Athletic Therapy

The services we provide include:

• Myofascial release, soft tissue release, joint mobilizations.
• Electrotherapeutic modalities including interferential current therapy, ultrasound and muscle stimulation.
• Pre- and post-operative care.
• Strength and conditioning for injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance.
• Pilates for spinal rehabilitation.
• Concussion management including assessment, treatment and return to play.
• Access to physicians and sport psychologists through MacEwan University Health Centre.

All prices are subject to GST.

Many insurance companies cover athletic therapy either directly through your health plan or through your health spending account. Before booking an appointment, check with your insurer to confirm the amount of coverage included with your plan. Some plans may require a prescription or referral from a medical doctor.

Students

If you are a MacEwan University student and have opted into SAMU health and dental coverage, you may choose to claim athletic therapy services as part of your flexible benefits. SAMU has all the details.

Prior to submitting your claim, talk to your family doctor or one of the doctors at the MacEwan University Health Centre about a prescription or referral for athletic therapy.

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Employees

In Alberta, many insurance companies have realized the benefits of including Athletic Therapy services. Although the following insurance companies accept billing for Athletic Therapy, please contact your insurance provider before receiving service, as each policy may vary according to individualized employee benefit packages.

The following is an updated list of insurance companies currently covering Athletic Therapy in Alberta; NOT ALL PLANS COVER ATHLETIC THERAPY. Please call your insurance company to verify.

• Alberta Blue Cross
• All Sport
• Canadian Hockey Association
• Canadian Life Assurance
• Chambers of Commerce Insurance Plan
• Co-operators
• The Economical Insurance Group
• Empire
• Great West Life
• Greenshield Canada
• Liberty Health
• Manulife
• Pacific Blue Cross
• Premier Life
• Sunlife

Adrienne is an Athletic Therapist serving the MacEwan Griffins varsity athletes, students, staff, and the Edmonton community. Adrienne attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2008 with a degree Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy). Since 2008 Adrienne has worked in a wide range of Athletic Therapy settings, including private clinics, university athletics and high schools. In addition, she has served as an Athletic Therapy consultant for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League since 2012. Adrienne is also a Certified First Aid instructor with the Canadian Red Cross.

Adrienne enjoys working as an Athletic Therapist because it allows her to work with collegiate athletes and people from all walks of life. Her passion is helping people achieve their goals, whether returning to the field, gym, or workplace.

Jennifer is the head athletic therapist for MacEwan University Griffins Athletics. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, a Masters in Kinesiology and an Athletic Therapy Certificate at York University. Jennifer has extensive experience working with a number of sports at club, university, national and professional levels. Her strong background in strength and conditioning and Pilates contributes to her success in the clinical setting. At MacEwan, Jennifer works with Griffins athletes to ensure their health before the season and to return them to play if an injury occurs.

Paul joined the MacEwan Griffins in 2018 as an Athletic Therapist with the varsity hockey program. Since then, his role has grown to serve varsity athletes, students, staff, and the Edmonton community through the MacEwan Athletic Therapy Clinic. Paul graduated from Sheridan College with an Honors Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) degree in 2018. Paul previously attained an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree from Trent University. His noteworthy Athletic Therapy experience includes a year-long internship with the Raptors 905 (G-League). Paul has also earned a Merit Award from the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association in 2019 and an Alberta Health Services EMS Citizen Award in 2022.

As an Athletic Therapist, Paul enjoys helping anyone seeking to improve their physical well-being, helping them achieve goals and realize their true physical potential for a fun, active lifestyle.