KRISTA REID, Reg PT

Krista graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. After graduation Krista returned to St. John’s Newfoundland to begin working in-hospital as an acute care physiotherapist.

After 2 years, Krista started her career in private practice to focus on sports injuries, motor vehicle collisions, general aches, pains and injuries. Krista continues pursuit of knowledge by continuing her education with post graduate courses to provide the best possible care of her patients.

Krista moved to Grande Prairie in 2017. She has integrated into the community through coaching and playing volleyball. She absolutely loves the sport! Krista enjoys exploring the community and what the area has to offer with her husband Stephen and dogs Ellie, Mulligan and Brie.

Krista is excited to take on your rehabilitation needs and is ready for the challenge! 

Completed courses:

Bioflex Laser Therapy - Basic Certification Training (July 2023)

EXFRM 2704 Diagnostic Imaging Summative Exam Completion (June 2023)

EXFRM 2702 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders III - Imaging of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity (June 2023)

EXFRM 2701 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders II - Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in Lower Extremity (April 2023)

EXFRM 2700 Diagnostic Imaging for MSK Disorders in Primary Care I (February 2023)

Advanced Vestibular Rehab Course (August 2022)

Introductory Vestibular Rehab Course (August 2022) 

Conversations - How to Provide Pelvic Health Virtual Assessments & Treatments (May 2022)

Cervical & Lumbar Spine Assessment (May 2022)

APTEI: BLAME: Flatulence, Tickling & WAD's (May 2022)

Introduction to the Canine patient (2021)
TRX training (2021)

Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) certified clinician (2021)

Let’s talk about sex! Addressing sexual function with your patient. Pelvic health course (2021)

Innovative Exercises for the Sensitive Nervous System (April 2019)

Level II/III: Female & Male Pelvic Pain (March 2019)

Level I: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence (November 2018)

Physiotherapy Management principles for patients who are critically ill by CPA (May 3, 2015)

Physiotherapy Management Principles for Patients with Acute Medical / Surgical Conditions (May 2, 2015)

LEAN- Leadership workshop for Allied Health Professionals (October 24, 2014)

Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Course – Level 2 lower (May-June 2014)

Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy Course – Level 1 (September 2012)

Hello, my name is Kaylee Farnsworth and I have been a Massage Therapist since 2016.  

I graduated from Makami College’s 3000 Hour Program.  Since I have become a Registered Massage Therapist,  I take great pride in helping clients, whether it be a stress free relaxation massage, or a more specific therapeutic treatment.  

I have added many modalities to my list of accomplishments such as; Cupping,  Lymphatic, Myofascial release, Hot Stone,  Kinetic, Sports Therapy and stretching.

I look forward to helping my clients with their future health goals!

Kaylee

  Jennifer is an experienced RMT, working full time as a massage therapist since February 2014. She graduated from Alberta College of Massage Therapy’s 2200hr program in July 2015.

It is Jennifer’s belief that before we can achieve any relief and physical improvement, people must feel safe, comfortable and relaxed, and she is deeply driven to provide a safe space for *all humans* and their bodies.

Jennifer has several **additional modalities**, which are incorporated into her treatments as, and where, needed:

>John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Level 1, Unwinding + Fascial Pelvis
>Dynamic Cupping Massage
>Pre/Post-Natal Massage Certification**
>Hot/Cold Stone Therapy

Jennifer has amassed a variety of experience over the years, and she is excited to settle into this next chapter of her career, while looking forward to learning so much more, growing as a therapist and most importantly, helping clients in a collaborative manner here at Progressive Physiotherapy 

Shaun graduated from his extensive Hellerwork training in 2005, giving him more than 15 years experience. He has also trained in numerous systems and techniques since then. Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) was added in 2009, with the purchase of a Bioflex system from Meditech International. Shaun also utilizes his training in Tai Chi for personal instruction in stretching,  movement and structure. He continues to pursue this and other learning to further aid himself and his clients.

 Structural Integration (SI) is highly fascial based and can release painful, stressful patterns of tension. Effortful habits are replaced with feelings of comfort, ease of movement and posture, and a sense of whole-body coherence.

