3 Best Physiotherapists in Red Deer

“Blake Goehring completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. Blake started his post-secondary education at Red Deer College, where he earned his Kinesiology diploma and transferred to the University of Alberta to complete his Bachelor of Physical Education. He has been a part-time instructor in the Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant Program for over five years. He is a Certified Manual Therapist, trained in Functional Dry Needling (FDN), and is on the Physiotherapy Alberta roster for dry needling (also called IMS). Blake uses hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury, and disability. Blake practices as a physiotherapist and co-owner of Stride Physiotherapy. The clinic provides manual hands-on therapy, including myofascial release, joint mobilization, and manipulation. Stride Physiotherapy offers convenient appointments for patients.”

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“Ben MacDonald finished his Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma from Red Deer College before receiving his Bachelor of Physical Education with a Major in Sports Performance from the University of Alberta. Ben has completed his Master of Physical Therapy at UBC. He has received his Orthopaedic Division Level 2 certifications and a Certificate in Spinal Manipulative Therapy. He is a Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FRM) Affiliated Clinical Educator with the University of Alberta. His treatments include exercises and stretches to re-develop and maintain mobility. He has experience working with different patient populations, such as elite and recreational athletes, pre and post-surgical patients, geriatrics, and paediatrics. He practices as a physical therapist at Collegiate Sports Medicine. The clinic offers evidence-based therapy to empower their patients to achieve their health and performance goals. The clinic offers direct billing.”

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“Dave obtained his Bachelor of Physiotherapy from India in 2005. He has been registered as a professional Physiotherapist in Canada since 2013. Dave has 21 years of experience in the physical therapy field. Dave is certified in Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Functional Dry Needling, and Acupuncture. He specializes in treating TMJ disorders and sports injuries. He has been treating international-level arm wrestlers and athletes. Dave served as a Team Physiotherapist for Team Malaysia in the Paralympic Games for six years. He always says that gold-standard physical therapy services should be affordable to every human being to improve their quality of life. Dave is currently practising at Bone and Joint Physiotherapy. The clinic is determined to offer the best care to its community.”

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