Book an Appointment at /Ascent - Capitol Hill - NW Clinic
New Practitioners! We’re excited to welcome some amazing new faces to the /A Team! If you’re unable to find an appointment with your regular practitioner - or if you are a first time patient - we highly recommend booking with one of our talented new team members. We already love them, and we know you will too!
Currie Clinic - Our 2nd location is inside FitHub in Currie Barracks! - Virtual Check-In on Saturdays! For same-day bookings on Saturdays, call the Capital Hill location!
Give us a call if you have any questions before booking. Capitol Hill 403-764-1200 or Currie 403-441-7622
Ascent’s Cancellation Policy: We request at least 24 hours’ notice for any appointment cancellation. Once you have booked an appointment with us, it means that we have reserved time in our schedule exclusively for you. If you cannot make your appointment, we would like to offer the spot to another client/patient if possible. You can cancel or reschedule an appointment through your Ascent patient profile or by calling the clinic during our phone operation hours at 403-764-1200.
We offer a 10% discounted rate for seniors (70+) and for university/college students. Please ask the front desk upon your first visit to check if you’re eligible
Arzoo Avasthi
Born and raised in Alberta, Arzoo brings her lifelong passion for sports, fitness, and wellness into every treatment session. She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a specialization in Athletic Therapy from the University of Calgary and earned her Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. A dedicated lifelong learner, Arzoo continues to pursue advanced training to deliver the best possible care for her patients.
Before becoming a physiotherapist, Arzoo worked as a kinesiologist and Athletic Therapist with PT Health and various sports teams, focusing on return-to-play rehab and sport-related injuries. This background gives her a well-rounded approach to recovery—guiding clients from early rehab stages through to full return to activity and performance.
Her treatment style emphasizes exercise-based rehab, supported by patient education and hands-on manual therapy. Arzoo specializes in musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation, TMJ disorders, helping clients move better, recover faster, and return to the activities they love.
Outside the clinic, Arzoo stays active in the gym, on the field, or out in nature. She’s often hiking, traveling, or capturing scenic views through her lens—always chasing that next adventure.
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Arkendu (Ark) Banerje Kinesiologist
Ark is a dedicated Kinesiologist and Performance Consultant with a passion for helping individuals move better, perform stronger, and thrive longer. With a Master’s in Kinesiology and a science-based, results-driven approach, he works at the intersection of rehab and performance to help clients reach their full potential.
He has worked with elite teams (like the Calgary Flames), varsity athletes, youth, and older adults—helping each client move better, train smarter, and build long-term resilience.
Ark’s mission is to shift the focus from simply recovering to building capacity. Whether you’re coming back from injury or chasing your next performance goal, he’s here to guide you past your baseline and toward your next summit. In a high-performance context, it’s not just about getting back—it’s about raising the ceiling.
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Dr. Ryan Boyd DC
Dr. Boyd is a native Calgarian. Throughout his life Ryan has been heavily involved in the soccer community, both as a player, and a coach. As a competitive athlete, Ryan relied heavily on chiropractic care, proper fitness training, and rehabilitation methods to be able to perform at a high level.
Ryan decided to pursue his passion in fitness and athletics by attending the University of Calgary, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. While pursuing his degree, Ryan decided to take on the role of a student-athlete, as a member of the University of Calgary Dino’s Men’s Soccer team. Ryan still actively plays league soccer in his spare time outside the clinic.
Ryan continued pursuing knowledge in the field of health and wellness while attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto. While at CMCC, Ryan developed a greater understanding of how to properly treat (and even prevent) various injuries. Summers off while attending Chiropractic College were spent maintaining an active role in the Calgary community, working as a fitness consultant and personal trainer in a network of corporate gyms downtown run by “Health Systems Group.”
Ryan is a certified Active Release Techniques® (ART®) and Functional Range Release® (FR®) provider, and has Graston Technique® certification as well. Additionally, he graduated from the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. Golf has always been a passion for Ryan. He grew up playing as many courses as he could across Western Canada. Recently, Ryan has been specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of golfers. Titleist Performance Institute (TPI®) courses taken (Level 1 and Medical Level 2) allow Ryan to effectively help his golfers treat and prevent golf-related injuries, as well as increasing their golf performance.
