Dr. Nancy Li offers post MVA assessments to those who have been recently injured in a car accident. bio coming soon!
Dr. Lisa Campfens offers post MVA assessments to those who have been recently injured in a car accident. Bio coming soon!
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 (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
Janice has been practicing for over 20 years in various settings including hospitals, colleges and private practice. Her focus is in trauma, PTSD, headache/chronic pain, addictions, and stress management.
Prior to entering the field of psychology, Janice worked as a mental health nurse, which provided the experience in working with people along the full continuum of mental health issues. In addition to her graduate education in Counselling Psychology, further training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Integrating somatic psychotherapy with exposure therapy, Chronic Pain Self-Management and Mindfulness Meditation.
Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, you will work together to determine goals for therapy, as well as the structure and pacing of the process. Learn more about Janice on her website here: cathcartpsych.com
Janice Cathcart [she/her]
Compassionate, optimistic, approachable, encouraging
For over 15 years, Dr. Nicole Nayoski has specialized in rehabilitative psychology and has helped individuals deal with chronic conditions. She provides psychological interventions for trauma, chronic pain, stress management, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Dr. Nayoski completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology and uses evidence supported strategies to create an individualized treatment plan. Interventions are drawn from such areas as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and more. Dr. Nayoski partakes in ongoing skills training to provide cutting edge care and recently completed training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Dr. Nayoski creates a therapeutic environment where you feel safe to share difficulties and work toward your goals. Learn more on her website: https://www.nicolenayoski.com
Nicole Nayoski [ she/her]
Welcoming, sincere, holistic, open-minded, thoughtful
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.
Cody Xavier he/him
Active listener, Collaborative
Kurt has been practicing physiotherapy for over 14 years with a background in athletic therapy and Traditional Chinese medicine. He offers evidence based treatments with an orthopaedical approach blending manual therapy, medical acupuncture (IMS) and exercise therapy. In addition, he offers vestibular, concussion therapy, interferential current therapy, ultrasound and shockwave therapy . Be it a slip at home, a complex motor vehicle injury or post COVID symptom coaching. Kurt is a trusted physiotherapist in Calgary for acute and chronic injuries.
Kurt Vogel [ he/him ]
Professional, approachable, witty
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 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 ]
Brandon Wall is passionate to help his patients reduce their pain levels and increase mobility thresholds through massage therapy. He currently focuses on Deep Tissue, and Myofascial work for injury recovery. Brandon was recognized with distinction for his knowledge and professionalism. He assisted in teaching other upcoming Massage Therapists during his time at Makami College.
Brandon Wall [ he/him ]
Thoughtful, compassionate, structured
Kim utilizes various modalities while providing treatments for pain reduction – Swedish massage, Tuina massage, Reflexology, Thai massage, Cupping, Gua Sha, Cyriax cross fiber friction protocols. She is fluent in many languages and her travel, work and volunteer experience globally provides her with knowledge and education to establish strong relationships with each of her patients.
Kim Laurent [ she/her ]
Caring, giving, thoughtful, gentle, adventurous
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 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 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 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 [ she/her ]
Joyful, warm, meticulous, Instinctive, kindhearted, clever
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 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