident or a motor car accident, giving a varied exercise involving eye, concentration and movement. She has also done training in Vestibular and dizziness symptoms – these symptoms can be helped to enable you to return to the quality of life you deserve.

Celia Gjosund Dip, P.T., M.C.P.A. Celia loves all sports, she is a former field hockey, tennis an... Read More

Olivia Nelson

Isabelle Richard

B.HSc., M.PT, Post Graduate Courses in Orthopedics, K-taping, Medical Acupuncture

Isabelle graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa in 2010. She then continued her studies by completing her Master’s in Physiotherapy in 2013 also at the University of Ottawa. Since completing her studies she has worked in several private orthopedic clinics. She has treated a wide range of orthopedic conditions and worked with a clientele of all ages. She has a great interest in working with athletes as she grew up playing sports at a competitive level. She is a very attentive and committed physiotherapist who loves to share her passion for physiotherapy with her clients. She believes that a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and education are essential to improve an individual’s well being and help them reach their optimal function. Isabelle is committed to continuous learning and is eager to learn specialized or new techniques in order to enhance the quality of treatment. Over the years, she has refined her physiotherapy skills through additional training including Mckenzie Mobilization Technique, Mulligan Concept, Acupuncture and Dry Needling, K-taping and more.

Isabelle enjoys sports such as fastball and volleyball. When not working you can find her spending time with her family camping, hiking or skiing in the mountains.

B.HSc., M.PT, Post Graduate Courses in Orthopedics, K-taping, Medical Acupuncture Isabelle gradu... Read More

Alison Schamehorn

Ms. Emma Spelt Physical Therapist

MSc.PT., BSc Physiotherapist, McMaster Contemporary Medical Neurofunctional Acupuncture, Orthopedics, Running Injuries

Emma received her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University, after completing a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from the University of Toronto. She has a strong interest in treating musculoskeletal injuries, and uses a client-centered and evidence-based treatment approach, involving functional exercise, manual therapy and education. Having rehabbed multiple injuries as a young athlete herself, Emma understands the frustration and emotional toll injuries can have, as well as the opportunity they provide to develop better movement patterns and injury prevention strategies. Emma loves helping clients of all ages and abilities achieve their goals and get back to doing what they love. Emma has previously worked in orthopedic private practice in Toronto and Calgary, and has experience working with and treating a variety of conditions and clients. As an avid runner herself, Emma has experience and a particular interest in treating running injuries and working with athletes. Emma has completed the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program, and has completed additional training in manual therapy and running injury rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Emma enjoys all things outdoors, particularly running, cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and travel.

MSc.PT., BSc Physiotherapist, McMaster Contemporary Medical Neurofunctional Acupuncture, Orthoped... Read More

Ms. Elyse Wolski

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Elyse Wolski is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who completed the rigorous 3000-hour program at Makami College in 2018. With over 6 years of expertise, Elyse specializes in various massage modalities, such as Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Therapeutic, Sports, and Prenatal, aiming to facilitate healing and wellness.

Her holistic approach involves comprehensive assessments and personalized massage sessions tailored to each client’s needs, fostering proactive and therapeutic outcomes. Apart from her professional endeavors, Elyse finds joy in outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, and she channels her creativity through painting. Committed to elevating well-being, Elyse is dedicated to delivering revitalizing experiences to individuals seeking equilibrium and tranquility.

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Elyse Wolski is a skilled Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) ... Read More

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