#208 - 609 14 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 2A1
(403) 237-0211
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Shilpa Kumar
Physiotherapy, Lactation
Experienced in chronic pain and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Passionate about women’s health and collaborative care.
Chelsey Beda
Massage therapy
Whether your ailments are big or small, Chelsey loves helping clients take an active role in their healing process.
Christine MacSween
Physiotherapy, Lactation
Special interests in society, culture, belief, and perspectives about the human body. Experienced in torticollis and plagiocephaly.
Amber Laing
Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Pediatric Pelvic Health
Amber has now opened her own practice. Please follow the link below to find out more.
Shilpa Kumar
Shilpa obtained her Master of Physiotherapy from Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2004. Shilpa is passionate about women’s health and has received additional training in pelvic health to address concerns related to pregnancy and postpartum recovery, core stability retraining, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual pain and dysfunction. Shilpa has training and experience in orthopedics, chronic pain and traumatic psychological injuries. She incorporates orthopedic skills, biopsychosocial framework and a holistic approach to assist individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. She continues to expand her professional knowledge with a primary focus on pelvic health.
Outside of the clinic, Shilpa is a mom and she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with her family outdoors.
Chelsey Beda
Chelsey pursued an education in massage to fix the pain in her own body.
She spent most of her twenties struggling with chronic pain including migraines, auto immune disorders, and exercise intolerance. As a young Mom to three young children, it took everything she had just to get through the day and she wanted answers. The pain was unbearable, but in time she was able to regain her health using a variety of modalities. Chelsey attended Vicars school of massage therapy graduating in 2019 with high honours.
Chelsey has developed a unique approach to treating pain and injury.
Massage treatments with Chelsey do not follow the style of a traditional relaxation massage, although they include relaxation, too. She uses practical and effective techniques that get results. Each session requires effort and participation on behalf of the client. Treatments begin with a hands-on assessment and sessions are an interactive experience combining dynamic movement and soft tissue mobilization; facilitating the body’s innate ability to heal and repair. Chelsey is trained in Myofascial Release, Rapid Neurofascial Release, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique, Facial Reflexology, and Dynamic Cupping.
Chelsey’s combined experience and use of professional treatment techniques can help to get one step closer in your search to get back to the activities you love with less pain.
Chelsey lives in Cochrane with her husband, adult children and one dog.
Now that Chelsey has her health back, she loves engaging in physical activities like long-distance hiking and biking. Last year she was able to complete a life long dream, by travelling from Mexico to Canada using just her own body. Stitching a unique route through the US starting at the Mexican border in California she hiked through California on the Pacific Crest Trail and then the Oregon Coast Trail, finally cycling through Washington State into Canada, taking four and a half months.
Christine MacSween
Christine took a different path to physiotherapy that has provided a broad foundation and many opportunities to develop her skills. She received a Bachelor of Arts Joint Major with Distinction in Religious Studies and Economics from St. Francis Xavier University and completed courses in Kinesiology with a focus in biomechanics at the University of Calgary. Christine has been a yoga teacher since 2011, and it was through a desire to provide better care and to expand her scope of practice that Christine chose to obtain a Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta.
Over the years, Christine has received training in movement modalities such as Restorative Exercise (certified through Nutritious Movement®), Foundation Training, and numerous workshops and trainings within the yoga community.
Christine has been interested in working in women’s health for many years and developed an interest in providing support to both mothers and infants following a placement at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. When she discovered that Vida Health & Wellness was already providing this type of support, she knew she needed to train with Mercedes in breastfeeding support and pelvic health and was able to complete her final student placement at Vida Health and Wellness.
Christine has taken advanced courses in pelvic health, chronic pain, cancer and gastrointestinal diagnoses and treatment.
Christine is especially interested in the intersections of society, culture, belief and perspectives about the human body, health, and sexuality. She provides a safe space for people to learn about their bodies and health while seeking to understand and help them begin or get back to the activities that are meaningful to them.
Outside her clinical roles, Christine is a watercolour artist, poet, enjoys tea with friends, and loves to walk the paths of Calgary and the surrounding area.
Christine will be away from clinic between April 21 and July 10, 2023 while hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain!
Christine will not be accepting new patients until August 2023 to focus on her current clients.
Amber Laing
Amber is an occupational therapist and her practice focuses on adult and pediatric pelvic health, chronic pain, mental health, and trauma. Amber became passionate about women’s health through her own journey into motherhood. She has a special interest in helping women work through current or past traumatic experiences to fully engage in motherhood and/or other important aspects of their identities. She is one of a few pediatric pelvic therapists in Calgary, offering families support and solutions when they’re most needed.
Amber practices through a trauma informed lens and has extensive training to help those who have experienced trauma: she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and uses approaches such as
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Behavioural activation
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Accelerated resolution therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Amber’s vision for occupational therapy in women’s health is to work collaboratively with women to maximize engagement in meaningful roles and activities. This includes helping people to move past traumatic birth experiences in preparation for future childbirth, improve women’s comfort and confidence in intimate relationships, adapting positions and techniques for functional activities such as breastfeeding and lifting and carrying babies, and helping parents find ways to balance work and parenting.
Amber has now opened her own practice! Follow the link below to find out more.
About our Founder: Mercedes Eustergerling
Mercedes is a lifelong learner. She received a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2008, a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2010, a post-graduate certificate in pain management from the University of Alberta in 2014, and a Master of Health Management from McMaster University in 2018.
Other professional development includes a certificate in sport physiotherapy, certificate in acupuncture, and advanced courses in pelvic health. Mercedes has advanced training to do pessary fittings for pelvic organ prolapse. Mercedes has extensive experience in physiotherapy for chronic pain and physiotherapy for athletes (recreational and high performance).
Mercedes has unique experience in physiotherapy for breastfeeding support. She is an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She teaches courses on the assessment and treatment of breastfeeding-related conditions.
Outside of her clinical roles, Mercedes is a dancer, swimmer, and knitter. She spends as much time as possible with her daughter, husband, and dog.
Please note: Mercedes is not taking patients at this time.
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