ADINA DIACONU, BKin MScPT

Founder & Registered Physiotherapist

Personal Trainer

Adina holds a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. She is a Certified Acupuncturist with Acupuncture Canada, and has completed continued education for Graston Technique and McGill courses for Back Pain.

Adina loves helping clients get back to their active selves after acute or chronic injuries, as well as work together to prevent injuries particularly in physical jobs or for clients preparing for sports competitions. Her practice includes rehabilitation for sport and orthopedic injuries for individuals of all ages while applying her extensive background in personal training and kinesiology to create fun and effective treatments.

Outside of work, Adina enjoys to explore the outdoors, hiking the local mountains, snowboarding, rock climbing, running, and swimming outdoors in Buntzen Lake almost year-round. Adina’s artistic nature flourishes not only in her work as a physiotherapist but also as an artist, painting watercolours while travelling and acrylic at home. Adina is fluent in English & Romanian, and currently learning French.

LEAH SHEWFELT, BKin MScPT

Registered Physiotherapist

Leah received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and certification in Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba in 2012. She went on to further her education at the University of Alberta and complete her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy in 2016. She believes an rehabilitation approach that combines manual therapy, education and specific exercise is essential in a successful recovery. Some of the continuing education courses Leah has completed include: Certified with Acupuncture Canada, Level 1 Manual Therapy, Level 2 Lower Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue Release, Athletic Taping, The Female Athlete and The Hip Complex.