Riverside Sports Therapy Cochrane
Meet the team behind Riverside Sports Therapy. Our experienced practitioners are dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and stay active. With a shared commitment to patient-centered care, each member of our team brings specialized knowledge and a passion for helping people move and feel their best.
Dr. Jason Dick, Chiropractor
Dr. Jason Dick studied at the University of Calgary prior to attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, West. He graduated with honours (Cum Laude) and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in September 2003. During his educational career, Dr. Dick earned an International Student Scholarship and he participated as an active member of both the Sports Council and Palmer West’s Hockey Team. After graduating from Palmer West, he completed a continuing education course in soft tissue and he earned certification in Active Release Techniques. He is currently a member of the Chiropractic Honours Society.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dick has been involved in many athletic events, including Special Olympics Soccer (San Jose CA) and Laguna Seca Mountain Bike Race. In 2003, he was involved with events such as the Highland Games (Pleasanton CA), the World Cup Bobsled (Calgary AB), the World Cup Freestyle (Fernie, BC), the Olympic Wrestling Trials (Edmonton AB), and Ironman Canada (Penticton BC). Dr. Dick was involved with Hockey Canada’s 2008 Women’s Under-18 IIHF Championships and he has worked with Mike Miles (Muay Thai Kickboxing) from 2004 to present. Since 2005, Dr. Dick has treated the Calgary Hitmen and the Cochrane Cobras, as well as several Calgary Stampeders.
Dr. Bryan Myles, Chiropractor
Dr. Myles graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Biological Science, concentrating in Biological Chemistry. He was awarded his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Toronto’s world-renowned Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Dr. Myles continued at McMaster University to obtain his diploma in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture.
As he continually upgrades his skills, he has completed courses in Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization, as well as spine, upper limb, and lower limb ART. He has achieved Level 1 Certification from the Titleist Performance Institute. His interest and extensive knowledge in anatomy and the biomechanics of movement enable him to provide patients with treatment plans that are specifically tailored to individual need and designed to help patients reach their lifestyle and fitness goals.
Dr. Myles demonstrates his knowledge of and dedication to health and wellness in many areas of his life. As an avid skier and Crossfit competitor, Dr. Myles has an insider’s understanding of Calgary’s active community. He delivers informative presentations throughout the city and travels throughout North America with the Canadian Halfpipe Ski Team. These experiences provide Dr. Myles with opportunities to practice in various environments and with athletes of all calibers.
Dr. Jacalyn McDowell, Chiropractor
Dr. Jacalyn McDowell graduated from Mount Royal University in June 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Literacy. She then graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, West campus, in September 2024. She graduated as the valedictorian and was inducted into the International Chiropractic Honor Society, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time at in Chiropractic College she served as a member of the Executive Team of Palmer West’s Sports Council. In her last year of chiropractic college, she became certified in Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR).
Growing up Dr. McDowell was a competitive fastpitch softball player and a recreational skier. A broken femur from a skiing accident then suffering a subsequent foot injury in softball are the reasons she became a chiropractor. A plateau in her healing journey brought her to chiropractic. The unique approach of treating the whole body as a functional system as compared to segmental structures was the inspiration that sparked her love and drive to become a chiropractor. Her unique treatment approach focuses on restoring proper functional movement through spinal manipulation, myofascial techniques such as cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and simple restorative exercises. Patient education is a top priority for Dr. McDowell. She ensures every patient understands the purpose of her treatment.
Dr. McDowell is currently accepting new patients. Book with her now to learn how you can regain control over your pain.
Dr. Matt Kadar, Chiropractor
Dr. Matt Kadar was born and raised in Calgary and has always had passion for movement, performance, and injury recovery. As a former athlete who experienced various injuries firsthand, he developed a strong appreciation for evidence-based care that helps individuals move and feel their best.
While studying at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Dr. Matt takes an evidence-based and personalized approach to care, integrating manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and chiropractic manipulative therapy to support his patients’ health and performance goals. Certified in Active Release Techniques (ART), he is also working toward a certification in Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University to further expand his treatment offerings. He has a special interest in sports injuries, injury prevention, headaches, hypermobility and the biomechanics of golf.
When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Matt enjoys staying active and making the most of his time outdoors. An avid golfer, he spends as much time as he can on the course. He also enjoys fishing, playing pickleball, hiking, and watching sports.
Dr. Matt is committed to helping patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and enhance their performance through individualized care. His goal is to empower patients to move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they love.
Kristen Funk, Physiotherapist
Kristen Funk graduated from Trinity Western University with a degree Human Kinetics and was awarded her Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. Kristen believes in continuous learning and is currently working towards her Orthopedic Manual Therapy Diploma. She has also completed several post graduate courses in dry needling (IMS) and different manual therapy techniques.
An avid athlete, Kristen played competitive soccer at the Provincial, University, International and Semi-professional level. She representing Canada at the FISU games in 2009 and 2013 and played for the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2010 and 2011. Most recently, Kristen was inducted in the Canada West Hall of Fame for her career as a goalkeeper at Trinity Western University. Kristen continues to enjoy an active lifestyle which includes hiking, skiing, mountain biking, tennis, golf, and strength training.