Outside the clinic Ryan also enjoys distance running as a way to stay fit. He has run two half marathons (among a variety of other races) as recent as last summer.
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Dr. Scott Fisher DC | Clinic Director
For current patients of Dr. Fisher - if no appointment times are available in 1-2 days, please call the clinic for further assistance
Dr. Scott Fisher DC Clinic Director“My greatest joy in the clinic comes from creating and finishing a plan with a patient that inspires them to take on new challenges and learn how strong, resilient and capable their bodies can be.”
Dr. Fisher is a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with the distinction of Clinical Honors and Cum Laude. He has a background in Kinesiology and is further certified as a Medical Acupuncture Practitioner and an Active Release Techniques, Functional Range Conditioning and Graston Technique provider.
Dr. Fisher collaborates with his patients and other health care professionals to establish patient-centred, measurable and achievable health goals. He enjoys working with all types of patients including weekend warriors, competitive athletes, office workers, youth athletes and the aging. He provides evidence-based treatments focusing on patient education, manual therapy and teaching patients how to move better and become stronger.
Dr. Fisher was on the PanAm medical team in 2015, primarily working with golfers. His passion for chiropractic, helping others and travel has also allowed him to treat on various local and international health care missions to areas including Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and Swaziland.
Favourite Activities: Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Outdoor Adventuring with my 2 boys”
Typical Workout: Cardio, Kettlebell + Mobility routine in 60mins flat! Get in, get it done, get outside and play!
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Cameron Grout
Cam is a movement optimist, here to help you navigate your conditions and injuries and create solutions with you to achieve your movement goals and beyond.
He is committed to lifelong learning and applies a combination of education, activity modification, exercise and manual therapy, rooted in scientific and clinical evidence. Cam creates treatment plans and strategies specific to the patient’s goals and values and is committed to helping patients see and realize their full potential.
Cam earned a bachelor’s degree in human kinetics from the University of British Columbia Okanagan and a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. He previously worked as a Kinesiologist, where he developed passion and skills for rehabilitation and performance.
Growing up in Maple Ridge BC, he gained an appreciation for the mountains and ocean, which led to his love of the outdoors where he skis, hikes, kayaks and camps.
He also enjoys recreational sports, running and lifting weights. Outside of helping others move and moving his own body, he is an amateur DIYer creating solutions with woodworking, simple auto repairs and maintaining various pieces of gear.
Since he can’t imagine what his life would be like without these activities, he strives to help patients optimize their function, health and wellness and realize their full potential!
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Dr. Nicole Laird
Dr. Nicole believes in finding and treating the root cause of your problem.
Nicole’s treatment style involves an individualized, rehab focused approach. She utilizes manual therapy to increase mobility, decrease pain, and restore function. Then gives exercises and modifications to strengthen tissues, and get you back to doing what you love. She highlights establishing clear, achievable goals in both the short and long term. Nicole works with the entire body as a whole.
Dr. Nicole received her Kinesiology degree at the University of Saskatchewan before pursuing her Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Nicole has received additional education in dry needling, and Functional Range Conditioning. She has attended the Canadian Medical Climbing Symposium and is apart of the “Rock Rehab Community” of climber focused health care.
In her spare time Nicole enjoys rock climbing, acroyoga, skiing, and hiking with her dog. She also loves trying new restaurants or local spots in Calgary. She has a special interest in treating climbers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts.
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Gordon Lam
Gordon Lam is a Registered Massage Therapist who provides evidence-based, results-driven care for a wide range of clients, while specializing in the unique needs of gymnasts, dancers, and high-performance youth athletes. With a strong background as an NCCP Level 3 Artistic Gymnastics coach and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, he brings a rare combination of clinical skill and sport-specific insight to every treatment.
Gordon’s practice focuses on helping athletes manage overuse injuries, improve mobility, recover from training loads, and build long-term resilience. He integrates a variety of advanced therapeutic techniques, including Radial Shockwave Therapy, Graston Technique®, deep tissue work, corrective exercise, neuromuscular techniques, and functional movement assessments, to create individualized treatment plans that address both symptoms and root causes.
