Chiropractor, Clinic Director

With a lifelong interest in athletics and health, Dr. Madhu Brar-Hayer is passionate about the treatment and prevention of injuries. Dr. Brar-Hayer is born and raised in small town BC (Kitimat) where she participated in many sports including soccer, swimming and figure skating. She developed an affinity towards the discipline of karate and competing not only at the provincial and national level but also represented Canada at international competitions.

Dr. Brar-Hayer attended the University of British Columbia on a academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education. She went on received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon graduating with both clinical and academic honours in 2003.

She has been in practice for over 18 years and has taken the fully body certifications and masters for Active Release. She enjoys taking her time with patients to assess and ensure there is an effective plan to return to regular activities. Dr Brar-Hayer loves working with all types of patients elderly, weekend warriors, active adults but has a passion for working with young athletes.

Dr. Brar-Hayer currently works directly with the University of Calgary Rowing and Softball teams providing onsite and in office care provides. She is actively involved in the Calgary hockey, ringette and football communities and also provides care to high level hockey, football and soccer players.

As the Clinic Director Dr. Brar-Hayer manages and oversees all practitioners at Movement Performance & Health clinic.

If she is not at Movement Performance and Health, you can be sure to find her at an arena or football field with her kids.

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Acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Alyssa Cochrane is a Doctor of Acupuncture (Dr. Ac) and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Lethbridge. Her focuses include:

• Acupuncture
• Chinese herbal medicine
• Cupping
• Auricular Treatment (ear seeds)
• Gua Sha

Dr. Alyssa Cochrane, Calgary Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor in SW Calgary After completing her BA, Dr. Cochrane was inspired while working at a clinic to return to school to become a DTCM/Acupuncturist. She saw the difference acupuncture made in the lives of the patients and felt the benefits from experiencing treatments herself.

While attending the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she took a very active role in her school’s student clinic, as well as at the offsite clinic offered through The Alex Community Health Centre. She graduated from CITCM with academic honours in 2019.

While maintaining a general practice, Dr. Cochrane has a passion for working with digestive health and women’s health and strives to provide high-level care and support for all of her patients.

When Dr. Cochrane is not in the clinic she enjoys spending time reading, baking, spending time in the park with friends, and boxing/Muay Thai.

There are many health conditions that can benefit from regular Acupuncture treatment, such as:

• Pain Management
• Headaches/Migraines
• Digestive Support (IBS)
• Fertility Support
• Stress and Fatigue
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Endometriosis/PCOS

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Registered Massage Therapist

Colleen Gilbert has been practicing massage therapy full-time as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2005.

Focusing on relaxation as well as therapeutic massage, Colleen is well-versed in treating patients at all stages of health, including pregnancy and children from the age of five.

Given advanced notice, hot stone massage can be incorporated into regular massage treatments with her. Colleen is proficient in myofascial stretching and decompression and can also incorporate these into your sessions. Colleen’s goal is to help you create a mind-body connection and awareness and will often encourage self-care and stretching between treatments to keep you moving and lessen any stiffness.

In her spare time, Colleen can be found hiking in Kananaskis with her family, camping, kayaking, and gardening while outdoors, and reading a good book inside when the weather drops.

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Registered Massage Therapist

Sarah is a graduate of the 3000-hour massage therapy diploma program at Makami College. She focuses on therapeutic, deep tissue and relaxation massage using various techniques such as myofascial release and cupping, trigger point release as well as cyriax frictions.

Sarah has completed extra courses and training in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy. She works directly with dentists and orthodontists in the Calgary area to help correct TMJ dysfunction.

Sarah is passionate about helping others and through her work as a massage therapist she is able to enhance others physical and mental well being.

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Chiropractor

Dr. Kieran Lamont is a Calgary-raised chiropractor with a strong background in sports and rehabilitation. His passion for chiropractic care developed through his own experiences as an athlete, where treatment helped him recover from injuries and perform at his best across multiple sports.

Dr. Kie graduated with Distinction from the University of Calgary’s Kinesiology program and went on to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree summa cum laude from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. During his training, he pursued advanced coursework in adjusting techniques, neurology, and rehabilitation, and served as President of the Rehabilitation Club.

Dr. Kie uses an integrated approach that combines diversified adjusting, nerve mobilization, manual therapy, and active rehabilitation to help patients achieve optimal movement, performance, and long-term health.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys weightlifting, golfing, alpine skiing, and playing hockey. He is excited to join the Movement Performance & Health team and looks forward to working with patients to help them achieve their health goals.

