Our Mission
We strive to have every patient leave our clinic feeling that they have never had that level of care and attention from a health care professional before. We achieve this through having undivided attention from all staff, including one on one sessions with our therapists in private treatment rooms. No bouncing between patients or juggling more than one at a time. We work as a team to communicate with each other and to our patients to try and achieve a seamless experience from when you book your appointment to when you walk out our doors. Our staff will always go out of our way to ensure we are a positive part of your day.
Our THERAPISTS
Stephanie Honess
Physiotherapist
Level III Upper and Lower Quadrant manual therapy certifications through the Canadian Physiotherapy Orthopedic Division
Certified in Biomedical Dry Needling (IMS)
Certified in Advanced Clinical Pilates
Growing up in a small town (Enchant, Alberta) groomed me for a life filled with sports- baseball, basketball, badminton, dance, volleyball and the list goes on! I was always active, and enjoyed being outdoors, and because of that ended up needing a lot of physical therapy in the process. Volleyball ended up being the sport I pursued, and was fortunate to compete at the provincial, national, and eventually collegiate level at the University of Calgary where I obtained my Bachelor's degree. I have been working as a physiotherapist in Lethbridge since I graduated from University of Alberta with a Master’s in Physiotherapy in the fall of 2015, and have since completed many other postgraduate certifications including advanced manual therapy, dry needling, and clinical pilates. These days my interests include hiking, biking, running, lifting weights, and spending time with my husband, two kids, and extended family.
I consider my treatment to be exercise and movement focused, with a strong manual therapy component to help you reach your movement goals. Although I do have a special interest in the athletic population, anyone that is motivated to reach their movement and fitness goals are my specialty.
James Rowan
Physiotherapist
Level III Upper and Lower quadrants manual therapy certifications of the Canadian Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Division
Certified to practice Chan Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
Certified in Intermediate Clinical Pilates
I began my post-secondary education at UBC where I obtained my Bachelors in Human Kinetics with a focus on exercise science. I completed a Masters degree in physiotherapy in 2008 from the University of Alberta, and have completed a number of post-graduate physiotherapy courses.
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I specialize in manual therapy, orthopaedics, workplace health, and sports injuries. I have worked in private practice clinics for most entire career. Although I have worked predominantly in the Vancouver area before arriving in Lethbridge, my career took me to London, England. My position in London was unique as I was treating staff members on-site at two large hospitals and at Harrods Department store. As part of this job, I performed job site evaluations, ergonomic assessments, and assessed and treated staff members.
When I am not working, I enjoy running, skiing, travelling and spending time with my wife and two young daughters.
Shannon Birkmann
Registered Massage Therapist
With over 10 years of experience in massage therapy, I take a hands-on, client-focused approach to helping people move better, recover from injury, and manage pain. I integrate treatment techniques that support both recovery and long-term performance, tailoring each session to the individual’s needs and goals.
I believe in treating the root cause, not just the symptoms, and in creating a space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their recovery.
Outside the clinic, I’m no stranger to pushing physical limits. I’ve cycled solo across Canada and from Canada to Mexico —and have even taken on challenges like walking 14 km barefoot on LEGO (yes, really). These experiences fuel my appreciation for resilience, recovery, and what the human body is capable of. When I’m not treating clients, you’ll usually find me working out or chasing my next challenge.
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Brittni Steeves
Physiotherapist
Certified to treat internal Pelvic Floor
Level II Upper and Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy certifications
Certified in Functional Dry Needling (FDN)
I was born and raised in a small town in Manitoba. As an only child to a mother who valued physical literacy, I had the privilege to participate in a variety of team and individual sports, which sparked my love for movement and activity. I was always fascinated by the resiliency and strength of the human body and from an early age knew I wanted to pursue a career in rehabilitation. I moved to Alberta after high school and completed my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge. Following my graduation, I moved back to Manitoba to complete my Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the UofM.
Missing the mountains, I made the permanent move to Lethbridge and have been practicing physiotherapy here ever since. I took a special interest in women’s health and completed my pelvic floor certifications in 2021. I am constantly striving to add to my education to better help those in my care. I have always taken a full body approach to treatment, no matter the age or ability of the patient, but at the end of the day following the motto that “movement is medicine”.
When I am not working you can find me with a fantasy book in my hand, out for a run, or hanging with my dog Milo!
Samantha Evans
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Certified to treat internal Pelvic Floor
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I am originally from London, England where I completed my Masters of Physiotherapy at Brunel University. For both my undergrad and masters degree I competed on the field lacrosse university teams. I met my fiancé Shane in physio school who helped convince me to move to Lethbridge after school and start my private practice career. I have obtained my Level III Pelvic Health certifications and am keen to put them to use and provide such an important offering to our community! I currently work full time in outpatient orthopaedics and hand therapy at the hospital, and will be working select evenings here at Waso, exclusively offering pelvic health physiotherapy so if you are experiencing any pelvic health concerns please don’t hesitate to give our clinic a call or check out our online booking to get a pelvic floor assessment!
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Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, hiking with my dog and Shane, and am a self-proclaimed foodie!