While gymnastics and dance remain his primary areas of expertise, Gordon works with clients from all backgrounds: office workers experiencing postural strain, weekend athletes navigating soft-tissue injuries, and individuals recovering from acute or chronic conditions. His approach remains consistent: evidence-based treatment, clear communication, and a strong focus on long-term outcomes rather than quick fixes.
Grounded in biomechanics, movement science, and years of hands-on coaching experience, Gordon’s mission is to help every client, athlete or not, move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities that matter most to them.
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Miranda Lohues
Miranda is passionate about helping every patient reach their personal “mountain”—whether that means returning to a beloved sport, completing their first 5K, or simply moving through daily life with greater ease and confidence.
Originally from Southern Alberta, Miranda earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge and went on to complete her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. She relocated to Calgary after graduating and has called it home ever since.
Miranda takes pride in developing personalized, collaborative treatment plans tailored to her patients’ goals. With a strong interest in pelvic health, she has completed Levels 1 and 2 Pelvic Health Solutions training and treats both male and female clients. She is also certified in dry needling, and integrates this technique alongside manual therapy and exercise prescription to support optimal recovery and long-term wellness.
Her approach is active and educational—empowering patients with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to recover effectively and prevent future injury. She works collaboratively with patients to ensure the treatment plan is achievable with your lifestyle and the focus is on the goals most important to you.
Miranda grew up playing every sport she could access, but her true loves were hockey and rugby. On weekends, you’ll likely find her exploring the mountains, cuddling with her cats, or expanding her ever-growing plant collection. If you have a favourite hiking trail, she’d love to hear your recommendations!
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Chad Piper
(He/Him/His)
Reg ID: 9058
Chad Piper is a physiotherapist who works with active individuals and athletes who want more than symptom relief. They want to return to training strong, confident, and resilient.
With a special interest in knee injuries, particularly in skiers and mountain athletes, Chad focuses on restoring strength, power, and control so patients can safely return to high-demand sport.
His approach combines evidence-based progressive strength programming, manual therapy and IMS/dry needling. Chad emphasizes load management, movement quality, and individualized return-to-sport progression, bridging the gap between rehab and full performance.
With a background in jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling, and current training centered around lifting, mountain biking, running, ski touring, and climbing, Chad understands firsthand the demands athletes place on their bodies.
Originally from Winnipeg, Chad completed his Bachelor of Science at Mount Royal University and his Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta. He is passionate about helping Calgary’s active community get back to the mountains, the mat, and the gym stronger than before.
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Tenille Tuppen
(She/Her/Hers)
Tenille is a big believer in finding the root cause of issues and is passionate about helping people live a healthy, vibrant life.
Tenille has treated a wide range of people of varying ages and ailments with a gentle yet effective approach. She believes active participation from both the client and therapist is empowering and provides lasting results; with the goal of injury prevention and living a life of vitality. Cupping, stretching and movement are some of her preferred approaches.
Tenille was born and raised in BC and took advantage of the outdoor beauty it had to offer. She grew up playing competitive sports (swimming, running, soccer) and pursued college level soccer in the Okanagan. She moved to Calgary and pursued further education in Practical Nursing, Holistic Nutrition and Massage Therapy. Since moving to Alberta she has grown to love mountain adventures and seeks out glacier fed lakes to reap the benefits of cold water therapy. You can find her outside every day with her dogs and in the warmer months, on two wheels commuting to work and riding along the stunning river pathway.
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Anthony Veltri
Anthony graduated with Honours from the Massage Therapy program at Bryan College in Ontario in 2020 and has 5+ years’ experience in personal training. He also has an athletic background, competing in rugby for 6 years and currently competing in powerlifting. His goal has been to work with all levels of athletes to help prevent injury, eliminate pain, and optimize movement. He has worked with athletes from a variety of sports including Powerlifting, CrossFit, Marathon runners, Cyclists, and more. Anthony’s approach will get to the root cause of your pain and provide hands on treatment and exercise prescription to get you performing your best!
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