Departments

Biography

Dr. Jesse Slade Shantz is a Royal College Certified sports and shoulder surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and open surgeries for shoulder, knee, elbow and sports-associated conditions.

Dr. Slade Shantz has focused his career on both being at the cutting edge of surgical techniques and delivering the experience patients expect in terms of communication, punctuality and customer service within the healthcare system. Because of his unique approach Dr. Slade Shantz has been invited to educate other surgeons on current surgical techniques and speak about entrepreneurship and health system transformation.

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Dr. Matt Snider is a Royal College certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in sports injuries of the knee (especially meniscus and ACL injuries) along with hip and knee arthritis and replacements. Dr. Snider completed medical school at the University of Western Ontario (2000-2004) and then completed the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program at UWO (2004-2009).  He then completed a sports medicine fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand (2009) with a focus on knee injuries.  He has performed thousands of sports knee surgeries and thousands of hip and knee replacements in his 13 years in orthopaedic surgical practice. Dr. Snider is an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) and the chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery division in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON.  Dr. Snider is looking forward to expanding his surgical practice by joining the Acumen team to provide top quality care to the patients of Alberta in addition to his southwestern Ontario patients.

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Dr. Curtis Myden is a Royal College Certified sports and knee surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and open surgeries for knee, shoulder, elbow and sport-associated conditions.

Dr Myden completed his medical degree and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Calgary. Dr Myden completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic surgery at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia and Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at the University of British Columbia.  Dr Myden started his Orthopedic practice in 2013 in Kelowna, BC, specializing in sports medicine Orthopedics with a focus on knee injuries. Dr Myden has worked the past 5 years in the Yukon Territory and BC. He was the first resident Orthopedic Surgeon in the Yukon territory and primary surgeon to create the resident orthopedic service in the Yukon Territory.

Dr Myden has a sports background in swimming, having swam on the Canadian National Swim team from 1990-2002. He represented Canada at the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic Games. He won 3 Bronze medals in those games, competing in the Individual Medley races. His sports background makes him passionate about treating athletes and individuals with injuries and getting them back to their sport and activities.

Dr Myden is excited to share his expertise and care with the Acumen team and our patients.

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Dr. Don Dick is a practicing orthopaedic surgeon in the Edmonton Zone. His focus is on hip and knee replacements through the Edmonton Musculoskeletal Centre and the Orthopaedic Surgery Centre – Royal Alexandra Hospital.

He divides his time between clinical medicine and healthcare administration. He has had numerous leadership positions in bone and joint health – locally, provincially and nationally. He is presently working part-time for Alberta Health Services in Appropriateness and Health Outcome Analysis.

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Dr. Lauren E. Roberts MD, MSc, FRCSC is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, subspecialized in Foot & Ankle surgery. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Department at the University of British Columbia. In addition, she is the Associate Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for the UBC Orthopaedic Department, the Education Lead for the UBC Division of Foot and Ankle and the Medical Education site lead, Orthopaedics for Burnaby Hospital. Dr. Roberts received her Medical Degree from McMaster University in 2012. She then completed her Orthopaedic Residency Training at the University of British Columbia. Once a Fellow of the Royal College of Canada, she completed a 1 year Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.

Dr. Roberts provides a comprehensive Elective Foot and Ankle practice treating everything from deformities, arthritis (fusion and replacement procedures), ankle tendon pathology and ligament instability to minimally invasive cartilage based reconstructive surgery of the ankle and everything in between in addition to her General Trauma practice. Special interests include arthroscopic cartilage restoration of the ankle (talus), ankle ligament reconstruction and mini open achilles repair. She looks forward to working with Acumen Health to expand their surgical care to include simple to complex ankle problems.

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Dr. Sharma received his medical degree at the University of Alberta in 2006 and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at McMaster University in 2011. Following residency, he completed a complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Western University and a foot and ankle fellowship at McMaster University. Concurrent with his foot and ankle fellowship, Dr. Sharma fulfilled the requirements of a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Research at McMaster University.

Dr. Sharma is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary, a member of the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health and the Research Lead for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Calgary. He is a full time academic orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Program Lead at the Peter Lougheed Hospital with a practice focusing on hip and knee arthroplasty.

