OUR TEAM
ProActive Health's Cochrane Clinic employs respected and experienced chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, osteopaths and movement specialists.
We are dedicated to helping you discover and maintain complete health and well-being. Our team embodies a healthy, active lifestyle and offers a wealth of knowledge to help you move forward.
DR Gregor grande
Chiropractic and Clinical Director
dr Long graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic West in California in 1997. dr Long founded the ProActive Health Chiropractic Performance Center in Cochrane in 2002 and has been actively treating the vibrant community ever since.
Dr Long specializes in most types of chiropractic, sports injuries and soft tissue injuries and is certified in Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) and Graston Techniques with excellence. Outside of the clinic, Greg enjoys skiing, hockey, rock climbing, camping, mountain biking, yoga, travel, fitness, food and family.
Dra. Heather Ulrichsen - Bsc DC
Chiropractor, Active Release, Graston Technique and Acupuncture
Dr Ulrichsen studied Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto after earning a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University. Heather believes that chiropractic care can improve your body's movement so that you can enjoy your activities without pain or restriction. Whether you're dealing with repetitive strain or acute injuries, Heather provides advanced care by creating personalized treatment plans to relieve mechanical stress, treat/prevent injuries, and optimize your health. She leverages the combination of a variety of techniques into practice, including modern medical acupuncture, Active Release Techniques (A.R.T), the Graston Technique, shock wave therapy, kinesio taping, joint manipulation and rehabilitation exercises. Your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your personal goals, including pain relief, enhanced function or optimized performance. Outside of the clinic, Heather enjoys teaching yoga, running, hiking and being a mother to her two beautiful children.
DR. Michael Caione, DC
Chiropractor, Active Release and Graston Technique
Dr Caione combines his expertise in movement and soft tissue rehabilitation from sports therapy with his expertise in chiropractic to provide his patients with the necessary tools to help them prevent and treat their injuries and provide a better quality of life. dr Caione continues his love of working with athletes of all levels as Director of Sports Therapy at a Calgary strength and conditioning studio and has been a chiropractor for the Canadian Pro Rodeo sports medicine team since 2012. 2017 was dr. Caione, the therapist on Team Koe, at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, where they won gold. This led to my having the opportunity to be part of the Canadian Medical Team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Dr. Dylan Bowerman, DC
Jackie is a Certified Sports Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist, graduated from the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice in Vancouver, BC in April 2018. Jackie has worked with diverse demographics including athletes of all skill levels in hockey, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, soccer, golf and dancing.
Jackie has incorporated osteopathic manual therapy techniques into her clinical practice in recent years. Combining the two professions of sports therapy and osteopathy has enabled Jackie to offer her patients a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan, including exercise therapy and active rehabilitation. As osteopathy works to release tensions that cause dysfunction, Jackie believes healing must continue through movement, exercise and biomechanical correction.
While working with athletes is her passion, Jackie has a keen interest in working with expectant mothers, babies and children.
Jackie Caione - DOMP, CAT (C)
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Dra. Kerri McLean
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Certified Acupuncturist, Yoga Teacher
Kerri is a registered yoga teacher, doula and acupuncturist.
For 10 years, she has explored how breathing and movement can become the foundation of healing through the practice of yoga. Kerri completed her formal training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary. He loves listening to his patients to create a specific treatment plan to help them reach their health and wellness goals. Kerri's passion is to combine ancient knowledge with a growing field of knowledge and research.
Kerri is enthusiastic and passionate about treating issues such as health and fertility, stress symptoms and digestive disorders.
Dorothy-Faser
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Dorota is a certified RMT by the MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy. Her capabilities include assessment, deep tissue, myofascial release, joint mobilization and much more. She creates a treatment plan tailored to her individual needs. With this client-centric approach in mind, Dorota will work with you to address and alleviate your stress, pain and discomfort.
Erin Wilson
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Erin has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2003 and is trained in Deep Tissue Massage Therapy, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Prenatal Massage and Dynamic Cupping. Erin is extremely passionate about holistic health and believes in massage for both healing and prevention. If you need a prenatal massage, you can do it on your side or face down on a pregnancy pillow to support you and your baby. Erin is a wife and mother of three beautiful children and has lived in Cochrane since 2005. In her spare time she loves to run, swim, sing and travel with her family.
Amanda Heftklammern
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Amanda is a graduate of the Vicars School of Massage Therapy and a mother of two who loves life here in Cochrane, Alberta. She is very customer oriented like themThe goal is to make YOU feel and move better.
Amanda offers Therapy, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Myofascial Cupping, Manual LymphsDrainage, Rapid NFR, IASTM (you can ask us what that is), education, exercise and laughter.
Amanda's philosophy is simple: Human First. This means that at the time of the consultation, she will be taking care of you according to your needs, nothing is routine! She believes in a nervous system-based approach and is always striving to keep learning.
Sarah Baja
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Sarah graduated from the MH Vicars Therapeutic Massage School in June 2018 and ispassionateabout sharing your skills with the community.OfYou can see Sarah walking her cute little dog, hiking in the mountains or spending time with her kids. She prides herself on her great service and effective treatments. She can count on them to always have a smile and a genuine interest in her well-being.
Shannon Bestwick
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)Shannon graduated from CDI College with 1210 hours and Foothills College of Massage and Hydrotherapy with 2200 hours. Shannon specializes in trigger point therapy, relaxation, fascia techniques, dynamic cupping, and deep tissue massage. Shannon grew up competing in international horse shows and continues to enjoy horseback riding and water sports.
kara clifton
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Kara is a graduate of the MH Vicars Massage School.Therapy and joined ProActive Health as an RMT in June 2018. Before that she worked as a receptionist for almost 5 years. sSeeing the benefits of treatments at ProActive firsthand is what inspired Kara to become a massage therapist.
She spends most of her free time adventuring with her two beautiful girls.
asked west
clinical director
Tanya has a passion for helping people, she is a hard worker, organized and committed to keeping our office running smoothly. Tanya was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario and moved to Cochrane in 2014. She spent many years as a housewife while running a daycare center. After settling in Cochrane she decided it was time for a change and went to Bow Valley College where she received her Medical Assistant Certificate in 2017. Tanya is a mother of 2 daughters and 2 sons. Outside of work, she is a busy hockey and ringette mom.
