Melissa Arlantico, aka Mel, graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and later obtained her Master of Science (Physiotherapy) at McMaster University.

Born and raised in Vaughan, Ontario, she grew up as a dancer and completed all her Royal Academy of Ballet examinations. Having always been fascinated by how the human anatomy could create such a beautiful and delicate art, yet be so robust to adapt to various activities, or recover from injury or dysfunction - Melissa pursued physiotherapy. Driven by these interests she has taken courses on neurofunctional acupuncture, dry needling and plans to continue to pursue advanced manual therapy courses with the Orthopedic Division. Melissa also holds an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) position with McMaster University’s Physiotherapy Program.

Melissa’s practice is centered around freedom and collaboration. She believes that every individual should be empowered with the knowledge and skills to engage in activities of their choosing and make informed health decisions. She is committed to working with her clients, which means open communication, meaningful goal setting, opportunity to ask questions, and space to share ideas. Her treatment approach encompasses education, exercise and manual therapy techniques and acupuncture, tailored to addressing client-specific concerns and goals.

Outside the clinic Melissa has always enjoyed being active. Whether it be hiking, CrossFit, weight training, spin classes, or a run. As a new Calgarian, she’s open to her client’s suggestions for new activities, places to explore, or even new restaurants to check out. She also enjoys a good board game night, cooking and binge-watching TV shows - so all suggestions are welcome!

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Gaurangi earned her Bachelors of Physiotherapy from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, in 2012. With a dream to explore more in the international physiotherapy field, Gaurangi traveled to Canada from India in 2012. She arrived unfamiliar with the Canadian healthcare system and Canadian culture, so she took a Physiotherapist Assistant diploma program (PTA) at Conestoga College prior to completing the Canadian licensing exam.

Gaurangi was awarded her Canadian Registered Physiotherapist License (PT) in August 2016 and worked at a highly regarded multidisciplinary sports therapy clinic in Ontario before moving to Calgary. She places a high priority on continuing education and to that end, she is in process of completing her Level 3 Manual Therapy course for orthopaedics. She has been certified in whole body dry needling/IMS.

She has an avid interest in treating a variety of orthopaedic & sports-related injuries and helping her patients achieve a healthy lifestyle. In her free time, Gaurangi enjoys hiking, running, yoga, cooking, and painting.

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Dr. Kayla’s goal is to empower you to have confidence in and control over your health so that you can live life to the fullest. Health is a series of small steps – it is a journey. Dr. Kayla guides you through each step of your healing journey, bringing you out of dysfunction and back into balance.

Dr. Kayla believes each person is an individual and not a diagnosis. No two people have the same life experiences and no two people experience disease in the same way. Dr. Kayla works closely with each patient to understand the root cause of their health concerns. She creates individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique experiences and health goals. Dr. Kayla uses a combination of supplements, acupuncture, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and nutrition and lifestyle suggestions to create a treatment plan tailored to you.

Originally from Calgary, Dr. Kayla graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. Following this, she completed a 4-year degree in Naturopathic Medicine at the Boucher Institute in New Westminster, British Columbia.

Outside of the clinic you can find Dr. Kayla walking in the woods, playing tennis, hanging out with her pets, and collecting plants.

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Mike completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary in 2014. Afterwards Michael pursued a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, graduating in 2017.

Mike has experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries across many different populations. He has worked with the Banff Sports Medicine group performing post operative knee testing alongside their orthopedic surgeons, and with the Integrated Shoulder Rehab team providing pre-op and post operative care. He enjoys treating everyone from the elite athletes to the weekend warrior, and has a special interest in running related injuries. Mike employs an active, exercise-based approach to treatment and works with his patients to ensure treatment programs are tailored to meet their specific needs. He has pursued further education in both manual therapy and dry needling.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys all things active. He enjoys everything from running and snowboarding to playing hockey and wake surfing.

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Dr. Baxter Hickey attended the University of Calgary where he was enrolled in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program. After his undergraduate studies, he attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, ON, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree.

He began his chiropractic journey as a patient back in 2011, when he was competing as a high-level Latin ballroom dancer. Naturally, learning and understanding how the body works and functions had become an interest for Dr. Hickey. Since that time, his passion for health and wellness has flourished, which led him on his path to becoming a chiropractor himself.

Dr. Hickey has taken many courses and seminars throughout his educational career to best care for his patients. In addition to his course load at CMCC, he also completed educational seminars and training in Activator, Thompson, muscle release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy, and orthotic casting. Additionally, he has also taken Webster’s technique, which is tailored for the treatment and management of pregnant patients. He has completed training in many newborn, infant, and paediatric adjusting courses and even spent a portion of his clinical internship working at a paediatric wellness clinic before graduation. Being a high level athlete himself, he also enjoys working with different athletes from all types of sports. His treatment plans incorporate rehabilitation of the body and proper nutritional counselling, in addition to mindfulness and meditative practices for stress management. Dr. Hickey’s primary goal is to accurately determine the cause of pain, while also effectively educating his patients on their condition. From newborns to seniors, Dr. Hickey is fully prepared to serve your needs, whether it’s pain relief or general wellness.

