Welcome to Stride Sports & Physiotherapy

Krunal Patel

Physiotherapist | Owner

Krunal utilizes manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education, functional dry needling and taping techniques to correct movement patterns that lead to injury. He has a special interest in hip, knee and shoulder rehabilitation, particularly in the sports community. Krunal equips to provide enhanced patient care where he has developed skills in the orthopedic, cardiac and surgical units at the University of Alberta …

Maddi Fonteyne

Exercise Therapist

CREDENTIALS:Exercise TherapistStudent at the University of Alberta (Kinesiology) PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Maddi is currently a student at the University of Alberta with a focus on obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. After this milestone, she plans on advancing in Physiotherapy. PERSONAL INTEREST/ SPORTS BACKGROUND: In her spare time, Maddi enjoys playing sports and is an assistant coach for a junior girls…

Michelle Grover

RMT

CREDENTIALS:Massage TherapistCertification in Massage Therapy PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Michelle is a 2200 hour certified RMT. She will soon be graduating from the Makami College 3000 hour Massage program. She is a member and in good standing with the Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association of Alberta – CRMTA. Michelle chose a career in Massage Therapy to foster the healing power of touch.…

Nicole Kelly

Registered Massage Therapist

CREDENTIALS:Massage TherapistCertification in Massage TherapyCertification in Intraoral TMJ Massage Therapy PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Nicole studied massage therapy at Grant MacEwan College in 2006-2008 and has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist for 11 years in Edmonton.  She is passionate about helping others and educating her clients about injury care and prevention.  Since graduation, Nicole has studied Gary Schweiter’s deep tissue…

Norine Beckett

Administrative Assistant

Rachel Mason

RMT

CREDENTIALS:Massage TherapistCertification in Massage TherapyCertification in Sports Massage PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Rachel graduated from MacEwan University’s 2200hr Massage Therapy program in June 2019. She specializes in Sports Massage and completed a 1000hr Sports Massage certificate through the Canadian Sports Massage Therapy Association (estimated completion June 2020). Rachel has worked with varsity athletes for three years and hopes to continue working with…

Rebecca Beller

R.Ac

CREDENTIALS:AcupuncturistDiploma of Acupuncture with Distinction PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Rebecca received a Diploma of Acupuncture with Distinction in June 2018. Since October, she has been working at a clinic in Wetaskiwin expanding her skills and patient care. Rebecca’s focus is on treating the body holistically and getting to the root of the problem. Stress has such an impact on our bodies, therefore…

Ritesh Nayak

Physiotherapist | Owner

CREDENTIALS:PhysiotherapistBachelor of Physical TherapyDiploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative PhysiotherapyOrthopedic Manual Therapy (Level 3)McKenzie MethodVestibular RehabilitationFunctional Dry Needling & IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) PROFESSIONAL INTEREST: Ritesh strongly believes in a patient-centered approach. He treats acute and chronic orthopedic conditions along with sports injuries. His various treatment techniques include manual therapy, exercise prescription and intramuscular stimulation(IMS). Ritesh places a strong emphasis…