Dr. Sharma continues to be active in research within the Division of Orthopaedics at the University of Calgary and has published in a number of peer reviewed journals and contributed to several book chapters. His research is currently focused on hip and knee arthroplasty, with additional focus on the anterior approach hip arthroplasty and rapid discharge hip and knee arthroplasty. He is passionate about properly evaluating new innovations to provide the best outcomes for patients, evidenced through his numerous contributions to and involvement with the research community.

Dr Sharma lectures nationally and internationally in the areas of hip and knee replacements. He has taught many cadaveric courses in Canada and United States on topics including Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Same Day Hip and Knee Replacements and Uncemented Total Knee Replacements.

He is supported by a wonderful wife and three children.

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Since 1987, Dr. Paul Leung has been a trusted orthopedic surgeon in Edmonton, specializing in foot and ankle procedures like bunions, hammertoes, and Achilles tendon tears. As a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, he’s dedicated to both patient care and surgical education. Dr. Leung is an active member of numerous medical associations and holds appointments at Royal Alexander and Grey Nuns Hospitals. Outside the clinic, he enjoys mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Dr. Leung will be available to treat British Columbia residents from his home base of Edmonton.

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Dr. Zachary Tan is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in general orthopedics, hip and knee arthroplasty, and spinal surgery.

Dr. Tan received his medical school training at the University of Alberta. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of
Toronto. He completed an additional year of fellowship training in Complex Spine Surgery at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Dr. Tan has a full time high volume community orthopaedic practice in Washington State, just south of the BC border. Dr. Tan is passionate
about providing all Canadian patients with concierge orthopaedic care.

Biography

LeeAnne is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Athletic Therapist. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Canadian Athletic Therapist’s Association. She has a vast interest in Patient Education and making orthopedic care a smooth transition for patients. LeeAnne obtained her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Health Science at Castleton University in Vermont. She practiced as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the states for 6 years with various sports teams and orthopedic clinics (NECBL, Dartmouth Hitchcock, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic to name a few). She then went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology at Mercyhurst University. While in Erie, PA she worked as a Division I Women’s Ice Hockey ATC where going to the Frozen Four was one of her favourite memories.

LeeAnne has specialized in treating the shoulder, knee and elbow over the past 6 years. She enjoys the post operation rehabilitation stages and assisting in transition to return to play. Post operation surgeries she specializes include: Tommy John (UCL reconstruction), ACL reconstruction, Shoulder instability, and Rotator Cuff.

LeeAnne relocated to Canada with her husband where she worked as an Orthopedic Research Coordinator at the PanAm Clinic in Winnipeg, MB. They kept moving west and they found themselves in Edmonton and joined the Acumen Team. They now have 2 children and 2 dogs!

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Whitney comes from a very athletic family and she knew from a young age that she wanted to be involved in sport whether it was as an athlete or as a medical staff. She was heavily involved in soccer until an injury when she was in her early teens, disrupted her path. After recovering from it, she was heavily fascinated by how people would get season ending injuries and sometimes come back even better than they were before. This was one of the reasons why she decided to study Kinesiology and major in athletic therapy.

While going through her studies at the University of Calgary, she was introduced into the world of biomechanics and has since been fascinated by movement and working on optimizing human movement not only on the field of play but also in everyday life. This was why she decided to become a personal trainer/strength coach, because she could share that knowledge not only with the athletes that she works with but also the general population. Her passion and drive in both the fitness and therapy world was one of the reasons why IMPACT magazine selected her as One of the Top Trainers in Canada in 2018.

Whitney has worked with clients & patients from joint replacements looking to be pain free and active again all the way to high performance athletes looking to continue to excel in their sport.

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Danielle Gillam Fiedler is a Certified Athletic Therapist who graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy in June 2023. In July 2023, she earned her certification from the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. She also holds a Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), with a minor in Psychology from Brandon University.

Danielle has worked with various hockey associations, including the Manitoba Minor Junior Hockey League, Maple Leaf Athletic Club, and Okanagan Hockey Association. A former competitive soccer and futsal player, she has transitioned into CrossFit after completing her BPE.

Specializing in total joint rehabilitation and lower body injuries, Danielle is passionate about helping clients return to the activities they love. She is excited to collaborate with the skilled team at Acumen Health to deliver comprehensive care.

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Nina is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Kinesiologist from North Vancouver, BC. After graduating from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelors in Kinesiology, Nina continued on to complete her Athletic and Exercise Therapy Degree at Camosun College in Victoria, BC. Throughout and following her education, Nina completed internships with Field Hockey Canada, the University of Victoria Men’s Rugby program, the Edmonton Elks, as well as in varsity and general population clinics.

