Active Back to Health

Dr. Peterson is a chiropractor with a specialty Fellowship in Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation. He is interested in evaluating and treating body movement, posture, strength and balance. Our sedentary lifestyles create postural and muscular imbalances that will progress from muscle fatigue and soreness to pain and tension to injury and tissue failure. Often times the area of pain is not the source of the problem.

Dr. Cumming has been practicing Chiropractic in Calgary since 1989. He is also certified in clinical acupuncture and Graston in addition to completing a three year post-graduate specialty study resulting in fellowship designation with the Canadian Chiropractic Specialty College of Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation.

Dr. Harrison is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Chiropractor and Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. She incorporates a variety of techniques into her practice including Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Strain Counterstrain and McKenzie Protocols. For Dr. Harrison, working in a multi-disciplinary clinic offers the opportunity to provide the best care for her patients.

Dr. Julia Viscomi is a chiropractor who diagnoses and treats personal, sports, workplace, and motor vehicle injuries that pertain to the low back, neck, headaches, hips, knees, and other areas of the body. Dr. Viscomi’s treatment plans are personalized to each patient and include a variety of techniques, such as: spinal mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue therapies, exercises, nerve flossing, low-level laser therapy, orthotics, and more.

Dr. Paul Day has worked as a psychotherapist for more than two decades in Canada, the U.S. and Panama. He joined the team at Active Back to Health Centre after returning to Calgary following nearly five years volunteering with a humanitarian foundation in Panama.

Dr. Kellington is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a general family practice – meaning that she treats all health conditions and welcomes all ages to her practice. She enjoys focusing on improving sleep and energy, reducing stress levels and optimizing nutrition. A large majority of her practice involves the treatment of hormonal concerns, weight issues, mental/emotional health, digestive concerns and any condition causing pain and inflammation.

Susy has over 15 years of clinical experience in nutrition and diet therapy working in private practice and in a hospital setting. She strives to promote health and prevent disease by working with individuals to develop good eating habits and helping them make permanent healthy lifestyle changes.

Dr. Stewart is a “hands on” chiropractor who focuses on everyday aches and pains resulting from “sit – stand – sleep” postural imbalances as well as week-end warrior injuries. Over the years Dr. Stewart has come to realize that every patient is unique and may require a different approach during treatments. Dr. Stewart believes that what happens in the office is only part of the treatment – patients are encouraged to modify their postures to aid in recovery.

Pauline was born and raised in the Philippines. She graduated from Riverside College in the Philippines with a five-year Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy. Her fifth year of education was spent gaining clinical experience in hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. Following this, she completed an additional five months training in orthopaedics and trauma care.

Steve is a Registered Massage Therapist with certification in multiple continuing education disciplines. His original 2200 hour program was enhanced by a ‘Sports specialist’ certificate. These elements build on a Physical Education degree and emphasize Steve’s lifelong dedication to health and fitness.

Elizabeth has over 20 years of massage experience. She focuses mainly on treating injuries such as motor vehicle accidents and work or sports related injuries. Besides her therapeutic massage, she is also very proficient in relaxation, sports and pregnancy massage.

Jen has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003. After completing the Ontario provincial exams, she moved to Alberta and has been practicing here since. She has been at Active Back to Health Centre for 9 years where she focuses on Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy.

Kyla is a registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has experience in counseling individuals, families and children. For the majority of Kyla’s professional career she has worked within schools. She began as a Family School Liaison Counselor with Palliser Regional schools in 2008. In this role, she worked with children ages 6-17 in a number of different schools.

Colin has worked in the counseling realm for many years. Working at the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre (AARC) for 16 years, including seven years as Clinical Director he effectively learned to work with troubled youth and their families. Colin did his practicum in the Child and Family Services System, under the supervision of Dr. Peter Choate. Colin has been in private practice since 2010 and obtained his registration status with the College of Alberta Psychologists in 2013.