From a young age, Mark has been passionate about sport and believes in an active approach to rehabilitation and recovery for both youth and adult populations. He is a lifelong skier, gym goer, team sport enthusiast, and outdoorsman, and still enjoys lacing up the skates for a game of hockey. Mark has a background rich in strength and conditioning as an educator at the University of Alberta, former personal trainer, strength coach, and former head off-season trainer for elite level minor hockey players.

With a Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, Mark brings years of experience providing physiotherapy to paediatric and adult populations with a focus on return to sport and activity.

Whether you are looking to participate and compete in sport and activities or feel more confident in motion, Mark is looking forward to teaming up with you to help you through all of life’s challenges.

“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” - Art Williams

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Leif was born and raised in Edmonton where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. He then obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic in Portland Oregon, while simultaneously studying a Master of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States. The Sports Medicine program exposed him to treating all kinds of athletes with both fast paced sideline work, as well as providing clinically relevant experience. Prior to living in Portland, he worked as a personal trainer and coach running group fitness classes in Edmonton. His approach to treating includes a thorough exam to find the source of pain or dysfunction, followed by corrective strategies to solve the problem and to build a long term solution.

In his free time Leif is passionate about the outdoors and plays various sports. He is also an avid backcountry skier, mountain biker, and kiteboarder. He looks forward to seeing how he can help you achieve your health goals.

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Hassan Hatoum is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist who received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with distinction from the University of Calgary. Hassan then completed a Master of Physical Therapy from McMaster University. During his time in Toronto, Hassan had the unique opportunity to work with elite athletes, including Team Canada volleyball players and national-level martial artists. He learned advanced techniques such as blood flow restriction training and functional movement screening. Hassan is also an accomplished endurance athlete, having competed in the Banff Marathon and the Calgary Half Ironman Triathlon. Hassan is also active in basketball, volleyball, squash, tennis, running, and swimming. With over a decade of experience in weightlifting, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning, Hassan brings a wealth of knowledge in sports rehabilitation and performance training. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to optimize your physical performance to prevent future injuries, Hassan’s well-rounded approach ensures each patient receives personalized care to meet their goals.

Areas of focus: 1. Sports related injuries and return-to-sport programming 2. Exercise based rehabilitation 3. Manual therapy & dry cupping 4. Postural training

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Summer was born and raised in Calgary, AB. Where she grew up playing a variety of sports such as soccer, and volleyball and primarily was a competitive dancer. Most recently Summer was a representative for the Kinesiology Games team which is an athletic/academic conference where she brought home first place along with her fellow teammates from MRU.

Summer is a recent graduate from Mount Royal University receiving her bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education, with a major in Athletic Therapy. During her bachelor’s she was able to work with a variety of varsity athletes primarily with the St. Mary’s University Men’s Basketball team and the University of Calgary Dino’s Football Team. Working closely with the team in the preseason, in-season and off-season.

Working closely with her Sports Medicine teacher growing up, she learned that she wanted to pursue a career in athletic therapy. She continues to go back and volunteer with the program to help promote what athletic therapy consists of and provides guidance to those seeking questions about the field. Summer believes in creating bonds with her patients to help motivate and build confidence in their rehabilitation process which encourages a seamless transition back into their daily activities and sports.

Summer uses a variety of soft tissue techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries, along with exercise rehab prescription, and therapeutic modalities to create well-rounded treatments for her patients. She also works in the field providing on-field emergency care to her teams.

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Max Malo is a Registered Massage Therapist with a focus on sports recovery, chronic injury management, and performance enhancement, now serving athletes at MOST Physical Preparation. With a strong foundation in competitive sports and a personal history in high school football, Max understands the demands and challenges faced by athletes across a spectrum of sports including golf, skating, rugby, and hockey.

Following a transformative experience overcoming a significant spinal injury, Max pursued an Advanced 3000-hour Clinical Massage Therapy program, equipping him with the skills to address a wide range of sports-related injuries and conditions. His practice emphasizes the latest in therapeutic technologies and techniques, notably Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy, recognized for its effectiveness in accelerating recovery and improving cellular function.

Max’s professional toolkit includes:

• Sports and Clinical Massage Therapy: Tailored to meet the specific needs of athletes for recovery and maintenance.
• Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM): A cutting-edge treatment that enhances healing, reduces inflammation, and increases ATP production, crucial for recovery.
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Combining hands-on treatments with personalized rehabilitation exercises to ensure athletes return to their sports stronger and more resilient.

Dedicated to his clients’ well-being, Max’s approach is both therapeutic and educational, aiming to empower athletes with the knowledge to maintain peak physical condition and prevent future injuries. At MOST Physical Preparation, he collaborates closely with a team of specialists to provide comprehensive care that supports athletes in achieving their performance goals.

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David comes from a high-level athletic background. David was a 4-year starter and 3-year Defensive Captain with one of the nation’s top varsity football teams, the University of Calgary Dinos. He moved from a personal focus on football performance to a helping others achieve their performance goals and has been a manual therapist and performance coach for over 20 years.

David has treated a wide variety of conditions including Back pain, motor vehicle accident injuries, neck and shoulder dysfunction, sports-related sprains and strains as well as chronic conditions; his clinical work. His patient base is wide and diverse: From professional athletes to weekend warriors.

David has his degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary and completed his education in Manual Osteopathic Therapy through the Collège D’Études Ostéopathiques.

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Jenn Swagar is the Coaching Director of MOST Physical Preparation. She has dedicated her entire life to the study and practice of coaching, functional fitness and corrective exercise. At MOST she is the head coach, Programmer and in-house corrective exercise specialist. Jenn Swagar is available to COACH her athletes in any area of life that they require. Coaching is an art, where education, experience and application all play equal part in the overall message and success.

MOST has firsthand knowledge of treatment and training practices administered to high-performance athletes. Jenn’s goal is to bring this level of support and knowledge to the general population. With her experience, she is able to use a large network of experts developed over 27 years as a coach.

This network ranges from nutritionists to sports psychologists, to Canada’s top strength and conditioning specialists and treatment providers. Jenn is known for her holistic coaching style and her ability to bring out the best in her clients.

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Kevin’s treatment philosophy emphasizes an active approach to help clients return to or continue doing what they love.

With a special interest in biomechanics and pain neuroscience, Kevin’s practice is grounded in the principles of exercise for managing both acute injuries and chronic pain. Combining his exercise background with training in manual therapy, Kevin strives to find the right approach to help clients move better, experience less pain, and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Outside the clinic, Kevin enjoys spending time with his dog Ellie, playing ultimate frisbee with his wife, brewing coffee, and delving into research on concussion, ACL injuries, and running rehab.

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