Nina is a high performance Ringette athlete, competing on Team Canada and the Edmonton WAM! in the National Ringette League, which is where she was first inspired to become an Athletic Therapist. Nina uses a combination of manual treatment, exercise therapy and patient education to assist patients in achieving their goals. She applies her personal experience as an athlete and time working on the field to a clinical setting by incorporating knowledge of acute and chronic injury assessments with a variety treatment techniques to create a rehabilitation plan that is unique to the needs of each patient.

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Brandon graduated from Mount Royal College in 2004 with an Athletic Therapy Certificate and the University of Calgary in 2005 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology – Major Athletic Therapy – Minor Sociology.  In the past, Brandon has held the positions of Assistant Athletic Therapist at the University of Alberta and at the University of Calgary, as well as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Abbotsford Heat in the AHL. He also was an integral part in building the Calgary Multi-disciplinary Clinic, Prairie Therapy. Currently, Brandon is the executive director of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team which he has helped build over the course of his 18 year career.

Brandon stands by the treatment philosophy that assessment for the root of the problem is number one. His treatment approach is to assess the body as a whole and figure out where the problem is coming from, address the symptoms and then stretch or strengthen the areas that need to be addressed to prevent the problem from recurring. Exercise is one of his most valued modalities in treating most musculoskeletal problems.

As a younger athlete, Brandon was a hockey player, baseball player and golfer. He has coached hockey, baseball and golf, and as a therapist has worked hockey, football and baseball games at the professional level. He understands all aspects of the team game, as well as individual sport. Brandon has also worked closely with Alberta Ballet.

Brandon’s expertise is keeping his patients as active as possible throughout the entire rehab process. All patients are seen one-on-one and every patient is sent home with a program that can be done either at home, or in the gym to address the areas that are causing all issues. Having seen injuries from traumatic events through the entire rehab process, his goal is to keep his patients active in some capacity while trying to rehab the issues. This likely means trying to keep them in practice unless their ability to compete is not safe. Brandon’s specific focuses or techniques he uses are muscle energy techniques, soft tissue release, trigger points and strain-counter strain. His main areas of interest are in treatment of knee and shoulder issues, but he’s very comfortable treating all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries.

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Ayesha is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy from Camosun College. Her career has included working with elite athletes, such as Field Hockey Canada’s Men’s and Women’s Olympic teams and Volleyball Canada’s Women’s Next Gen Team. She played a key role in rehabilitation and performance enhancement at major international events like the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Beyond high-performance sports, Ayesha specializes in helping individuals manage the side effects of cancer and its treatments, and she is passionate about supporting people through injury recovery, from sprained ankles to post-surgical rehabilitation, to include total hip and knee arthroplasty. Dedicated to helping people of all activity levels get back to doing what they love, Ayesha combines her knowledge of sports injuries and general wellness to offer personalized care.

Outside of her professional life, Ayesha enjoys walking her two dogs, reading with her cat, and making the most of BC’s west coast lifestyle.

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Originally from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Devon came to Edmonton as a young teenager pursuing hockey and athletic excellence. During this time, he first experienced working with strength and conditioning coaches and found his passion for helping people with their health and fitness. Growing up, Devon had the opportunity to play a variety of competitive sports at provincial, national, and international levels, such as hockey, baseball, volleyball and most recently, ball hockey at numerous Canadian and World Ball Hockey Championships. Devon joins the Acumen team with over 8 years of professional experience in the health and fitness industry. During this time, he has developed a special interest in working with First Responders, the general population, older adults, and amateur athletes. With these experiences, he understands the value of strength and conditioning not only for sports but for injury prevention and living a healthy and active lifestyle as well.

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Miranda is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Athletic Trainer originally from Peterborough, Ontario. She has a degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College. Miranda is also a credentialed Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). An internship at the National Ballet of Canada piqued an interest in pursuing a career in High Performance and Performing Arts. Miranda worked in Montreal at Cirque du Soleil’s International Headquarters on the creation of 4 new shows before moving to Las Vegas to work at Ka at MGM Grand as a Head Therapist. She spent 14 years in Las Vegas and wouldn’t have predicted she would get married by an ordained Circus clown or have 2 wonderful children in the City of Lights. She finished her days in Las Vegas working at “O” at the Bellagio. Cirque du Soleil provided the experience and taught Miranda the flexibility to work with anything from Contortionists, Dancers and Synchronized Swimmers to former Professional Wrestlers.  Miranda enjoys working in High Performance but also takes great satisfaction from helping people achieve their everyday goals that they weren’t able to achieve following an injury.

