Welcome to the Britannia Bodywork Centre

At Britannia Body Works and The Britannia Clinic^® we work as a team. We do make your previous treatment history available to our therapists in order to maintain a high level of consistency of your treatment. We do, however, maintain strict confidentiality of all our clients’ information. As we have many different therapists with different levels of experience and therapeutic techniques, you are welcome to try a different therapist whenever you choose.

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We welcome your feedback in order for us to consistently improve our service to you.

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Kerry Hilderman

In 1981, after graduating from the Northern Institute of Massage in Regina, Saskatchewan I began my practice Massage Therapy. The course was a 2-year program and I was fortunate enough to have trainers that had many years of experience in various osteopathic techniques. I started working at the YMCA in Regina where I practiced for 4 yrs. I then moved on and started my own private practice, which I ran for 6 years.

Through my own injuries and pain, I found out about Nucca, I drove to Calgary from Regina for regular treatments. I had such dramatic results in reduction of my pain that it caused me to look further into the modality.

In 1991, my wife and I decided to move to Calgary. Timing was right and I had the opportunity to start a new Practice in Massage working with Dr. Hasick in his clinic.

Over the years, my training continued. Through Upledger Institute, I added CranioSacral Therapy to my modalities as well as Somato Emotional Release and Visceral Manipulation. As well, a two year training in Integrated Body Psychotherapy. Other various Massage modalities - Onsen, TBM, Fascial work, Bodywork with PD Seminars. My most recent is the training in Active Release Therapy. Life has been an ever learning experience and has helped me to integrate all these into my work in Massage.

My work has served me and given me never ending growth. I am grateful to be able to share my experiences. My gratitude extends to my wife Lynne, daughters, Kaney, Lexi and Nikki and to my clients who have been an ever encouraging source of wisdom and strength.

Lynne Hilderman

In 1993, I graduated from Mount Royal College with my two year training in Massage Therapy. I started my practice with my partner, Kerry working with Dr. Hasick in the Britannia Clinic.

I continued my training with the addition of CranioSacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release, and Visceral Manipulation. The biggest learning was that of receiving the gift of my children. Their birth's brought me to a new level of understanding. I trained in Integrated Body Psychotherapy and Mother Wellness during their babyhood. Most of my practice has been about surrendering and releasing and accepting the gifts that are all around me.

I am grateful to be back at my practice. I am looking forward to furthering my growth and understanding of who I am and what skills I have to offer those around me.

Marty Calhoun BSc., P.T.

Physical Therapist
CranioSacral Therapist

Marty began his journey of study into human health in 1987, when he attended Mount Saint Vincent University as one of the few males enrolled in their Nutrition program. After two years of study and additional Co-op work experience with Health and Welfare Canada during the summers, he was offered a one year position with the Sports Medicine Council of Canada in Ottawa. He decided to take the position and gained experience in applied nutrition for human function and performance. Now he realized that his true passion was studying the more physical aspects of the human body and he then enrolled in Kinesiology at Ottawa University. Studying there for the next two years led him further toward an interest in body pain and rehabilitation. He was accepted by Queen's University in the Rehabilitation Medicine program and there received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1996.

Currently, Marty is a licensed Physical Therapist and has been practicing in Calgary for the past 12 years. His experience has revealed to him the magnitude and complexity of "this thing we call health". Mind, body, emotion and spirit are vitally connected and require consideration and attention. The highly sensitive and enormously integrated human, needs to be addressed on many levels if the core issues behind pain and dysfunction are to be exposed and treated.

To this end Marty realized the importance of incorporating multiple treatment techniques and understanding in his work. While practicing Physical Therapy his study has been ongoing into a variety of methods and techniques such as CranialSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Energy Medicine, Zero Balancing, Neural Tissue Mobilization, Mackenzie Techniques and Osteopathy. His therapy approach "listens" to the body and assists in freeing tissue and holding patterns unique to each individual.

Kris Lewandowski

Kris has over 20 years experience in the area of physiotherapy and massage therapy. Kris graduated from physiotherapy college in Lodz, Poland in 1980. He practiced there in a hospital and then continued in private practice until moving to Germany in 1988.

Kris then moved to Kitchner, Ontario where he practiced at the Highlan Road Medical Center. In 1994 Kris Graduated in Massage Therapy in Waterloo, Ontario where he was in private practice before coming to Calgary in 2003.

Kris has also completed courses in Accupressure and cranial structure techniques. He has in depth experience in treating chronic pain as well as acute injuries.