Alanna Thompson, Massage Therapist
Alanna’s motto: “Compassionate and effective treatment for renewal, health and connection” truly describes her practice. She excels at connecting with people and helping them experience restored health and real relaxation. She treats slowly and responsively, adjusting pressure and pace to suit the nervous system response. Her practice is focussed on meeting clients where they are without judgement. Alanna has a strong emphasis on consent and welcomes children, seniors, pregnant people, any gender, any body type, and anyone who has had a negative experience with massage before. She does everything she can to make her clients feel comfortable.
Alanna specializes in using massage to help clients manage stress, overwhelm, headaches, jaw dysfunction, inflammatory conditions, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Alanna has a thorough understanding of movement, injury and healing from her Kinesiology degree and Wilderness First Aid background, as well as her massage practice. She enjoys working with people looking to stay active and move more freely and with less pain! Alanna is results focussed, and will make suggestions for mobility and strength to help clients find lasting relief from chronic and recent injury caused by sport, adventure, or regular life.
Massage has been a big part of Alanna’s health journey and she believes it can allow us all to connect with ourselves, stay active and find some moments of peace. She uses a blend of slow-paced relaxation techniques mixed in with therapeutic work, vagus nerve stimulation, stretching/muscle activation, myofascial work and massage cupping to help her clients build a strong mind-body connection and get long lasting symptom relief.
Alanna is a graduate of Vicars School of Massage Therapy (2200 hrs diploma), the University of Calgary (BKin) and is an Advanced Wilderness First Aid instructor.
Jackie Stevens, Massage Therapist
Jackie found a love for manual therapy while completing her Bachelors of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She began her manual therapy career in September 2020 when starting the 5-year Osteopathy program at the Canadian School of Osteopathy. Within her first year, she was looking for even more hands-on experience as she continued the osteopathy program, which led her to massage therapy school as well. Jackie completed the 2200-hour program at Vicars School of Massage Therapy and is practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2022.
Her treatments are individually tailored to work with each client’s body to achieve relief, acknowledging the fact that the body is the most powerful healer. Each appointment includes a thorough assessment aiming to identify the root cause of dysfunction in the body. During the treatment, she uses myofascial release techniques, joint mobilizations, remedial exercises, as well as Swedish and therapeutic massage techniques.
Amanda Staples, Massage Therapist
Amanda is a graduate of Vicars School of Massage Therapy and her philosophy is simple: Human First. This means that she will treat you based on your needs at the time of your appointment, nothing is ever routine! She believes in an approach that is nervous system based and specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, injury management and sports massage.
Amanda is certified in myofascial cupping, IASTM, Rapid NFR (specialist), post concussion syndrome, relaxation techniques and offers education, movement and laughter in her treatments.
Outside of work Amanda loves martial arts, hiking + paddle boarding adventures, camping and spending time with her family.
Tiana Hirber, Massage Therapist
Hello! My name is Tiana and I have been a massage therapist for the past two years and loving this field of work! I graduated from Mount Royal university in August 2023 from their 2200 hour massage therapy program. I love being able to give clients a break from their everyday lives with relaxation and feel their best for sports and activities with therapeutic massage.
Jackie Caione, Athletic Therapist & Osteopathic Manual Therapist
Jackie is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist, having graduated from the Canadian School of Osteopathy, Manual Practice in Vancouver, BC in April 2018. Since beginning her career in Athletic Therapy, Jackie has worked with various populations including athletes of all levels in hockey, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, football, wrestling, soccer, golf and dance. Jackie has worked with The Edge School for Athletes since 2007, The Young Canadians at the Calgary Stampede since 2013, the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine team, and has been the Head Athletic Therapist for the Calgary Inferno, a professional women’s hockey team in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) from 2012- 2017. This team includes Olympic gold and silver medalists from Canada’s National Team.
Jackie has incorporated Osteopathic Manual Therapy techniques into her clinical practice over the last several years. Blending the two professions of Athletic Therapy and Osteopathy has allowed Jackie to provide her patients with a thorough assessment and treatment plan, which includes exercise therapy and active rehabilitation. As Osteopathy works to release the tensions which cause dysfunction, Jackie believes healing must continue through movement, exercise and bio-mechanical correction!
Although working with athletes is her passion, Jackie has a keen interest in working with pregnancy, babies and children.
Susie MacPhee, Athletic Therapist
Is an injury or nagging pain holding you back from reaching your goals? Do you want to be more active, but every time you try something hurts? Then Susie is the practitioner for you!
She helps people of all ages and abilities improve movement, function, and confidence. A lifelong learner, Susie draws from current research, continuing education, collaboration with colleagues, and her own experience. Her sessions may include manual therapy (such as cupping or myofascial release), targeted exercise instruction, postural and breath training, kinetic-chain evaluation, and more. Her goal is uncovering the root causes of pain to treat conditions effectively.
She earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary along with an Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy from Mount Royal College. She became a Certified Athletic Therapist in 2003.
She has supported post-secondary athletes at Mount Royal University and Ambrose University, where she also served as a Practicum Agency Clinical Educator for MRU’s Athletic Therapy program.
Susie believes that everyone is an athlete — if you move your body, you deserve to move well and without pain.
An outdoor enthusiast, Susie loves living in Bragg Creek with her husband and three kids, where they make the most of the local trails and community spirit.
Riverside Sports THerapy FAQs
Helping Cochrane Move better
You don’t have to travel to the city to get world-class care. The Riverside Sports Therapy Cochrane team is right here in your community, ready to help you recover, move better, and get back to doing what you love. Book your appointment online or call us at (403) 840-0500. We welcome all new patients and can’t wait to meet you.