Dave Proctor has been practicing massage therapy in downtown Calgary since 2000. He is dedicated to treating all types of injuries stemming from the work place, motor vehicle accidents and sports. Dave graduated from Mount Royal College with a certificate in massage therapy, and he is a current member of the National Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).

As a competitive elite runner in races ranging from 10k to Ultra marathons (100k), Dave’s knowledge as a massage therapist comes not only from his education, but also from personal experience. His athletic achievements also include training and competing as a decathlete on the 1998 Canadian Junior Track and Field Team. A loving husband and proud father, Dave still finds time for his passion — long distance running.

The Downtown Sports Clinics treat injuries using a multifaceted approach, and Dave’s treatment skills complement the clinics’ environment. Dave’s treatment is therapeutic and clinical, and his abilities are thorough and concise.

Hailing from an elite volleyball background, Kristen has been practicing massage therapy since 2004, helping athletes of every range improve and enhance their physical performance. Kristen is a graduate from Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta, where she enrolled in the 2200-hour program and obtained her diploma. She is currently registered with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta and the Canadian Sports Massage Therapist Association. Kristen’s special interests include sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, MVA rehabilitation, therapeutic massage, lymphedema massage, pre-natal and post-natal massage, and pre-operative and post-operative massage. Kristen assesses and forms treatment plans, and provides professional consultations that help prolong an active/healthy lifestyle.

Luther’s lifelong involvement in mountain sports led to a first-hand appreciation for the benefits of massage and physiotherapy. He is a graduate of the 3,000-hour program at the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in Vernon, British Columbia. He is also BikeFitPhysio certified, and advises clients on how to maximize their bike-riding experiences and minimize aches and pains.

Luther has been working as a registered massage therapist for over five years. He treats a wide range of conditions, including work-related postural imbalances, motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, and work and sport-related repetitive strain injuries. He is dedicated to the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries through the benefits of massage.

Of the broad scope of techniques and modalities he is trained in, Luther often uses neuromuscular therapy, trigger point release, and myofascial mobilizations to meet the treatment goals of his clients. Postural awareness suggestions and therapeutic exercise are also an important part of his treatment plan.

With 14 years of experience, Tammy’s favorite part of her work has been getting to know her clients. Throughout her career, she has worked in a clinic environment; and since 2006, she also became involved in Corporate Massage Therapy. With this experience she has learned the challenges that corporate employees face, including repetitive-strain injuries, the mental toll of time restraints and day-to-day stress.

Tammy is a member of the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta, which is approved by insurance companies. She is also registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She uses Swedish-massage technique as well as myofascial release, trigger-point therapy and deep-tissue massage. Her treatment technique is based on client preferences, sensitivity and experience with massage therapy.

Some areas of special interest include office-work-related repetitive-strain injuries, pre-natal massage, and post-surgery-related issues, such as swelling and scar tissue.