Tara Huynh, MScPT
As a young ballet dancer and dance instructor, Tara gained invaluable firsthand experience with the rehabilitation process, which deepened her appreciation for injury prevention and overall health. This combination of personal experience and teaching fueled her passion for helping others remain active and pain-free, ultimately inspiring her to pursue a career in physiotherapy. Tara graduated with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) degree from the University of Alberta.
Tara’s clinical approach combines evidence-based manual therapy with corrective exercise strategies, tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. She takes a comprehensive view of rehabilitation, emphasizing not only the treatment of symptoms but uncovering the root causes of pain. Tara’s focus on personalized care ensures that her patients receive the most effective treatment suited to their needs.
In addition to her work with everyday aches and pains, Tara has a strong interest in pelvic health rehabilitation, offering specialized care to those with pelvic floor dysfunction or related concerns.
Interests:
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Dance and Sports Injury Recovery
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy
Corrective Exercise
Alan Lam, DScPT, MScPT, FCAMPT, Gunn IMS
Alan graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree, followed up with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy.
His devotion to lifelong learning led him to pursue advanced orthopaedic education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, earning him a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, the highest awards attained by an orthopaedic manual physiotherapist,
Alan treats a variety of conditions including motor vehicle accident injuries, overuse injuries, everyday aches and pains, chronic pain, and sports injuries. He also provides treatment for vestibular dysfunction, concussion management, and TMJ (jaw) impairments.
Alan particularly enjoys the challenge of treating complex spinal conditions by using an individualized approach that consists of hands-on manual therapy, intramuscular stimulation (IMS or dry needling), and corrective exercises. He believes that successful recovery is achieved when addressing the whole person rather than isolated units, especially in cases of chronic pain.
He is focused on you and is fully committed to getting you back to doing the things you love. Alan takes a thorough approach to treatment and below are just some of the physiotherapy treatment modalities that he utilizes:
Manual Therapy (Hands on Techniques) including joint mobilization and spinal manipulation
Exercise Therapy and Prescription
Dry Needling/Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Manual Traction
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Concussion Rehabilitation
TMJ (TemporoMandibularJoint) Pain Treatment
Electrical Stimulation (IFC and/or TENS)
Thermotherapy (Heat) and Cryotherapy (Cold)
Ultrasound Therapy
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Silicone Cupping
Localized Massage
McKenzie Method
Therapeutic Taping (Kinesiology Taping or K-tape)
