MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Ian is a Chiropractor certified in Kinesio-Taping, and Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University. He uses a variety of soft tissue techniques and instrumented assisted soft tissue tools in his treatments.With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta, Dr. Ian completed his schooling at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Ian has been an athlete his entire life and was a member of the Alberta Team Handball squad for 6 years. An avid volunteer, he has spent his time in two clinic abroad projects in the Dominican Republic and Tanzania. Since moving back to the Edmonton area, Dr. Ian has also been volunteering as a chiropractor at the Boyle McCauley Center, providing care to low income and intercity residents who normally can’t afford care.

Growing up in a large family, Dr. Carissa has always enjoyed working with children. This continues into her chiropractic career and she has experience with prenatal, pediatric and infant patient populations. She is also passionate about international volunteer work and has joined multi-disciplinary health care outreaches in both Brazil and Tanzania. Having recently moved to Sherwood Park, Dr. Carissa is excited to join the team in serving this community.

Holly’s path to chiropractic began through her background in dance. After more than a decade as a competitive dancer, she developed a strong appreciation for movement and the role that proper recovery and injury prevention play in keeping the body performing at its best. Experiencing the benefits of chiropractic care during her dance career inspired her to pursue a profession focused on helping others stay active and pain-free.

Holly earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, where she also completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Her treatment approach combines chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue therapies including Active Release Techniques (ART®), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and Kinesio taping to help reduce pain, restore movement, and support long-term recovery.

Outside the clinic, Holly stays active through strength training, Pilates, and dance, and brings her passion for movement and wellness into every aspect of her life.

April graduated from Makami College with 3000 hours. She is very passionate about helping people on their healing journey. Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial cupping and pregnancy massage are some of her comfort levels. She specializes in but is not limited to deep tissue technique.

Ashton graduated from Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2023 with her 2200hr Massage Therapy diploma. Ashton is passionate about understanding her client’s needs and helping them work towards their goals. Her current practice includes Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Myofascial, and Trigger point therapies as well as Dynamic cupping; she is looking forward to adding new modalities in the near future to better enhance her treatments for her clients. When she is not in the clinic, you can usually find her spending time with her husband and their daughters and is usually running them to and from their extracurricular activities.

Tristan graduated from Wholistic Health Training in 2023 with a 2200hr Massage Therapy diploma. Tristan has always had a passion for helping others which has led to a career as a Registered Massage Therapist. Tristan uses a variety of techniques in her treatments that include Kinetic cupping, IASTM, and trigger point therapy along with Therapeutic, Deep tissue, orthopaedic, Pre/Postnatal, & lymphatic. When Tristan is not at the clinic you can find her at the barn riding (barrel racing), treating horses, or hanging out with family

Nissa graduated from Makami College in the spring of 2024. Focusing on deep tissue, Myofascial cupping, trigger point release, and relaxation massage. During her time at college, she discovered her deep fascination with the inner workings of the human body. This new-found knowledge ignited a desire within her to facilitate healing and wellness in others. Currently Nissa dedicates her professional life to her massage practice. With her expert understanding of the human body and its mechanics, she strives to guide individuals back to a state of optimal health. As a certified massage therapist, she utilizes her skills and intuition to address various ailments, rejuvenate tired muscles, and promote a balanced lifestyle. Nissa takes pride in every client she helps along their journey to well-being.

With over 15 years as a Massage Therapist and experience working in chiropractic clinics, Angela brings a strong understanding of both patient care and how things run behind the scenes. She enjoys being the go-to person for both patients and staff, ensuring everyone feels supported and cared for. When she’s not at the office, she’s either hanging out with family, spending time in nature, reading a good book, or watching live music.

Abby joined the team in 2025 and enjoys being part of a clinic focused on helping people feel their best. She likes connecting with patients and contributing to a welcoming clinic environment. Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, and keeping busy with various activities.

Hailey joined the Flex team in 2024 and enjoys being part of a clinic whose main goal is to help people feel comfortable and at their best. She enjoys getting to meet new people and being a part of such an inviting environment. Hailey is currently a student at the University of Alberta, majoring in psychology. When she is not at school or in the clinic she enjoys spending time with friends, reading a good book, watching shows or movies, or getting outside.

Morgan joined the Flex team in 2023, bringing with her quality costumer service skills and a joy for conversing with patients. She enjoys seeing the positive impacts that chiropractic care has on our patients and always looks forward to building connections with them as well. Outside the clinic, Morgan enjoys taking and teaching dance lessons, watching hockey, and spending time with her friends and family.