SI systematically addresses your body as a whole, bringing relief from pain, discomfort, while promoting awareness of how you’re holding and using your body.  What are the benefits of structural integration? Physical injuries, trauma, and the stresses of daily life require us to adapt how we move and hold ourselves upright. These adaptive patterns can become deeply ingrained—even long after they’ve fulfilled their protective and adaptive functions—to the point that basic movements like sitting, breathing, and walking are more effortful than necessary. Such prolonged effort can contribute toward feelings of stiffness, pain, fatigue, and lack of vitality.

Structural Integration can help us learn to “let go” of chronic stress and tension, to stop fighting gravity and allow it to support us instead. Movement becomes a pleasure, breath comes easier, and “good posture” becomes effortless. We experience a sense of ease, efficiency, and grace. 

 Bejoy graduated Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BPT) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India in 2001, worked couple of years as a physiotherapist and went back to the same university to get his Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MPT) in 2006.

Bejoy has extensive work experience in India and Malaysia working as Physiotherapist before moving over to Canada in the year 2012. Worked as a Physiotherapist assistant at senior care facilities in Barrie, Ontario, to assist clients with maintaining and improving the quality of life in geriatric population while undergoing his credential works for Physiotherapy registration in Canada. He completed his Physiotherapy competency exam in 2015 and started working in Ontario as a Registered Physiotherapist.

Bejoy moved to Grande Prairie in 2016 to work as an Acute care Physiotherapist at the Regional hospital where he had an extensive experience in rehabilitating clients in ICU, medical and surgical settings. Currently he is working in Homecare for Alberta Health Services since September 2022.

Bejoy is excited to work as a clinical therapist in rehabilitating clients to achieve their goal. Bejoy believes the motto of “Physiotherapy Adds Life to Years”. 

Hello, I'm Mary Jane!
I graduated from the 2200 hour RMT program with the Alberta College of Massage Therapy. I'm offering relaxation, deep tissue and therapeutic massage as well as Dynamic Cupping therapy. I have a passion for learning, growing and experiencing various injuries / conditions to enhance my knowledge to help my clients ailments. I am always looking for a challenge and meeting new people. 

Hello! My name is Andrej Gursching! I am a Registered Massage Therapist. I focus on the ultimate relaxation and body reset, with the use of aromatherapy, cupping and massage techniques, you’ll come out feeling like a brand new you! 

Carmel O’Brien-Kelly is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist. Carmel’s main interests of practice are pain reduction and stress management. She started practicing acupuncture in 2003 in Calgary.

Carmel completed a four year program at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, affiliated with BeiJing University, and a six month internship at ZheJiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and University in HangZhou, China.

Carmel began studying alternative medicine in 1996 at the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing. She has completed additional training in the areas of: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, Five Element and Esoteric Acupuncture, Korean Hand Therapy, Acutonics, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Total Body Modification, Gokavi Transverse Technique (a form of Intramuscular Stimulation – I.M.S.), Japanese Acupuncture, and a variety of other alternative modalities.

Her interests include travelling, good food and wine, alternative medicine, and staying fit.

Melissa was born and raised in Grande Prairie, and now raising her children in the area.

Melissa graduated as an RMT in 2004, after which she bought a clinic downtown GP and continued expanding her knowledge in a variety of modalities in the alternative medicine industry.

While taking a step back to raise her children, Melissa taught massage therapy at a local school for a few years. Being an athlete and coach for the majority of her life, it was a natural progression to get certified in Nutrition, specifically women’s health and sports nutrition. 

Melissa has been studying German New Medicine for the past year.

German New Medicine (GNM) is the study of how unexpected emotional distressing events (both big and small) cause physical adaptations in the body, which you feel as symptoms. Underlying stressful traumatic events could be the reason why you will only get temporary relief from some treatments or perhaps why you’re stuck in a pain cycle. GNM understands and looks for how to identify the root cause of your symptoms. It goes down a layer deeper to what is truly causing the symptoms and helps you to process through the traumatic event. This enables your body to finish the healing process and go back to normal stronger/more equipped to handle a similar stressful event. 

Through discussion, Melissa will help you to understand and release the emotional stress responsible for the onset of your symptoms (pain). This method can help guide you more effectively through the healing process of releasing unconscious emotional baggage, resulting in your body healing from the inside out, and leaving your mind at ease. You can live pain free!

