Introducing the Team at The Calgary Centre For Health
Dr. Brad Kane - Chiropractor
Dr. Kane was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He attended the University of Calgary where he earned his B.Sc. in Psychology. Dr. Kane spent the next four years in San Jose, California where he attended Palmer West, earning a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Kane studied Active Release Technique (ART) in conjunction with his Chiropractic training. While in school, he was able to provide Chiropractic care to world-class triathletes, professional hockey players and professional golfers. Dr. Kane has a strong belief in Chiropractic and healthy living. He continues to be involved in triathlon, mountain bike racing, golf, and fitness.
Dr. Blaine Bugg - Chiropractor
Dr. Blaine Bugg was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and raised in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. He studied for three years as an undergraduate of Anatomy and Physiology at Red Deer College. In 1993 he dedicated the next four years to Palmer College of Chiropractic - West in California and attained his Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic. Dr. Bugg joined the team at CCH in August 1996.
Dr. Bugg is a fellowship candidate for Chiropractic College of Rehabilitation Sciences, as well as the Coordinator of Chiropractic Services for the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine program providing care for Professional Rodeo participants. His interests include hockey, rodeo, volleyball, mountain biking and all sports related activities.
Dr. Lisa Baldwin - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Dr. Lisa Baldwin R.Ac., T.C.M.D., was born in Kingston, Ontario and has been a Calgarian from the age of two. Her professional background includes years of study and training at the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has completed internships in China at the Beijing Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and in Sri Lanka at the Open University Teaching Hospital in Colombo. In addition, she has an Alberta Provincial License to practice Traditional Chinese Medicine incorporating Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine into her practice.
Personal achievements have been made through her passion to travel. She credits her ability to relate and adapt to the four and a half years of independent travel across the globe.
Lisa’s goal is to offer Chinese Medicine on both a holistic and therapeutic level. She is competent in all areas, and specializes in gynaecology, infertility, digestive, sleep and pain disorders. Lisa values compassion and integrity. She aims to provide the appropriate treatment to meet individual needs and to promote optimum health and well-being.
Doug Gossen - Registered Massage Therapist
Doug has been a registered massage therapist since 1989 and a member of the CCH team since 1990. He is also an instructor at Mount Royal College's Center for Complementary Health Education, teaching massage at the school from which he graduated. Doug's massage training has included courses in Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Advanced Release Techniques, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Infant Massage Instruction.
Doug was born and raised, along with seven brothers, in Coaldale, Alberta. Prior to his massage career he worked at radio stations CKO, CHFM, KIK-FM and CKXL as an announcer, news director and sports director. His interests include music, movies, hiking, snowshoeing, cycling and skiing.
Stephanie McCutcheon - Registered Massage Therapist
Stephanie grew up in Southeastern Saskatchewan. She moved to Alberta in 1996, taking time off to have two wonderful boys, Eric and Curtis. Stephanie ran her own day home for two years before deciding to become a Massage Therapist. She graduated from Mount Royal College in 2002.
Her goal is to work as a part of your Health Care Team to help you achieve your wellness goals. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her kids and her hobbies include: weight training, roller blading, walking, music, and reading.
Julian Ragazan - Registered Massage Therapist
Julian moved to Canada in 1992 from Eastern Europe (Romania). He attended Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2001 he graduated from West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, BC.
Julian worked in Vancouver as a massage therapist for one year and, in 2002, he relocated to Calgary with his wife and daughter Casandra. Julian enjoys a family lifestyle blended with healthy hobbies that include weight training and music.
Mina Fadol - Athletic Therapist (CC)/Exercise Therapist
Mina has lived in five different cities before moving to Calgary, which she now calls home. In 2007, she finished an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University in Toronto. Mina took two years off and worked as a Kinesiologist and a personal trainer before deciding to pursue Athletic Therapy. She completed her post-graduate certificate in Athletic Therapy in June 2010. Mina has provided Athletic Therapy care to football, ice hockey, soccer, field hockey and track and field teams. This summer, Mina had an amazing opportunity to work for the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team providing care for Professional Rodeo participants. Mina is an avid Flames fan, who loves to travel, hike and spend time with family and friends.
Shun Sakai - Athletic Therapist CAT (CC)
Shun moved to Calgary in April 2009 after finishing an undergraduate degree in Sport Science at Waseda University in Tokyo. While studying, Shun worked as an assistant Athletic Trainer in a rehabilitation room at an Orthopedic Surgery Hospital. After moving to Calgary, Shun took an English class and then in 2010, was accepted into the Advanced Athletic Therapy program at Mount Royal University. Shun completed his post-graduate certificate in Athletic Therapy in June 2011. Shun has provided Athletic Therapy care to football, rugby, basketball, and volleyball teams and is about to start working with a Midget Hockey team this fall, which will be his first step into the hockey world. Shun loves watching and playing basketball and has had four years experience scuba diving. He will be happy if you can teach him a good spot to go diving!
Heather McCulloch - Yoga Therapist
Heather was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She has been practicing yoga since childhood and seriously for the past eight years. Her passion for health and wellness led her to create a wellness magazine called the Calgary Wellness Directory in 1999 which has now become the website http://www.canadianwellnessdirectory.com
She traveled to India in 2009 to receive her Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training in Rishikesh and now leads yoga tours to the ashram.
Her passion for wellness led her to Yoga Therapy, wanting to help people get out of pain, heal, and excel using the principles of yoga. Her goal is to help people achieve true health so they can lead their lives free from pain and limitation. Her passions include yoga, cycling, swimming, traveling, hiking, and river surfing.
Danielle Coburn - Chiropractic Assistant
Danielle was born and raised in Calgary along with her two older sisters. Danielle’s favorite hobby is traveling, whether it is with her family or friends. She has traveled throughout Canada, United States, Mexico and Europe. Her most recent trip was backpacking throughout Southeast Asia visiting Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia over a period of three months.
In the future Danielle wants to attend the University of Calgary to complete her Bachelor of Commerce Degree. She looks forward to learning more about living a healthy lifestyle and chiropractic care.
Amber Fraser - Chiropractic Assistant
Amber was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Since arriving in Canada two years ago, Amber has spent some time traveling around North America and has been living in Calgary for the last year. She is an avid snowboarder and spent a season working and exploring Whistler. Amber has also traveled throughout Mexico and North America, and lists climbing the pyramids and hiking the Grand Canyon as some of her favorite experiences. She keeps busy by playing sports and cooking for her friends. Amber leads a healthy active lifestyle and is very excited to learn more about Chiropractic and wellness care.
Sam Morgan - Chiropractic Assistant
Sam was born and raised in Murwillumbah, Australia. She attended Griffith University on the Gold Coast and graduated with a double degree in Commerce and International Business in 2009. Sam moved to Calgary in May, 2010 and is looking forward to exploring Canada. She has also traveled in Asia, visiting Japan, Fiji and Singapore and hopes to continue to see the world. Sam enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting, as well as reading and looks forward to learning more about Chiropractic care and the services offered at the Center.
Rachelle Pellitier - Chiropractic Assistant
Rachelle was born in Toronto and raised in Calgary. She has travelled to Europe, Asia & the USA. Her dream is to one day live near the ocean, as she finds it beautiful and relaxing. Another relaxing past time Rachelle enjoys is Yoga. Rachelle has a passion for helping others, and it was this quality that has helped her make the decision to study Rehabilitation Therapy at SAIT, commencing this fall. In her spare time Rachelle loves to spend time with her amazing friends & family. In the future Rachelle hopes to continue traveling the world.
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