Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Brendan is the Director of Rehabilitation and the Head of Physiotherapy at ORKA Performance - Edmonton. 

He holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy, as well as a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Sports Performance, both from the University of Alberta, competing for the Golden Bears Track and Field team during his undergraduate degree.

Prior to graduating from his Masters’s program, Brendan worked in the field of athlete performance as a strength and conditioning coach in the private sector as well as with University of Alberta Rugby.

Brendan’s passion is deeply rooted in athlete health and performance, having worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes throughout his career in a wide domain of sports, both in injury rehabilitation and improving athletic performance. He recognized a gap in how athletes were being rehabilitated after injuries, with many athletes returning to competition under-prepared both physically and mentally for the demands of their sport, or in some cases under-prepared for what life looks like after competitive sport.

Brendan’s aim as a physical therapist is to bridge that gap, helping athletes return to what they love performing at their absolute best, and surpassing their previous performances while reducing their risk of future injuries. He recognizes both the physical and psychological challenges an injury can bring and believes in a multi-faceted, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation to combat those challenges.

Brendan is on the Physiotherapy Alberta roster for both dry needling and spinal manipulation and holds certifications in the McGill Method (Levels 2 and 3), Rock Tape Levels 1 and 2, as well as in Pain Science and Biomechanics. He has a special interest in treating knee injuries, specifically ACL injuries and reconstructions as well as other athletic injuries. Brendan hopes to positively impact and empower his clients to become the strongest version of themselves and return to performance in the domains that are most meaningful to them.”

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Travis is the co-owner, CEO and Director of Rehabilitation at ORKA Performance. He regularly consults with Pro-Athletes, Collegiate Athletes, Youth Athletes, and general population alike. He has spoken and delivered workshops across Canada, and has consulted with athletes in the NHL, Olympics, CFL, NLL, MLS, NCAA and more.

He graduated with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. in 2013, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB in 2011.

He received his Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Orthopaedic Division in 2018. He is a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT) and a mentor with the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Travis also received his Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) through the University of British Columbia, Acupuncture Certification through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, and Diagnostic Imaging Certification through University of Alberta which allows him to order Xrays, MSK Ultrasounds and MRI’s when appropriate. He is on Physiotherapy Alberta’s restricted activity roster for spinal manipulation, ordering diagnostic imaging, and dry needing. He holds supplementary certifications in Stretch to Win - Fascial Stretch Therapy®, Mobilisation of the Myofascial System (MMS) / Structural Myofascial Therapy (SFMT®), Mulligan Concepts, Neurological Proprioceptive KinesioTaping, Strength and Conditioning and Custom Knee Bracing.

His clinical philosophy is rooted in evidence-informed rehabilitation, future injury reduction and sports science data and analytics, all with the ultimate goal of empowering the patient/athlete with knowledge to not only return to sport, but to return to performance.

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Alex is an Edmonton local and an experienced Sports Physiotherapist with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. She holds a diploma in Sports Physiotherapy and acts as a mentor within the program. She is certified in acupuncture, women’s pelvic health, and the ability to order diagnostic imaging.

Alex comes with a decade of experience in varsity sport at the University of Alberta where she learned what it means to be a member of an interdisciplinary team and truly live on the sidelines of the sporting world. This has given her invaluable experience in managing acute injuries, modifying strength and conditioning plans, but more importantly, figuring out how to integrate athletes back into their sport and keep them there. She prides herself on her communication with all involved in an athlete’s care. Alex has also spent the last few years working specifically in the field of women’s health, and has a passion for assisting women at any stage of their active lives, including the perinatal period.

Alex and her family (3 kids included) are constantly moving and most comfortable outside. You can find them XC skiing, hiking, climbing, paddling, running and most definitely biking. She grew up as a multisport athlete but settled in rugby and team handball which she still likes to believe she can play.

As a therapist, Alex strives to make movement a priority whether that means supporting you in navigating best way to get active, stay active, or get back in the game. Treatment interventions always include a healthy dose of education, progressive exercise, and manual therapy including hands on work and needling when needed.

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