“I became an Athletic Therapist as a way to combine my love of physical activity and passion to help people. It began with learning to tape ankles in my high school Student Athletic Trainers Program and progressed to an over 20 year career treating musculoskeletal injuries for people of all ages and activity levels. The human body is meant to be active. I want to safely and effectively treat your injuries and teach you how to get back (or begin) a healthy active lifestyle. Whether that is your sport, work, or simply having the energy to play with your kids, let me help you get back to your physical activities even better than you were with compassion, knowledge, health and, of course, fun!” Tara Arbez graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor degree from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies honoring in Athletic Therapy. In 1999, she became a Certified Athletic Therapist. Tara has worked as an Athletic Therapist at the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Clinic and as a lab instructor at the University of Manitoba Athletic Therapy Program. From there she went on to manage and work in the Rehabilitation Department of the Sport Physiotherapy Centre at the Pan Am Clinic. After that, Tara worked as an Athletic Therapist, treating long-term disability and return-to-work patients at Lifemark Therapy Centre in Winnipeg. More recently, she provided services at Winnipeg Spine and Sport Therapy Clinic and Bridgwater Physiotherapy. She is excited to now balance her time between teaching at the University of Manitoba and working as an Athletic Therapist at Boreal Spine and Sport. Working in a multidisciplinary environment for much of her career has allowed Tara the ability to work in conjunction with a variety of practitioners of different disciplines. These experiences will serve her well at Boreal Spine and Sport as she works toward a common goal, helping patients heal faster and feel better. Tara holds a variety of certificates and training including; strength and conditioning, functional movement screens and therapeutic exercise, soft tissue release, external pelvic floor therapy, functional capacity evaluations and occupational rehabilitation. Tara is continually looking to further her continuing education opportunities and grow as a practitioner. Tara has always focused her treatments on safe and effective return-to-work and to-play with a goal of getting patients back better than what they were pre-injury. Her patient care focuses on giving individuals with musculoskeletal injuries hands-on care, education and exercise instruction. Not just for athletes, Tara treats anyone with musculoskeletal injuries whether they are acute or chronic in nature. Giving each patient the tools they need to lead a healthy active lifestyle is also a very important part of her treatment plans. When Tara is not working, she spends most of her free time cheering on her daughters at multiple sporting events. She enjoys walking, spending time outdoors and hanging out with her family and friends.

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As a board-licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Jasmine takes a holistic approach to medicine and provides personalized healthcare that is research-driven and naturally-focused.

​Dr. Jasmine has a personal interest in, but not limited to, digestive issues, mental health, fatigue, hormonal concerns, weight management, pain, skin conditions, stress management, immune and environmental health.

For more information about Dr. Jasmine and her practice, please visit her website: www.jasminebraymaknd.com

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Alyssa started her practice as a massage therapist, graduating from MacEwan University in 2017. Very early on in her career she was introduced to various holistic methods of treatment which influenced her continuous drive to find the “outside the box” type therapies to add to her practice. After nearly a decade of experience in manual therapy, and many continuing education courses later, she went back to school and completed her Diploma of Manual Osteopathy in 2024 at the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada.

Alyssa believes that client education is an essential part of treatment; empowering her clients so that they can take the lead in their healing journey is an important part of her practice. As she works towards transitioning her practice over to Manual Osteopathy, she looks forward to collaborating with the Boreal team to best serve our Winnipeg community! Alyssa is fully registered with the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Association of Canada and her services are billable to all insurances providers EXCEPT Canada Life at this time.

If she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely hear she’s somewhere across the country competing in 5 pin bowling tournament with her husband or back visiting her hometown of St. Albert, Alberta.

Alyssa looks forward to seeing you on her table one day soon! Follow her on Instagram, alyssacampbellwellness.wpg, for schedule availability & practice updates!

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Dr. Kurtis Carlson is a practicing physician in Winnipeg, MB as well as rural and remote areas of the province, specifically Gillam, MB. He practices primary care as well as emergency medicine. He graduated from Saint James School of Medicine in 2018 and completed his residency through the University of Manitoba in the Northern Remote program. Before medical school, he studied Kinesiology, where he found his love and passion for the human body.

With a growing interest in the world of injectables, and a passion for human anatomy and physiology, he completed his training in neuromodulator injectables in 2023.

Dr. Carlson offers a wide array of services, both for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes.

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The founder of Boreal Spine And Sport. Dr. Michael Minenna (Chiropractor) received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Manitoba and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. His focus is on treating neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions following a contemporary research informed healthcare model. He also has additional education in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) which is a discipline that uses movement screening to triangulate areas of dysfunction in the body and uses rehabilitative methods to correct them.

Through comprehensive musculoskeletal, neurological, and biomechanical assessment, Dr. Minenna (Chiropractor) is able to identify injuries and or functional movement impairments. All his patients are individuals and unique, and works with them to reach their goals. Therapy techniques may include myofascial release, therapeutic exercise, instrument assisted soft tissue techniques, flexion distraction, manual joint manipulation, taping, rehabilitation, and correcting functional movement impairments to list a few.

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Dr. Aleisha Wadwa D.C (Chiropractor) was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Manitoba. Pursuing her passion for chiropractic, she attended Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Doctorate of Chiropractic with a Sports Emphasis. She is board certified in both Canada and the United States. She is also certified in Webster Technique, which uses a specific method of analysis and chiropractic technique to primarily adjust pregnant women but can also be used for the general population. In addition to English, she is fluent in Punjabi and French.

Dr. Wadwa D.C enjoys working with children, adults, expectant mothers, and athletes, while using an individualized approach. In addition to chiropractic adjusting, she can perform myofascial and instrument assisted soft tissue techniques, mobilizations, taping, and therapeutic exercises. She continues to expand her knowledge base through continuing education and seminars, so she can provide the best possible care.

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