Kimberly Friesen

Registered Massage Therapist Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology

Kimberly recently moved from BC where she did her schooling and practice for 6.5 years to the Lethbridge area. Kimberly’s interest in sports, rehab and health, lead her to begin her post-secondary studies with a degree in Kinesiology. Wanting to further her education with a more hands on approach she completed the Registered Massage Therapy program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy April 2015. Using various techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy and swedish massage, Kimberly works to find a pressure that feels good to you to relieve troubled areas and help encourage optimal health.

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James Rowan

MPT, Level 3 Upper and Lower Quadrants Certification of the Canadian Physiotherapies Orthopaedic Division; Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS); Intermediate Clinical Pilates

I began my post-secondary education at UBC where I obtained my Bachelors in Human Kinetics with a focus on exercise science. I completed a Masters degree in physiotherapy in 2008 from the University of Alberta, and have completed a number of post-graduate physiotherapy courses.

I specialize in manual therapy, orthopaedics, workplace health, and sports injuries. I have worked in private practice clinics for most entire career. Although I have worked predominantly in the Vancouver area before arriving in Lethbridge, my career took me to London, England. My position in London was unique as I was treating staff members on-site at two large hospitals and at Harrods Department store. As part of this job, I performed job site evaluations, ergonomic assessments, and assessed and treated staff members.

When I am not working, I enjoy running, skiing, traveling and spending time with my wife and two young daughters.

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Samantha Evans

Certified to treat internal Pelvic Floor, Level III

I am originally from London, England where I completed my Masters of Physiotherapy at Brunel University. For both my undergrad and masters degree I competed on the field lacrosse university teams. I met my fiancé Shane in physio school who helped convince me to move to Lethbridge after school and start my private practice career. I have obtained my Level III Pelvic Health certifications and am keen to put them to use and provide such an important offering to our community! I currently work full time in outpatient orthopaedics and hand therapy at the hospital, and will be working select evenings here at Waso, exclusively offering pelvic health physiotherapy so if you are experiencing any pelvic health concerns please don’t hesitate to give our clinic a call or check out our online booking to get a pelvic floor assessment!

Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, hiking with my dog and Shane, and am a self-proclaimed foodie!

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Brittni Steeves

MScPT; Certified to treat internal Pelvic Floor Level III; Level II Upper and Lower Quadrant Certification of the Canadian Physiotherapies Orthopaedic Division; Functional Dry Needling (FDN)

I was born and raised in a small town in Manitoba. As an only child to a mother who valued physical literacy, I had the privilege to participate in a variety of team and individual sports, which sparked my love for movement and activity. I was always fascinated by the resiliency and strength of the human body and from an early age knew I wanted to pursue a career in rehabilitation. I moved to Alberta after high school and completed my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge. Following my graduation, I moved back to Manitoba to complete my Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the UofM.

Missing the mountains, I made the permanent move to Lethbridge and have been practicing physiotherapy here ever since. I took a special interest in women’s health and completed my pelvic floor certifications in 2021. I am constantly striving to add to my education to better help those in my care. I have always taken a full body approach to treatment, no matter the age or ability of the patient, but at the end of the day following the motto that “movement is medicine”.

When I am not working you can find me with a fantasy book in my hand, out for a run, or hanging with my dog Milo!

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Stephanie Honess

MScPT, Level III Upper and Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy Certification through the Orthopedic Division; Biomedical Dry Needling (BDN); Intermediate Clinical Pilates

Growing up in a small town (Enchant, Alberta) groomed me for a life filled with sports- baseball, basketball, badminton, dance, volleyball and the list goes on! I was always active, and enjoyed being outdoors, and because of that ended up needing a lot of physical therapy in the process. Volleyball ended up being the sport I pursued, and was fortunate to compete at the provincial, national, and eventually collegiate level at the University of Calgary where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree. I have been working as a physiotherapist in Lethbridge since I graduated from University of Alberta with a Master’s in Physiotherapy in the fall of 2015, and have since completed many other postgraduate certifications including manual therapy and dry needling. These days my interests include hiking, biking, running, lifting weights, and spending time with my husband, daughter and extended family.

I consider my treatment to be exercise and movement focused, with a strong manual therapy component to help you reach your movement goals. Although I do have a special interest in the athletic population, anyone that is motivated to reach their movement and fitness goals are my specialty.

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Brett Kurio

MScPT; SFMA Level 1 and 2 Certified; Functional Dry needling Level 1 and 2; Certified in Concussion Management; Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation

I was born and raised in a small town in southern Alberta. Growing up I played any sport had the chance to try and always had an interest in the human body. When I finished high school I moved to Lethbridge and completed my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge. Soon after I began my journey into physiotherapy at the University of Alberta and finished my Masters degree in Physiotherapy in 2013. I have been working in private practice since finishing school and have been able to complete many continuing education courses. My treatment style hast transitioned into a mixture of manual therapy techniques and corrective exercises. Over the years I have developed a passion for treating vestibular patients and look to further my knowledge in this area. What I enjoy most about physiotherapy is that I have the skills and knowledge to help people live healthier lives and achieve their goals.

When I’m not working I enjoy competing in triathlons, going to the gym, golfing, hiking, snowboarding, and being a new father.

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