Our Physiotherapists
Adam Teece, MClSc, MScPT, FCAMPT
Physiotherapist, Owner Vestibular Rehabilitation Concussion Management Gunn IMS and Acupuncture
Starting Coeur Physiotherapy has been a dream of Adam’s for many years and he is beyond excited to offer physiotherapy services to downtown Edmonton. He treats a variety of conditions but has a particular interest in neck and low back pain as well as dizziness and vestibular disorders. Adam has extensive experience with motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, sports and gym injuries, and muscle and tendon injuries.
- Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy – University of Western Ontario
- Masters of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Alberta
- Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Certified in Gunn IMS and Acupuncture
- Teaching Assistant and Clinical Instructor with the University of Alberta
- Teaching Assistant and Mentor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division’s Advanced Diploma program
Adam has a passion for advancing his education in physiotherapy to provide the best care possible to his clients. He holds a Masters of Science Degree from the University of Alberta and more recently furthered his education by completing a Masters of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. He is a proud to have earned a Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and serves as a mentor for others pursuing advanced education.
Adam treats a variety of conditions but has a particular interest in neck and low back pain as well as dizziness and vestibular disorders. He has extensive experience with motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, sports and gym injuries, and muscle and tendon injuries. He has experience working with work-related injuries, seniors health, as well as national and international-level athletes in triathlon, powerlifting, cheerleading, and CrossFit. He has taken courses in the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT), concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, and travelled to Italy last year to study advanced techniques for managing headache and migraine disorders.
Adam is a strong advocate for the role of physiotherapy in the healthcare system and volunteers his time to support the community. He is the Treasurer and acting Provincial Representative for the Northern Alberta Orthopaedic Unit of the CPA’s Orthopaedic Division. He is active with the University of Alberta’s Physical Therapy Department where he is a Teaching Assistant for their musculoskeletal class and a Clinical Instructor for students of their program. Adam likes to contribute to clinical research, assisting last year with the University of Calgary’s SafetyNet study on safety in spinal manipulation. He also collaborated with Saxion University in the Netherlands on a research project looking at international differences in clinical reasoning approaches in graduate-level clinicians.
In his spare time Adam is active with yoga, weightlifting, and dodgeball. He loves Edmonton’s vibrant theatre and food scenes.
Vi Ngo, MScPT, CAFCI, CGIMS
Physiotherapist Concussion Management Gunn IMS and Acupuncture
Growing up, Vi played all sorts of sports but was especially involved in organized soccer since the age of 8. So it was natural by the time she was in high school, she was curious about physiotherapy. It was even her father’s idea to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. Thanks to her father’s suggestion and her love of physical activity, she found her passion for human anatomy and physiology leading to her pursuit in physical therapy.
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Alberta
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – University of Alberta
- Certified in Gunn IMS and Acupuncture
Growing up, Vi played all sorts of sports but was especially involved in organized soccer since the age of 8. So it was natural by the time she was in high school, she was curious about physiotherapy. It was even her father’s idea to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. Thanks to her father’s suggestion and her love of physical activity, she found her passion for human anatomy and physiology leading to her pursuit in physical therapy.
Vi treats a variety of musculoskeletal injuries from sports or day-to-day activities and motor vehicle collision injuries. However, her main interests are with sports or physical activity related injuries. She has experience working with work-related injuries, hip/knee replacements, dancers and gymnasts of all levels as well as national level athletes in badminton and bobsleigh/skeleton.
Vi is always wanting to push herself to provide the best care possible for her clients, so it is very
important to her to continue to pursue post-graduate courses. She has already taken courses in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Levels, Mulligan Concept, Acupuncture Canada and Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Vi is currently working towards completing her Orthopaedic Levels to earn her Fellowship in Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy.
During her spare time, Vi continues to play soccer, indoor and outdoor. She also loves hiking, camping, snowboarding, longboarding and taking her dog for long walks along the river valley. She also loves to travel all over the world when she can.
Nathan Schmidt, MScPT
Physiotherapist Vestibular Rehabilitation Dry Needling
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Alberta
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Alberta
Since his completion of the physiotherapy program at the U of A, Nathan has enjoyed working with a variety of patient populations in his local community, including athletes, post-operative patients, chronic pain patients, concussion patients, and vestibular patients.
Nathan was drawn into the profession of Physical Therapy after suffering from a number of sports injuries in his youth. Physical Therapy helped him achieve full recovery, allowing him to get back to the activities he loves, and has kept him passionate about helping others do the same.
Nathan’s treatment approach focuses intently on patient education, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and patient empowerment to help individuals get back to the things that they love to do the most in their lives. His goal is to give you the tools you need to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Nathan is fully certified and has received post graduate training in Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion Rehabilitation and Chronic Pain Management.
In his free time, Nathan likes to stay active at the gym with an emphasis on strength training and enjoys picking up casual soccer and hockey games with friends. He can often be found walking trails in the river valley with his dog Baxter.
Our Massage Therapists
Robert Stone
Registered Massage Therapist Manual Osteopath
Robert’s interest in physical well-being stems from a sports related injury in his late teens. This experience inspired him to train in massage therapy as well as manual osteopathy to help others reclaim freedom from pain and mobility issues.
Graduating from Makami College’s 3000 hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program in 2016, he continued his education in manual therapies graduating from The National Manual Osteopathic College’s 1884 hour program in 2017. Robbie is able to combine various massage techniques to create the perfect treatment plan to help his clients get moving. He is well-practiced in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Myofascial Release Techniques, Prenatal massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Chair Massage, Sports Massage, Muscle Energy Techniques, Kinesiology Taping, Cyriax Frictioning, Transverse Friction Massage, and Practitioner Facilitated Stretching. He is happy to work in conjunction with your primary health care provider to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
- Massage Therapy Certification
- Manual Osteopathic Certification
- Cyriax Frictioning Certification
- Kinesiology Taping Certification
- Functional Range Conditioning Certification
In his spare time, Robbie is likely conjuring up fantastical and ill-conceived inventions to solve problems no one else has considered. Basically, he’s watched too much Star Trek and DIY on YouTube. He enjoys swimming, skimboarding, ultimate frisbee, basketball and tennis.