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Brian arrives at Acumen having worked in the Performance Medicine department at Cirque du Soleil for the past 15+ years. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s Performance Medicine department in 2006 and has bridged two cities and six shows during such time. He completed his Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Alberta, and his Diploma in Sports Injury Management from Sheridan College. He holds a Diploma in Sports Physical Therapies from the International Olympic Committee and a Certificate in Workload Management in Football from the Barcelona Football Club. He is a dual credentialed Canadian Athletic Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Brian has served as an Emergency Action Plan consultant, and assisted at training camp medical day, for the Vegas Golden Knights since their inception. He spent two seasons as a student Athletic Therapist with the Edmonton Elks, before joining the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004 on a full season internship. Brian returns home to Edmonton after a long hiatus, and is joined by his wife and fellow Athletic Therapist, Miranda, and their two incredible children.

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Kelsey is Certified Athletic Therapist in Calgary, where she graduated and got her degree in Health and Physical Education Majoring in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal University. After graduating Kelsey was able to gain different experiences by working in a clinic in Cold Lake, then completing an internship with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After that, she started working at the University of Calgary with several of their varsity sports teams. Kelsey went into Athletic Therapy because she had four knee surgeries and growing up in a small town she did not have the same resources as a city would and she wanted to be able to help people wherever she was. Kelsey loves working with post surgical knees and ankles, but will work with any injury as her goal is to get you back to doing what you love.

Kelsey will start off the assessment with addressing the injured area, but also looking at the body as a whole and seeing if there are any compensation patterns that are affecting the body. When you see Kelsey for a session you can expect hands on treatment that includes cupping, IASTR, trigger point release, muscle energy techniques, craniosacral techniques, stretching, exercises and education on your injury and what will help you. Kelsey is very excited to be joining the team and being able to help people across Canada with Acumen.

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David brings over 20 years of experience in Athletic Therapy, with a career that spans roles such as Head Athletic Therapist at the Okanagan Hockey Academy, a position with the Victoria Salmon Kings, and a distinguished 13-year tenure with the Vancouver Canucks. His expertise in the field has been instrumental in shaping the athletic development and well-being of athletes across various levels.

David holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba and Athletic Therapy Certification from the University of Winnipeg. His therapeutic approach combines manual treatments with tailored exercise programs to alleviate pain, enhance movement efficiency, and empower his patients with a deeper understanding of their injuries and long-term recovery strategies.

A resident of West Kelowna, David is actively involved in the local ringette and softball communities and enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, and coaching. Now with Acumen Health, David is excited to continue supporting athletes, and individuals of all ages in their recovery and performance journeys.

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Mike has spent his 11 year career as a strength and conditioning coach working with one of the most recognizable organizations in North America, the New York Yankees. Here, Mike spent 7 years working within the Yankees Player Development System coordinating everything from rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries, strength and power development, speed and agility development with players in both the Major and Minor Leagues. He also assisted in implementation of numerous strength and conditioning camps and had the opportunity to work 8 Major League Spring Trainings while with the Yankees.

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Meet Nicole! Nicole grew up living a very active lifestyle, whether that was hiking and enjoying the outdoors or playing sports. She was involved in competitive sports from a young age and saw how much of an impact proper exercise, training and rehabilitation for injuries could have on her game and quality of life. This is where her passion for the study of the human body started. Nicole is highly intrigued on how the body moves, how it operates and functions, and how in turn, to properly train these muscles and movements.

Nicole grew up in Sherwood Park and carried on to University of Alberta where she obtained her Bachelor of Kinesiology. She has spent the past years working in health and wellness and is also the Athletic Trainer for minor hockey. In the hockey setting she focuses more on reducing the risk of injury, communication with Physiotherapists and Athletic Therapists and carrying on proper integration of exercise and rehabilitation for athletes. Nicole has found a special interest in concussion management in sports and playing an integral role in athletes return to play progression. She also loves working on mobility for athletes. This means assisting those in need with their ability to move actively through range of motion. Nicole accomplishes this by identifying imbalances, correcting and educating limitations and supplying proper exercises for improvement to affect one’s activities of daily living and performance.