Steve Ernst

Steve has enjoyed working at Britannia Bodyworks since 2005. He is a graduate of the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in Kitchener, Ontario (a 2-year program) where he focused on their Sports Outreach Program attaining a 'specialist' certificate. He also performs Hot Stone massage and has extensive experience in personal fitness training. Prior education includes receiving a BA in Physical Education from the University of Western Ontario in London. He's also fully certified in First Aid and CPR.

His working life includes a long-term devotion to outdoor education and recreation concentrating on working with the public. His list of current hobbies is exhaustive, but focuses on health and physical fitness primarily through 'playing outside' (skiing... ALL disciplines, cycling, hiking, paddling, camping, tennis and hockey, to name a few).

Steve's primary goal is to help you feel good. Let him share keys to a Healthy Lifestyle with you and help you enjoy life... FIT.

Verna Besselink

Verna's intuition and strong connection to healing presence gives her many insights to help you on your healing journey. As an empath Verna can share the pain of your heart and help you to shift.

Verna Besselink is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) and a teacher of Energy Medicine Self Care. She brings with her ten years of experience working the Energy Systems of the Body. With her compassionate heart and desire to serve where the needs are great, Verna developed a mobile Healing Touch practice and traveled to peoples homes often supporting families in palliative care, supporting children, adults and the elderly make their transitions to the other side.

She gives talks on her work with energy and has given in services organizations such as Father Lacombe Care Center, Calgary and Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings (Snaps), High River, AB.

Continuing her training in Healing Modalities, Verna joined Dr. Mary Jo Bulbrook's team in Feb. 2005 to study Energy Medicine through Transform Your Life Through Energy Medicine (TYLEM). Verna travels to North Carolina, U.S.A. to Dr. Bulbrook's, Triangle Healing Centre to study and attend conferences annually. Verna provides leadership of the newly formed organization, Energy Medicine Western Canada. (EMWC)

www.energymedicinepartnerships.com

www.healingtouchinternational.com

Verna extensive training in the Human Energy Systems includes:

• Anatomy and Physiology Levels 1 and 2
• Support through Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Pre and Post Operative care
• Trauma release
• Spiritual Support
• Palliative Care for the Whole Family Unit

Rebecca Swan

I have always had an interest in healing. As a young girl I often dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. That was until I came to the realization that not only would I have to help healthy animals, but very sick ones as well. Needless to say I was off onto the next profession VERY quickly. Growing up I spent a lot of time repeatedly (almost habitually) injuring myself in various sporting circumstances. It seemed I was always in arenas, my father coached and I was always cheering on my older brother. This, combined with an avid interest in almost trying almost anything once. I was hooked on finding out how the body worked.

My first taste of rehab came in the form of Wilderness First-Aid at the tender age of nine... I had the bug even then. By the time I was fourteen years old, I knew the field I wanted to be was rehabilitation... now in the human form. At the age of sixteen I was in a work experience program with Calgary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, which lead to a permanent position, and so my course was set.

I took my massage training at the Mount Royal College Centre for Complimentary Health. Most recently, I spent five years with Panther Sports Medicine performing Exercise Rehabilitation. This gave me a wonderful insight in how exercise propels and advances the healing process. I have a passion for lacrosse, and for three years now I have had the pleasure of providing my expertise to the Simon Fraser University Men's Field Lacrosse Program, along with the Calgary Master's Lacrosse League and the Tri-City John B's (based in Vancouver). My most recent personal interests traveling (ask me about Australia), hiking, climbing, disc golf (I recommend this to anyone and everyone - a must try!) and ultimate Frisbee (I must improve my skills before I make any recommendations to anyone!). This season I have decided to play Australian Rules Football - a contact sport that is a mix of soccer and rugby... wish me luck!

Jenny McCombie

Jenny spent most of her career in the corporate sector working in customer service, marketing support, and corporate training. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, spending hours in front of the computer and even more hours in airports, Jenny felt it was time to make a change to a more relaxed way of life. She decided to redirect her career to assist others who were feeling the stress and pains that comes along with the fast paced corporate lifestyle.

She graduated from Mount Royal College in 2005 from the Massage Therapy program and has been practicing for the last 3 years. She has been well known for her ability to balance deep pressure, stretching, and relaxation into her treatments. Most recently, she has taken Hot Stone Therapy and looks forward to adding more modalities to her practice.

She believes that prevention is the best medicine. She can coach her clients on some of the simplest things one can do to stay healthy.

Jenny now enjoys a more balance lifestyle with interests including hiking, traveling and Latin dance.

Dr. Patricia Brand, BSc, ND

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