Dr. Tracy Reimer
B.Sc., D.C.
Dr. Tracy Reimer graduated summa cum laude in 2001 from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. The UWS has a reputation for being one of the top chiropractic schools in North America with an intensive, evidence based scientific training program. Prior to her chiropractic education, Dr. Reimer achieved honors with a Bachelor of Science degree (Specialization in Psychology) in 1997 from the University of Alberta. She is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta and the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
A career as a chiropractic physician appealed to Dr. Reimer from an early age due to the holistic approach of chiropractic medicine; given the right environment, the body is created with the innate ability to heal itself. In her clinical practice, she uses primarily diversified techniques (manual manipulation) and drop table techniques to gently realign joints of the spine and extremities, as well as soft tissue or muscle therapies to reduce pain and improve overall function. Some patients prefer not to have manual adjustments of their neck; therefore, Dr. Reimer uses an activator and muscle energy techniques to address neck joint pain and dysfunction. She specializes in providing custom foot orthotics for conditions which will respond to having corrective foot inserts. Her practice consists of treating patients of all ages - from newborn to seniors, and from all walks of life – including office workers, laborers, athletes, pregnant moms, and many more.
Dr. Reimer provides chiropractic care with a difference. She does not believe in a “revolving door practice” where a patient is in and out in 5 minutes. Rather, each patient is afforded time to make sure their concerns are addressed. During each appointment, her focus is to treat the cause of the issue with a treatment tailored to each individual, and then educate each patient on how to continue care on their own. Dr. Reimer frequently refers patients to other health care practitioners like Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Physiotherapists, Naturopathic and Medical Doctors to help co-manage her patients’ conditions when the need arises.
Dr. James Bortolotto
D.C. F.C.C.P.O.R.(c)
Dr. James Bortolotto recently joined the Back in Balance Chiropractic Care team. He has spent his last 35 years in practice working at Avenue Chiropractic Clinic, The Millard Rehab Center (WCB) and the Gross Rehab Center (Chronic Pain Clinic). He is a Fellow of the Canadian Chiropractic College of Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation (F.C.C.P.O.R. (c).) He also has a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist designation (CSCS) and has an interest in sports chiropractic and pain management, both acute and chronic. Professionally he has served for 6 years on the Council of the College of Chiropractors of Alberta and as President from 1990-92. He has published a paper on the effects of Chiropractic manipulation on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Dr. Bortolotto loves all sports and outdoor activities and is currently a rehabilitation consultant regarding work-related injuries. He hopes his experience can be of value to his new team at Back in Balance, and looks forward to learning from them as well going forward to help improve the lives of our patients.
Heather Sorensen
R.M.T.
Heather has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist for more than two decades. She graduated from the Massage Therapy program at MacEwan University in 2001. Since then she has furthered her education in many different modalities including craniosacral therapy, infant and child massage, pregnancy massage, myofascial cupping, foot reflexology and hot stone massage therapy.
Heather is registered as an RMT member with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta. She has also completed training as a Doula, and is passionate about helping women feel amazing during their pregnancy.
Heather treats each of her clients with genuine care and compassion. She takes time to address the individual needs of her clients and has a truly intuitive touch. She is very dedicated to the community and spends much of her time volunteering with youth. Heather also loves to travel. She believes in the importance of giving back while traveling, and has volunteered and given aid in many orphanages abroad. In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.
Lauren Canafranca
R.M.T.
Lauren is a graduate of MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy and has been practising massage since 2011. Lauren’s goal is to partner with clients in their wellness journeys through therapeutic massage. She offers trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and myofacial techniques and external and intra-oral TMJ release. She adapts each treatment to fit each of her clients specific needs.
Lauren is also a certified Infant Massage Instructor and can provide infant and paediatric treatments and tutorials for both new and experienced parents and care givers. She loves working with children and babies to introduce an early and sound foundation in body awareness. She believes strongly in providing an example for children to learn about consent and safe touch. Lauren is licensed with the City of Edmonton and is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta.
In her spare time Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, their three children Inez, Turi and Tenzin, and their dog Ziggy.
Maria Monai-Brophy
R.M.T.
Maria graduated in 2020 from the Massage Therapy Program at Macewan University. She is registered as an RMT with the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta, and has since then received her certificate for Hot Stone Massage Therapy.
Maria uses myofascial techniques, trigger point release, deep tissue, and hot stone massage to address and treat the concerns and needs of her clients.
Maria has a passion for helping others in achieving optimal health and quality of life, especially those dealing with chronic ailments or concerns.
Outside of the clinic, Maria also teaches piano lessons, and loves spending quality time with family, as well as enjoying nature and playing music.
Jessica Smith
R.M.T.
Jessica graduated from the 3000 hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program at Makami College in April 2021, and she is registered as an RMT with the Certified Registered Massage Therapists Association.
Growing up as a competitive dancer and attending an arts high school, Jessica was always curious about how the muscles in the body functioned, and how they were all connected. This curiosity led to her chosen career as a massage therapist and she absolutely loves her work. In her treatments, she incorporates myofascial trigger point release, deep tissue massage, Swedish Massage techniques and hot stone massage therapy to help activate her clients' parasympathetic nervous system, leaving them feeling calm, relaxed and refreshed.
Outside of the clinic, Jessica enjoys competitive dancing, watching movies with her family, and colouring to relax.
Dr. Jun Wang
Registered Acupuncturist
Dr. Jun Wang is a Registered Acupuncturist and has worked in Alberta, Ontario and The People’s Republic of China. She graduated from The Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1994 with a major in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She then worked at the Tianjin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital as a Registered Resident for six years. She was promoted to a Registered Attending Doctor in 2001 and spent several years supervising resident doctors and medical students at the hospital.
Dr. Wang now has over 20 years of clinical experience in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has a passion for helping people recover from injuries and disorders that may not have responded well to other forms of treatment. She is an expert at treating several conditions including Headaches and Migraines, Bell’s Palsy, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Acute and Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal Neurosis and many other conditions. She has published research articles on the therapeutic effects of acupuncture for disorders such as insomnia and depression, as well as a book answering questions about disorders related to the dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System.
Gabby Carrillo
Receptionist
Gabby has been around chiropractors her whole life. She started getting treatments at the age of 5 and fully trusts chiropractic care. As a child, she grew up with a mom who worked for many years with chiropractors, and naturally, developed an interest in working in a chiropractic clinic. Gabby has always been interested in the wonders of the human body, and hopes one day to be "on the other side of the desk", that is, she hopes to pursue a career as a Doctor of Chiropractic as well.
Gabby has been working as a Receptionist for two years now and thoroughly enjoys meeting and chatting with all of the patients that come in! In her spare time, she loves playing around with her two big dogs, and spending time with her family and friends.