Meet the Team at Dalhousie Family Chiropractic & Massage

In Her Spare Time

Outside of work you’ll find Alicia walking the dog, hanging out with her kids, painting and hiking.

Alicia’s Story

Alicia’s younger son Gavin experienced colic as a newborn, crying inconsolably for hours. The experience was trying for Alicia mentally, physically and emotionally. When Gavin was a couple months old, he and his mom were at the grocery store and he was crying, which prompted a sweet lady to come up to Alicia and comfort her and Gavin.

The woman recommended Alicia take Gavin to see a chiropractor. She did when he was just 8 weeks old. After seeing the doctor three times a week for eight weeks, Alicia didn’t notice any changes, so she stopped the care. When Gavin was 6, he started to complain about back pain, which Alicia thought was growing pains and being an active child. The pain worsened over time, and Gavin couldn’t sit still or pay attention in class.

It wasn’t until five months into Alicia’s career at the practice, after watching multiple kids come in for their adjustments, that it clicked for her that Gavin should get his spine checked! He did, and Dr. Jerry found Gavin had a mild scoliosis. Within a few months of Gavin starting chiropractic care, both he and Alicia noticed positive changes.

He could finally sit still at school, and Alicia didn’t have to massage his back at night to help him get to sleep. “We were both so relieved to finally have an answer after all these years, and now Gavin just comes in for maintenance care to stay on top of it,” said Alicia.

Driven by a desire for true work-life balance, Shawna made a pivotal career choice to join Dalhousie Family Chiropractic & Massage. The positive atmosphere and culture at the practice resonated deeply with her, aligning perfectly with her vision of a workplace where mutual respect and positivity thrive.

In her current role, Shawna wears many hats, from handling office administration to providing personalised care for patients. Her responsibilities include managing payments, scheduling appointments, maintaining office organisation, and ensuring a seamless patient experience—a testament to her dedication to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Shawna’s world revolves around her children and the electrifying music scene of downtown Calgary. As a devoted mother and music enthusiast, she finds joy in spending quality time with her kids and immersing herself in the live music scene, often frequenting downtown venues and concert venues with friends.
Shawna’s zest for life and love for live music are evident in how she embraces each day with enthusiasm and a deep appreciation for the experiences that fuel her passion.

Personable and Caring

In addition to being an excellent massage therapist, Chelsea fits right in at Dalhousie Family Chiropractic & Massage because she’s kind, personable and easy to talk to. She takes the time to put patients at ease and help them get the most out of their massage experience.

Chelsea specializes in therapeutic and deep tissue massage, including myofascial release.

Away From Work

When she’s not helping patients feel great, Chelsea enjoys playing pickleball and being a hockey mom to her teenage son. She also enjoys music, hiking and skiing.

Outside the Office

Some of Nick’s hobbies include spending time with his wife, Hockey (ice/ball), exercise, travelling, camping, and a good conversation.