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Registered Massage Therapist

Tin graduated from Mount Royal University with a Massage Therapy diploma in 2024 and is a member of Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC). He is personable and passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, whether for relaxation or therapeutic purposes.

Tin’s sessions integrate various massage techniques, assessment tools, and tailored treatment plans to help clients achieve optimal health and well-being. Along with relieving pain & tightness and improving functional performance, he also educates clients about their conditions and emphasizes the importance of injury prevention.

He is multilingual and manages to speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. In his free time, Tin enjoys running and regularly participates in long-distance running events.

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Chiropractor

A born and raised Calgarian, Dr. Stephen Lawson is a second-generation chiropractor.

His father, Dr. Ross Lawson, practiced in downtown Calgary for 35 years and during that time was instrumental in establishing chiropractic as a regulated health profession with the Government of Alberta. Providing chiropractic care to various types of patients, including young dancers and professional dance companies, enthusiastic athletes and professional sports teams, front line workers, teachers, and the elderly. Dr. Lawson cares for patients young and old from all walks of life.

Dr. Lawson has built his practice on providing great chiropractic care to his patients and serving the profession as a Council Member of the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors. He has been integral in evaluating new chiropractic graduates to ensure competency in Alberta. Dr. Lawson is excited to be relocating his practice (Calgary Chiropractic Clinic South) to Movement Performance & Health. He is looking forward to working with like-minded professionals whose top priority, like his, are always the patients.

If you don’t see Dr. Lawson at the clinic, you can find him woodworking or working alongside his children on their renovation projects.

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Registered Massage Therapist

Nara, RMT, a member of the MTAA. He graduated from Medix college, Brampton, Ontario. Nara has been practicing massage therapy since 2015. He provides services to:

• Reduce muscular pain and suffering brought on by sprain or strain injuries, such as shoulder and lower back pain, and sciatica treatment.
• Improve mobility and reduce stiffness in the muscles and joints. Offer relaxation and stress reduction.
• Specializes in sports injuries.
• Provides trigger point release, lymphatic drainage, technology education, and pregnancy massage.

Nara’s special interests include prevention, provides and rehabilitation services of sport people injuries with deep tissues massage and stretching, MVA rehabilitation, therapeutic massage.

Outside of work, Nara can be found in the mountains with his wife. Whether it’s snowboarding or hiking, Nara keeps himself busy with an active lifestyle.

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Registered Massage Therapist

Natalie is a 2200-hour Mount Royal massage therapy graduate. She chose massage therapy as her career as she sees the value of how massage can help so many people. Natalie played rugby for several years and suffered many injuries, that led her to see sports massage therapy and she has not looked back.

With any injury Natalie’s go-to is manual therapy. She now enjoys treating clients with concussions, tension headaches, sports injuries and TMJ issues. She also enjoys helping others with pain management. Natalie is an avid learner and is excited to begin learning new modalities that she can incorporate into her practice. She also has developed a passion for aromatherapy in her time at Mount Royal and enjoys including it in her massage!

In her free time, Natalie enjoys relaxing at home, going for hikes, and enjoying time with friends.

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Registered Dr. Of Acupuncture

Dr. Viktoriia graduated from ACATCM in Calgary, A.B. Licensed and registered with College of Acupuncturists of Alberta. Dr. Viktoriia, brings to her practice over 10 years of knowledge and experience in the western medical field as a medical doctor in Ukraine.

Dr. Viktoriia works with the modalities of Acupuncture such as:

• Traditional Chinese acupuncture, Korean style of acupuncture.
• Scalp acupuncture.
• Electro acupuncture.
• Auricular and scalp acupuncture.
• Chinese medicine therapeutic bodywork such as Tui NA, Gua Sha and cupping.
• TCM dietary counselling
• Cosmetic facial acupuncture. 8. Herbal formulas.

Areas of focus, but not limited to:

• Women health and infertility treatment.
• Pain management (muscular, neurological ets)
• Cosmetic acupuncture
• Digestive problems
• Traumas treatment
• Anxiety, depression, stress and other internal and external health problems.

Registered Dr. Of Acupuncture Dr. Viktoriia graduated from ACATCM in Calgary, A.B. Licensed and ... Read More