In order to keep his skills sharp, Dr. Hickey also works as a clinical instructor with the Canadian Chiropractic Association, where he helps chiropractic students prepare for their national board examinations. During his off-time, Dr. Hickey enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle with his beautiful wife and daughter. He has a passion for anything fitness and regularly participates in resistance training at the gym, hiking in the Rocky Mountains, and biking. During the winter, you can find him downhill and cross-country skiing. He is also well-travelled, having completed many backpacking trips around the world such as the Inca Trail, West Coast Trail, and Nootka Trail.

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Joshua completed his 2200-hour Massage Therapy program at Kikkawa College in Toronto, Ontario in 2021. He is a member in good standing with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA). He is trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques such as deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and peripheral neuromuscular facilitation to name a few.

Joshua strongly believes in the saying “Health is Wealth,” and is looking forward to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. He is committed to creating individual treatment plans and collaborating with other healthcare providers at Encompass to optimize your health.

Joshua likes to stay active through weight training in the gym, playing basketball at the local community centre, participating in recreational ultimate frisbee leagues, and trying out new activities. Coming from Ontario, he is open to any suggestions in regards to hikes, outdoor activities, or your favourite restaurants. He is looking forward to working with you at Encompass Sports Therapy!

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Kelly graduated from Western College of Remedial Massage in 2018. Her massage practice includes therapeutic, deep tissue, pre and post natal with additional training in Fascial Stretch Therapy- Level 1 (Stretch to Win), Cupping and Facial Cupping (International Cupping Therapy Association).

In her spare time Kelly enjoys exploring the trails throughout Calgary with her pup Max.

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Janna (Zhanna) Sitovska is a registered acupuncturist in Alberta and a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She studied Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Calgary.

Janna trained in both classical acupuncture and distal needling techniques for immediate pain relief. She studied the ‘Balance Method’ of the late Dr. Richard Tan and Master Tung’s family acupuncture system. She continued her study of herbal medicine with Dr. Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang. Dr. Chang is widely recognized for his skills in correlating definitive pulse diagnoses with herbal prescription. Janna now specializes in Pulse and Ear Diagnostics and Herbal Medicine.

Janna treats a broad range of health issues including pain, Bell’s palsy, digestive disorders, women’s and men’s health, anxiety, skin conditions, sleep issues, and cardiovascular and lung disorders. The focus of Janna’s treatment is to help get to the root of the problem. The goal of her acupuncture sessions is to improve the patient’s quality of life by eliminating acute symptoms and to work with the body to revive and enhance the body’s natural healing potential to prevent future recurrences.

In addition to Janna’s eastern medicine education, she worked as a registered nurse in the trauma department in a hospital setting in her native Ukraine before moving to Canada. When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, doing yoga/tai chi, dancing, volunteering in her community, or attending courses to improve her treatments.

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Dr. Yasemeen Van Doorne is a recent graduate from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Magna Cum Laude) and has a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Distinction) Degree from the University of Calgary.

Dr. Van Doorne is trained in Diversified Technique for spinal and extremity adjusting, and is certified in RockTape Blades. She uses an evidence-based approach to treating her patients and loves to work in a collaborative environment. She is passionate about empowering her patients to take control of their health and be active participants in their treatment plan. She strongly believes in treating all patients equally and tailoring treatments to each individual. 

In her spare time, Dr. Van Doorne enjoys exploring the mountains. She loves to travel, read and binge Netflix. She likes to stay active by taking her husky, Max, on walks and adventures.

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Dr. Shaina Vetter was born and raised in Alberta and attended the University of Calgary where she received her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. She later received her Masters of Science in Sports Medicine as well as her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree with summa cum laude honours from the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland, Oregon. Additionally, she received her Functional Integrated Acupuncture Certification from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Vetter is excited to join Encompass Sports Therapy and bring her extensive sport knowledge to the patients of EST. Growing up, she was a competitive gymnast for 12 years and went on to coach the sport for another decade. Before attending school at UWS, she competed in three world cheerleading championships as well as two fitness competitions. These personal experiences have lead to her passion in Chiropractic with helping patients achieve their optimal movement and performance. Dr. Vetter utilizes manual adjusting, active release technique (ART), functional acupuncture, various soft-tissue therapy techniques as well as rehabilitative exercises to give her patients the best possible care.

Dr. Vetter is always doing some sort of exercise, whether cycling in a spin studio, taking a local barre class or strength training in the gym. In her free time, Dr. Vetter enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband, daughter, and son.

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