When she’s not running her three beautiful children around, Melissa enjoys physical activities, being outdoors, hiking, gardening, studying alternative medicine and tea with friends. 

Melissa Rogan is currently offering GNM sessions for pain symptoms at Progressive Physiotherapy.

Nikki graduated as a registered massage therapist in 2018 from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy and has continued her education in Myofascial Cupping. She enjoys getting to know her clients and believes comfortability between therapist and client is key. Nikki's treatments are different for every body, ranging from relaxation to deep tissue. 

She is excited to be back working after recently welcoming identical twin boys in September!

 Hello!
My name is Caralyn Gagnon. I work as the clinic manager. I've lived in Grande Prairie for the last 10 years, coming previously from BC. I have been working as administrative support since living in Alberta and I love being part of the Progressive Physiotherapy team.

In my spare time, I love to go camping with my husband and our two children. I also enjoy travelling, staying active, and spending time at our cabin in BC with family and friends. 

Hello! I'm Jesse Gundersen! I'm a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and am very pumped to work at Progressive Physio. 

Health, fitness, and nutrition are my passions. I believe that taking care of our bodies and minds is the foundation for a fulfilling life. When I'm not studying or working, you'll often find me pushing my limits as an ultra-runner and assorted other fitness challenges. 

I'm driven by a genuine desire to make a positive difference in people's lives, and I'm excited to embark on this journey as a Registered Massage Therapist together.

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Kinesiology in the University of Alberta. I look forward to working with clients and helping them meet their rehabilitation goals and beyond! I love to see people healthy, active, and doing activities that they love.

Smitha Prakash is a registered Physiotherapist, and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. Smitha graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001 and did Master of physiotherapy in 2010 .

Smitha has over 20 years of varied clinical experiences including complex Orthopedics, Neurorehabilitation, and Pediatric rehabilitation. Her first few years were focused on treating adult clients, and soon after began to focus on Pediatrics, which ultimately became her passion.

For the past few years, Smitha has enjoyed assessing and treating children with varying conditions and disabilities including head shape and torticollis, motor development delays, acute neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, traumatic orthopedic injuries, genetic disorders, and other orthopedic/soft tissue injuries.

Smitha’s passion for her career is evident during all her treatment sessions, and she finds treating infants and children to be incredibly rewarding.  She likes to incorporate a fun, playful atmosphere into her rehabilitation sessions.

When not working, Smitha is a very busy mother of two teenagers and her fur baby, Mia! She enjoys staying fit by practicing yoga and walking. She also enjoys reading personal development and financial books and watching movies.

Smitha is very excited to be part of the progressive Physiotherapy, the newest stage in her career!

Sarah recently graduated from Acadia University in 2023 where she received a Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours. She is currently taking a year off from school but has plans to pursue a career path in either Physiotherapy or Chinese Medicine. She is especially interested in both women’s health and the mind-body connection in regards to mental health and stress. 

Hi, I’m Madeline Seeley and I have recently graduated the 2200hr program with Alberta College of Massage Therapy here in Grande Prairie.  

Whether you are looking for relaxation or deep tissue therapeutic work I enjoy being able to provide just that, to help you feel and move better.  

I look forward to growing as a massage therapist through the experience and continued education.  Stay tuned for additional modalities coming soon! 

When I'm not immersed in my studies or chasing around my two kids I'm usually finding my way into nature.  Whether that be hiking, snowshoeing, or simply being outside, I enjoy staying active! 

Breanna Gordon is a Registered Kinesiologist, Low Back injury Specialist, Pain Free Performance Specialist, Personal trainer and nutrition coach, with a deep-seated passion for wellness and a comprehensive understanding of the human body. 

Outside work, Breanna is a wife, mother of four, avid mountain biker, and outdoor enthusiast. These roles have fuelled her commitment to a balanced, sustainable approach to health — not just for herself but for every client she has the privilege of working with. Driven by personal experiences, Breanna has dedicated her life to empowering others to understand their bodies and navigate their health and mobility journeys.

Her passion lies in helping clients from the treatment table to training and performing in their everyday lives.