CSA Physiotherapy Staff - Grandin Clinic, St.Albert

Dawn Payne

BScPT, CGIMS, RCAMT (Physiotherapist)

Dawn has a special interest in treating complex spinal conditions, chronic pain, dizziness/vertigo and athletic injuries. She does consults for doctors and other health care practitioners to help determine the best course of treatment for patients with longstanding pain and complex injuries. Dawn has been involved in the treatment of many athletes at both recreational and international levels including athletes involved in triathlon, running, cycling and martial arts.

Designations: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1995), Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (Instructor), Honorary Fellow Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain, Resident of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Injury Management Consultant for Alberta Auto Injury Program, Registered Member of IMS Needling Roster.

Mary Bazzarelli

BScPT (Physiotherapist)

Mary heads up the Geriatric Balance and Fall Prevention Program at the clinic. Mary is also a Certified McKenzie therapist and utilizes specific spinal movement tests to help diagnose the most appropriate treatment regime for patients with spinal pain. She has experience treating many orthopedic conditions including TMJ (Jaw) problems and athletic injuries. Mary is a strong advocate of the importance of educating patients and providing them with specific exercises to manage and control pain on their own.

Designations: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1994), Certified McKenzie therapist.

Denise McDermott

BScPT, CGIMS (Physiotherapist)

Although Denise has a wide range of expertise, she is particularly interested in treating motor vehicle accident injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. In addition to pursuing training in GunnIMS to help treat chronic pain patients, she has taken several courses in manual and manipulative therapy. She is one of the senior therapists in the clinic and she has years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to share with patients.

Designations: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1993), Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, Intermediate Level Canadian Physiotherapy Association of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Registered Member of IMS Needling Roster.

Albert Chan

BScPT, CGIMS, FCAMPT (Physiotherapist)

Albert graduated from the University of Alberta in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.  He completed his training in Australia prior to returning to work in Alberta.  For the past 14 years, Albert has focused his practice on neuromusculoskeletal conditions and injuries while working in a variety of settings. Albert believes that effective health care delivery often involves more than just the family physician and physical therapist.  Complex injuries and problems require complex solutions and a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care is often required.

Designations:  Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1996), Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Registered Member of IMS Needling Roster, Clinical Mentor for the Master of Clinical Sciences program for the University of Western Ontario and a Clinical Supervisor for physical therapy students at the University of Alberta.  Albert is also an assistant instructor for the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Other Languages Spoken: Cantonese

Carla Brown

B.P.T.(Physiotherapist)

Carla is the key person in the Women’s Health and Incontinence program offered at CSA Physiotherapy. She has worked in several hospitals in and around the Edmonton area as well as in Private Practice Clinics where she has provided treatment for women with incontinence. Carla provides thoughtful, direct and caring attention to each patient she works with. She provides concise educating to patients on their role in being an active participant of treatment in order to reduce symptoms and maximize the effects of treatment.

Designations: Bachelor of Physical Therapy (1978), Certified Women’s Health and Incontinence therapist, Registered Member of Women’s Health/Incontinence Roster.

Lisa Lydiatt

BScPT, CAFCI (Physiotherapist)

Lisa enjoys treating both acute and chronic musculoskeletal and athletic injuries. She has pursued post graduate training in several areas and uses techniques such as manual therapy, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), postural correction, therapeutic exercise and acupuncture to treat her patients. Lisa also has an extensive background in most forms of dance and has many years of hockey training which help her understand and treat athletic injuries.

Designations: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (2003), Certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, Certified Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, Level 3 Canadian Physiotherapy Association Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Registered Member of Acupuncture and IMS Needling Roster, Level 1 Visceral Manipulation.

Kristine Hayday

MScPT (Physiotherapist)

Kristine offers treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Treatment includes manual therapy, exercises, Acupuncture, education and the use of therapeutic modalities. She has experience working with pre-surgical and acute post-surgical orthopedic patients. In this role she has had the opportunity to work closely with orthopedic surgeons and has ensured that post surgical patients have appropriate treatment and care. She also has experience working in acute care rehabilitation medicine, geriatrics, falls prevention, cardiovascular and neurological rehabilitation.

Designations: Masters of Science in Physical Therapy; Masters of Science (Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 2007); Bachelor of Science-with Honors (Physiology-2004).

Norm DeNault

BScPT, CGIMS (Physiotherapist)

Norm graduated from the University of Alberta in 1998 and has been helping patients with orthopedic and sports injuries since that time. He has worked with the NAIT hockey program and the Hockey Alberta Development program as well as his son’s minor hockey team. His core treatment philosophy involves working as part of a health care team with the goal of empowering patients to manage their current injuries and prevent future ones so they can maintain an active lifestyle

Designations: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1998), Certified GunnIMS Practitioner, Registered Member of IMS Needling Roster

Allison Tucker-Lamoureux

RMT (Massage Therapist)

Allison provides Therapeutic Massage which usually combines relaxation techniques and deep tissue work, including trigger point therapy and myofascial release techniques. She also employs the use of Reiki (energy work) to help relaxation and increase the benefits of the massage. Allison is interested in ensuring the patient always benefits from treatment. She will often collaborate with the physiotherapists in the clinic in particular in cases that are complex and benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.

Designations: Registered Massage Therapist, graduated with honors (2005), Member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada

Heather Gionet

RMT (Massage Therapist)

Heather believes that massage combined with a healthy lifestyle can promote well-being and reduce stress.  She incorporates a variety of techniques into her treatments including trigger point massage, PNF/muscle energy techniques and thermal therapy to ensure each session is uniquely suited to the patient’s needs.  

Designations: Registered Massage Therapist, Member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada