Jason Dick, DC
Dr. Jason Dick studied at the University of Calgary prior to attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, West. He graduated with honours (Cum Laude) and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in September 2003. During his educational career, Dr. Dick earned an International Student Scholarship and he participated as an active member of both the Sports Council and Palmer West’s Hockey Team. After graduating from Palmer West, he completed a continuing education course in soft tissue and he earned certification in Active Release Techniques. He is currently a member of the Chiropractic Honours Society.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dick has been involved in many athletic events, including Special Olympics Soccer (San Jose CA) and Laguna Seca Mountain Bike Race. In 2003, he was involved with events such as the Highland Games (Pleasanton CA), the World Cup Bobsled (Calgary AB), the World Cup Freestyle (Fernie, BC), the Olympic Wrestling Trials (Edmonton AB), and Ironman Canada (Penticton BC). Dr. Dick was involved with Hockey Canada’s 2008 Women’s Under-18 IIHF Championships and he has worked with Mike Miles (Muay Thai Kickboxing) from 2004 to present. Since 2005, Dr. Dick has treated the Calgary Hitmen and the Cochrane Cobras, as well as several Calgary Stampeders.
Wendy Laythorpe, CAT(c), CSCS, RMT
Wendy became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2000 and, since then, she has been responsible for providing outstanding service to elite athletes at the national level. She is currently pursuing her certification as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner from the Canadian College of Osteopathy.
Wendy specializes in manual therapy, soft tissue release, Graston Technique®, therapeutic modalities, taping, joint mobilizations, muscle energy, and strain/counter-strain. Her expertise and her unique approach to injury assessment enable her to assist patients so they’ll perform at their highest levels. She focuses on finding the causes of injuries through evaluation of the musculoskeletal system and the interrelationships of the body’s structures and systems. Once the cause of an injury is established, Wendy designs a treatment plan that is customized for the patient’s specific history and goals. Treatment plans can include home exercise programs and/or other effective techniques to promote safe and quick recoveries.
Above all, Wendy is committed to providing high quality care. Regardless of the goal – be it a first step after ankle surgery or the achievement of an Olympic medal – she is focused on helping patients reach it.
Bryan Myles, BSc., DAC, DC
Dr. Myles graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Biological Science, concentrating in Biological Chemistry. He was awarded his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Toronto’s world-renowned Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Dr. Myles continued at McMaster University to obtain his diploma in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.
As he continually upgrades his skills, he has completed courses in Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization, as well as spine, upper limb, and lower limb ART. He has achieved Level 1 Certification from the Titleist Performance Institute. His interest and extensive knowledge in anatomy and the biomechanics of movement enable him to provide patients with treatment plans that are specifically tailored to individual need and designed to help patients reach their lifestyle and fitness goals.
Dr. Myles demonstrates his knowledge of and dedication to health and wellness in many areas of his life. As an avid skier and Crossfit competitor, Dr. Myles has an insider’s understanding of Calgary’s active community. He delivers informative presentations throughout the city and travels throughout North America with the Canadian Halfpipe Ski Team. These experiences provide Dr. Myles with opportunities to practice in various environments and with athletes of all calibers.
Jeff Holliday, DC, CSCS, FMS Certification
Dr. Jeff Holliday graduated with honours from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2003. He has completed advanced courses in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Holliday has a keen interest in caring for the active individual. He has been afforded opportunities to work with a number of athletic programs, from local to national levels, as a coach and trainer. Also, he has provided athletes with on-field injury assessment and rehabilitation in conjunction with performance enhancing chiropractic care.
He recognizes the importance of thorough diagnostic and rehabilitative measures and their abilities to minimize injury and improve performance in athletes of all levels. Through comprehensive orthopaedic and biomechanical assessment, Dr. Holliday is able to identify functional movement impairments that may signify underlying conditions. This information is then used to construct an effective therapy program that is tailored to the individual. Treatment programs are designed to allow the patient to return to an active, healthy lifestyle and may include the following: manipulative and soft tissue therapies, individualized exercise and rehabilitation plans, and/or detailed, sport-specific training.
Dr. Holliday enjoys participating in local running and triathlon events with friends and family.
Milan Hudec, C. Ped
Milan is a Certified Pedorthist and he has been the owner of Feet First Orthotics since 1993. Throughout his career, Milan has worked with some of the most prestigious clinics in Calgary, including Lindsay Park (now known as Talisman Centre). He specializes in the biomechanics of the feet, as well as the lower extremities, and gait functions. After carefully assessing the needs of his patients, he prescribes custom-made orthotics to help eliminate foot, knee, leg, and back problems. Each orthotic is hand-crafted in Canmore and there is no 3rd party involvement in the process. Milan focuses on improving patients’ day-to-day activities in order to promote patient health for years to come.