Dr. Matt Kerslake
Medical Doctor
Dr. Matt Kerslake offers post motor vehicle injury assessments to those who have been recently injured in a car accident. bio coming soon!
Dr. Nancy Li
Medical Doctor
Dr. Nancy Li offers post MVA assessments to those who have been recently injured in a car accident. bio coming soon!
Dr. Kierra O’regan – MD Migraine injector
Medical Doctor, Migraine Therapy
We provide specialized treatment for people who suffer from chronic migraines.
If you suffer from more than fifteen headache days per month, with at least eight of those days being migraines, and your headaches last at least four hours, you may have Chronic Migraine (CM). Botox is a Health Canada approved treatment for CM and can provide substantial relief to sufferers. If you feel you meet these criteria, please call the office for a consultation.
Dr. Sophia Macrodimitris
Psychologist
Dr. Sophia (Sophie) Macrodimitris brings nearly 20 years of expertise in behavioural medicine/health psychology to add to the comprehensive care provided at Velocity.
Dr. Macrodimitris is knowledgeable, compassionate, and collaborative in her approach to client care. Using her proficiency in psychodiagnostic interviewing and evidence-based psychotherapies, Dr. Macrodimitiris works with clients and our team to identify, understand, and address common emotional (e.g., Acute Stress Disorder; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; driving phobias, depressed mood), physical (e.g., chronic pain), and social/interpersonal (e.g., family stress) issues experienced after a medical injury.
Evidence-based interventions provided by Dr. Macrodimitris include: exposure therapy and cognitive reframing to manage acute anxiety, trauma, and avoidance; breathing retraining and mindfulness approaches for anxiety/panic attacks and chronic pain; and interpersonal and cognitive behavioural therapies to address depression. All interventions are individualized with the goal being to help clients to get back to living a full life as quickly as possible.
Dr. Sophie Macrodimitris [she/her]
Caring, collaborative, professional, knowledgeable, grateful
Nadine Solyom
Psychologist
Nadine Solyom is a Calgary-based Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. She is passionate about helping people navigate difficult times, and is dedicated to making therapy a collaborative, comfortable, and positive experience. Nadine takes an eclectic approach to counselling, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness practices. She is also trained in EMDR trauma therapy, and tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Nadine Solyom [she/her]
Dr. Cody Xavier
Chiropractor
Dr. Xavier is driven to help patients reach full potential with knowledgeable and proactive chiropractic support. His experience in treating injured patients from a educational approach. He is proficient in all areas of the body’s neuromusculoskeletal system and methods for improving range and reducing pain. He is a passionate practitioner who ensures his patients feel seen and heard during their appointments, and values providing thorough assessments, consultations, and follow-ups to ensure your health goals are met.From a young age, Dr. Xavier has been involved in multiple sports and learned to value the importance of movement, activity, and restoration. This led him to find ways to help those not only in sport, but also in everyday activities, to increase enjoyment while doing so with decreased pain or discomfort.
As an honours graduate at Lakehead University, followed with studies at the Welsh Instiute of Chirpractic. Dr. Xavier worked alongside varsity and special-olympic athletes utilizing preventative measures for their related sports. He enjoys traveling and connecting with people, his latest trip was backpacking across Europe
Cody Xavier he/him
Active listener, Collaborative
Johnny Chan
Physiotherapist
Johnny holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney and has been working in private practice since graduation. He has extensive experience treating a wide range of clients, including individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents, recreational athletes managing both acute and chronic injuries, office workers experiencing neck and back pain, and post-surgical patients aiming to restore strength and function.
His approach to treatment is hands-on and individualized, incorporating techniques such as manual therapy, IMS dry needling, joint mobilization, the Mulligan concept, and tailored therapeutic exercise programs. Johnny is fluent in Cantonese and conversational in Mandarin, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse patient base.
Outside of the clinic, Johnny leads an active lifestyle. He enjoys weight training, playing basketball, rock climbing, and the occasional hike. His personal commitment to physical activity gives him a strong appreciation for the importance of staying pain-free to fully enjoy life’s pursuit
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Johnny [ he/him]
Mindful, Compassionate, joyful
Sumana Pokharel
Physiotherapist
Sumana is detail-oriented physiotherapist, who strives to provide individualized treatment following evidence based practice to achieve patient’s goal.She completed her bachelors in physiotherapy from Manipal University in 2009. Over the years she has worked at various clinical settings where she got the opportunity to work with people of all ages and a wide variety of conditions.She believes through assessment, treatment, exercise prescription and education are her primary tools to achieve her patient’s recovery. She uses versatile treatment approaches including but not limited to soft tissue technique, taping, cupping, graston. Involving multidiscipline at times of need to get best outcome in rehab is one of her traits.In leisure she loves spending time with her family outdoors.
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Sumana [ she/her]
Darra Bennett
Physiotherapist
Darra is a caring and compassionate physiotherapist with over 15+ yrs experience, working with a wide variety of conditions, including chronic neck and back pain, across all ages and strives to provide individualized treatment based on needs and goals.
