Meet the team at 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. Dr. Kane spent the next four years in San Jose, California where he attended Palmer West, earning a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Kane is a certified Active Release Technique (ART) provider, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Medical Professional, and a Level 2 Crossfit Trainer (CF-L2). Dr. Kane provides chiropractic care to world-class professional, amateur, armchair athletes, and people of all ages in need of better health and function. Dr. Kane is also the President of the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors. He continues to be involved in CrossFit, triathlon, mountain bike racing, golf, and fitness.
Dr. Blaine Bugg – Chiropractor
Dr. 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. Chris Green – Chiropractor
Dr. Green grew up on a farm west of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. During childhood he was constantly on the move, attempting to play every sport possible. As a teenager, skiing took up the majority of his free time, making his way to any hill that was big enough to ride down. Upon completion of high school Dr. Green moved to Saskatoon where he completed a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Always having an interest in healthcare, Dr. Green spent the next four years completing his Doctorate of Chiropractic in Toronto, Ontario at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Now back in Calgary, Dr. Green is happy to have the mountains in his backyard and is eager to provide exceptional health care and wellness to the public.
Dr. Chelsea Durling – Chiropractor
Dr. Durling was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, where she developed a love for sports and human movement. She grew up playing every sport she could, including soccer, basketball, badminton, golf and swimming. Throughout her competitive years, she sustained a handful of injuries and eventually found herself receiving care at the Calgary Centre for Health. This led to the eventual desire to attend the University of Western States earning a Doctorate in Chiropractic and starting her career in Portland, Oregon.
Throughout her clinical and educational experience, she developed a focus in rehab-based chiropractic care in order to educate her patients and give them the tools they need to effectively regain their function and improve their health. Dr. Durling has continued to develop her clinical skills with training in Motion Palpation Institute, IASTM, Mckenzie Method, and Rehab-2-Performance.
Upon returning to Calgary, Dr. Durling is eager to offer personalized, focused care and reconnect with the vibrant Calgary community.
Dr. Thomas Van Dyck – Chiropractor
Dr. Van Dyck was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. His undergraduate education is from the University of Calgary, with a Major in Exercise and Health Physiology through the Kinesiology Department. Following this, Dr. Van Dyck spent many years Speed Skating competitively, as well as working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for young athletes with a prior CSCS certification. Following his retirement from Speed Skating, Dr. Van Dyck completed his Chiropractic education at the University of Western States down in Portland, Oregon, where he graduated as a Suma Cum Laude.
Dr. Van Dyck truly enjoys the genuine and fun interactions that he gets to share with his patients each and every day, as he works to get you back to doing what you love.
Dr. Lisa Baldwin – Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Dr. Lisa Baldwin R.Ac., T.C.M.D., FABORM, 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 completing 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 disturbances, sleep disorders, mental health, anxiety 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 was also an instructor in the massage program at Mount Royal College/University for over 20 years.
Doug’s massage training has included courses in Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Cupping Therapy, Advanced Release Techniques, Sports massage, Pregnancy and Infant Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Shiatsu.
Doug was born and raised, along with 7 brothers, in Coaldale, Alberta. Prior to his massage career he worked at radio stations CFGP (Grande Prairie), CKXL, CHFM, KIK-FM, and CKO as an announcer, news director and sports director. His interests include music, movies, kayaking, hiking and snowshoeing.
Stephanie Scott – 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.
Sara Gillis – Registered Massage Therapist
Sara grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta and is new to Calgary. She graduated from her 2200 hour massage therapy program in 2017 from Lethbridge College. She also played volleyball for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks for 2 years. Sara played competitive sports for many years and since graduating college she has coached high school volleyball.
With her sport background it has helped her become the therapeutic massage therapist she is today. Sara has training in Myofascial Cupping Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Gua Sha, and Headache/Migraine relief therapy using the Osteopathic Approach.
Outside of the clinic she enjoys hiking, roller blading, and staying active. Her long term goal is to work with sports teams and individuals to enable both their physical and mental wellness. She is looking forward to applying her knowledge and care to optimize clients wellness and health.
Melissa Ganzer – Registered Massage Therapist
Melissa grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Her journey into healthcare began with a move to Toronto, ON in 2011 to attend the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. After graduation in 2013, she embarked on a continually evolving massage therapy career.
Melissa moved to Calgary in 2017 and is thrilled to be part of a multiple disciplinary clinic that strives to work as team to address your total body health.
Early in her career she continued her education with the Trimesters: prenatal massage therapy course, and has enjoyed working with expecting mothers, supporting their pregnancies with therapeutic treatments.
The world we live in is busy and fast paced. Melissa welcomes you to take a deep breath, and enjoy your moments of self care so you can leave your treatment refreshed and ready to take on the day.
Alex Brown – Registered Massage Therapist
Alex was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and spent his formative years in Toronto, Canada, before relocating to Calgary in 2014 to start a family. A dedicated and passionate massage therapist, Alex graduated from the Vicars School of Massage Therapy and has been practicing professionally for close to seven years. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong foundation in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including myofascial release, cupping therapy, hot stone massage, prenatal massage and sports massage.
Alex’s approach to massage therapy is highly individualized, as he believes every client’s body and needs are unique. He is committed to tailoring each session to address specific concerns, whether his clients are recovering from injuries, dealing with chronic overuse conditions, or simply seeking relief from muscle tension and stress. His hands-on experience and deep technical knowledge enable him to deliver effective, personalized treatments that promote healing, enhance mobility, and alleviate pain.
Eryn Young – Certified Athletic Therapist
Eryn Tippe was born and raised in Grande Cache, Alberta. She grew up playing hockey, swimming and participating in rodeo. In 2014, she moved to Calgary to attend Mount Royal University for the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education with a master in Athletic Therapy and a minor in Business Administration. She became a Certified Athletic Therapist in July of 2018.
Eryn values education and continues to learn new tricks to add to her toolbox. She has taken Muscle Energy- Pelvis, Hips and Lumbar Spine, Reconditioning Level 1, 7-Step Concussion Protocol and Craniosacral Therapy Level 1. When Eryn is not in the clinic, you can find her on the bench of hockey or lacrosse or on the sidelines of rugby, football, volleyball, or rodeo.
Outside of work, Eryn enjoys taking care of her body by weight lifting and enjoying the outdoors with her boyfriend and dog. She also loves a good book and travelling to new places.
Eryn is very excited be a part of the Calgary Centre for Health’s dynamic team and looks forward to working with you to get you back to enjoying the activities you love pain free.