Obtaining her certified strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS) designation allowed Nicole to focus on athletic population.  You can find Nicole part of one’s rehabilitation process, as well as the strength and return to performance side.

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Born in Havana, Cuba, Jean Carlos (JC) took his first steps in the world of martial arts at the age of 6. Competing internationally for Canada in karate, JC honed his skills and represented his adopted homeland with pride on the global stage. Alongside his martial arts endeavours, JC also dedicated five years of his life to the diamond, playing baseball. In recent years, JC has found a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, it was his past injuries that inspired a pivotal change in lifestyle.

Determined to make a difference, he set his sights on a career where he could help fellow athletes minimize the risk of injuries. Achieving a Bachelor of Kinesiology, with a focus on Sports Performance, JC embarked on a path to understand the intricacies of the human body, movement, and performance optimization. His dedication to the field led him to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Armed with this expertise, he now channels his energy and knowledge towards working with athletic populations, helping them reach their peak potential while reducing the risk of injuries.

He has also worked heavily with our In and Off-Season programs (Baseball, Hockey, Baseball). JC is also excited to help the osteoarthritis population reach their goals and has an interest in shoulders and the overhead athlete.

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Originally from Prince Edward Island, Shannon joins the Acumen team with experience as a high performance athlete and 7 years of professional development in Strength & Conditioning.

Shannon left home at just 14 to pursue her career in hockey, attending Warner High School Hockey Program, right here in Alberta. After high school, she was awarded a full scholarship to Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science. In 2014, Shannon helped her team won their first-ever NCAA National Championship. She proceeded to finish out her Junior and Senior year as team captain with back-to-back appearances at the NCAA top 8 and final 4 tournaments. Shannon also represented her country as part of the National Women’s Hockey team where she won gold at the U18 World Championships in the Czech Republic. Additionally, participated in various national team training camps and collegiate-level international competitions. After graduation, Shannon played 1 season with the CWHL Brampton Thunder in 2016-17 before returning home to PEI. In 2018, she competed in the RBC Training Ground, finishing as the top female athlete in Atlantic Canada. Rowing Canada recruited her to row competitively, and did so for 3 seasons, attending training camps with Rowing Canada’s Next Gen development program.

Throughout her athletic career, she easily developed a passion for Strength and Conditioning, recognizing the importance of training to enhance sport performance, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Shannon has since worked with a variety of elite athletes and organizations including Hockey Canada and Rugby Canada, representing the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic. In 2022, she relocated to Calgary and has become the newest addition to our team!

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Francesca has an extensive background in clinical management and quality improvement facilitation. Francesca earned her Bachelors of Technology in Technology Management with a Minor in Health Promotion. From there she gained experience in the field as a Clinic Manager of an ARP Community Health Centre.  Working with family physicians in a minority language community has opened up doors to better promote and deliver healthcare outside of a normal clinic setting.  With the eagerness to help other clinics across the province, Francesca undertook a position as a Quality Improvement Facilitator for the Primary Care Network to finally embark in the Acumen Journey.  Designing the Acumen Clinic from scratch has been nothing short of challenging, gratifying and fun for Francesca.  She feels pride in working with the Acumen Clinic Team, building partnerships and transforming health care one patient at a time!

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LeeAnne is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Athletic Therapist. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Canadian Athletic Therapist’s Association. She has a vast interest in Patient Education and making orthopedic care a smooth transition for patients. LeeAnne obtained her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Health Science at Castleton University in Vermont. She practiced as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the states for 6 years with various sports teams and orthopedic clinics (NECBL, Dartmouth Hitchcock, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic to name a few). She then went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology at Mercyhurst University. While in Erie, PA she worked as a Division I Women’s Ice Hockey ATC where going to the Frozen Four was one of her favourite memories.

LeeAnne has specialized in treating the shoulder, knee and elbow over the past 6 years. She enjoys the post operation rehabilitation stages and assisting in transition to return to play. Post operation surgeries she specializes include: Tommy John (UCL reconstruction), ACL reconstruction, Shoulder instability, and Rotator Cuff.

LeeAnne relocated to Canada with her husband where she worked as an Orthopedic Research Coordinator at the PanAm Clinic in Winnipeg, MB. They kept moving west and they found themselves in Edmonton and joined the Acumen Team. They now have 2 children and 2 dogs!

Biography

Dr. Jesse Slade Shantz is a Royal College Certified sports and shoulder surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and open surgeries for shoulder, knee, elbow and sports-associated conditions.

