With Danielle you will experience caring, individualized treatment rooted in genuinely helping you feel better. Through assessment, health history, and goal setting, Danielle works with her massage clients on a treatment schedule to bring meaningful change in their pain experience. With a keen interest in health and fitness, she provides tailored exercises that help improve treatment efficacy and longevity.

Danielle is communicative and willing to work with you on your pressure and treatment style preferences. She mainly uses firm and specific pressure. But also enjoys using relaxation techniques to nourish the busy human nervous system, and make your massage a truly enjoyable experience.

Growing up in Red Deer, Danielle had a family background in medicine which instilled a keen interest in human anatomy, physiology, and the dysfunctions that will often occur over a lifetime. Also, as an athlete who enjoys practicing high-impact sports such as rugby and Muay Thai, she holds a deep understanding of pain, injury, and recovery has been through the process many times. With this in mind, Danielle began a post-secondary education at Alberta College of Massage Therapy & completed her 2200 hour diploma with honors and is excited to share her education with the community. 

Danielle joined Collegiate in June 2021.

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Aspen grew up in Central Alberta & is excited to be back in Red Deer with Collegiate Sports Medicine. She has a passion for working with clients experiencing dizziness & balance concerns. With her athletic background, she also enjoys working with musculoskeletal injuries & returning people to the activities they love.

Aspen completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 2015. In 2016 she took Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Courses through Bernard Tonks, then went on to complete her certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory and Duke University in 2017. She has also taken many courses on Concussion management & rehabilitation, Active Release for the Spine, Biomedical Dry Needling, and Series 1 Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation.

Aspen has a love for mountain biking & hockey, she even played with the RDC Queens many years ago.

Aspen was with Collegiate in 2015-2018 & rejoined in 2023.

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Physiotherapist

The human body and mind is such a fascinating thing - its unique resilience and ability to rebound after insult is incredible, he can’t seem to read or discover enough about it.

This speaks to Riley’s diverse background - from managing orthopedic sports injuries in the clinic and volunteering with community sporting organizations such as high school football, wrestling, or providing medical coverage for Canadian Junior Football, to working in an ICU assisting patients in recovering from critical illness, or working the rehabilitation unit with patients who have had stroke or other neurological diseases.

Working at Collegiate Sports Medicine gives him the opportunity to provide services and live his experiences with his clients in the clinic.

Riley was born in Regina and attended school in nearby Lumsden. Growing up, he played a ton of high-level sports such as competitive soccer, football, and golf. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours in 2015 and a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2018, both at the University of Saskatchewan.

Riley has a keen interest in treating dizziness and concussions. He completed both Bernard Tonks’ Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehab courses, Complete Concussion Management, and Kim Barthel’s Seeing and Moving course.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys the fresh air of the mountains, being at the gym, spending time with his wife and children, and reading. He still stays active today with recreational slo-pitch, disc golf and soccer. Riley really tests his athleticism by training the Olympic lifts and enduring CrossFit.

Riley rejoined Collegiate in 2024

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Emily loves helping & teaching people. Her personal struggle with injuries in sport allow her to empathize with and understand clients. Emily knows the benefits to treating the person as a whole, not just the injury.

Emily enjoys treating post-operative joints, male and female incontinence, prolapse, pre and post-partum, pelvic pain, PCOS, Endometriosis, Genitourinary symptoms of menopause, and return to activity/sport.

When Emily isn’t busy treating clients, she is likely out hiking, camping or backpacking in the summer, or snowboarding, Cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. The mountains are her happy place. She also loves penguins & if you catch her on a Thursday you’ll notice she’s wearing purple. Purple Thursday is a tradition she started in her first year with Collegiate & many colleagues are still following the tradition to this day.

Emily completed her Masters in Physical Therapy through the University of Alberta in 2018. She has her full body certifications in Functional Dry Needling (FDN). She has completed levels 1, 2 & 3 in Pelvic Health training and is truly passionate about all things pelvic floor related. She is also the Head Athletic Trainer of the Blackfalds Silverbacks Lacrosse team since 2015.

Emily joined Collegiate in 2010.

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Corey believes that evidence-based practices should guide therapy, partnering with clients throughout their therapeutic journey. He places particular emphasis on the importance of education and exercise as cornerstones of effective treatment.

Outside of the clinic, Corey has a deep passion for strength sports like powerlifting and strongman, which sparked his interest in physiotherapy. While coaching athletes and witnessing firsthand the impact of injury on performance, he felt driven to gain the knowledge and skills to help people recover and restore their capabilities.

Corey relocated to Red Deer after completing his MSc in Physiotherapy in Edinburgh, Scotland. Before that, he led the Chronic Disease Management program at the Fort St. John Hospital.

Corey and his wife share a love for travel. Having explored Europe, South America, and Central America, they’re always seeking new adventures.

Corey joined Collegiate in 2025.

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Dana is an excellent communicator and strives to address every client’s specific treatment goal while being mindful of their comfort. She has been a Massage Therapist in Red Deer since 2006. While she’s most sought for her deep-tissue approach, she believes massage should be tailored to everyone’s specific needs.

Graduating, with honours, from Vicars School of Massage Therapy’s 2200 hr Remedial Massage Therapy Program, Dana is also certified in Dynamic Cupping, Prenatal Massage, Advanced TMJ Intraoral Care and has completed many supplemental Orthopaedic Massage tutorials. Don’t get me wrong, she’s always up for a great relaxation massage if that is your preference 😊.

When she’s not working, Dana keeps super busy, trying to keep up with her two spirited daughters. She has lived in Red Deer for 19 years and has moved to and from many places while growing up. She also enjoys traveling internationally, trying new foods and practicing photography.

Dana joined Collegiate in February 2024.

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With Lacey’s support, you will discover holistic nutrition; the interrelationships of mind, body & spirit, & the importance of addressing these interactive factors which are unique to each individual. You will receive respect for your goals, tastes, morals, social & life values.

Lacey’s Health & Wellness career began in 2017 when she completed her certification from AFLCA as a Fitness Leader & immediately began helping others through their fitness journey. She specializes in Resistance Training, Pre/Post Natal Fitness, & Group Exercise.

During this time, she battled her own health journey & grew a greater understanding that food is our medicine. Lacey knew she wanted a deeper knowledge of how to help her clients through their wellness journey & found holistic & natural nutrition becoming a Certified Nutritional Counselor, specializing in Sports Nutrition & is a member of the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners.

As a mom of two daughters, she understands the importance of nutrition throughout the lifecycle. She knows the challenge of feeding picky eaters, making healthy family meals & educating the importance of body awareness & autonomy regarding food.

Lacey joined Collegiate in December 2022.

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Melanie’s passion for her career & helping her clients will be the first thing you notice when you meet her. Every day she learns & continues to develop & share her skills & knowledge with her clients, as a mentor to students & fellow therapists.

Since 1989 she has worked high-level sport including Western Hockey League, Division 1 rugby, Junior & Senior Men’s football. She has also treated many professional athletes.

With extensive study in Running Biomechanics and Gait Analysis, Injuries to the Knee and Shoulder, Melanie is a manual therapist with a Hands-on approach & loves Exercise Therapy!

Melanie instructed Kinesiology at Red Deer College (Athletic Therapy, Anatomy & Exercise Physiology) from ‘96-2010, and in 2004 completed a Masters Degree in Athletic Therapy & Exercise Physiology at the U of A Specializing in Shoulder Assessment & Rehabilitation.

Melanie opened the first Collegiate Sports Medicine in August 2003 due to a tremendous need in the region to assist not only high-level athletes but anyone wanting a collaborative, team approach to their care.

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