Helmut is an avid rock climber and dedicated clinician. He has been a practicing physiotherapist in Calgary since 2007, after earning his Master of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. Since then, he has gained extensive experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Helmut is a Certified Manual Therapist, specializing in IMS/Dry Needling, and is also authorized to provide Diagnostic Imaging referrals. Additionally, he contributed over seven years to the Banff Sports Medicine Knee Clinic Research Group, focusing on post-operative ACL and MPFL surgery rehabilitation and research.

Originally from Brazil, Helmut moved to Canada in the early 2000s, drawn by the majestic Rocky Mountains, which he now calls home. His climbing journey began in the early 1990s, and he quickly ascended to the ranks of Brazil’s climbing elite, contributing to the sport’s development for over a decade. His travels to various climbing destinations have broadened his perspective on the sport and its intersection with his clinical practice.

Helmut’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Physical Education from University Gama Filho (1998) and a Specialization in Sports Performance Training from UNOPAR (2000). This combination of expertise enabled him to pioneer performance methodologies for climbing in Brazil during the late 1990s.

Currently, Helmut is focused on exploring the intersection of sports performance and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on promoting healthy longevity for athletes and the general community. His enthusiasm extends to collaborating on and designing new research projects.

Outside of work, Helmut enjoys climbing both indoors and outdoors, hiking, cross-country skiing, and pursuing his long-standing passion for photography in the mountains.

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Kayla is a physiotherapist, climber, mother, and co-owner of Bolder Health and Performance. She earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, following a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. With extensive experience in private practice, Kayla focuses on treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Kayla is dedicated to ongoing education, holding certifications in acupuncture, biomedical dry needling, Active Release Technique, and advanced manual therapy through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is also qualified to order diagnostic imaging and has received additional training in shoulder, elbow, and pelvic injury assessment, climbing movement analysis and climbing injuries, running gait assessment, and blood flow restriction therapy.

Her approach to rehabilitation emphasizes analyzing movement patterns and postures, creating functional, progressive exercise programs, and using manual therapy to restore optimal mobility and function. Patient education, goal-setting, and self-management are central to her practice.

Kayla has a special interest in climbing-related injuries and injury prevention, and has led workshops on injury prevention for climbers. She is also highly focused on non-operative shoulder management.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and pursues activities like running, bouldering, snowboarding, and water sports.

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Tanielle earned her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan in 2010. She completed her undergraduate Honors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Regina in 2008, where she also played on the women’s hockey team, receiving the Academic All Canadian scholarship.

Since moving to Calgary in 2010, Tanielle has worked in multi-disciplinary clinics and as a research clinician in sport-related concussion studies at the University of Calgary since 2012. She holds advanced post-graduate certification in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation and is certified as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist by the University of Pittsburgh. Tanielle holds a Level III certification in manual therapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as training in Active Release techniques, running injuries, and biomedical dry needling. She is dedicated to treating all types of injuries, with specialized expertise in neck pain and headaches. Tanielle focuses on identifying root causes and improving movement patterns to help her patients regain mobility and function. Tanielle values collaboration with other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach to patient care, with a strong emphasis on education and prevention.

Early in her career, Tanielle volunteered in Botswana, Africa, where she implemented fall prevention and posture awareness programs in underserved communities. This experience highlights her commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and improving her patients’ quality of life. During this trip, she also had the opportunity to climb and successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro with her now-husband.

Outside of work, Tanielle enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, hiking, biking, travelling, and coaching her kids in sports.

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Antoine Rodriguez is an osteopathic manual therapist having graduated after 5 years of study at the Collège Ostéopathique Européen in France, 2016.

After graduation, he spent 5 years practicing osteopathy in France before moving to Canada. His experiences have led him to work with different demographics such as infants, prenatal/postnatal clients, athletes and geriatric clients. Antoine is registered with the Alberta Association of Osteopathic Manual Therapists (AAOMT) and since moving to Canada, has been practicing in Calgary since 2021.

His practice of osteopathy is unique to each patient, utilizing a broad scope of skills which include deep tissue massage as well as myotensive, structural, functional/fascial, visceral and cranio-sacral techniques.

His passion for sports led him to pursue a training exploring the practice of osteopathy in relation with athletes. Through the years, Antoine had the opportunity to work with his local running and soccer clubs in France and during this period, he helped athletes understand the cause of their injuries through osteopathic assessment and treatments.

Antoine values health and overall wellbeing and leverages his training to maintain optimal health of his patients through osteo-centric practices.

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Samuel graduated with honors from Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2022. Initially choosing massage therapy as a change of pace from his previous endeavors, Samuel has discovered a new and deepening interest in the human body and all of its amazing systems and complexities. He takes a holistic approach to treatment and considers not just an individual’s physical condition, but also their overall health, including lifestyle, mental and emotional wellbeing, and previous life experiences or traumas. Samuel predominantly works with clients who have chronic pain or mobility issues, many of whom have been in car accidents.

What should you expect from a massage treatment with Samuel? His treatment process includes a detailed intake which focuses on and beyond your main complaint(s) to learn about your history, goals for treatment, and massage preferences (including music!). No two treatments are the same, and Samuel will meet you where you are at on the day you come in for your massage. He prefers a collaborative approach and readily welcomes feedback so he can offer you a more personalized massage experience. As he frequently tells his clients, you are in the driver’s seat! Following the treatment, Samuel will work with you to develop a feasible plan of care, as well as provide you with relevant homecare and health management strategies.

As a lifelong learner, Samuel enjoys doing research and takes regular massage-related courses in an effort to build a well-informed, evidence-based practice – feel free to ask him about his latest areas of research! His passion is teaching and he hopes to one day instruct other aspiring massage therapists. Outside of massage, Samuel stays active with hiking, biking, and bouldering. He is obsessed with specialty coffee and can talk endlessly about this subject!

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