Dr. Slade Shantz has focused his career on both being at the cutting edge of surgical techniques and delivering the experience patients expect in terms of communication, punctuality and customer service within the healthcare system. Because of his unique approach Dr. Slade Shantz has been invited to educate other surgeons on current surgical techniques and speak about entrepreneurship and health system transformation.

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Jenna comes to Acumen with a background in nursing. She spent 3 years at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital specializing in Geriatric/Stroke rehab, as well as Pediatrics and Psych. She has always had a passion for taking care of others and being a part of their recovery journey. She started at Acumen as a Patient Care Coordinator and eventually moved into our Chief of Operation role building a new healthcare system in Orthopedics alongside her peers. Whether it be patients- or the Acumen Team- Jenna loves to take care of people, and most importantly ensure that everyone is happy! She believes in the Acumen model, and is happy to help in any way she can to see it grow!

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Christy Abtahi is the Administration Team Manager at Acumen, where she excels as a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator. Her commitment to placing patients’ needs at the center of their healthcare experiences is evident through her deep-rooted passion for Healthcare Administration, which began early in her career. Christy’s personal experience with the challenges of delayed surgeries and treatments fuels her commitment to ensuring that Acumen delivers timely and exceptional care.

In her multifaceted role at Acumen, Christy manages both patient care and department financial oversight. She takes pride in guiding patients through their treatment and recovery, celebrating their progress, and providing personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. Beyond her professional life, Christy creates balance with video gaming and exploring new artistic activities.

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With a passion for healthcare and a dedication to patient well-being, Bryanne brings 10+ years of experience in various healthcare settings to Acumen Clinic. As a Surgical Manager, she is committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring the highest standards of medical service.

Bryanne obtained her Practical Nursing Diploma from lower mainland British Columbia, where she honed her clinical skills and developed a deep understanding of both preoperative and postoperative care. Her background extends to emergency pre-hospital care, complemented by her experience as a small business owner.

Outside of work, Bryanne enjoys world travelling, camping, snowboarding, skating, and hiking to name a few. Having resided in nine cities across western Canada, Bryanne has chosen St. Albert as her family's home base, where she resides with her husband and two sons.

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Elise comes to Acumen with over 12 years of experience employed within various facets of healthcare including dental assisting, dental admin, and working in the offices and urgent care clinic at the Fraser Orthopaedic Institute in B.C. She has a big passion for helping others and strives to make patients feel comfortable and educated when it comes to their treatment. Elise loves to learn, and you will often find her in some form of schooling. Currently she is completing a Human Resources Management program at the University of Calgary and hopes to bring her new skills to the Acumen Team!

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Laurie is fairly new to the city of Calgary, having lived in the Vancouver area most of her life. While still acclimating to the Calgary winters, she has learned that clothing layers are key!

Laurie has devoted her career to the medical field, the last 16 years of which were in orthopaedics. She is passionate about helping patients navigate their way through the diagnostic/treatment/recovery process and making it as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

In her free time, she enjoys almost anything that involves being outdoors, especially out in the mountains!

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Julienne is a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Since her move to Canada from the Philippines in 2019, her journey has always involved healthcare, an industry she has been inclined to be a part of since she was young.

With experience working in various integrated clinics, working closely with patients and clinicians alike, Julienne has developed her passion for communicating with and caring for people while working with a team towards a common goal - to provide quality healthcare that is accessible to all.

When not working, you can find Julienne reading books, spending time with her family, and trying out different restaurants and coffee shops. And maybe chasing some tennis balls (still trying to learn how to hit them!).

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Aimee brings a unique blend of business experience and passion for patient care to Acumen Health. Growing up in Jasper, Alberta, she spent her early years immersed in the outdoors, developing a love for hiking, snowboarding, and exploring. This adventurous spirit remains a big part of her life and fuels her dedication to making a positive impact on others. With a background in sales and management, Aimee cultivated strong business relationships and expanded her expertise in the tech industry. Although successful, she sought a more fulfilling role that directly improves people’s lives, which led her to Acumen Health and her enthusiasm for supporting patient needs. She’s also a proud mom of a sweet 7-year-old boy and loves visiting national parks whenever possible, as she finds peace and inspiration in nature. In her free time, you’ll find her longboarding in the summer and snowboarding come winter. Aimee is excited to be part of Acumen Health, where she looks forward to positively impacting both patients and team members.