CAT(C), BPE, Dip SIM, ART Practitioner

Rebecca’s interest in the area of sports medicine began in her high school sports medicine class in Red Deer. You will be able to see her passion for sports and helping patients when you meet her. Her more than 20 years of field experience have been mainly in hockey, rugby, football and soccer. She has worked with Team Alberta in both hockey and rugby as well as Rugby Canada’s senior men’s team. As the Head Athletic Therapist for Roller Hockey Canada’s senior men’s team she has won 2 IIHF World Championships. Rebecca has been able to work at many major sporting events including- Canada Summer Games 2005 and 2009 organizing committee for 2019 Canada Winter Games, Alberta Summer Games and many national championships. She was also a part of the medical volunteers for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Rebecca has taken many manual therapy courses throughout her career, including Active Release Techniques, to allow her to be a hands on therapist and loves the idea of using exercise to heal. Rebecca completed her Bachelor of Physical Education at the UofA (2000) and her Diploma in Sports Injury Management at Sheridan College in Ontario (2003). Rebecca opened COLLEGIATE SPORTS MEDICINE (OLDS) in 2011 after working at the main COLLEGIATE clinic in Red Deer since inception in 2003. She lives in Olds with her husband and 2 kids and loves to stay active by running and working out and just being outside in general.

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After completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick, Samantha moved to Calgary to pursue her Post-Bachelor’s certificate in Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University. A strong believer in the many benefits and application of manual therapy and exercise, Sam works with her patients to ensure a timely return to activity and to help achieve their goals. As an AT, Sam has spent many hours working with soccer teams across all levels ranging from ACAC, AYSL, CMSA, CUSA, CWSA, and League1. She has worked with multiple USport hockey teams and has experience working rugby, basketball, field hockey, football, and volleyball. When not in the field, Sam can be found with a good book, or planning her next road trip. Her goal of driving to every province and territory in Canada is almost complete, with only one stop left – Nunavut. Any travel suggestions are highly encouraged!

Sam is proud to be part of the Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds team since August 2023

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Andrew grew up in La Crete, a small town in northern Alberta. He always had an interest in sports and played a little bit of everything while he was growing up. Currently, his primary sporting interests are curling, volleyball, and golf.

His passion for physiotherapy first started in high school with a fascination for human anatomy/physiology alongside his love of sports and his passion for helping people.

Andrew initially completed his bachelor’s degree with a major in kinesiology and then went on to graduate from the MSc Physiotherapy program at the University of Alberta.

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Desiree is a Certified Athletic Therapist with the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association and Athletic Trainer Certified with the Board of Certification (USA). She has been practicing full time since graduating from Sheridan College with High Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) in 2018. Desiree continues to enhance her knowledge through various courses and is looking to pursue a Master’s Degree in applied Neuromechanics and Sports Medicine in the coming years. She has recently completed the Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) Barefoot Training Specialist Level 2 Certification and is working on a Mental Performance Mastery Coaches Certification course.

Desiree has enjoyed and continues to enjoy where her Athletic Therapy career takes her. She has worked with provincial, national, collegiate, and semi-professional sports teams within various sports (rugby, football, hockey, and lacrosse). Desiree also has experience working with pre and post-operative knee, hip, and shoulder conditions, custom bracing, Osteoarthritis, and Chronic pain clientele. She likes to use a wide range of manual techniques, exercises, and education to work with her clients on returning them to or beyond their pre-injury state.

When Desiree isn’t at the clinic or working with the Jr. A Olds Grizzlys hockey team, she likes to spend time with her furry friends, travelling, and playing women’s sports.

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Marcie genuinely enjoys her massage therapy career and specializes in therapeutic deep tissue techniques, sports massage, fire cupping and pregnancy massage. She thrives on the spirit of sporting events and being part of a team, the power of these dreams has allowed her to attend international competitions with both the National Women’s Hockey Team and the U22 Women’s Hockey Team. She has been trusted with the care of many Olympians and professional athletes in the CFL, NLL, and NHL throughout her massage career. Marcie was also the Massage Therapist for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL for 9 seasons and has been a part of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team since 2011.

Marcie is a Registered Massage Therapist (2200 hours) with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and has been practicing full time since 2005. She started her education at the University of New Brunswick by earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She continued to the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage to attain a Diploma in Massage Therapy and a specialized certificate in Sports Massage. She then moved to Alberta and attended Mount Royal University where she received her Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy.

Marcie joined Collegiate Sports Medicine Olds as a Massage Therapist in May 2017 and has also been using her Athletic Therapy knowledge and working as a Sports First Responder with the Olds College Broncos, Olds Grizzly’s Minor Hockey, and the Olds Jr & Sr Lacrosse teams since that time as well.

In 2019 Marcie decided to take her passion for massage therapy to another level by becoming a massage instructor at Robertson College and teaching the Advanced Massage Therapy (2200-hour program) students. By sharing her years of experiences in this career, she hopes to inspire the next generation of massage therapists to be equally as passionate about the career they have chosen.

When Marcie is not working you will most likely find her out hiking with her dogs, riding her horses or relaxing at home spending quality time with all of her furry and feathery animals. Her true passion is to rescue, rehabilitate and help re-home animals in need.

Marcie joined COLLEGIATE in May 2017

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