With his background of club soccer, hockey and tennis, he especially enjoys helping clients return to their full active potential. Originally from Ireland, he spent most of his childhood growing up in Edmonton. He has completed Bachelor of Physical Education, a Masters in Physiotherapy and additional courses in muscle activation techniques, manual therapy, taping, acupuncture and functional dry needling. He uses these tools along with corrective exercises and client education to help reduce pain, return to function and prevent re-injury.
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Darra [ she/her ]
Professional, caring, Compassionate
Carlijn Boer
Physiotherapist
Carlijn has over thirty years experience working in a great variety of settings, from Active Rehab Clinics, Private Clinics, Hospitals to Home Care; across the country from Kingston, to Vancouver, and the last 15 years in Calgary. She has completed a Post Graduate holistic assessment and treatment program in The Netherlands. Carlijn has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of MVA related injuries, sports injuries, hips and knees and recently added the assessment and treatment of clients with Vestibular Therapy for treatment of Vertigo. In addition, she also offers interferential current therapy, shockwave therapy and ultrasound therapy. She is passionate about education and exercise programs specifically tailored to her clients needs.
Carlijn Boer [ she/her ]
Compassionate, energetic, approachable
March Chai, DTCM R.Ac
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist
March Chai graduated from Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with a dual major in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She believes in treating the root and the branch (symptom) of a condition simultaneously. She achieves this by combining five element theory, meridian theory, balance theory, along with Master Tung style acupuncture in her practice, and she is constantly expanding and deepening her expertise in acupuncture and TCM. Her focuses include and are not limited to pain management, infertility, mental health, headaches and migraines, and digestion issues, she has experience and sees good results with treating all sorts of issues!
March Chai [ she/her/they/them ]
Cory Lescarbeault
Registered Massage Therapist
Cory is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) who graduated from CDI College in Calgary in 2016, Cory brings a results-driven approach to his practice. Specializing in therapeutic and deep tissue massage, he is adept at working with varying depths to meet individual needs.
Cory thoughtfully incorporates a variety of techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy, alongside stretches and range of motion work, to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment. His commitment is to create a comfortable, relaxing, and stress-free experience, helping every client achieve and maintain optimal health.
Away from the clinic, Cory can be found playing pool, snowboarding with his daughter in the winter, or enjoying mountain adventures with his family in the summer.
Cory Lescarbeault [he/him]
Friendly, knowledgable, free-spirited
Alanna Cheyne
Registered Massage Therapist
Alanna specializes in deep tissue massage and utilizes myofascial release, reflexology, cupping and hot stones for healing of injuries. She also works with sports injuries and helping patients go about their lives and being able to feel healed physically. Her energetic personality, warmth and compassion also bring positive mental healing to all of her patients.
Alana Cheyne [she/her]
Energetic, active, passionate, friendly, motivated
Shelniel Bostic
Registered Massage Therapist, BCST
Shelniel uses a holistic approach to massage therapy, and totally enjoys customizing each sessions for client’s needs. She offers a blended approach of various modalities to assist a person’s system to release tensions and discomforts while improving their ranges of motion. Her therapy techniques include:
* Swedish-therapeutic massage
* Integrated manual therapy
* Myofascial cupping techniques
*Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy
* Shiatsu
* Thai
Shelniel Bostic [she/her ]
Compassionate, creative, good-humored, inquisitive, intuitive, methodical
Holly Jones
Clinic Lead & Patient Case Coordinator
Holly has been practicing as a Registered Nurse for 40+ years. She brings forth her experiences from outpatient clinics, bedside care and hospital administration to our patients at Velocity. Holly’s passion has always been caring for others, is trauma informed and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team. Her unique skillset is now focused directly on MVA patients to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary care to best cater each individual.
Holly Jones [ she/her ]
Energetic, motivational, honest, generous, reliable
Stacy Bressler
Medical Office Administrator
Stacy welcomes everyone upon arrival at the clinic with warmth and kindness. Stacy brings to Velocity 10+ years of experience in customer service. She organizes patient appointments and triages referrals for optimal patient care. She supports practitioners with any administrative needs. She assists patients with forms and with inquiries that they may have.
Kind, Caring, Organized, Thoughtful
Stacy Bressler [ she/her ]
Hayley Hughes
Medical Office Assistant
Hayley welcomes all patients as they arrive at the clinic and assists patients with coordination of scheduling of appointments with practitioners. She also helps patients and provides support needed with administrative needs with forms and reports. She provides the link between patients and practitioners.Hayley Hughes [ she/her ]
Joyful, warm, meticulous, Instinctive, kindhearted, clever
Brenda Murdoch
Patient Account Coordinator
Brenda looks after our patients through numbers, she is the person coordinating letters to adjusters, processing payments and liaison between Extended healthcare, insurance adjusters, lawyers and Velocity Clinic. When a patient is involved in a car accident, the paper work can be overwhelming, Brenda manages every patients chart to ensure financial ease for our patients.
Brenda Murdoch [ she/her ]
Meticulous, patient, reliable, punctual
Maria Wu
Communications
Maria is the director of marketing and communications for Velocity Injury Medical Clinic. Corporate relationships are built beginning with an email to mwu(at)velocityclinic.com
Maria Wu [ she/her ]
Inspiring, compassionate, honest, joyful