Our Team

Putting the Care Back Into Your Healthcare

Kella Glen, PT

Kella has over 24 years experience in the private practice area of physiotherapy. Her experience has taught her that the main goal of her job - through thorough education of a condition and giving clients all the tools she knows to not only manage that condition but to keep it from reoccurring - is to do herself out of a job. She likes to say, “You see me once or twice a week. You see you every day. You're the one who can make the most difference to your condition.”

Kella has a special interest in knees, core stability training for chronic low back pain clients, and functional strengthening programs. She works hard to see the big picture of an injury or dysfunction and enjoys the longer booking times at Strive to be able to comprehensively address conditions. She has strong soft tissue skills and utilizes techniques in addition to manual treatment such as acupuncture and cupping. She also makes good use of kinesiology or “K” tape to facilitate continued activity. Through all the above mentioned skills and philosophies, the friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Strive, and with a strong dose of humour, Kella will make your rehabilitation experience as enlightening, successful, and enjoyable as possible.

Tracy Trieu, PT

Tracy was born and raised in our very own Cowtown. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with distinction) and then moved to Edmonton to complete her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. As a dedicated Calgary Flames fan, she decided it was best to move back to her hometown to pursue her career.

Tracy is experienced in treating various musculoskeletal conditions, with a keen interest in the shoulder and hands. She provides one-on-one physiotherapy sessions tailored to patient’s goals. Her approach includes a biomechanical and functional assessment to develop a comprehensive exercise program and treatment plan. Tracy has training in Mulligan techniques and is experienced in various hands-on manual therapy techniques to help facilitate healing. Tracy has a passion for empowering people with education about their injury and providing strategies to help patients manage and prevent recurrent injuries.

Brenda McGahey, PT

Brenda combines her passion for physiotherapy with over 23 years of experience and advanced education to help her clients get results. Always focused on getting to the root of the problem; Brenda has advanced training in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Part B therapist), Gunn IMS/dry needling, Functional Dry Needling, Exercise Prescription, Women’s Pelvic Health and Sports Injuries. She has experience working with a variety of clientele including MVA, WCB, Sports Injuries, and Women’s Health.

While raising active kids and maintaining an active lifestyle herself, the number one goal is to be able to help clients achieve their highest level of function and activity so they can be their best self. Trust Brenda to steer you in the right direction for all of your rehab goals.

Amanda Fandrick, RMT

Amanda is a 2,200 hour graduate from CCMH Foothills College of Massage Therapy and a member of good standing with the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA).

Experienced with MVA treatments, musculoskeletal conditions/imbalances, chronic pain and sports related injuries, Amanda is a firm believer in postural rehabilitation; training patients to be aware and correct imbalances to decrease risk of muscular discomfort or injury. Amanda enjoys working with women in each stage of pregnancy. Amanda strives to return patients to proper function, using techniques such as joint mobilization, fascial technique, passive muscle work, hydrotherapy, stretching and glass cupping therapy.

David Volpi, PT

David is an orthopaedic physiotherapist with over 17 years of experience in assessing and treating orthopaedic injuries of all types. He strives to help people achieve their potential through physical therapy.

David is certified in manual and spinal manipulation therapy, acupuncture and dry needling. David is also well versed in strengthening and stretching, biomechanical evaluation and exercise physiology, David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in helping patients with injury from motor vehicle accidents, helping patients prepare for sports and other strenuous activities, and helping relieve pain and soreness from other conditions.

Phil Gillies, PT

Phil brings over 10 years of international physiotherapy experience to Strive Physiotherapy. He has practiced in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Canada; treating clients from elite-level Olympic athletes to weekend warriors.

Phil has a background playing and working in elite-level rugby and believes that every patient, no matter their background, deserves top-class personalized injury assessment, treatment and management. He is regularly updating and adding to his clinical skills: he is licensed to perform spinal manipulation and IMS/Dry Needling, and authorized to order diagnostic imaging.

Tamara Gogol, PT

Tamara graduated from the University of Alberta in 1999 with her B.Sc, in Physiotherapy. She has advanced training in manual therapy, exercise prescription and spinal stabilization techniques. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Tamara has practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings over the past 15 years and has worked extensively with injuries related to WCB, motor vehicle accidents and sports related injuries. She enjoys working with a variety of clientele. Tamara’s strength is her ability to listen to her clients and provide the education they need to reach successful outcomes. Her treatments usually involve manual therapy, pain relieving modalities and a comprehensive home program focused on pain management and return to function/activity.

Katie Henry, RMT, Manual Osteopath

Katie is a Manual Osteopath, Advanced Clinic Massage Therapist and Reflexologist.

Her goal with every appointment is to have you feeling the best and functioning better than when you came in; she can use her extensive skillset to help you achieve your goals of total body wellness.

In her spare time she enjoys being active: walking her dogs, being at the playground with her children and with kick-boxing.

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Our Team

Putting the Care Back Into Your Healthcare